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The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

Mar 20, 2026
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The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale

Mar 6, 2026
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How publishers can do better by devs (and still profit)

Feb 26, 2026
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Can co-development save the game industry?

Feb 13, 2026
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Business

Fortnite developer Epic Games is cutting over 1,000 jobs

Fortnite developer Epic Games is cutting over 1,000 jobs

Epic boss Tim Sweeney shared the news with employees while acknowledging Fortnite remains 'one of the most successful games in the world.'

Mar 24, 2026
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2 Min Read
A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.
Art
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun

Mar 24, 2026

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Business
Report: Nintendo slashes Switch 2 production by a third due to weak U.S. sales
Report: Nintendo slashes Switch 2 production by a third due to weak U.S. sales

Mar 24, 2026

Lessons from GDC 2026

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A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more funTencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
byBryant Francis
Mar 24, 2026
8 Min Read
CWA union members and supporters rally together at GDC Festival of Gaming
Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'
byChris Kerr
Mar 23, 2026
3 Min Read
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The GDC 2026 wrap-up showThe GDC 2026 wrap-up show
byGame Developer Podcast
Mar 20, 2026
Young people gather in a pleasant outdoor setting
To make video games for Gen Z, be authenticTo make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
byCarli Velocci
Mar 19, 2026
5 Min Read
Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
byChris Kerr
Mar 19, 2026
4 Min Read
The central character kicks a soccer ball into a group of traffic cones
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in DespeloteHow improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
byAlessandro Fillari
Mar 18, 2026
6 Min Read
Donkey Kong punches a rock while Paulina rides his back.
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong BananzaHow voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
byBryant Francis
Mar 18, 2026
6 Min Read
Soldiers in trenches fighting an intense battle
Using choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feelUsing choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feel
byAlessandro Fillari
Mar 17, 2026
4 Min Read
Developers from Sandfall Interactive accept the Best Debut award
Clair Obscur secures top honors at the Game Developers Choice AwardsClair Obscur secures top honors at the GDCAs
byAlissa McAloon
Mar 13, 2026
2 Min Read
A video game controller with menacing eyes
Direct-join union UVW-CWA now has 550 membersDirect-join union UVW-CWA now has 550 members
byChris Kerr
Mar 13, 2026
1 Min Read
The character Grace in Wolfenstein II The New Colossus
The key to a great video game performance? Team trust.The key to a great video game performance? Team trust.
byCarli Velocci
Mar 13, 2026
5 Min Read
The UVW-CWA logo on a red background next to the words 'We Don't Play With ICE'
Unionized game workers launch petition to protect immigrants from ICE agentsUnionized game workers launch petition to protect immigrants from ICE agents
byChris Kerr
Mar 13, 2026
3 Min Read
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LATEST NEWS

Two Fortnite characters stood back to back
Business
Fortnite developer Epic Games is cutting over 1,000 jobs
Fortnite developer Epic Games is cutting over 1,000 jobs
Mar 24, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Key art of Super Meat Boy 3D, featuring the titular meaty character wallrunning away from an enemy
Business
Reforged Studios acquires Super Meat Boy 3D co-publisher Headup
Reforged Studios acquires Super Meat Boy 3D co-publisher Headup
Mar 24, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
The Nintendo Switch 2 resting on a tabletop in handheld mode running Donkey Kong Bananza
Business
Report: Nintendo slashes Switch 2 production by a third due to weak U.S. sales
Report: Nintendo slashes Switch 2 production by a third due to weak U.S. sales
Mar 24, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A screenshot from Styx: Blades of Greed showing a goblin (Styx) attacking an enemy from the shadows
Business
French studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide have filed for insolvency
French studios Spiders, Kylotonn, and Cyanide have filed for insolvency
Mar 24, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A screenshot from Little Ruin
Business
Screen Australia hands out $1.4 million to local developers
Screen Australia hands out $1.4 million to local developers
Mar 24, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Naruhodo of The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles points with his finger from the defense stand
Business
Capcom says it will use generative AI to speed up production
Capcom says it will use generative AI to speed up production
Mar 23, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
The characters of Pentiment sail on a boat
Production
Pentiment director: experimenting during a game's production is 'extremely risky'
Pentiment director: experimenting during a game's production is 'extremely risky'
Mar 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
CWA union members and supporters rally together at GDC Festival of Gaming
Production
Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'
Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'
Mar 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The top of an Xbox Series X, with green glowing from within
Business
Two more leadership exits take place at Xbox
Two more leadership exits take place at Xbox
Mar 23, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
A screenshot from Crimson Desert showing a robed figure stood in a mystical airborne temple
Production
Pearl Abyss forgot to mention it used generative AI to create assets for Crimson Desert
Pearl Abyss forgot to mention it used generative AI to create assets for Crimson Desert
Mar 23, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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INTERVIEWS & FEATURES

A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.
Art
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more funTencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
byBryant Francis
Mar 24, 2026
8 Min Read
Headshots of Bryant, Alissa, Danielle, and Chris, next to the GDc Podcast logo.
Business
The GDC 2026 wrap-up showThe GDC 2026 wrap-up show
byGame Developer Podcast
Mar 20, 2026
Young people gather in a pleasant outdoor setting
Marketing
To make video games for Gen Z, be authenticTo make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
byCarli Velocci
Mar 19, 2026
5 Min Read
Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak
Production
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
byChris Kerr
Mar 19, 2026
4 Min Read
The central character kicks a soccer ball into a group of traffic cones
Design
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in DespeloteHow improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
byAlessandro Fillari
Mar 18, 2026
6 Min Read
Donkey Kong punches a rock while Paulina rides his back.
Design
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong BananzaHow voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
byBryant Francis
Mar 18, 2026
6 Min Read
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Weekly Reads

The Patch Notes logo in white overlaid on a screenshot depicting four players swerving an explosion in PUBG
Business
IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44
IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44

Mar 20, 2026

Brightly dressed characters from The Sims
Design
The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace
The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace

Mar 12, 2026

Interviews & Features

A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.
Art
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
Mar 24, 2026
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8 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Headshots of Bryant, Alissa, Danielle, and Chris, next to the GDc Podcast logo.
Business
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
Mar 20, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
Young people gather in a pleasant outdoor setting
Marketing
To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
Mar 19, 2026
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5 Min Read
byCarli Velocci,Contributor
Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak
Production
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
Mar 19, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The central character kicks a soccer ball into a group of traffic cones
Design
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
Mar 18, 2026
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor

Commentary

Nicole Carpenter

Columnist

Design
The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace
Mar 12, 2026
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6 Min Read
Jon Ingold

Blogger

Design
Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope
Mar 4, 2026
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3 Min Read
Bryant Francis

Senior Editor

Business
Video games shouldn't try to win the 'attention war'
Mar 3, 2026
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8 Min Read

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Business
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
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The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale
The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale