Game Developer
@gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Serving the video game industry through breaking news, insight on game industry trends, expert advice & resources, and more. Press requests: news@gamedeveloper.com Tips: tips@gamedeveloper.com
Publisher Secret Mode opens development studio to support internal projects
Publisher Secret Mode opens development studio to support internal projects
The news comes a year after Secret Mode laid off a 'small number' of staff when it went independent.
gamedeveloper.com
Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement
Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement
The Microsoft-owned studio says its current benefits are 'in line with, or exceed' what the agreement would offer.
gamedeveloper.com
It's finally official. If you're an EA employee who wants to share your thoughts on the company's new owners, please do reach out. Happy to chat confidentially. DMs open. Email in bio. Signal (kerrblimey.43). Also happy to answer any questions *you* might have about speaking to press.
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law
The U.S. publisher has been taken private in a deal worth $55 billion.
gamedeveloper.com
Policymakers across Europe told to do more to support local game industry
Policymakers across Europe told to do more to support local game industry
'The productive capacity and exceptional dynamics of the games industry are indispensable, and it is high time they were put to greater use.'
gamedeveloper.com
Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff
Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff
Meanwhile, the company's popular Roblox title, Welcome to Bloxburg, generated $2.1 million during Q1.
gamedeveloper.com
EA has been sold to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund. Last year, we spoke with analysts to understand how the debt-financed buyout could impact the U.S. publisher. Their view? An immediate culture shift, studio and franchise divestments, and layoffs.
How the EA buyout diverges from the playbook
Analysts explain how the high-risk leveraged buyout will impact Electronic Arts and the video game industry.
gamedeveloper.com
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law
The U.S. publisher has been taken private in a deal worth $55 billion.
gamedeveloper.com
Devs raise $130,000 in just five days to support laid-off peers
Devs raise $130,000 in just five days to support laid-off peers
The game industry hardship fund bundle, meant to support game workers during ongoing mass layoffs, is over halfway through its goal of 200,000 USD.
gamedeveloper.com
Amid child safety lawsuits, Roblox says it 'continues' to push toward a standard for digital safety
Amid child safety lawsuits, Roblox says it 'continues' to push toward a standard for digital safety
Roblox Corp is defending its ability to set the 'global standard' for healthy, safe, and age-appropriate digital engagement—all against the backdrop of multiple lawsuits accusing the company of endangering children.
gamedeveloper.com
If knowledge is power, why are game companies setting it alight? "Studios need to invest in technical writers and archivists to preserve this kind of thing, but that doesn't directly contribute to a product so you rarely see anyone doing it."
If knowledge is power, why are game companies setting it alight?
I wonder who knows the answer to that finicky production question? Let's hope they weren't just laid off.
gamedeveloper.com
Live service revenue dominates in EA's last fiscal report ahead of Saudi merger
Live service revenue dominates in EA's last fiscal report ahead of Saudi merger
The company's take-private merger with a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is expected to conclude later today.
gamedeveloper.com
How Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspace
How Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspace
We spoke with Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto and game director Jon McKellan about embracing analog horror and fully immersing players in a new perspective.
gamedeveloper.com
Report: FIFA World Cup developer Refactor Games shuttered by Delphi Interactive
Report: FIFA World Cup developer Refactor Games shuttered by Delphi Interactive
The international soccer simulator only launched onto Netflix in June.
gamedeveloper.com
Xbox hardware now costs a lot more in the UK and Europe
Xbox hardware now costs a lot more in the UK and Europe
Consumers will be expected to pay up to 50 percent more for some console hardware.
gamedeveloper.com
PlayStation 5 sales have topped 95 million units worldwide
PlayStation 5 sales have topped 95 million units worldwide
Sony has also secured over $510 million in U.S. tariff refunds.
gamedeveloper.com
EA clears US regulatory approvals in take-private deal
EA clears US regulatory approvals in take-private deal
Saudi Arabia's divisive EA buyout looks set to go through next week.
gamedeveloper.com
Double Fine cuts staff, Xbox's revenue decline, and Leon Kennedy pays off - Patch Notes #63
Double Fine cuts staff, Xbox's revenue decline, and Leon Kennedy pays off - Patch Notes #63
Plus: The developer of Buckshot Roulette launches a horror subversion of Mario Party.
gamedeveloper.com
Btw, if you’re an EA worker who has thoughts on the merger and would like to share them confidentially you can find my email in bio or reach out on Signal (kerrblimey.43).
Chris Kerr@kerrblimey.bsky.social · 6d agoNEW: EA says all regulatory approvals required to complete its take-private merger with Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and other investors have been obtained. Deal expected to close next week on August 4, 2026.
NEW: EA says all regulatory approvals required to complete its take-private merger with Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and other investors have been obtained. Deal expected to close next week on August 4, 2026.
Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that overall Xbox revenue decreased by $1.7 billion annually as opposed to Xbox hardware revenue, specifically.
Game Developer@gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 6d agoXbox hardware revenue fell by $1.7 billion during fiscal 2026
Narrative Notebook #5 – UNBEATABLE's music video vibes can't be beat
Narrative Notebook #5 – UNBEATABLE's music video vibes can't be beat
'Music doesn’t make us feel things. Music IS feeling. Art IS feeling.'
gamedeveloper.com
The truth behind the resurrection of Poinpy
The truth behind the resurrection of Poinpy
Back from the dead and better than ever.
gamedeveloper.com
If knowledge if power, why are game companies setting it alight?
If knowledge if power, why are game companies setting it alight?
I wonder who knows the answer to that finicky production question? Let's hope they weren't just laid off.
gamedeveloper.com
Xbox hardware revenue fell by $1.7 billion during fiscal 2026
Xbox hardware revenue fell by $1.7 billion during fiscal 2026
Flagging Xbox sales have become the new normal for Microsoft.
gamedeveloper.com
Subnautica 2 and PUBG bolster Krafton's Q2 revenue
Subnautica 2 and PUBG bolster Krafton's Q2 revenue
The company reports revenue up 94.9 percent to $889.1 million.
gamedeveloper.com
