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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 14h

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soars past 5 million copies sold

For those who come after.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 14h

Report: Ubisoft canceled Assassin's Creed 'Project Scarlet' for fear of political backlash

The canceled Assassin's Creed game would have cast players as a former enslaved person battling the Ku Klux Klan and other adversaries in America's Reconstruction period.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 21h

News editor @kerrblimey.bsky.social discusses the role of journalism in the video game industry

"The first difficult truth to acknowledge on our collective journey might ruffle feathers, but I strongly believe this is where the problem starts. Developers: journalists are not your friends."

Please remember what 'on the record' means

Let's discuss the role of journalists and journalism in the video game industry.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 21h

Update: In an additional statement sent to Game Developer, Heart Machine sought to clarify the future of early access title Hyper Light Breaker.

"We're doing our best to refine what we can, complete key systems, and have the game culminate in a satisfying punctuation point."

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d

Heart Machine making layoffs and ending development on Hyper Light Breaker

The news comes around nine months after Hyper Light Breaker launched into early access.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 21h

Laid off ZeniMax Online Studios developers form Sackbird Studios

The small team wants to craft original experiences 'free from corporate compromises.'

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 23h

'Gaming is the new oil:' How the EA buyout 'diverges from the traditional playbook'

Analysts explain how the high-risk leveraged buyout will impact Electronic Arts and the video game industry.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d

Heart Machine making layoffs and ending development on Hyper Light Breaker

The news comes around nine months after Hyper Light Breaker launched into early access.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d

Former Nexon CEO criticizes fad-obsessed industry executives

Owen Mahoney, former CEO of South Korean publisher Nexon, says the game industry suffers from 'mass delusions' that drive empty hype cycles.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d

Calling partners for GDC 2026! Deadline extended to Friday, October 10

From speedruns, to LEGO building, to movie screenings, to concerts in the park, and more! Here’s what you need to know about GDC's search for new partnerships.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d

Fragbite sells Playdigious to Griffin Gaming Partners for €10.5 million

Playdigious is known for porting titles such as Chants of Sennaar and Loop Hero to mobile.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d

Deviant Legal just released an in-depth guide to publishing agreements

The European law firm wants to 'democratize access to legal knowledge' within the video game industry.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d

Our news editor @kerrblimey.bsky.social has some advice for developers and PR reps looking to navigate the press slalom:

A quote from an article discussing how to engage with journalists that reads:

"No matter how cordial our correspondence, there might come a time when I have to report on you, your product, or your company in a way you no longer find beneficial or flattering. That is the job. Reporters are not an extension of your marketing department. We are not there to promote you, your product, or tailor headlines to meet your specific needs.

"Acknowledge this before you agree to an interview. Let the truth wash over you like a salve. You'll be better off for it."

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d

Supercell CEO claims proposed EU regulations around digital currencies will 'kill how games work'

Ilkka Paananen is worried the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act will 'cripple' the European video game industry.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d

Xbox Game Pass price hikes delayed for some existing subscribers

Those on auto-recurring plans in select markets won't be immediately punted onto Microsoft's new subscription tiers.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d

Funcom is closing Metal: Hellsinger developer The Outsiders

Metal: Hellsinger dev The Outsiders is being shut down

It's unclear how many people will lose their jobs as a result of the shutdown.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d

Cycling through the open-world design of Wheel World

I wheely wheely wheely like you.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d

Sustainable Games Alliance launches emissions reporting framework for developers

The non-profit said the framework will help studios "measure, benchmark, and reduce emissions."

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d

Our news editor @kerrblimey.bsky.social has some advice for developers and PR reps looking to navigate the press slalom:

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d

Skate tops 15 million players in under three weeks

The free-to-play reboot launched into early access on September 16.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 3d

Vermila kept Cristol: Theater of Idols folklore, even if it scared publishers away

Before signing with Blumhouse Games, Vermila Studios struggled to pitch its Spanish-facing project without compromising its identity.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 3d

Indie hit Megabonk moves over a million copies in two weeks

Bonk.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 3d

Funcom is closing Metal: Hellsinger developer The Outsiders

Metal: Hellsinger dev The Outsiders is being shut down

It's unclear how many people will lose their jobs as a result of the shutdown.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 3d

Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means

Let's discuss the role of journalists and journalism in the video game industry.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 3d

"Watching Nate ragdoll off a mountain like a stupid great big spaghetti man still hasn't lost its charm after so many hours, and there is something strangely soothing about knowing he will eventually crash to earth and begin his journey anew. Mud-splattered. Pride in tatters. But somehow resolute."

Baby Steps has me questioning my entire existence

Why am I doing this?

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 3d

The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth story changes were made to sustain player interest over time

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth story changes retain interest

Director Naoki Hamaguchi explains the importance of retaining player interest in a remake split into three parts.

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