Sony has launched the PlayStation Family App, which allows parents to monitor and manage child accounts, including content filters and spending limits.

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12.09.2025

Testronic confirms studio closures and redundancies

After multiple reports, Testronic has confirmed the closure of its Madrid and Belgrade studios, while announcing a "significant" funding round.

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12.09.2025

Square Enix makes first investment into Latin America

The Japanese company has partnered with Nuuvem to launch a web-based demo platform it claims will 'transform game discovery.'

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12.09.2025

Ubisoft continues layoffs and developers dodge Silksong

Plus: Former Meta workers claim its VR products have exposed children to abuse.

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12.09.2025

Tomb Raider actress says her voice was copied using AI

A French actress has taken legal action against Aspyr Media for allegedly replicating her voice without consent in a compilation of Tomb Raider remasters.

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11.09.2025

Former Kepler Interactive VP starts new indie publisher

Zac Antonaci, former VP of publishing and marketing at Kepler for over three years, is leading Gambit Digital, a new indie publisher based in Montreal.

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11.09.2025

Meta accused of suppressing VR child abuse research

Meta denies it directed employees to avoid acknowledging that minors are present in online games like Horizon Worlds.

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11.09.2025

Ubisoft is cutting jobs within its publishing team

Nine people have been made redundant 'primarily' within the company's publishing division.

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11.09.2025

What's the real reason games are taking longer to make?

Can AI really speed up game development?

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11.09.2025

Nintendo patents summoning mechanic in the U.S.

The news comes with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company suing Palworld maker Pockerpair over alleged patent infringement.

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11.09.2025

Silksong has ruined your launch plans. Now what?

Publishers explain how they lock down a release date and then pivot on a dime.

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10.09.2025

Overwatch GM becomes Blizzard's new mobile overseer

Walter Kong has been named SVP and head of development for live games and mobile at the Microsoft-owned studio.

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10.09.2025

Nintendo believes in player communication via design

Former Nintendo devs spoke to Bloomberg about the company's design ethos, which involves player communication happening solely in-game.

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10.09.2025

Roblox wants to 'empower' creators with AI-based tools

During the 11th annual Roblox Developers Conference, the company said it's implementing new tools with AI capabilities meant to 'empower' creators.

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09.09.2025

Tencent breaks down its approach to IP development

In a rather timely interview, Chinese conglomerate Tencent explains how it's working to cultivate 'evergreen' franchises.

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09.09.2025

Former Bethesda exec says subscriptions undercut devs

Pete Hines believes 'short sighted' decision making in service of subscriptions has left developers out in the cold.

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06.09.2025

Digging into the combat design of Cronos: The New Dawn

This week on the Game Developer Podcast, Bloober Team's Shamil Yanbukhtin and Dennis Pauly share insights from making the combat of Cronos: The New Dawn.

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06.09.2025

Grounded 2 exists because players demanded to ride bugs

Grounded 2 leads Chris Parker and Justin Vazquez discuss the pros and cons of early access and explain how insect mounts are the key to everything.

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05.09.2025

Why original games are big win for Keywords subsidiary

High Voltage Software CEO Anthony Glueck says external studios like Keywords can train up devs by making original games.

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05.09.2025

Unlocking the Vault: Designing Shadow Complex

Looking at the valuable lessons of GDC 2010's Designing Shadow Complex talk, with a focus on some very playful paper prototyping.

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05.09.2025

2K confirms layoffs at Civilization developer Firaxis

2K says the decision will "restructure and optimize" its teams within Firaxis. Sources say dozens could be impacted.

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05.09.2025

Silksong channels Kim Kardashian and Rogue breaks cover

Plus: Call of Duty is about to make even more money and has MindsEye left IOI's publishing dreams in tatters?

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04.09.2025

Aonic buys research tech firm Prime Insights for $250M

Aonic, the parent company of nDreams, Megabit, and others, has acquired research tech firm Primse Insights for $250M.

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04.09.2025

Jagex CEO defends cancelling Runescape Pride events

Speaking to GameIndustry.Biz, Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy said continuity and operation of the studio's games 'as apolitically as possible' is a top priority.

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04.09.2025

Wildgate publisher Dreamhaven is making layoffs

The company, established by former Blizzard president Mike Morehaime, said the cuts will largely impact its publishing division.

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04.09.2025

Report: Microsoft to blame for Crystal Dynamics layoffs

Microsoft's cancellation of Perfect Dark reportedly caused a ripple effect that left developers at Crystal Dynamics fighting for their livelihoods.

