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Justin Carter

Contributing Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Writing Since 2022

A Kansas City, MO native, Justin Carter has written for numerous sites including IGN, Polygon, and SyFy Wire. In addition to Game Developer, his writing can be found at io9 over on Gizmodo. Don't ask him about how much gum he's had, because the answer will be more than he's willing to admit.

Latest from Justin Carter

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Roblox open sources 3D Cube model in first launch of genAI toolsRoblox open sources 3D Cube model in first launch of genAI tools
byJustin Carter
Mar 17, 2025
1 Min Read
Screenshot from Pathologic 3.
Business
Ice-Pick Lodge founder Nikolay Dybowski departs Pathologic devIce-Pick Lodge founder Nikolay Dybowski departs Pathologic dev
byJustin Carter
Mar 14, 2025
1 Min Read

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Concept art from indie developer Human Computer.
Business
Human Computer raises $5.7 million in funding round
Human Computer raises $5.7 million in funding round
Mar 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Soldier 11 and Lycaon in Zenless Zone Zero.
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Zenless Zone Zero actors recast amid ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike
Zenless Zone Zero actors recast amid ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike
Mar 13, 2025
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3 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Steve in Minecraft.
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Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot assist tool is coming to Xbox
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot assist tool is coming to Xbox
Mar 13, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Promo art for 2024's Spectre Divide.
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Live-service game engine Pragma nets $12.75 million in funding
Live-service game engine Pragma nets $12.75 million in funding
Mar 12, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Headshot of late voice actor Dave Mallow.
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Obituary: Voice actor Dave Mallow has passed away at age 76
Obituary: Voice actor Dave Mallow has passed away at age 76
Mar 12, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Logo for game developer Virtuos.
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Virtuos establishes new South Korea studio
Virtuos establishes new South Korea studio
Mar 12, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Headshot of the late graphics artist and business executive Thomas Lee.
Business
Obituary: Thomas Lee, EA alum and strategic advisor, has died
Obituary: Thomas Lee, EA alum and strategic advisor, has died
Mar 12, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from No Rest for the Wicked.
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Moon Studios becomes 'fully independent' after securing No Rest for the Wicked's publishing rights
Moon Studios becomes 'fully independent' after securing No Rest for the Wicked's publishing rights
Mar 12, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Lilith in Diablo IV.
Business
Blizzard will revive its BlizzCon convention in 2026
Blizzard will revive its BlizzCon convention in 2026
Mar 11, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2025's Castle of Secrets.
Business
Indie dev Serene Questworks accused of replacing game's cast with AI voices
Indie dev Serene Questworks accused of replacing game's cast with AI voices
Mar 11, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Xbox logo
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Report: Xbox handheld due in 2025, next-gen console for 2027
Report: Xbox handheld due in 2025, next-gen console for 2027
Mar 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Cover for 2025's Split Fiction.
Business
Split Fiction sells 1 million copies in two days
Split Fiction sells 1 million copies in two days
Mar 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Business
Respawn lays off staff, cancels another unannounced game
Respawn lays off staff, cancels another unannounced game
Mar 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from Skullgirls.
Business
Skullgirls dev Hidden Variable sues Autumn Games, alleges $1.2M in unpaid work
Skullgirls dev Hidden Variable sues Autumn Games, alleges $1.2M in unpaid work
Mar 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from 2010's Limbo.
Business
Playdead co-founder Dino Patti claims fellow co-founder keeps legally threatening him
Playdead co-founder Dino Patti claims fellow co-founder keeps legally threatening him
Mar 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A ship flying through space in EVE Frontier.
Business
CCP hires former bank economist to 'legitimize' EVE Frontier's in-game economy
CCP hires former bank economist to 'legitimize' EVE Frontier's in-game economy
Mar 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Cover for the Jackbox Party Pack.
Business
Jackbox can stream to PC and TVs with Amazon's new GameLift tech
Jackbox can stream to PC and TVs with Amazon's new GameLift tech
Mar 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of Welevel's unannounced survival game.
Business
Indie dev Welevel raises $5.7M in seed funding round
Indie dev Welevel raises $5.7M in seed funding round
Mar 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from 2007's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
Business
Frogger and Call of Duty 4 headline nominees for 2025's Video Game Hall of Fame
Frogger and Call of Duty 4 headline nominees for 2025's Video Game Hall of Fame
Mar 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Header for the Until Dawn remake.
Business
Report: Ballistic Moon 'effectively closed now' after Until Dawn remake's launch
Report: Ballistic Moon 'effectively closed now' after Until Dawn remake's launch
Mar 5, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2024's Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Business
Translation studio Transperfect acquires support dev Technicolor Games
Translation studio Transperfect acquires support dev Technicolor Games
Mar 5, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Photo of the late game writer Jim Curry.
Business
Obituary: Legacy of Kain writer Jim Curry has died
Obituary: Legacy of Kain writer Jim Curry has died
Mar 5, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from Kingdom Come Deliverance II
Business
PTW rebrands as Side to begin 'new era' of support services
PTW rebrands as Side to begin 'new era' of support services
Mar 4, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the browser game Urban Dead.
Business
Free-to-play browser game Urban Dead taken offline by UK's online safety law
Free-to-play browser game Urban Dead taken offline by UK's online safety law
Mar 4, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2025's Monster Hunter Wilds.
Business
Monster Hunter Wilds sales roar to 8 million copies in opening weekend
Monster Hunter Wilds sales roar to 8 million copies in opening weekend
Mar 4, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Ad for the fake, nonexistent Guitar Hero Mobile game.
Business
Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
Mar 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of Coincidence's upcoming game, Kaizen: A Factory Story.
Business
Ex-Zachtronics devs establish new 'framework' team Coincidence
Ex-Zachtronics devs establish new 'framework' team Coincidence
Mar 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2016's Feral Rites.
Business
Insomniac Games' Oculus Rift VR titles quietly delisted
Insomniac Games' Oculus Rift VR titles quietly delisted
Mar 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2025's Reignbreaker.
Business
Studio Fizbin shutting down after Reignbreaker's mid-March release
Studio Fizbin shutting down after Reignbreaker's mid-March release
Mar 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of 2025's Monster Hunter Wilds.
Business
Monster Hunter Wilds opens to 1.3 million PC players
Monster Hunter Wilds opens to 1.3 million PC players
Feb 28, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key art for Reburn's sci-fi shooter, La Quimera.
Business
Metro dev 4A Games rebrands to Reburn with new game reveal
Metro dev 4A Games rebrands to Reburn with new game reveal
Feb 27, 2025
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3 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Chicorita in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Business
Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes a 'series-first' step into real-time combat
Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes a 'series-first' step into real-time combat
Feb 27, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Logo for the Steam marketplace.
Business
Steam updates Daily Deal program with more metrics
Steam updates Daily Deal program with more metrics
Feb 27, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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