Game Development

What the VRChat controversy teaches us about accessibility in games
Social platform VRChat had a reckoning when it killed support for community-made accessibility mods. Here are the lessons to be…

New game from The Sims and SimCity creator will include US $1,300 NFTs
VoxVerse is a blockchain-based game that features integration with US $1,300 NFT characters.

Blizzard QA testers win right to vote for unionisation
Testers at the former Vicarious Visions will now initiate a vote on whether to unionise.

Netflix to open new Californian games studio, move into cloud gaming
Netflix is making even more gaming moves, announcing a new US-based studio, and a foray into cloud gaming.

Microsoft reportedly lays off hundreds of staff
Microsoft has reportedly laid off staff from many departments, including teams working on Xbox and gaming projects.

Bayonetta 3: Sources dispute pay claims from voice actor
A new report contains claims that Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor was not offered just US $4,000 to reprise her…

Activision files patent for AI-generated game soundtracks
A new Activision patent could reveal the future of video game soundtracks – with artificial intelligence at the fore.

A Plague Tale: Requiem - Actress Charlotte Burney talks Amicia portrayal
Actress Charlotte McBurney shares her experience of shaping protagonist Amica in the dark sequel.

How indie game development can be a rewarding hobby
'There will always be more game developers than paid game developers,' says developer Brendan Keogh.

How the Metal: Hellsinger team went through hell and found hope
Swedish studio The Outsiders found great success mixing rhythm game and first-person shooter genres. But it was a big risk…