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04.09.2025

Frost Giant CEO believes GenAI can be a force for good

The studio's debut project Stormgate includes character portraits that were animated using external AI tools.

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04.09.2025

Former Polygon staffers launch new game website Rogue

The new publication will leverage a subscription model to avoid the "ethical concerns" that come with sponsorship and advertising.

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03.09.2025

Activision and Paramount announce Call of Duty film

Announced via The Hollywood Reporter, the companies have secured a deal for a live action film based on the Call of Duty series.

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03.09.2025

Devs unite to support Palestine with new charity bundle

The Play for Peace—Games for Palestine 2025 Charity Bundle contains 382 titles from almost 250 creators and is attempting to raise $200,000.

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03.09.2025

What does the future hold for The Chinese Room?

Studio director Ed Daly explains how the newly-independent studio will chart a sustainable path forward after splitting from Sumo Group and making layoffs.

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03.09.2025

Ex-Brass Lion lead Osama Dorias co-founds indie studio

Ex-Brass Lion and Artifact 5 devs have formed HeartLoop Games, a new indie studio working on a roguelike fighting game.

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02.09.2025

Crystal Dynamics is laying off more staff

Embracer-owned Crystal Dynamics, the developer of the modern Tomb Raider series, is laying off staff. This is the third round of job cuts since 2023.

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02.09.2025

8 games pushed publishing dates in response to Silksong

Following the announcement of Hollow Knight: Siliksong's release date, a number of developers have pushed the publishing dates for their projects.

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02.09.2025

Key takeaways from Gamescom 2025 - Analysis

While an event of this scale inevitably encompasses countless stories, a number of key topics stood out to the Omdia analyst team at this year's show.

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02.09.2025

Full-service publisher Curveball Games breaks cover

The Welsh outfit is keen to work with independent and double-A developers.

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02.09.2025

Rare veteran named chief of staff at Xbox Game Studios

Louise O'Connor spent 25 years at Rare but will now work to foster 'connection, collaboration, and momentum' within Xbox Game Studios.

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02.09.2025

NetEase shuts down T-Minus Zero Entertainment

NetEase' overseas investments continue to shrink.

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02.09.2025

Cuts at Crystal Dynamics, Diablo developers unionize

Also in the news: lessons from the 'Friendslop' genre, Atari buys Ubisoft properties, and more.

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PlayStation debuts family app for parental control

Testronic confirms studio closures and redundancies

Square Enix makes first investment into Latin America

Ubisoft continues layoffs and developers dodge Silksong

Tomb Raider actress says her voice was copied using AI

Former Kepler Interactive VP starts new indie publisher

Meta accused of suppressing VR child abuse research

Ubisoft is cutting jobs within its publishing team

What's the real reason games are taking longer to make?

Nintendo patents summoning mechanic in the U.S.

Silksong has ruined your launch plans. Now what?

Overwatch GM becomes Blizzard's new mobile overseer

Nintendo believes in player communication via design

Roblox wants to 'empower' creators with AI-based tools

Tencent breaks down its approach to IP development

Former Bethesda exec says subscriptions undercut devs

Digging into the combat design of Cronos: The New Dawn

Grounded 2 exists because players demanded to ride bugs

Why original games are big win for Keywords subsidiary

Unlocking the Vault: Designing Shadow Complex

2K confirms layoffs at Civilization developer Firaxis

Silksong channels Kim Kardashian and Rogue breaks cover

Aonic buys research tech firm Prime Insights for $250M

Jagex CEO defends cancelling Runescape Pride events

Wildgate publisher Dreamhaven is making layoffs

Report: Microsoft to blame for Crystal Dynamics layoffs

Frost Giant CEO believes GenAI can be a force for good

Former Polygon staffers launch new game website Rogue

Activision and Paramount announce Call of Duty film

Devs unite to support Palestine with new charity bundle

What does the future hold for The Chinese Room?

Ex-Brass Lion lead Osama Dorias co-founds indie studio

Crystal Dynamics is laying off more staff

8 games pushed publishing dates in response to Silksong

Key takeaways from Gamescom 2025 - Analysis

Full-service publisher Curveball Games breaks cover

Rare veteran named chief of staff at Xbox Game Studios

NetEase shuts down T-Minus Zero Entertainment

Cuts at Crystal Dynamics, Diablo developers unionize

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