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… VG247's review shared similar frustrations, describing them as "baffling UI decisions". …
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Industry veteran and YouTube musician launch new indie studio, Stupendium Softworks
…Stupendium Softworks is committed to sustainable development and does not use generative AI in its games. "Looking around the industry, it's incredibly frustrating to see so much waste: poor management, high…
Developer sues publisher after leaving Kickstarter backers waiting over two years for promised physical editions
… Developer Matthias Linda said the "decision wasn't easy and came after careful consideration," but did confirm to backers that they were "preparing a lawsuit." "It's been a bit over two years since the physical copies were supposed to be released by First Press Games, and so far in 2026, nothing ha… …
Double Fine Productions is the latest Microsoft subsidiary to unionise
… This allowed developers planning to unionise to do so without going through the NLRB's process. …
Xbox reportedly planning more layoffs as "CEO calls for "Xbox reset"
…streaming." The statement continued: "For some of you, these realities will be surprising and even frustrating to discover. We won’t succeed by hiding hard truths, nor will we succeed by doing…
SAG-AFTRA issues a Do Not Work Order against Capcom for "failing to initiate the signatory process"
…In March 2025, it said it remained "frustratingly far apart" from video game publishers after two Zenless Zone Zero voice actors claimed they had been replaced for participating in the SAG-AFTRA…
Mobygames announces new suite of pro tools for users to maintain their career profile, find jobs and see industry insights
… In a press release, the firm described MobyGames as "the most complete, structured record of game development credits in existence," claiming that it includes data on more than 350,000 games and add-ons, 1.3 million individuals, and 50,000 companies. “Ask any games professional what platform they u… …
Bombshell judgment demands Krafton immediately reinstate ousted CEO and return his authority over Subnautica 2
… Details of the legal complaint against Krafton, Inc. by the former leadership of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds became public in July last year. …
How useful is AI for coding?
… It is a useful tool, but not one that anyone should rely on." Apprehension about the accuracy of AI's output is a major concern for the developers GamesIndustry.biz spoke to. …
"More charities than ever are looking at games": Meet Cause+Select, the platform linking the games industry to top charities
… It's very hard for developers and creators to become strategic about it, as opposed to reactive." Another problem facing developers, publishers and content creators was that, according to Emanuel, partnerships with charities often did not feel like true partnerships. …