'Being found to be sexy by others is not against our rules' - Twitch

Just so you know, Twitch says it's ok to be found sexy by others. ...



Get a job: Join Sucker Punch Productions as a Combat Designer

Sucker Punch games focus on strong and innovative player abilities mixed with rich storytelling and challenging encounters. As a Combat Designer, you†™re in the middle of this, helping create a cohesive and exhilarating experience. ...



Burnout, release drought have Blizzard facing down dev departures

A lengthy read from IGN digs into why longtime Blizzard devs are leaving the company for greener (and often indie-r) pastures. ...



'No one will like it': Resident Evil Village micro-doc highlights QA heroes

An eight-minute documentary on Capcom's recently-released Resident Evil Village candidly displays the doubt surrounding the game's quality, and how QA feedback saved the day. ...



Tim Cook's gut says the App Store is profitable, but Apple won't back it up with data

Apple remains coy about how much it actually makes from the App Store. ...



Designing the 'Fortune System' in Unexplored 2 to replace virtual dice rolling

An in-depth look at how we designed the 'Fortune System' for Unexplored 2. This mechanic is our equivalent of dice rolls in table-top RPGs. ...



Video: Transitioning into narrative design from other roles

In this 2019 GDC talk, Splash Damage's Ayesha Khan gives concrete tips for tailoring applications, portfolios, and interviews for narrative design rather than for game writing or game design roles. ...



Jam out with some great sessions about video game music at GDC 2021

There's a bunch of great talks about game music in the Audio Track at the all-digital GDC 2021. ...



Report: Netflix wants to hire game exec to create Apple Arcade-style service

Netflix is apparently mulling over the idea of creating a bundle of games that would be similar to Apple's online game subscription, Apple Arcade. It also wants its video game offerings to be ad-free. ...



Snapchat's games have reached over 200 million users in two years

Over 200 million players have tucked into games and apps called 'minis' on Snapchat over the past two years, according to platform owner Snap. ...



THQ parent Embracer held M& A talks with 150+ companies last quarter

THQ Nordic parent company Embracer Group held merger and acquisition talks with over 150 companies during the last quarter alone. ...



Get a job: Join Treyarch as a Senior Gameplay Engineer

As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will be working closely with our Design team to bring innovative game features to life. ...



Apple saw over $100 million in revenue from Fortnite's stint on the App Store

The ongoing Epic Games v. Apple trial continues to offer interesting and rare looks into how business is conducted for game industry and tech giants alike. ...



Don't Miss: A dev's guide to sustainably supporting live games without crunching

Producers, leaders, and devs from across the game industry share their experiences and lessons learned about how to avoid crunching and overworking when you're working on a living, evolving game. ...



What game devs need to know about Criminal Economics and the Game Industry

Sponsored: Join experts from Akamai Technologies on May 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM ET as they discuss the who, what, how and why of criminal attacks on the games industry. ...