Paradox rolls out Crusader Kings II subscription plan to make DLC more accessible

Paradox is launching a new subscription service for Crusader Kings II in a bid to make its mountain of DLC more accessible.  ...



Larian opens UK development studio to work on Baldur's Gate 3

The new opening will help with the development of Baldur's Gate 3, which launched in early access form on October 6, 2020. ...



Get a job: Join Game Circus as a Development Manager

An effective communicator, team player and planner, the Development Manager is a key position, a multiplier for the company who will work with our Central Technology team and help them deliver their goals on time and to the highest standards. ...



The secret to Final Fantasy XIV's longevity lies in the room its devs are given to innovate

A recent chat with The Washington Post offers insight into Final Fantasy XIV's content development and why efficiency shouldn't prevent creativity. ...



Don't Miss: In It To Minit - Designing a world of one-minute adventures

Minit devs Kitty Calis and Jan Willem Nijman open up about how they designed their one-minute adventure game to be fun but not frustrating, and why time limits are great for emphasizing player choice. ...



Minit devs launch Minit Fun Racer, with all proceeds to go to charity

The four-person team behind Minit have all at once announced and launched a new game, and promised that all proceeds from it will forever be directed to charity. ...



A new approach to 2021 with a family of GDC events and more!

GDC GM Katie Stern updates the community on what to expect from the team in 2021. ...



Video: Improving the AI of Mafia III

In this 2018 GDC talk, Hangar 13 Games' Sergio Ocio Barriales and Kate Johnson explain the methods crafted at Hangar 13 to improve the AI of Mafia III. ...



Bungie scaling up to expand Destiny 'into additional media' and create new IPs

Destiny developer Bungie has detailed some major expansion plans designed to prepare the company for "expected and rapid future growth." ...



Blog: How game developers can tackle the climate crisis

We as game makers and players have significant power to take truly meaningful action against the existential climate threat. Learn more about what's happening in 2021. ...



Saudi investment fund acquires shares in Activision Blizzard, Take-Two, and EA

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has acquired $3 billion worth of stock in U.S. game companies Activision Blizzard, EA, and Take-Two Interactive.  ...



Instant mobile game platform Artie secures $10 million in funding

Instant mobile game platform Artie has secured $10 million in funding as it works towards a 2021 launch. ...



EA completes $1.2 billion acquisition of Dirt developer Codemasters

"With the greatest minds in racing entertainment all under one roof, you†™re going to see even more innovation and we†™re going to bring all new ideas to life." ...



Blog: A market status and design analysis of Autochess

Autochess was the hottest gaming trend in 2019, but not anymore. We explore its history, market status and audience, and the design flaws that stopped it from becoming "the new MOBA." ...



Nintendo ends pandemic-driven Nintendo Direct hiatus with a remaster-filled showcase

Today's broadcast marked the first true-to-rights Nintendo Direct since September 2019 and brought with it news about both fresh franchises and established Nintendo IP. ...