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Former Developers of Awesomenauts Complete Their Project, Free for the First Day

Nubs!: Arena is a free multiplayer brawler launching soon, developed by alumni from the bankrupt Ronimo Games.

Transforming Animalkind: From Survival Challenge to Corgi Mech Town-Builder

A closer look at how Animalkind shifted its genre focus during development to embrace a more creative, cottagecore experience.

Gaming Industry

Why Arkane's Abandoned Half-Life 2 Ravenholm Project Impacted Its Future

Arkane's future was shaped by their cancelled Half-Life 2 spinoff, alongside an influential mentor.

Games

Game Jam Sparks Creativity with Oblivion's Unusual Persuasion Wheel

A recent game jam inspired by Oblivion's lackluster persuasion wheel has led indie developers to produce innovative and quirky game concepts.

Games

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Combat Evolution Nearly Compromised the Game

Atlus experimented with a new combat system in Metaphor: ReFantazio, aiming to simplify turn-based gameplay and reduce grind, but faced significant development challenges.

Gaming Industry

Concerns Arise Over Schedule 1's Game Title as Developer Weighs Impact on Success

The lone developer behind the hit drug-themed simulation game Schedule 1 expressed worries about its name potentially hindering audience reach.

Action

Dev Responds to Layoff by Creating Game Centered Around Revenge on Corporate Giants

A game developer channels their frustration into creating 'Vindefiant', where players take on the role of a vengeful ex-employee.

Games

Leaked Details of Canceled Disco Elysium Spin-Off Reveal Unique Gameplay with Cuno and Cunoesse

Insights into a scrapped Disco Elysium expansion have surfaced, illustrating a gameplay experience through the eyes of Cuno and Cunoesse.

Gaming

REPO Developer Discusses Potential Future Collaborations

The developer of the co-op horror game REPO hints at possible franchise collaborations while currently focused on ongoing projects.

Gaming

Insights on Haunted Chocolatier from Stardew Valley's Creator

Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe, shares updates on the development of his upcoming game Haunted Chocolatier, highlighting a steady yet gradual approach to the process.

Gaming

'You must have played this before!': Balatro's founder wows crowds with skills at GDC, remaining unidentified

At GDC, an elusive game developer known as LocalThunk impresses onlookers with his gameplay, maintaining a low profile.

Gaming

Dwarf Fortress Dwarves Represent the Human Experience, Says Creator

An insightful conversation with Tarn Adams about the unique characteristics of dwarves in Dwarf Fortress at GDC 2025.

Gaming Industry

Take-Two CEO Unfazed by AI-Generated Game Trends: 'True Hits Are Created from Innovation'

The CEO of Take-Two Interactive, Strauss Zelnick, expresses skepticism towards AI-created games and emphasizes the need for creativity in game development.

Gaming Industry

SAG-AFTRA Opens Door for Student Game Developers Amid Ongoing Strike

SAG-AFTRA introduces waivers that allow game actors to participate in student projects and game jams during their strike for AI protections.

Gaming

Exploring Avowed's Development and Its Original Magical Gag

The game Avowed retains an explosive gag reminiscent of Elder Scrolls, ensuring a unique introduction to its spellcasting mechanics.

Game Development

Ex-Bethesda Developer Shares Lessons from Fallout 76's Controversial Launch

A former Bethesda artist reflects on his decision to leave the gaming giant, citing the harsh online reception of Fallout 76 as a key factor.

Gaming Industry

Inzoi Developers React to Controversial Gameplay Feature Involving Children

Krafton has addressed a recent gameplay bug in Inzoi that allowed players to run over children, describing it as highly inappropriate and quickly issuing a patch to rectify the issue.

Gaming

Former Bethesda Developer Shares Thoughts on Starfield Workflow Challenges

A former developer discusses the workflow at Bethesda during the development of Starfield, highlighting the restrictions and comparing it to the creative freedom during earlier projects.