Day of the Devs is taking game submissions for its Summer Game Fest showcase
Day of the Devs announced details about its next big showcase, and is currently looking for games to feature (digitally!) during Summer Game Fest in June 2021. ...
Five lessons from a year of online GDC events
GDC General Manager Katie Stern shares lessons learned from a year of adapting the conference to an online format. ...
Esports Integrity Commission working with FBI to probe Counter-Strike esports cheats
The Esports Integrity Commission is working with the FBI to investigate match fixing and illegal betting in Counter-Strike competitions. ...
E3 returning virtually in June with backing from Microsoft, Nintendo, and more
E3 will be making a virtual return in 2021 after taking a year out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Play Ventures raises $135 million to invest in game startups
VC fund Play Ventures has raised $135 million to invest in video game startups, beginning with a $1.5 million pre-Series A investment into Indian mobile studio All Star Games. ...
Ubisoft acquires anti-cheat software developer GameBlocks
Ubisoft has acquired anti-cheat and performance monitoring software developer GameBlocks for an undisclosed fee. ...
Get a job: Join Tactic Studios as a Senior Gameplay Programmer
We are looking for a talented game programmer to join our team and create high-quality game code for an unannounced third-person multiplayer project. ...
Extensive UK loot box study digs into why players are drawn to random chance IAPs
A recently published study likens loot box mechanics to gambling while also exploring the complicated reasons why players are attracted to those purchases. ...
Apple's Arcade shifts, Steam's cookies & more
We look at an interesting widening of Apple Arcade†™s subscription service, Steam's new European cookie rules, and lots more. ...
Blog: Out of Weakness, Strength - The Three Ds of Narrative Design
An analysis of what makes for compelling storytelling in games, and a proposed set of guidelines for maximizing the intrinsic advantages of video game narration. ...
Here are your juries for the IGF 2021 Audio, Narrative, and Nuovo Awards
Meet the fine folks who will be voting on the nominees for the IGF Audio, Narrative, and Nuovo Awards! ...
Sponsored: A practical guide to game dev success in gaming and esports
Developers and publishers must weigh several key network infrastructure and connectivity considerations, which can often make a huge difference in the success and profitability of a title. ...
Blog: How to write and use game pillars and values in game development
How to write and use game pillars and values to ease original game development. Subnautica pillars and values used as an example. ...
Devs have until July 20 to release games on Vita before its digital store goes dark
IGN's larger report about how the store closure news blindsided some developers with Vita games in the works also sheds light on the short deadlines devs have to get their Vita games out the door. ...
Get a job: Insomniac Games is looking for a Character TD
This role is responsible for creating character setups, including the rigging of various heroes, enemies, weapons, vehicles and props, and support Animators and other developers with scripts and tools. ...
