Game development news

NC America has announced a partnership with independent developer emptyvessel to publish the close-quarters cyberpunk shooter DEFECT. The agreement enables NC America to publish emptyvessel’s intense, tactical shooter on multiple platforms at a date yet to be revealed. 

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!

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.

Perforce Software, the DevOps company for global teams seeking AI innovation at scale, today announced a series of community initiatives, including a conversation with Tom Guillermin, co-founder of Sandfall Interactive — the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, that will kick off at the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming Conference. Each initiative is designed to connect, inform, and empower the artists, technical directors, and pipeline engineers creating tomorrow's digital worlds and experiences.

Ryan Lastimosa joins Devoted Studios as Studio Art Director. A more than two-decade AAA veteran behind Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare – his decision to make this move says something about where the industry is headed.

ProbablyMonsters, an independent video game company focused on building original IP through a focused, scalable development model, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team. Jonathan Lander joins as Chief Publishing Officer, David Reid joins as Chief Marketing Officer, and Mark Subotnick now serves as Chief Product Officer, aligning product leadership with the company’s broader C-suite structure.

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.

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.

Entity Component System (ECS) architectures have become a standard approach for scaling modern games. They offer predictable performance, efficient memory usage, and a clean way to extend gameplay logic.

Facepunch Studios, the developers behind Rust and Garry’s Mod two of the biggest selling games on Steam, are officially sponsoring DreamHack Birmingham this March.