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Intel Developer Blog: Dolby Digital Plus is included in every Intel-powered Windows 10 device, meaning every UWP apps can also take advantage of the technology
Read More »Crytek releases CryEngine source code on GitHub
Move to version control system will make it easier for users to stay up-to-date with engine changes, says tools firm
Read More »Ex-Uncharted writer and director Amy Hennig to be presented with BAFTA Special Award
Hennig helped lead creation of the acclaimed adventure franchise at Naughty Dog until joining EA to work on Visceral Games’ untitled Star Wars title
Read More »Valve sued for $3m over alleged discrimination of transgender employee
Former translator claims she was referred to as ‘it’ and fired after complaining that Dota 2 developer and Steam owner exploited fans offering translation services for free
Read More »Naughty Dog: We set out to introduce strong female characters to Uncharted 4
'When I'm describing a new character to our lead character concept artist, constantly she will ask: ‘What if it was a girl?’' recalls creative director Neil Druckmann. 'And I'm like: 'Let me think, does that affect or change anything? No? Let's do it''
Read More »Applications for BAFTA Breakthrough Brits close next week
20 up-and-coming creators across games, TV and film will be given a 12-month programme of career development support, including mentoring from experts in their fields
Read More »Tencent could be buying SoftBank’s stake in Supercell
Chinese giant rumoured to be interested in taking majority share of Clash of Clans dev
Read More »Final Fantasy XV director: ‘It was modernise or die for the series’
Hajime Tabata recalls that development team was inflicted with ‘Final Fantasy disease’ and he had to tell them: ‘We’re not special. Wake up’
Read More »Ron Gilbert wants to buy Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion back from Disney
Veteran developer says he will “pay real actual money” to reclaim his classic IP
Read More »Social games firm KamaGames opens London office
Dev hires PokerStars’ Daniel Kashti and former Team17 PR Sam Forrest
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