Former Sony Interactive Entertainment America CEO Shawn Layden said “AA is gone” during a speech, warning AAA studios about the reliance on blockbusters as a “death sentence.” The remarks were made on stage at Gamescom Asia, where Layden also called the loss of mid-budget games a “threat to the ecosystem” during a talk with Raw … Read more
Game trading platform Xsolla is teaming up with IT Park Uzbekistan to launch a game development academy in the country next year. Like the academies established in Saudi Arabia and in Central Asia, Uzbekistan “ will train local talent and create new opportunities for game production and development within [its] growing industry.” The goal is … Read more
As a senior environmental artist with over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of working with some of the most talented people in the game development industry. My journey has been shaped by leading large-scale projects, mentoring junior artists, and fostering innovation. However, one practice that I believe is not only outdated but … Read more
Since the 1930s, the American comic book industry, led by Marvel and DC, has become a powerhouse of fiction, becoming a multi-billion dollar property with franchises as diverse as Batman and Superman created. Since its inception, the industry has been shaped, revolutionized, and improved by a number of comics, creative teams, and iconic runs. This … Read more
“The most visually stunning way to play games on PlayStation.” Here's how Sony is pitching the PlayStation 5 Proa mid-cycle refresh that will cost a staggering $700 and, as demonstrated during an oddly-toned tech presentation, will largely allow owners to enjoy beefed-up versions of titles like The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Gran Turismo … Read more
Chris Deering, former president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), has pushed back against the idea that large-scale layoffs in the industry are caused by corporate greed. In a recent episode of Simon Parkin My perfect console podcast, Deering shared his thoughts on the last two years of staff cuts and studio closures. Citing Sony … Read more
Oscar-winning actor Kathy Bates made a surprising revelation about the future of her career in an interview. New York Times In her post published on September 8, she admitted that she will be retiring from acting after her upcoming role. Bates conducts press tours MatlockA reboot of the classic television procedural starring Andy Griffith as … Read more
Australia National Archive of Cinema and Sound recently conducted a survey on international game preservation. The results show how dire game preservation efforts are around the world, and how they will hit the local industry the hardest. In the NFSA survey (conducted in 2023), respondents cited key obstacles such as legal and technical access, lack … Read more
“Why are we creating 100-hour experiences for players when there are still a billion people who have never had a 100-second experience?” asks Alex Johansson, kicking off his Hyper Talk at AMAZE Sheffield. Johansson is an award-winning experimental designer, educator and game creator who creates LED gaming experiences for marginalized groups. He is the creator … Read more
“Monetization is hard, because you have to sell the game and you have pressure from executives and shareholders, for good reason, because it's hard to sell a game. But sometimes there's a certain pressure to do these things without really considering: could it be harmful?” – Ethical Games organizer Celia Hodent THE Ethical games The … Read more