Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses
…Phrasing might differ from company to company to suit the nature of a specific role. Laws in different countries or regions could also impact how they're laid out. To dispel some…
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Pocketpair lead on generative AI: Gamers don't want it
…Diego Argüello , Contributing Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com June 18, 2026 3 Min Read Image via Pocketpair Pocketpair communications director and publishing manager John Buckley affirmed the company, which is behind the popular…
NYU opens incubator applications for New York City-area devs
…director Mitu Khandaker (also an NYU Game Center associate professor) explained in the announcement that the program look to support a wide range of game development companies. Its 2025 cohort included companies…
Microsoft Israel's general manager to leave the company
…being managed directly by Microsoft France. This information is not accurate, Game Developer understands. Original report : Alon Haimovich, the country general manager at Microsoft Israel, reportedly left the company last week after…
Nintendo of Europe to pay $40M fine for Joy-Con drift issues
…Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF). The investigation found that Nintendo was aware of technical defects, which included responsiveness issues and drift, as early as 2018. Yet, the company…
Former Housemarque game director launches new studio
Business Production News Former Housemarque game director launches new studio Cosmic Division The Finnish studio is working on a new single-player franchise for PC and consoles. Chris Kerr , Senior Editor, News…
Xbox revenue declines and Double Fine cuts staff
…Our transition to becoming an independent company also means becoming a size that we can sustain." If knowledge is power, why are game companies setting it alight? via Game Developer // The barrage…
Memory crisis drives uncertainty over PlayStation 6 launch date
Business Console News Memory crisis is driving uncertainty over PlayStation 6's launch date Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says the company is yet to fix a date for the PlayStation 6 launch…
Microsoft to pay $250M to settle Activision Blizzard lawsuit
…Directors, including its Chief Executive Officer, Kotick, acted improperly with regard to the handling of any instances of workplace misconduct." AP7 has also backtracked significantly in the filing, with the company (referred…
Italian studio 34BigThings regains independence from Embracer
…Studio co-founder Valerio Di Donato has reacquired 100 percent of the company's shares from the Swedish conglomerate, which acquired 34BigThings in November 2020. The news means the Carmageddon Rogue Shift…