Game Development

Xbox Game Studios boss says Bethesda no longer has crunch culture
Following allegations about the rough development of Fallout 76, Xbox's Matt Booty has expressed confidence in the studio.

Cyberpunk 2077 QA team allegedly misled CD Projekt Red
A new report has claimed the QA team behind Cyberpunk 2077 was far less experienced than stated.

PlaySide Studios talk AAA development strategy and forging alliances
Once a mobile and work-for-hire studio, PlaySide is rapidly expanding with an eye to create AAA games from the sunniest…

Victorian game developers can now apply for a PAX Rising 2022 grant
Applications for funding grants to join the PAX Rising Pod and Booth are now live for Victorian-based game developers.

Kenny Omega provides major update on AEW: Fight Forever
AEW wrestler Kenny Omega has provided a major development update on AEW: Fight Forever.

Microsoft will remain neutral on Activision Blizzard unions
Microsoft has pledged to remain neutral should employees of Activision Blizzard wish to unionise.

Xbox announces incentive for developers to build demos for Game Pass
A new Xbox program will encourage developers to create bespoke Xbox Game Pass demos, and receive financial compensation for it.

Fallout 76 developers say studio crunch and mismanagement 'destroyed people'
Developers on Fallout 76 reportedly experienced major crunch and mismanagement while working on the game.

Wylde Flowers wins Apple Design Award
Wylde Flowers has won a major Apple Design Award, and been listed as a finalist for another.

Nominations open for The Australian Game Developer Awards 2022
Game and hero submissions are now open for the 2022 ADGAs, Australia's premier game developer awards.