Game Development

Max Payne 1 + 2 remake has a similar budget to Alan Wake 2
The upcoming Max Payne remake will have a significant scope, per Remedy Entertainment.

Screen Australia announces recipients of new $1.6 million games fund
Screen Australia is supporting more than two dozen Australian video game projects in its latest round of funding.

Ubisoft reveals AI-powered 'NEO NPCs' at GDC 2024
Ubisoft aims to "enhance narrative immersion" with its NEO NPCs.

Palworld developer Pocketpair wants to stay small
Pocketpair is remaining cautious, despite the global success of Palworld.

Saber Interactive confirms Toxic Commando and other games still in development
Saber Interactive is still working on a number of games, despite splitting from original owner, Embracer Group.

We Made a Thing operates at the intersection of film and games
We Made A Thing Studios is a multi-function production company that's recently turned to video games.

Former Id Software, Activision staff form new studio, emptyvessel
emptyvessel is led by former Id Software developers Emanuel Palalic and Garrett Young.

Star Wars Jedi game director announces new AAA studio, Giant Skull
Giant Skull is a new AAA, narrative-driven game studio with a focus on single player games.

Paper House announces game jam inspired by the famous Women's Weekly Cake Book
Paper House's Cake Book Game Jam will take place in person and online.

EA CEO says generative AI will improve developer efficiency and game monetisation
EA CEO Andrew Wilson has enthused about generative AI in a recent Morgan Stanley conference.