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Alexa Ray Correia stands on a stage in a colorful suit next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.

Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity

Apr 17, 2026
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Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche

Apr 3, 2026
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The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

Mar 20, 2026
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The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale

Mar 6, 2026
Player character stands in the foreground while a mysterious, shadowy, multi-armed finger looms behind him in front of an eclipse.
Design

Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros

Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros

Pacing, production, and well-prepared performances.

Apr 24, 2026
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8 Min Read
The Patch Notes logo overlaid on a photograph of the Xbox team meeting in a lobby
Business
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49

Apr 24, 2026

A underwater screenshot from Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2
Business
Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order by announcing Subnautica 2 release date
Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order

Apr 23, 2026

LATEST NEWS

Key artwork for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Business
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has topped 8 million sales worldwide
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has topped 8 million sales worldwide
Apr 24, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The Xbox logo in neon green
Business
Xbox will reevaluate exclusivity and target daily active players under new leadership
Xbox will reevaluate exclusivity and target daily active players under new leadership
Apr 24, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A modern gamepad with the Implicit Conversions logo etched into the plastic
Business
Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions
Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions
Apr 24, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The Patch Notes logo overlaid on a photograph of the Xbox team meeting in a lobby
Business
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49
Apr 24, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A underwater screenshot from Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2
Business
Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order by announcing Subnautica 2 release date
Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order
Apr 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
A collage showcasing multiple Roblox experiences
Business
Canada federal government concerned about children's safety in Roblox
Canada federal government concerned about children's safety in Roblox
Apr 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
Mario, Peach, and Toad pose in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Business
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns $747M at global box office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns $747M at global box office
Apr 23, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Audio
Newly-launched Ivors Composers Awards will honor video game composers
Newly-launched Ivors Composers Awards will honor video game composers
Apr 23, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Key artwork for the Subnautica 2 early access release
Business
'It's going to be extremely hard to repair the relationship:' The Subnautica 2 legal dispute is far from over
'It's going to be extremely hard to repair the relationship:' The Subnautica 2 legal dispute is far from over
Apr 23, 2026
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7 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
The Nintendo logo (black) overlaid on an image of coins representing My Nintendo Gold Points
Business
Nintendo is being sued by customers seeking tariff refunds
Nintendo is being sued by customers seeking tariff refunds
Apr 22, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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INTERVIEWS & FEATURES

Player character stands in the foreground while a mysterious, shadowy, multi-armed finger looms behind him in front of an eclipse.
Design
Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for SarosInside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros
byBryant Francis
Apr 24, 2026
8 Min Read
An illustration of a number of spirits controlling pottery fighting each other.
Design
How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in KilnHow Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
bySamuel Tolbert
Apr 21, 2026
6 Min Read
Alexa Ray Correia stands on a stage in a colorful suit next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.
Design
Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativitySupporting juniors and sharpening your creativity
byGame Developer Podcast
Apr 17, 2026
A spaceship from X4's new Hyperion DLC pack.
PC
What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiencesWhat Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences
byBryant Francis
Apr 17, 2026
9 Min Read
Attendees and signage at GDC 2026
Design
Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narrativesData and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives
byAlessandro Fillari
Apr 14, 2026
4 Min Read
Hugh and Diana run from a giant robot in Pragmata.
Design
How Capcom's Pragmata blends puzzle-solving with sci-fi combatHow Capcom's Pragmata blends puzzle-solving with sci-fi combat
byAlessandro Fillari
Apr 14, 2026
5 Min Read
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Lessons from GDC 2026

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Apr 20, 2026
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Apr 20, 2026
Sponsored ContentShaping the Future of Game SecurityShaping the Future of Game Security
Apr 20, 2026
Sponsored ContentBeyond Outsourcing: How US/UK Partnerships are Evolving in the Game IndustryBeyond Outsourcing: How US/UK partnerships are evolving in the game industry
Apr 17, 2026
Attendees and signage at GDC 2026
Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narrativesData and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives
byAlessandro Fillari
Apr 14, 2026
4 Min Read
8-bit jewels and gems
Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpaceFinding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace
byDanielle Riendeau
Apr 8, 2026
6 Min Read
An illustration of a mask from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytellingHow can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling
byBryant Francis
Apr 6, 2026
7 Min Read
The Game Developer Podcast logo by a photo of Andrew Eiche.
Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew EicheLaptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
byGame Developer Podcast
Apr 3, 2026
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
Apr 2, 2026
10 Min Read
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 recyclingDonkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
byBryant Francis
Mar 26, 2026
4 Min Read
Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaignImportant lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
byAlessandro Fillari
Mar 25, 2026
5 Min Read
Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrativeDispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative
byChris Kerr
Mar 25, 2026
3 Min Read
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Weekly Reads

The Patch Notes logo overlaid on a photograph of the Xbox team meeting in a lobby
Business
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49

Apr 24, 2026

Key artwork for the Subnautica 2 early access release
Business
'It's going to be extremely hard to repair the relationship:' The Subnautica 2 legal dispute is far from over
'It's going to be extremely hard to repair the relationship:' The Subnautica 2 legal dispute is far from over

Apr 23, 2026

Interviews & Features

Player character stands in the foreground while a mysterious, shadowy, multi-armed finger looms behind him in front of an eclipse.
Design
Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros
Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros
Apr 24, 2026
|
8 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
An illustration of a number of spirits controlling pottery fighting each other.
Design
How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
Apr 21, 2026
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6 Min Read
bySamuel Tolbert,Contributor
Alexa Ray Correia stands on a stage in a colorful suit next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.
Design
Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity
Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity
Apr 17, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
A spaceship from X4's new Hyperion DLC pack.
PC
What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences
What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences
Apr 17, 2026
|
9 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Attendees and signage at GDC 2026
Design
Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives
Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives
Apr 14, 2026
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4 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor

Commentary

Danielle Riendeau

Editor-in-Chief

Design
Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace
Apr 8, 2026
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6 Min Read
Bryant Francis

Senior Editor

Design
What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2
Mar 31, 2026
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7 Min Read
Chris Kerr

Senior Editor, News

Business
Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead
Mar 25, 2026
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3 Min Read

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Alexa Ray Correia stands on a stage in a colorful suit next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.
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Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity
Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity
The Game Developer Podcast logo by a photo of Andrew Eiche.
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Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche