Mobile-focused studio Coffee Stain Malmö shuts down
…The developer's VP of mobile Daniel Persson announced on LinkedIn that his role "leading this team has come to an end." "Building this office from the ground up has been one…
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"This is not a sustainable business model" – Why Google Cloud's Jack Buser thinks AI can save the games industry
…You combine that with development costs rising 90% since 2017. You're basically spending double to build a video game and fighting for less than half the playtime." The way Buser sees…
Games London reveals Ensemble 2026 cohort
…That needs to be celebrated – and it's imperative that talent is attracted, developed, and crucially retained by the sector. Not as a gesture, but as a fundamental requirement for building a…
Xbox announces leadership changes as it stops development of Gaming Copilot for console
…In a post shared to social media , Sharma said: "Xbox needs to move faster, deepen our connection with the community, and address friction for both players and developers." To address these challenges…
Ubisoft names general managers of Creative Houses 3 and 5, Creative Network
…to build innovative games and deepen the connections we have with our communities. By combining powerful technology and smart collaboration across our studios, we can push the boundaries and continue building on…
Generative AI in game development: Navigating IP, regulation, and reputation
…Even if courts ultimately answer this question, developers should not assume that legality will automatically translate into community acceptance. Developers should also consider that rulings might not deliver any bright line rules…
Night Street Games cuts jobs after Last Flag fails to "achieve the financial success we anticipated"
…content development, the studio said : "As an indie studio, we knew that we couldn't possibly match the pace and scale of the AAA competition, so we didn't build a 'live…
Roblox unveils new subscription service Roblox Plus
…evolve alongside the community and enables more fun for years to come." Roblox recently announced two new developer programs aimed at "supporting ambitious and curious creators eager to build and scale" – Roblox…
Newly revealed Nordic Game speaker line-up to include Planet of Lana devs
…development, providing practical takeaways and behind-the-scenes stories, while Amanda Gardfors Granberg and Alexander Benitez from Hela studio Windup Games will offer a session focused on player-first design and building…
Magic: The Gathering Arena devs announce plans to unionise
…The Gathering Arena developers have announced plans to unionise with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). This is the first unionisation effort at Hasbro-owned Wizards of the Coast. Senior software engineer…