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
At the beginning of October, that of Germany Deputy Minister of Culture and Media has launched a funding program for new game studios in the country. Starting today, October 28, founders can apply for the “Press Start: Games Founding Grant” to receive 2,750 euros (or almost $3,000) per month for a period of 18 months … Read more
Indie boxing game Undisputed it sold over a million copies in its first week. The first major boxing game in over a decade, Undisputed was initially released via Early Access in January 2023, before launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X on October 11. “We are absolutely blown away by the reception Undisputed” … Read more
Like many of you reading this, I've been making games for a long time. For much of that time, I worked in a professional studio environment, working on products and adhering to design philosophies that weren't always of my own making. And sure, I've worked on some projects that I'm really proud of, but there's … Read more
Indie developer Studio Thunderhorse is shutting down after more than a decade of making games. Taking a Xthe three-person studio shared a letter saying the trio had to make “a difficult decision” for the “long-term health of the team and studio.” Founded in 2015, the Californian studio specializes in 2D games inspired by the 90s. … Read more
Horror title inspired by PlayStation 1 Land of Crows has sold 100,000 copies since May. A week later Land of CrowsDuring the release on Nintendo Switch, London-based developer SFB Games announced that it had reached an impressive milestone. Two-thirds of copies sold were via Steam, while the rest were split between PS5, Xbox Series X/S … Read more
Since debuting with so many favorites GrisNomada Studio presents a sophomore title that is just as incredible as its first year. A lot of inspiration was taken as it continued along the same lines of hand-animated visuals and 2D platform gameplay. Gris had to offer their newest game Neva shines in a league of its … Read more
Developers they worked on Skyrim, The Last of the Uif Dragon Age have formed a brand new game company, NEARStudios. Led by Heather Cerlan and Jason Richardson, the Maryland-based studio has begun work on its first game, Hawthorn. A cooperative sandbox RPG that combines village simulation elements with nostalgic adventure stories of the 80s and … Read more
Active developers Red Dead Redemption and the Mario + Rabbids series have teamed up to found their own studio, Day 4 Night. Led by the game director Davide Soliani AND Cristiano Cantamessathe team will split its staff between Los Angeles and Milan, Italy. Other co-founders include Cristina Nava, Gian Marco ZannaAND Luca Bredaall of whom … Read more
A new independent publisher has launched and already has several games it hopes to release next year. Games on the coast is made up of alumni from studios like Perfect World Entertainment, Unknown Worlds, and Devolver Digital, along with media companies like Crunchyroll and Rakutan Viji. For CEO and co-founder Keith KawamuraShoreline's specific slant is … Read more