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Like a Dragon devs open up on sharing source code, inspiring future programmersLike a Dragon devs open up on sharing source code, inspiring future programmers

'Anyone can become a game programmer as long as they have learned the basics of programming,' said technical director Yukata Ito.

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Dec 6, 2024
3 Min Read
Key art for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Business
Dragon Quest 3's HD-2D remake sells 2 million copiesDragon Quest 3's HD-2D remake sells 2 million copies
byJustin Carter
Dec 6, 2024
1 Min Read
A series of Genie 2 outputs showcasing game worlds
Production
Opinion: Google's latest AI innovation offers a putrid vision of game developmentOpinion: Google's latest AI innovation offers a putrid vision of game development
byChris Kerr
Dec 6, 2024
5 Min Read
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Foamstars final seasonal update 'Party Goes On!' confirms the party is very much overFoamstars final seasonal update 'Party Goes On!' confirms the party is very much over
byChris Kerr
Dec 6, 2024
2 Min Read
Screenshot from the upcoming detective RPG, XXX Nightshift.
Business
Dark Math Games obtains seven-figure investment for debut project, XXX NightshiftDark Math Games obtains seven-figure investment for debut project, XXX Nightshift
byJustin Carter
Dec 5, 2024
2 Min Read
Liu Kang vs. Kenshi in Mortal Kombat 1, one of the games PTW has helped develop.
Business
Support developer PTW opens spinoff studio in South CarolinaSupport developer PTW opens spinoff studio in South Carolina
byJustin Carter
Dec 5, 2024
2 Min Read
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EA makes photosensitivity and speech recognition tech patents open-source
EA makes photosensitivity and speech recognition tech patents open-source
Dec 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Future Publishing signs content partnership with OpenAI
Future Publishing signs content partnership with OpenAI
Dec 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Killer Klowns dev Illfonic 'realigns' studio by cutting staff
Killer Klowns dev Illfonic 'realigns' studio by cutting staff
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Playgama raises $3 million to build global HTML5 platform ecosystem
Playgama raises $3 million to build global HTML5 platform ecosystem
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Smilegate makes 'strategic investment' into Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures enterprise
Smilegate makes 'strategic investment' into Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures enterprise
Dec 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Deceive Inc developer Sweet Bandits shuts down after reaching 'breaking point'
Deceive Inc developer Sweet Bandits shuts down after reaching 'breaking point'
Dec 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Ubisoft kills XDefiant and closes studios in San Francisco and Osaka
Ubisoft kills XDefiant and closes studios in San Francisco and Osaka
Dec 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Screenshot of 2024's No More Room in Hell 2.
Business
Torn Banner Studios cuts staff after No More Room in Hell 2's EA launch
Torn Banner Studios cuts staff after No More Room in Hell 2's EA launch
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the 2020 horror game Phasmophobia.
Business
Phasmophobia scares up one million copies sold on consoles
Phasmophobia scares up one million copies sold on consoles
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of a player-made character in the life sim Project Party.
Business
Lilith Games lays off 40 devs ahead of Project Party rework
Lilith Games lays off 40 devs ahead of Project Party rework
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Note from the Publisher
Note from the Publisher
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon, Publisher
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Business
MyGames sells off hypercasual games publisher Mamboo
MyGames sells off hypercasual games publisher Mamboo
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
GOG expands preservation program to protect delisted games
GOG expands preservation program to protect delisted games
Dec 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Tencent grabs majority stake in Chinese studio Kuro Games
Tencent grabs majority stake in Chinese studio Kuro Games
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Visions of Mana director leaves NetEase for Square Enix
Visions of Mana director leaves NetEase for Square Enix
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Promotional artwork for League of Legends
Business
Riot expands terms of service to cover 'off-platform conduct and behavior'
Riot expands terms of service to cover 'off-platform conduct and behavior'
Dec 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Codecks nets €1 million in funding for game dev project management tool
Codecks nets €1 million in funding for game dev project management tool
Nov 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
BioWare alum Mac Walters freezes indie studio Worlds Untold amid funding search
BioWare alum Mac Walters freezes indie studio Worlds Untold amid funding search
Nov 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Sony's PlayStation retrospective digs into the console's 30-year hardware history
Sony's PlayStation retrospective digs into the console's 30-year hardware history
Nov 27, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Console
PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida is departing the company
PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida is departing the company
Nov 27, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Screenshot of the Nintendo Switch.
Business
Nintendo will kill the Switch's Chinese eShop in May 2026
Nintendo will kill the Switch's Chinese eShop in May 2026
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Cover art for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.
Business
CD Projekt Q3 revenue down 49% as Witcher 4 development enters full swing
CD Projekt Q3 revenue down 49% as Witcher 4 development enters full swing
Nov 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2025's Sniper Elite: Resistance.
Business
Report: Sniper Elite battle royale spinoff cancelled after Tencent pulls funding
Report: Sniper Elite battle royale spinoff cancelled after Tencent pulls funding
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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PC
The 2K Launcher is going the way of the dodo
The 2K Launcher is going the way of the dodo
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Mass Effect director shutters new studio due to 'unexpected shortfall of funding'
Mass Effect director shutters new studio due to 'unexpected shortfall of funding'
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Characters from Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Business
Unions for Ubisoft's Barcelona teams sue company over RTO mandate
Unions for Ubisoft's Barcelona teams sue company over RTO mandate
Nov 25, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Console
Report: Sony is developing a dedicated PlayStation handheld
Report: Sony is developing a dedicated PlayStation handheld
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Production
Motion capture workers at 2K have successfully voted to unionize
Motion capture workers at 2K have successfully voted to unionize
Nov 25, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2019's Shenmue 3.
Business
Shenmue 3's publishing rights switch over to Inin Games
Shenmue 3's publishing rights switch over to Inin Games
Nov 22, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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