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Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman

Jun 26, 2026

The art of game writing in 'non-narrative' games ft. Emma Kidwell and Harrison Pink

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Crafting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's mournful tale ft. Jennifer Svedberg-Yen

May 29, 2026

Stories from making Marvel Rivals

May 15, 2026

Own goal specialist Xbox rifles another into the roof of the net - Patch Notes #60

Own goal specialist Xbox rifles another into the roof of the net - Patch Notes #60

In a change to our scheduled programming, we break down how one of the most significant weeks in the recent history of Xbox unfolded.

A selection of card artwork from in-development title The Arab League of Misfits

A risk-averse video game industry is failing marginalized developers

A risk-averse video game industry is failing marginalized developers

Jul 9, 2026

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Opinion: Welcome to the house of pain, brought to you by Xbox

Opinion: Welcome to the house of pain, brought to you by Xbox

Jul 8, 2026

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Own goal specialist Xbox rifles another into the roof of the net - Patch Notes #60

Own goal specialist Xbox rifles another into the roof of the net - Patch Notes #60

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

'We mean business:' Xbox union workers fighting back with 'Save Our Devs' rally on July 15

'We mean business:' Xbox union workers fighting back with 'Save Our Devs' rally on July 15

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

A photograph of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma in a green jacket.

Asha Sharma joins Federal Reserve advisory task force days after laying off thousands at Xbox

Asha Sharma joins Federal Reserve advisory task force days after laying off thousands at Xbox

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Eurogamer and VG247 veterans launch new independent site

Eurogamer and VG247 veterans launch new independent site

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

One of the Shells in Marathon covers their face

Fired Marathon director says he's settled lawsuit with Sony

Fired Marathon director says he's settled lawsuit with Sony

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

A selection of card artwork from in-development title The Arab League of Misfits

A risk-averse video game industry is failing marginalized developers

A risk-averse video game industry is failing marginalized developers

byNicole Carpenter,Columnist

A powerful character wielding purple energy

Update: WARN notice confirms at least 52 Obsidian workers are being laid off

Update: WARN notice confirms at least 52 Obsidian workers are being laid off

byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief

An external photograph of the ZeniMax Online Studios office in Maryland

Xbox has laid off 379 Zenimax workers in Maryland

Xbox has laid off 379 Zenimax workers in Maryland

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

Overwatch key artwork

Blizzard eliminates 'small number' of roles in China

Blizzard eliminates 'small number' of roles in China

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

The key art of Mario Kart Tour, showcasing an assortment of characters driving

Mobile game Mario Kart Tour is winding down

Mobile game Mario Kart Tour is winding down

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

INTERVIEWS & FEATURES

NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann

byGame Developer Podcast

A black and white photograph of a medieval stock in a dungeon

Opinion: Welcome to the house of pain, brought to you by Xbox Opinion: Welcome to the house of pain, brought to you by Xbox

A hooded woman in flames.

Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end

byBryant Francis

Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman

byGame Developer Podcast

A man in a blue suit presents papers to a man in a white shirt clasping his hands.

Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs

byBryant Francis

The terrifying creature from Alien Isolation 2, with an open maw

How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel

byAlessandro Fillari

Lessons from GDC 2026

A view from the hood of Pacific Drive's trusty station wagon as a bolt of energy sparks

Resource management? Survival games are about time management.Resource management? Survival games are about time management.

byCarli Velocci

Colorful heroes from Overwatch fly across the battlefield

The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.

byCarli Velocci

Sponsored ContentPlayer Obsessed: Inside Helpshift’s New Approach to Support, Engagement, Community, and Trust & Safety Player Obsessed: Inside Helpshift’s New Approach to Support, Engagement, Community, and Trust & Safety

Sponsored ContentBridging the Atlantic: The Future of UK-US Gaming Bridging the Atlantic: The Future of UK-US Gaming

Sponsored ContentShaping the Future of Game Security Shaping the Future of Game Security

Sponsored ContentBeyond Outsourcing: How US/UK Partnerships are Evolving in the Game Industry Beyond Outsourcing: How US/UK partnerships are evolving in the game industry

Attendees and signage at GDC 2026

Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives

byAlessandro Fillari

8-bit jewels and gems

Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace

byDanielle Riendeau

An illustration of a mask from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling

byBryant Francis

Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche

byGame Developer Podcast

Blurred figures pass through the halls of Moscone West as GDC signage lingers in the background.

On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?

byHarper Jay MacIntyre

From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.

Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling

byBryant Francis

Weekly Reads

Own goal specialist Xbox rifles another into the roof of the net - Patch Notes #60

Own goal specialist Xbox rifles another into the roof of the net - Patch Notes #60

Jul 10, 2026

Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59

Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59

Jul 3, 2026

Interviews & Features

NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann

NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann

byGame Developer Podcast

Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman

Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman

byGame Developer Podcast

A man in a blue suit presents papers to a man in a white shirt clasping his hands.

Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs

Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

The terrifying creature from Alien Isolation 2, with an open maw

How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel

How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel

byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor

Attendees at XP Game Summit

'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026

'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026

byMathew Kumar,Blogger

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Latest Podcasts

NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann

NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann

Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman

Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman