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A Roblox-style chicken in an emerging UGC experience
Business
Parents can now moderate their child's friend list and block specific experiences in RobloxParents can now moderate their child's friend list and block specific experiences in Roblox

The wildly popular UGC platform continues to expand its suite of parental controls after concerns were raised over its approach to child safety.

byChris Kerr, News Editor
Apr 3, 2025
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Business
Disney, Codemasters, and Jagex veterans launch indie publishing label The CoLabDisney, Codemasters, and Jagex veterans launch indie publishing label The CoLab
byDiego Arguello
Apr 3, 2025
1 Min Read
Promotional artwork for PlaySide franchise Dumb Ways to Die
Business
Australian studio PlaySide is making layoffs after delivering record revenueAustralian studio PlaySide is making layoffs after delivering record revenue
byDiego Arguello, Chris Kerr
Apr 3, 2025
2 Min Read
A screenshot of asset tags created by Loci
Production
Epic acquires AI-powered 3D asset tagging technology LociEpic acquires AI-powered 3D asset tagging technology Loci
byChris Kerr
Apr 3, 2025
1 Min Read
The Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 being used in mouse mode
Production
Unity promises to deliver 'battle-tested' Switch 2 supportUnity promises to deliver 'battle-tested' Switch 2 support
byChris Kerr
Apr 2, 2025
1 Min Read
The Switch 2 on a stylised background
Console
'Redesigned from the ground up:' The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for $449'Redesigned from the ground up:' The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for $449
byChris Kerr
Apr 2, 2025
4 Min Read
Fallout mascot Vault Boy strolls out of a vault
Production
Update: Microsoft claims it has made 'fair' proposals to union workers after Zenimax staff authorize strike
Update: Microsoft claims it has made 'fair' proposals to union workers after Zenimax staff authorize strike
Apr 2, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A fishing boat at sunset in the creepy world of Dredge
Design
Dredge wasn't originally going to be a narrative game, but then it became one of 2023's best
Dredge wasn't originally going to be a narrative game, but then it became one of 2023's best
Apr 1, 2025
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4 Min Read
byAron Garst, Contributor
A screenshot from Dungeon Stalkers, an upcoming dungeon crawler published by HYBE IM
Business
HYBE IM nets $21 million to expand publishing business by wielding the power of K-pop
HYBE IM nets $21 million to expand publishing business by wielding the power of K-pop
Apr 1, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Embracer studio Eidos-Montreal has laid off 75 employees
Embracer studio Eidos-Montreal has laid off 75 employees
Apr 1, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Senua faces off against an enemy in Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.
Audio
How Ninja Theory created Hellblade II's unsettling soundscape
How Ninja Theory created Hellblade II's unsettling soundscape
Mar 31, 2025
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
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Marketing
Want to know the best way to gain attention on Steam? Add a demo.
Want to know the best way to gain attention on Steam? Add a demo.
Mar 31, 2025
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5 Min Read
byAron Garst, Contributor
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Business
EA veteran Adolf Kristjansson is the new CEO of Starbreeze
EA veteran Adolf Kristjansson is the new CEO of Starbreeze
Mar 31, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Monster Hunter Wilds has topped 10 million sales in one month
Monster Hunter Wilds has topped 10 million sales in one month
Mar 31, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Amaze founder temporarily steps back after harassing event staff
Amaze founder temporarily steps back after harassing event staff
Mar 31, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key artwork for Myst
Business
Myst developer Cyan Worlds has laid off half of its workforce
Myst developer Cyan Worlds has laid off half of its workforce
Mar 31, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Game designer Jean-Baptiste Siraudin talks about the making of Kessel Sabacc at the GDC podium
Design
How Star Wars Outlaws' poker-style mini-game helped to define its tone
How Star Wars Outlaws' poker-style mini-game helped to define its tone
Mar 28, 2025
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5 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
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Business
Ubisoft spins off new subsidiary for three of its biggest franchises in partnership with Tencent
Ubisoft spins off new subsidiary for three of its biggest franchises in partnership with Tencent
Mar 28, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
The Nintendo Today application
Business
Nintendo launches new mobile app to speak directly with players
Nintendo launches new mobile app to speak directly with players
Mar 28, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics has laid off 17 workers
Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics has laid off 17 workers
Mar 28, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
GDC speaker Josh Sawyer at podium
Design
Pentiment director explains how going all-in on fonts helped elevate the medieval Detective RPG.
Pentiment director explains how going all-in on fonts helped elevate the medieval Detective RPG.
Mar 27, 2025
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
A high speed pursuit in Cyberpunk 2077
Production
Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt taps Scopely to develop franchise spin-off
Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt taps Scopely to develop franchise spin-off
Mar 27, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Activision user research workers are unionizing 'to create an industry that works for them'
Activision user research workers are unionizing 'to create an industry that works for them'
Mar 27, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
The word "fired" on a box with folded up papers
Design
UC Santa Cruz professor roleplays gig economy, publisher negotiation, and layoffs with game design students
UC Santa Cruz professor roleplays gig economy, publisher negotiation, and layoffs with game design students
Mar 25, 2025
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4 Min Read
byAron Garst, Contributor
Winter scene with a character and a dog
Design
Achieving 'creative sobriety' in game design
Achieving 'creative sobriety' in game design
Mar 24, 2025
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4 Min Read
byLaura Gray
Astro Bot rocking a bulldog jetpack
Design
'It's okay to make a small game:' Astro Bot director Nicolas Doucet says tiny ideas contain huge potential
'It's okay to make a small game:' Astro Bot director Nicolas Doucet says tiny ideas contain huge potential
Mar 21, 2025
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5 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Design
'Consume Me' Wins Grand Prize, Nuovo Award at the 2025 IGF Awards
'Consume Me' Wins Grand Prize, Nuovo Award at the 2025 IGF Awards
Mar 20, 2025
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2 Min View
byBeth Elderkin, Content Marketing Manager (GDC)
The clash of battle among knights on grassy terrain
Design
How Civilization VII's powerful narrative system helps players experience unique parts of history
How Civilization VII's powerful narrative system helps players experience unique parts of history
Mar 20, 2025
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4 Min Read
byAron Garst, Contributor
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Business
Nintendo, Microsoft, EA and others unite to make accessibility messaging a priority
Nintendo, Microsoft, EA and others unite to make accessibility messaging a priority
Mar 20, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Design
'Balatro' Plays Winning Hand at GDCA 2025, Receiving Game of the Year
'Balatro' Plays Winning Hand at GDCA 2025, Receiving Game of the Year
Mar 20, 2025
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2 Min View
byBeth Elderkin, Content Marketing Manager (GDC)
Players focused on a game
Production
'We need to define what it means to be safe as [players] around the world:' a code of ethics in gaming
'We need to define what it means to be safe as [players] around the world:' a code of ethics in gaming
Mar 20, 2025
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5 Min Read
byLaura Gray
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Production
Industry-wide union UVW-CWA has already welcomed over 100 new members
Industry-wide union UVW-CWA has already welcomed over 100 new members
Mar 19, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Netflix Games president Alain Tascan at GDC 2025
Business
Netflix Games boss says the streamer must strive to cause 'disruption'
Netflix Games boss says the streamer must strive to cause 'disruption'
Mar 19, 2025
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5 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Unity prioritizing AI workflows, enhanced performance, and expanded platform support in 2025
Unity prioritizing AI workflows, enhanced performance, and expanded platform support in 2025
Mar 19, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Cat creatures in Animal Well
Programming
The scratch coding and sharp constraints at the heart of Animal Well
The scratch coding and sharp constraints at the heart of Animal Well
Mar 19, 2025
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Wacholz, Contributor

New Switch 2 Info

A Nintendo Switch 2 with the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera.
Console
Nintendo Switch 2 shows Nintendo’s strategy for an online social futureNintendo Switch 2 shows Nintendo’s strategy for an online social future
byBryant Francis
Apr 3, 2025
6 Min Read
The Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 being used in mouse mode
Production
Unity promises to deliver 'battle-tested' Switch 2 supportUnity promises to deliver 'battle-tested' Switch 2 support
byChris Kerr
Apr 2, 2025
1 Min Read
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