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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

Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45

Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45

Plus: Crimson Desert sells 3 million copies and a love letter to 'girl games.'

Mar 27, 2026
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3 Min Read
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Production
Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative
Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative

Mar 25, 2026

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Business
Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'
Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'

Mar 26, 2026

Lessons from GDC 2026

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Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recyclingDonkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
byBryant Francis
Mar 26, 2026
4 Min Read
Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaignImportant lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
byAlessandro Fillari
Mar 25, 2026
5 Min Read
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Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrativeDispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative
byChris Kerr
Mar 25, 2026
3 Min Read
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
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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
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LATEST NEWS

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Business
The industry is in a 'really horrible place,' say Brenda and John Romero
The industry is in a 'really horrible place,' say Brenda and John Romero
Mar 27, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Owlcat Games is using generative AI to 'iterate faster' on The Expanse
Owlcat Games is using generative AI to 'iterate faster' on The Expanse
Mar 27, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Unity sunsetting Ads Network and divesting publishing label Supersonic
Unity sunsetting Ads Network and divesting publishing label Supersonic
Mar 27, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Console
Sony confirms PS5 hardware is about to become even more expensive
Sony confirms PS5 hardware is about to become even more expensive
Mar 27, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The Patch Notes logo overlaid on a screenshot depicting Fortnite's return to mobile platforms
Business
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45
Mar 27, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A Fortnite character (cartoon banana) wearing a suit
Business
Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'
Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'
Mar 26, 2026
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8 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
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Business
The Nex Playground is getting a price hike because of the memory crisis
The Nex Playground is getting a price hike because of the memory crisis
Mar 26, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Nintendo tweaks Switch 2 software pricing to make digital copies more appealing
Nintendo tweaks Switch 2 software pricing to make digital copies more appealing
Mar 26, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Fortnite Rocket Racing and more are being sunsetted amidst layoffs
Fortnite Rocket Racing and more are being sunsetted amidst layoffs
Mar 25, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Xbox and Netflix 'kicking around' ideas for subscription bundles
Xbox and Netflix 'kicking around' ideas for subscription bundles
Mar 25, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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INTERVIEWS & FEATURES

From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.
Art
Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recyclingDonkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
byBryant Francis
Mar 26, 2026
4 Min Read
Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.
Marketing
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaignImportant lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
byAlessandro Fillari
Mar 25, 2026
5 Min Read
The Epic Games logo on a black background
Business
Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is deadEpic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead
byChris Kerr
Mar 25, 2026
3 Min Read
Image
Production
Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrativeDispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative
byChris Kerr
Mar 25, 2026
3 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 funTencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
byBryant Francis
Mar 24, 2026
8 Min Read
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Business
The GDC 2026 wrap-up showThe GDC 2026 wrap-up show
byGame Developer Podcast
Mar 20, 2026
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Weekly Reads

The Patch Notes logo overlaid on a screenshot depicting Fortnite's return to mobile platforms
Business
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45

Mar 27, 2026

A Fortnite character (cartoon banana) wearing a suit
Business
Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'
Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'

Mar 26, 2026

Interviews & Features

From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.
Art
Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
Mar 26, 2026
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.
Marketing
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
Mar 25, 2026
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5 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
Image
Production
Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative
Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative
Mar 25, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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
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Business
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
Mar 20, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast

Commentary

Chris Kerr

Senior Editor, News

Business
Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead
Mar 25, 2026
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3 Min Read
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

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