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Industry Veterans John and Brenda Romero Share Their Insights on the Current Gaming Crisis
The past year has been particularly challenging for Romero Games, with the studio experiencing a major setback after its funding was suddenly pulled. Despite this, John and Brenda Romero remain resolute in their passion for game development. In a recent conversation, they discussed the current state of the gaming industry, likening it to the 1983 US video game crash, but noting that the present s…
March 27, 2026, 2:21 p.m.
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The Indie Revolution: How Smaller Devs Are Reshaping the Gaming Industry
The gaming industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with big studios and heavyweights dominating the market. However, this has led to a surge in interest in indie games, which are now seen as the driving force behind creativity and innovation in the industry. According to Jacob Riis, program director at Nordic Game, the current climate has created an environment where indie dev…
March 25, 2026, 4 p.m.
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Why Bulkhead's Break from Tencent Marked a New Era for the Studio
Bulkhead, the studio behind Wardogs, has undergone significant changes since its split from Tencent. CEO Joe Brammer reflects on the experience, stating that being part of a larger corporation didn't align with the studio's vision. Despite initial excitement, Bulkhead found that Tencent's expectations for large-scale projects didn't match their own goals. Brammer notes that the studio was too big…
March 25, 2026, 2 p.m.
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Starbreeze Embarks on a Payday-Centric Future with a Co-Developed VR Game
Over the past decade, Starbreeze has become synonymous with the Payday franchise. Payday 2, launched in 2013, has sold over 40 million units and helped the company navigate its most challenging periods. The firm's bet on Payday 3 in 2023 yielded mixed reviews and lower-than-expected sales and player counts, prompting the formation of a 'strike team' to revamp the game's performance. Three years l…
March 24, 2026, 4:06 p.m.
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Behaviour Interactive Acquires The Fun Pimps to Expand Horror Portfolio
Behaviour Interactive, the Canadian developer behind Dead by Daylight, has acquired The Fun Pimps, the studio responsible for 7 Days to Die. The acquisition is part of Behaviour's strategy to create a portfolio of horror IPs. The deal's value remains undisclosed, but it is expected to help Behaviour achieve its goal in the horror game space. Dead by Daylight has sold over 60 million units since i…
March 24, 2026, 3 p.m.
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Mobile Game Relies on AI-Generated Content for Over a Year Without Player Backlash
This article is part of AI Week. For about a year, the mobile game Sunrise Village has been generating all its content using AI, without any noticeable backlash from players. According to Thomas Lehr, InnoGames' director of engineering, 'player numbers and engagement have remained stable,' with 'zero community complaints about AI or perceived quality differences.' The use of AI in content creatio…
March 20, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
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Ubisoft Aims for Global Excellence in Every Segment with New Creative Houses
Ubisoft has unveiled its new Creative Houses structure, which will comprise multiple studios and game brands, each with full ownership of its profit and loss. This move is part of the company's efforts to improve game quality, boost staff retention, and reduce costs by €200 million over two years. The new structure will be supported by a Creative Network department and a Core Services department,…
Jan. 21, 2026, 10:45 p.m.
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The Power of a Healthy Work-Life Balance: How FuturLab Adopted a No-Crunch Policy
Based in Brighton, FuturLab has been creating games for over 20 years, with PowerWash Simulator being its most notable success. The studio has implemented a strict no-crunch policy, where employees are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Kirsty Rigden, who took over as CEO in 2023, emphasizes the importance of this approach, stating that 'tired and miserable people aren't going to…
Jan. 21, 2026, 3:34 p.m.
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The Benefits of Small Teams: Witchfire's Creative Director Weighs In
Adrian Chmielarz, co-founder of The Astronauts, reflects on the advantages of working with small teams and the mystery behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's impressive development. With Witchfire nearing its 1.0 release, Chmielarz discusses the game's lengthy development process, the importance of passionate and talented team members, and the lessons learned from other successful games. He also sh…
Jan. 19, 2026, 3:02 p.m.
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Introducing Gamevestor: Revolutionizing Game Development Funding in Europe
In a bid to address the funding challenges faced by the gaming industry, two seasoned veterans, Ivan Marchand and Arthur Van Clap Ceulen, have launched Gamevestor, a unique crowdfunding platform tailored to game development. The platform's concept was born out of the duo's own struggles to secure funding for their game studio, despite having a strong team and concept. Marchand, a former executive…
Jan. 16, 2026, 8 a.m.