CodeDev Group launches dev studio Full Spectrum Interactive
CodeDev Group, also known as The Unreal Guys, has launched a new studio called Full Spectrum Interactive. Read more
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Amazon steps back from MMOs, transfers operations of Throne and Liberty and Lost Art to NC and Smilegate
Update, August 13, 2026: Amazon Game Studios has ended its publishing deal with Smilegate's MMO Lost Ark. Read more
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How Planet of Lana became a hit through dogged determination after being rejected "hundreds" of times
The story of Planet of Lana is the story of triumph over adversity. But it's also one of naivety. The developers themselves admit they had no clue what they were doing at first. Read more
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BAFTA Games Awards updates voting requirements and entry fees as it opens entries for 2027 ceremony
Entries for the 2027 BAFTA Games Awards are now open, alongside updates to its entry requirements, fee structure, and AI policy. Read more
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Pearl Abyss Q2 earnings decline as impact of Crimson Desert's launch period subsides
Pearl Abyss reported a weaker second quarter as the initial impact of Crimson Desert's March launch tapered off. Read more
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UKIE-backed Digital Schoolhouse partners with Roblox to provide suite of tools for students to develop Roblox games in-class
UKIE-backed educational non-profit Digital Schoolhouse has partnered with Roblox to develop a suite of free tools designed to teach children how to create Roblox games as part of in-classroom education. Read more
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Finn Wolfhard Prefers Grass Type Pokémon And Classic SNES RPG Soundtracks
Finn Wolfhard is primarily known for his role as Mike Wheeler on Stranger Things, but with the popular Netflix show firmly behind him, he is now focused on his music career. But that doesn’t mean he is not performing and picking up smaller jobs that let him do fun,…
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What We Learned About Shizuka, The Mysterious Woman Living In Musashi’s Oni Gauntlet In Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
Onimusha is finally returning to the action space next month after a 20-year hiatus at developer-publisher Capcom. Though a lot of the series’ trademarks are returning, like an intense focus on swordplay action, hordes of demons, a samurai protagonist, and the Oni Gauntlet,…
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Wolverine-Themed PlayStation 5 Consoles And Controllers Drop In September
Marvel's Wolverine, one of the biggest games of the year, comes out it a little over a month. Today we learned it'll get the same treatment as PlayStation's other beloved first-party IP and launch alongside a limited edition PS5 console and controller. A bundle with a PS5…
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Until Dawn and Directive 8020 Developer Supermassive Games Will Lay Off "Up To 75" People
Supermassive Games, developers of games like Until Dawn, The Quarry, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has announced it's likely letting go of several of its employees. In an image shared to social media, the company made a statement that it has begun a "redundancy consultation…
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Gamescom Dev speaker survey identifies potential impacts of AI on team structure and productivity
Gamescom Dev has released its annual speaker survey results, revealing that 83% of respondents expect AI to impact team structure or productivity. Read more
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Star Wars Zero Company Is XCOM Meets Star Wars In The Best Way Possible
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Publisher: Electronic Arts, Lucasfilm Games Developer: Bit Reactor, Respawn Entertainment Release: August 27, 2026 Rating: Teen I still remember where I was when I heard that Firaxis was making a Marvel game. While the game I dreamt…
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Supermassive Games announces layoffs, up to 75 workers may be affected
Supermassive Games has announced a third round of layoffs in three years, potentially impacting up to 75 positions. Read more
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Reforj developer 4J Studios unveils Rixels: modified pixels that reduce texture memory requirements by 98%
Reforj developer 4J Studios has debuted a technology called Rixels that offer an alternative way to provide textures using a fraction of the memory requirements. The Dundee-based studio has applied to patent the technology. Read more
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Remedy reports revenue declines in Q2 and H1 as it prepares for Control Resonant launch
Remedy reported revenue declines in the first half and second quarter of 2026 while increasing marketing efforts for Control Resonant. Read more
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GamesAid appoints six new trustees as it raises £82,000 in funding during 2025/26
GamesAid has appointed six new trustees to its board and raised £82,000 for four charities in 2025/26. Read more
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Square Enix Q1 profit soars following Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch on Switch 2 and Xbox
Square Enix reported strong first-quarter growth, with profit rising 175.5% to ¥13.2 billion ($82.9 million). Read more
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Halloween: The Game denied classification in Australia and New Zealand over drug depiction
IllFonic's asymmetric horror title Halloween: The Game has been refused classification by the Australian Classifications Board, barring its sale in both Australia and New Zealand. Read more
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