Get a job: Demiurge Studios seeks a UI/UX Director
Demiurge is looking for someone who can talk to designers, write a spec, make a perfect wireframe, clothe it in a gorgeous UI, then roll up their sleeves and implement it in game. ...
Blizzard cuts 50 employees in move to reduce its esports business
Blizzard Entertainment has laid off 50 developers as part of a move to downsize its in-person esports footprint after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. ...
Riot Special Committee suggests no action against CEO following misconduct investigation
Following the results of a third-party investigation, the Special Committee created by Riot's board of directors has concluded that no action should be taken against Riot CEO Nicolo Laurent. ...
Building studios for divergent thinkers
At GDC Showcase, Velan Studios co-founders Guha and Karthik Bala broke down the principles that allows the company to create games like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit ...
Google Play halves its fee to 15% for devs' first $1M revenue per year
Google is following in Apple's footsteps with a plan to reduce its mobile app store fees for some devs, though Google's scheme comes with a few noticeable differences for devs. ...
Jade Raymond forms new Sony-backed studio Haven Entertainment
Ubisoft Toronto and Motive Studios founder Jade Raymond has established a new studio called Haven Entertainment. ...
MyGames nabs minority stake in Espresso Publishing to expand hypercasual business
MyGames has acquired a minority stake in mobile publisher Espresso Publishing to expand its hypercasual business. ...
Here's why you should check out day two of GDC Showcase
Day two of GDC Showcase is about to start! Here are a few sessions you should check out. ...
Rockstar awards $10K bug bounty to GTA Online player who solved load time issue
Rockstar has awarded $10,000 to a GTA Online player who found a way to reduce the game's load times on PC by up to 70 percent. ...
Blog: The big list 2021 - Resources for game music composers
Game music composer Winifred Phillips shares an extensive list of online resources, including upcoming industry conferences, online communities, bulletin boards, and a round-up of audio software. ...
2K acquires PGA Tour 2K21 developer HB Studios and inks Tiger Woods partnership
2K has acquired PGA Tour 2K21 developer HB Studios for an undisclosed free and signed an exclusive partnership with legendary golfer Tiger Woods. ...
Alienware ends Riot sponsorship over sexual misconduct allegations - report
Dell-owned Alienware has axed a wide-ranging global League of Legends esports sponsorship following recent sexual misconduct allegations against Riot Games' CEO Nicolo Laurent. ...
How do you get 'More..' recommendations on Steam?
It's important to understand how and when Steam recommends your game to others - so we look at the 'More Like This' to understand its importance to today's Steam game. ...
Turning an audience into an engaged fandom, the Monster Prom way
The right level of attention can cultivate an audience into a dedicated fanbase that weaves itself into the worlds and characters powering the games you create. Here's why you should! ...
Sponsored: The right payment tools can boost game revenue globally †" Here's how!
With the right tools, developers can easily access over 700 payment methods globally, reap the benefits of flexible integration and payout options, and easily tackle tax and legal compliance worldwide. ...
