The Playing for the Planet Alliance today unveiled “Beyond the Endgame: How Climate and Nature Enhance Game Narratives”, a new resource designed to help game studios integrate themes of climate, nature, and the environment into the worlds and stories they create. The guidance was commissioned by Playing for the Planet and produced by Context Collab (home of the Hollywood Climate Summit) and the Rewrite the Future project at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council).
Read More »[Industry news] PLAION Signs Global Physical Distribution with Secret Mode for Star Wars: Galactic Racer
PLAION is excited to announce a new distribution partnership agreement with award-winning publisher Secret Mode, appointing PLAION as the global physical distributor for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the debut title from AAA development studio Fuse Games. This strategic collaboration leverages PLAION’s expansive global distribution capabilities to ensure the physical editions of Star Wars: Galactic Racer reach enthusiasts worldwide.
Read More »[Industry news] DAVE THE DIVER ‘In the Jungle’ DLC Launches June 18th for PC and Consoles
This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. DAVE THE DIVER developer Mintrocket revealed the release date for the forthcoming ‘In the Jungle’ DLC, launching on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 platforms on June 18th worldwide. ‘In the Jungle’ sees …
Read More »[Industry news] Programming-Based Bullet-Heaven Net.Attack() – Code or Die! DEPLOYED NOW on Steam
After eight months in Early Access and ongoing community-driven updates, German indie developer and publisher ByteRockers’ Games has now launched the full 1.0 version of Net.Attack() – Code or Die! on Steam. Net.Attack() – Code or Die! puts a unique coding spin on the bullet heaven genre: players program their attack patterns in a visual coding interface. It has 190+ drag-and-drop nodes, as well as synergising optimisation picks and run-defining modification drops.
Read More »MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026 – Deadline looming!
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park. BUT THERE'S NOT LONG LEFT TO ENTER!
Read More »[Industry news] Scopely at 15: Celebrating a milestone anniversary and the power of play
When Scopely was founded 15 years ago, there was no blueprint or guaranteed path to success — only a belief in the power of play, its ability to bring people together, and that great games can stand the test of time.
Read More »[Industry news] Lumentale: Memories of Trey release date announced
Team17 and Beehive Studios are proud to announce that Lumentale: Memories of Trey is coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch 1 on May 26th 2026! Explore the Italian-inspired region of Talea, catch over one hundred Animon of different varieties, assemble your team and cook hundreds of meals in a brand-new Monster-Collector from the minds behind Xenoverse: Per Aspera Ad Astra, with a beautifully written, story-driven approach.
Read More »[Industry news] Tencent Cloud Unveils AI-Powered Gaming Solutions at GDC 2026
At the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, electrified GDC 2026 with AI‑powered breakthroughs for the games industry, introducing a new wave of AI-powered solutions set to redefine how games are developed, played, and protected. From intelligent in-game communication to next-gen security, these innovations are shaping the future of gaming by connecting players, streamlining development, and raising the bar for immersive experiences.
Read More »93% of AA & AAA Studios say today’s pre-launch metrics fail to predict success
93% of senior AA and AAA studio leaders say they cannot reliably predict whether a game will be a commercial success or failure ahead of launch, despite widespread tracking and analysis of wishlists, trailer views and social engagement metrics. That’s according to new research from FirstLook, the player relationship platform …
Read More »[Industry news] KRAFTON Introduces New Corporate Vision Centred on ‘Bold Imagination’ and Global Franchise Growth
KRAFTON, Inc. has unveiled a new corporate vision and set of core values designed to guide the company’s long-term strategy and global growth. The announcement was made during the company’s town hall event, KRAFTON LIVE TALK (KLT).
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