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Bellwright dev shares plans for its future in early access and how it became a sim game

At GDC 2026, we spoke with Lead Gameplay Developer Sergii Gerben about Bellwright's approach to storytelling and how it ...
CNET

Generative AI in Gaming Is Here, but Facing Pushback From Gamers — and Developers

At GDC 2026, Google trumpeted Gemini-powered games, but the industry still hasn't found must-have uses to win over players ...

The Best New Games Of 2026 (So Far)

Every year we round up the games that have resonated with us as we keep an eye out for this year’s best. 2026 has already had ...

Why 'In-House Vs. Outsourcing' Is The Wrong Question In Game Development

Studios that approach outsourcing game development reactively are more likely to face challenges, while those that integrate ...

After K-Pop and K-Drama, Here Come K-Games

The open-world fantasy Crimson Desert looks like the latest example of South Korea’s evolution into a gaming powerhouse.
GameSpot

Snake Eyes Game Remains In Development, But Its Developer Just Closed

Developer Atomic Arcade's new G.I. Joe game focused on Snake Eyes remains in development following upheaval at the studio that included the closure of the entire studio. Hasbro, which owns the IP and ...
InfoWorld

Java use in AI development continues to grow – Azul report

Java is becoming more popular for building AI applications, with 62% of respondents in Azul’s just-released 2026 State of Java Survey and Report relying on Java for AI development. Last year’s report ...
The Verge

Half of developers think gen AI is bad for the gaming industry

A new survey from the Game Developers Conference reveals how many developers feel about the technology. A new survey from the Game Developers Conference reveals how many developers feel about the ...
Futurism

Indie Developer Deleting Entire Game From Steam Due to Shame From Having Used AI

An indie game developer experienced a moment of profound moral clarity, and is now deleting his partially-AI-made game from the digital storefront Steam. The game, dubbed “Hardest,” is a free-to-play ...
gematsu

Multiple Ecco the Dolphin games officially in development

“Several new Ecco the Dolphin products and games” are officially in development, developer A&R Atelier announced. A&R Atelier is a studio founded in Half Moon Bay, California by veteran game ...
NBC Los Angeles

Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty,' killed in Ferrari crash

Video game developer Vince Zampella, whose studios have created several of the world's best-selling games, was killed Sunday afternoon in a Ferrari crash on Southern California's Angeles Crest Highway ...
TweakTown

AI may be causing 'more problems than it solves' for game developers

TL;DR: Major tech companies are integrating generative AI to streamline game development, but challenges persist. Ubisoft, Microsoft, and EA use AI tools to boost workflows, yet developers face ...