Game Development
Activision Blizzard hits record revenue off the back of Call of Duty
Activision Blizzard is the latest videogame publisher to mark record revenue, with Melbourne Call of Duty studio Sledgehammer Games also…
Sometimes video games are bad, and we should say it
Despite the report's limitations, Four Corners' recent inquiry into predatory monetisation in games is insightful. The videogame industry is going…
Epic Games paid millions to give away ‘free games’ according to court documents
The court hearing between Epic Games and Apple have shown Epic has invested millions into 'free games' to try and…
Game developers want fairer revenue share, survey reveals
Working during a pandemic, revenue share with platform holders, unionisation, and platform preference: these were the hot topics covered in…
Microsoft making big changes to PC gaming, increasing developer revenue
Microsoft has updated its position on PC gaming and increased the revenue share for developers on its PC storefront.
Hades’ Greg Kasavin breaks down Supergiant’s unique approach to narrative
‘It's nice having someone just notice and care that there was a small change about you, like a haircut or…
Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) returning in 2021, dates announced
After 2020's conference offered 'pathways to connect' online, GCAP and the AGDAs are back in person, with dates announced for…
PlayStation records most profitable year in history
PS5 shortages and COVID-19 didn't stop Sony's gaming division from recording its most profitable year in its 27-year history.
New Xbox consoles, Minecraft, and Game Pass drive huge growth for Microsoft
Xbox Series X/S consoles saw hardware revenue grow by a massive 232%, and Minecraft users hit 140 million.
Epic Games Store welcomes indie platform Itch.io, other apps too
The distribution platform of choice for small, independent game developers coming to a major storefront in an interesting move.