Game localization for discovery: it's trickier than you think!

Localization is a really important part of game discovery, since it opens up so many new potential markets for your PC/console games. But what are the best languages to localize to, and why? ...



Don't Miss: Rare's postmortem of the N64 hit GoldenEye 007

It's the Nintendo 64's 25th anniversary. Celebrate with a look back at the making of one of its most popular games. ...



Get a job: SideFX is hiring a Senior Distributed Systems Developer

SideFX is seeking an exceptional software developer with distributed systems experience and a talent for producing high performance, robust software to join its Toronto-based R& D team. ...



You can now run Xbox Cloud games at Series X performance levels

It†™s now possible to play Xbox Cloud games running at the same fidelity as their Xbox Series X equivalents. ...



Steam's latest change aims to prevent buyers from gaming regional pricing

Steam users can now only change the country on their account every three months, a move that aims to prevent people from fibbing about their location to score cheaper games. ...



Microsoft's special Cyberpunk 2077 refund policy ends July 6

Nature is healing. Microsoft has quietly announced that its special refund provisions for CD Projekt Red's infamous Cyberpunk 2077 are coming to a close. ...



Meet your host of the 2021 IGF Awards: Victoria Tran!

Innersloth Games†™ Victoria Tran will be your host for the 2021 IGF Awards. ...



Blog: Contract Killers - What developers should eliminate from their publishing agreement

Part 1 in a series looking at video game publishing agreements and what developers should look to change if possible to protect their game and their business. ...



EA buys Golf Clash developer Playdemic from AT& T and WB Games for $1.4 billion

EA has acquired Golf Clash developer Playdemic from Warner Bros. Games and AT& T for $1.4 billion in cash. ...



How Midwinter Entertainment improved Scavengers' gameplay with rigorous testing

Sponsored: Discover how a tactical collaboration empowered Midwinter Entertainment to focus on what they do best. ...



Pokemon leakers told to pay $150,000 each in damages to The Pokemon Company

Two leakers have been told to pay The Pokemon Company a sizable $150,000 each in damages after taking and uploading photographs of an unreleased Pokemon Sword and Shield strategy guide. ...



Blog: Difficulty and disempowerment in a casualized market

Understanding how the design tool known as emotional engagement can make the player enjoy harsh and disempowering experiences. ...



Rovio will revive some older Angry Birds titles after pulling them from sale

Rovio is working to revive a number of older Angry Birds titles after quietly pulling them from sale. ...



Nintendo will shut down the Splatoon 2 Online Lounge in July

The feature allows players to use the Nintendo Switch Online app to arrange online battles using their smart device by sending a URL link that allows other players to join a room. ...



Unity acquires 3D data optimization software provider Pixyz Software

Unity has acquired 3D data preparation and optimization software provider Pixyz Software for an undisclosed fee. ...