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The journey of an indie game developer is often fraught with challenges, but Emily Pitcher, demonstrates, these obstacles can be powerful catalysts for growth.

byUnity - Guest Author, Game Engine & Real-Time Development Platform
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Shuhei Yoshida: Devs in emerging markets can soar with 'authentically crafted' titlesShuhei Yoshida: Devs in emerging markets can soar with 'authentically crafted' titles
byChris Kerr
Jul 30, 2025
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Trump funding cuts 'devastate' video game research and developmentTrump funding cuts 'devastate' video game research and development
byNicole Carpenter
Jul 10, 2025
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Joel and Ellie lay down inside a museum recreation of a space shuttle. Ellie is wearing an astronaut helmet
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Sony unveils unconventional 'chronological' story mode for The Last of Us Part 2Sony unveils unconventional 'chronological' story mode for The Last of Us Part 2
byDiego Argüello
Jul 9, 2025
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A swordsman with his guard at the ready
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword sees the classic series renewed with Capcom's latest technologyOnimusha: Way of the Sword sees the classic series renewed with Capcom's latest technology
byAlessandro Fillari
Jun 27, 2025
6 Min Read
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Mike Bithell's journey from Auteur to Studio Boss - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 49Mike Bithell's journey from Auteur to Studio Boss - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 49
byBryant Francis
Jun 27, 2025
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Recreating Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4's sense of freedom and fantasy
Recreating Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4's sense of freedom and fantasy
Jun 16, 2025
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byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
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Patch Notes #9: Xbox debuts its first handhelds, Hong Kong authorities ban a video game, and big hopes for Big Walk
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Jun 13, 2025
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Lethal learnings from Hitman prepared IOI for making 007: First Light
Lethal learnings from Hitman prepared IOI for making 007: First Light
Jun 11, 2025
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byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
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Skybound spins up new fighting game studio Quarter Up
Skybound spins up new fighting game studio Quarter Up
Jun 9, 2025
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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The Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival feat
The Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival feat
Jun 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Behind the Scenes: Check out Keita Takahashi's adorable To a T storyboard sketches
Slideshow: Check out Keita Takahashi's storyboards for 'to a T'
May 28, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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What I learned during a marvelous meeting with To a T creator Keita Takahashi
What I learned during a marvelous meeting with To a T creator Keita Takahashi
May 28, 2025
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
The player character looks down at rushing Hiss creatures in first-person view.
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Why Remedy Entertainment built FBC Firebreak around the player's schedule, not the other way around
Why Remedy Entertainment built FBC Firebreak around the player's schedule, not the other way around
May 14, 2025
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
The Doom Slayer stares at the camera.
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Doom: The Dark Ages' financial fate rests on a parry mechanic
Doom: The Dark Ages' financial fate rests on a parry mechanic
May 6, 2025
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6 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Compulsion Games boss: Generative AI usage 'is not mandated' at Xbox
Compulsion Games boss: Generative AI usage 'is not mandated' at Xbox
May 2, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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In Skin Deep, 'cartoon logic' helps players understand complicated gameplay
In Skin Deep, 'cartoon logic' helps players understand complicated gameplay
Apr 30, 2025
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7 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Journey developer thatgamecompany to co-host game jam with $10,000 prize pool
Journey developer thatgamecompany to co-host game jam with $10,000 prize pool
Apr 28, 2025
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byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Is Blue Prince's success due to 'social play?'
Is Blue Prince's success due to 'social play?'
Apr 25, 2025
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byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
Characters do battle in fantasy game Wartorn.
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Wartorn developer Stray Kite shows how small studios can chase big ideas in a turbulent 2025
Wartorn developer Stray Kite shows how small studios can chase big ideas in a turbulent 2025
Apr 24, 2025
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7 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Huge donation will help The Strong preserve the history of defunct Saints Row developer Volition
Huge donation will help The Strong preserve the history of defunct Saints Row developer Volition
Apr 24, 2025
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
A monster from Palworld and a giant robot from Titanfall 2 stand next to each other.
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Palworld dev says Ark: Survival Evolved, Titanfall 2, and other games invalidate patent lawsuit
Palworld dev says Ark: Survival Evolved, Titanfall 2, and other games invalidate patent lawsuit
Apr 21, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A group of characters pose for a selfie in their cars in Mario Kart World
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Mario Kart World features missions for the first time in 20 years
Mario Kart World features missions for the first time in 20 years
Apr 17, 2025
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Cronos: The New Dawn devs say remote work made its unique combat possible
Cronos: The New Dawn devs say remote work made its unique combat possible
Apr 17, 2025
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Toad jumps for joy in Mario Kart World.
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Nintendo Switch 2's DLSS support may be a big part of future Nintendo games
Nintendo Switch 2's DLSS support may be a big part of future Nintendo games
Apr 8, 2025
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7 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Interactivity, AI, and Beyond: How Tencent Cloud supports developers in an evolving industry
Interactivity, AI, and Beyond: How Tencent Cloud supports developers in an evolving industry
Apr 7, 2025
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Exploring Mobile Game Monetization Through Skill-Based Gaming
Exploring Mobile Game Monetization Through Skill-Based Gaming
Apr 4, 2025
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byGame Developer, Staff
Samus looks down at a player using the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con as a mouse.
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The Nintendo Switch 2's mouse mode opens amazing doors for devs
The Nintendo Switch 2's mouse mode opens amazing doors for devs
Apr 3, 2025
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9 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Nintendo Switch 2 shows Nintendo's strategy for an online social future
Nintendo Switch 2 shows Nintendo's strategy for an online social future
Apr 3, 2025
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6 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
First person screen of Alyx holding her hands up from Half Life Alyx
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Behind the headlines at Valve's rocky start
Behind the headlines at Valve's rocky start
Apr 1, 2025
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5 Min Read
byLaura Gray
A fishing boat at sunset in the creepy world of Dredge
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Dredge wasn't originally going to be a narrative game, but then it became one of 2023's best
Dredge wasn't originally going to be a narrative game, but then it became one of 2023's best
Apr 1, 2025
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4 Min Read
byAron Garst, Contributor
Senua faces off against an enemy in Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.
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How Ninja Theory created Hellblade II's unsettling soundscape
How Ninja Theory created Hellblade II's unsettling soundscape
Mar 31, 2025
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
A player character from Net Ease.
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The key to Eggy Party's UGC success lies in recommendation system iteration
The key to Eggy Party's UGC success lies in recommendation system iteration
Mar 31, 2025
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4 Min Read
byAron Garst, Contributor
Game designer Jean-Baptiste Siraudin talks about the making of Kessel Sabacc at the GDC podium
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How Star Wars Outlaws' poker-style mini-game helped to define its tone
How Star Wars Outlaws' poker-style mini-game helped to define its tone
Mar 28, 2025
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5 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari, Contributor
Player character mows the lawn behind colorful flower characters
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'We write good stuff in the pub:' the comedy first approach to Thank Goodness You're Here
'We write good stuff in the pub:' the comedy first approach to Thank Goodness You're Here
Mar 28, 2025
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7 Min Read
byJoel Couture, Contributor

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'We fought hard:' Raven QA union secures contract after three years of bargaining'We fought hard:' Raven QA union secures contract after three years of bargaining
byChris Kerr
Aug 4, 2025
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