Microsoft CEO says the company is 'all-in on gaming' and wants to democratize play
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has explained the company as a whole is "all-in on gaming" during an interview with Xbox chief Phil Spencer. ...
Blog: An interactive choose-your-own debugging story
The tricky thing with writing about debugging is that it's such a hands-on experience. So, I decided to try something else: a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure about debugging in The Machinery. ...
Early access colony sim Going Medieval sells 175,000 copies in one week
Early access colony simulator Going Medieval has sold over 175,000 copies over in one week. ...
GameStop sales increased by 25.1 percent during the first quarter of 2021
Net sales increased by 25.1 percent at GameStop during the first fiscal quarter to $1.28 billion from $1.02 billion, according to the company's Q1 financial report. ...
Blog: Why the science of game design matters
Today's post is a wake-up call for the industry when it comes to understanding the basic rules and structure of game design, and what can happen if you choose to ignore the "science." ...
GameStop lines up Amazon veterans for CEO and CFO roles
U.S. game retailer GameStop has named Amazon veterans Matt Furlong and Mike Recupero as its new CEO and CFO, respectively. ...
Roblox hit with $200 million lawsuit for allegedly using music without permission
The National Music Publishers' Association is suing Roblox for allegedly using songs from a number of artists without permission. ...
Don't Miss: Evaluating game mechanics for depth
Ratchet and Skylanders designer Mike Stout writes on depth: "To me, it describes a sweet spot -- that point during a game where the player can repeatedly display his mastery of a game mechanic." ...
Get a job: Insomniac Games is hiring a Concept Artist
Insomniac Games is searching for a Sr. Concept Artist, responsible for creating pre-visualization work. ...
Investment group: Excessive bonuses render Activision Blizzard CEO's paycut moot
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick took a 50 percent salary reduction for 2021 and 2022, down to $875,000, but the investment group CtW says other provisions in his contract more than make up for the cut. ...
Five years in, Blizzard announces cross-play for Overwatch
Overwatch players on console and PC will soon be able to play alongside and against one another no matter which platform they use. ...
Come on down for the Tools Summit Live Game Show at GDC 2021!
Win prizes, make friends, and show off your toolmaking trivia at the first-ever Tools Summit Live Game Show. ...
Ubisoft will transition to a hybrid work system after the pandemic
Recently appointed chief people officer Anika Grant said the majority of Ubisoft staff will be given the opportunity to balance home and office work via a hybrid system. ...
Blog: The methodology of keeping cross-hair design on track
After the FPS became a popular game genre, the crosshair became a reliable partner for players to control shooting in game. ...
62 percent of UK adults played online games during the pandemic, says UK regulator
The number of people playing online games in the UK rose during the pandemic, according to a report from UK communications regulator Ofcom. ...
