Dutch Game Garden Incubation Program to Close in 2025

After 17 years, the Dutch Play Garden will close in January 2025. The incubator program for Dutch studies explained that its closure was caused by “changes in opportunities and focus on public funding. [This] makes it impossible to achieve a balanced budget that allows us to continue our activities in a responsible manner.” DGG was … Read more

Capcom's Culture of Close Communication Is Key to Sustainability, Say Monster Hunter Wilds Developers

Has Capcom figured out the formula for a sustainable game studio? Not quite. The upcoming Hunter of wild monsters It took about 5-6 years to develop, so it's clear that the Japanese developer/publisher is still making the same big, risky bets on AAA games as many of its peers do. But unlike its peers, Capcom … Read more

Pocket Camp to Close in November, Reopen as a Paid Game

Nintendo has revealed Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will go offline on November 29th. The good news? A paid version of the game will go online the same day. The free-to-play mobile spin-off launched in November 2017, and Nintendo called it an honor to “watch everyone's adorable and diverse campsites grow and thrive. We extend our … Read more