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Game Developer was first founded in 1997 as Gamasutra and has strived since its inception to be a leading resource and reference for game development and industry knowledge. Following the shift from Gamasutra to Game Developer in August 2021, the site has maintained that mission while embracing the in-depth content its namesake Game Developer magazine is known for.
To accomplish this, Game Developer publishes multiple stories on a daily basis to inform, empower, and inspire its game developer readership. This includes news posts on current events and developments in the game industry alongside regular, in-depth features and interviews exploring many different aspects of game development and the diverse individuals that make up the industry. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesStrategically making Star Wars Zero Company, ft. Greg Foertsch
Editor's note: this interview was recorded before it was confirmed that Bit Reactor furloughed approximately 80 percent of employees in advance of the launch of Star Wars: Zero Company. For more information, you can read our coverage of the topic or review the original reporting on Game File. Star Wars Zero Company has finally launched, and it's already become a massive hit with fans of Star Wars and turn-based tactical games alike.
Xbox to cap Cloud Gaming hours for Game Pass subscribers
Microsoft is rolling out new monthly limits on its Cloud Gaming service that will cap the number of hours that Game Pass subscribers can spend streaming games via cloud game technology. The restrictions—announced today via Xbox Wire—will levy stronger restrictions on users paying for cheaper versions of Xbox Game Pass. Starting in November 2026, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to stream games through Cloud Gaming for only 15 hours per month.
Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close this month
Diego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News,GameDeveloper.com Supercell, the company known for the likes of Clash Royale and Brawl Stars, has signed a deal to acquire Merge Mansion developer Metacore. The acquisition, which is expected to be completed at the end of September, is the latest example of major restructurings in the mobile game space.
Gamecity Hamburg launches second round of prototype funding
Chris Kerr,Senior Editor, News,GameDeveloper.com Gamecity Hamburg has launched the second round of its prototype funding program. The initiative allows startups and small to medium-sized enterprises to apply for up to €80,000 in non-repayable funding to develop digital video games. The local fund is only open to developers and development communities based in Hamburg (or who plan to relocate their headquarters or open a branch in the region).
CD Projekt Red won't be abandoning physical releases
Chris Kerr,Senior Editor, News,GameDeveloper.com The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has no intention of abandoning physical releases, but admits it might need to get creative to keep supporting the medium. During a conversation with Game Developer at Gamescom 2026, CDPR joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski said the company has an "affinity" with physical products and will always strive to "put out a box" that's worth the price of admission.
Nexus Mods is acquiring database and analytics site SteamDB
The company in charge of PC modding portal Nexus Mods is acquiring SteamDB, a long-standing database and analytics site. While not officially affiliated with Valve's Steam platform, SteamDB is constantly referenced by developers and players alike, as it shows live information for any game hosted by Steam such as concurrent players counts.
Report: Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward departs company
'As Savvy embarks on its next period of transformational growth, this is the right time for new leadership for that evolution.' Saudi Arabian video game conglomerate Savvy Games Group appears to be experiencing a change in leadership. That's according to a report from Bloomberg News, which states that CEO Brian Ward is stepping down from his position.
The majority of Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC got made 'in three or four months'
Diego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News,GameDeveloper.com The majority of Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations was reportedly made under heavy crunch in just a few months. This is according to an interview from Insider Gaming published yesterday. Andrew Willis, former producer at developer Id Software, spoke about the overtime involved in getting the DLC out of the door. "There were two months where I was working something like at least 12 hours every day," Willis tells Insider Gaming.
Sega-owned Rovio is shutting down its Copenhagen studio
The closure follows the cancellation of Sonic Blitz and the exact number of redundancies are yet to be confirmed. Diego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News,GameDeveloper.com Sega-owned Rovio, best known for the Angry Birds franchise, is shutting down its Copenhagen studio following the cancellation of Sonic Blitz. A Rovio spokesperson confirmed the news to Mobilegamer.biz last week.
Aggro Crab launches publishing label to splash that Peak cash
Chris Kerr,Senior Editor, News,GameDeveloper.com Peak and Another Crab's Treasure developer Aggro Crab has launched a publishing label and is actively soliciting submissions from teams building video games that are, in its own words, "absolute gas." Aggro Crab Presents will support projects that require $500,000 or less to launch within two years. The company said it wants to nurture "intense, stylized games with an attitude" but isn't locked into any specific genres.