Controversial Hololens military deal moves into production phase at $22B

Once demoed as augmented reality hardware for use with video games like Minecraft, Microsoft is moving forward with a $22 billion Hololens deal with the U.S. Army that will put the militarized version of the headset into production. ...



Video: Three tips for becoming a better artist immediately

In this 2018 GDC session, ArenaNet's Horia Dociu shares three, simple, honest, and actionable steps that anyone can apply right now to become a better artist instantly. ...



Blog: Analysing the new Magic: The Gathering MMO, Magic Legends

Quick analysis and predictions about Magic Legends, the latest MMORPG by Cryptic Studios & Perfect World Entertainment based on the Magic: The Gathering universe. ...



Demon's Souls remake director Gavin Moore has left SIE Japan Studio

The news comes as the Gravity Rush, Ape Escape, and The Last Guardian developer is wound down, with Sony choosing to absorb the studio into Astro's Playroom dev Team Asobi. ...



Game market analyst SuperData Research has been shut down by Nielsen

Nielsen Holdings is shutting down game market intelligence company SuperData Research. ...



Gameplay capture platform Lowkey raises $7 million and launches new mobile app

Gameplay capture platform Lowkey has raised $7 million through a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. ...



Certain Affinity's new VP of Canadian operations is Halo veteran Dan Ayoub

Certain Affinity has appointed industry veteran Dan Ayoub as VP of Canadian operations and general manager of its Toronto studio. ...



Which YouTubers are the right ones for your game?

We know just how many games there are out there, and how tricky it can be to get featured by notable streamers. So let's talk about 'variety' streamers and the best targets for your game. ...



Get a job: Join Talofa Games as a Unity Software Engineer

Talofa is seeking a Mobile (iOS/Android) Unity Software Engineer to join the team for our new social running game in development. ...



16 backward compatible Xbox games are now playable via The Cloud

Amid various PlayStation-ignited conversations about game preservation and digital longevity, Xbox has announced that it is uniting two of its big initiatives: cloud-based gaming and backward compatibility. ...



Blog: The absolute basics of good gyro controls

There's no question about it: a controller's gyroscope offers far more precision than a thumbstick for aiming. But without adhering to some very simple standards, most games fall far short of what's possible. ...



Don't Miss: Making Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon the Nintendo way

In this classic interview, four developers of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon -- two from Vancouver-based Next Level Games, two from Nintendo -- discuss their collaborative game development process. ...



Video: Balancing community and business needs

In this 2019 GDC talk, Uken Games' Nick van Vugt ll reviews ways you can work with your community and internal teams to provide the best experience for both parties. ...



Registration is now open for the all-digital GDC 2021!

It's time to register for GDC 2021! Sign up today to get the best price. ...



The low-spec version of PUBG aimed at cheap hardware is being shut down

PUBG Lite, a low-end version of the popular battle royale shooter designed for those without access to expensive hardware, is being shut down. ...