It's a common refrain in game development. When you need to learn more about programming, design, marketing, etc., go to GDC Depot. The resource maintained by our sister organization is a dense as hell archive for over a decade of video game history. But there's a small challenge that presents itself when analyzing its depths: … Read more
According to the CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella20 Xbox-owned franchises have made individual revenues of $1 billion or more. A recent article from the company revealed this annual report for 2024, which, as he noted, comes after the company's acquisition Activision Blizzard in October 2023. Along with homegrown franchises like Halo and Gears of War, … Read more
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed that the company will continue to port first-party Xbox titles to other platforms. In the shareholder letter (released alongside Microsoft's 2024 annual report), Nadella said that Xbox Game Studios “will continue to extend our content to new platforms.” Nadella referred to the decision bring Repentance, On the ground, Race to … Read more
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested Tuesday along with two associates on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges. Jeffries served as president of the popular clothing retailer from 1992 to 2014 and is widely credited with revitalizing the brand during his tenure, although he courted controversy with unnecessary ads featuring scantily clad … Read more
As the third film draws ever closer, a new report suggests that Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson are unhappy with Netflix. Knives Out lack of a theatrical future for the franchise. After Johnson wowed audiences and critics in 2019, Netflix bought the rights to two more sequels in the series, following Craig's gentleman detective Benoit … Read more
The man who fell to his death in Utah's Zion National Park last week has been identified. Software maker Opiniion confirmed in a statement on Oct. 7 that Justin Bingham, 40, the company's CEO and father of four, was the person killed in the canyoning accident last Saturday. “Justin was involved in a tragic accident … Read more
Earlier this year, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy and closed nearly 100 restaurants as part of a companywide reorganization and restructuring. Now, with a new CEO at the helm, the chain is looking to the future, but customers will have to say goodbye to some remnants of the past. This includes the chain's endless shrimp … Read more
After a year of laying off developers, Behaviour Interactive is bringing in some new ones. Dead in the light of day developer/publisher announced today which is acquiring Red Hook Studios, the company behind Darkest Dungeon AND Darkest Dungeon II. It's incredibly rare for a game studio to announce an acquisition like this so soon after … Read more
Krafton CEO Changhan 'CH' Kim feels The Callisto Protocol failed to meet expectations because he did not have a “game advantage”. The horror title was developed by Krafton subsidiary Striking Distance Studios and touted as a spiritual successor to Dead space. Former Dead space The executive producer oversaw the production as co-director, but the title … Read more
Krafton CEO Changhan “CH” Kim explained that Microsoft's acquisition of Tango Gameworks was a “last-minute deal.” Speaking to Game Developer about the acquisition, which will see Krafton Acquires Japanese Studio and Franchise Hi-Fi RushKim said the deal was motivated by creative rather than commercial reasons. “We wanted to continue their legacy,” Kim says. “Even though … Read more