banner
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer
@gamedeveloper.bsky.social
38K followers 52 following 3.7K posts
Serving the video game industry through breaking news, insight on game industry trends, expert advice & resources, and more.
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2h
Fragbite sells Playdigious to Griffin Gaming Partners for €10.5 million
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.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 2
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 4h
Deviant Legal just released an in-depth guide to publishing agreements
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.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 11
Reposted by Game Developer
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d
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."
1 35 190
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 6h
Supercell CEO claims proposed EU regulations around digital currencies will 'kill how games work'
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.
www.gamedeveloper.com
6 7 33
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 7h
Xbox Game Pass price hikes delayed for some existing subscribers
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.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d
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.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 6
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d
Cycling through the open-world design of Wheel World
Cycling through the open-world design of Wheel World
I wheely wheely wheely like you.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 17
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d
Sustainable Games Alliance launches emissions reporting framework for developers
Sustainable Games Alliance launches emissions reporting framework for developers
The non-profit said the framework will help studios "measure, benchmark, and reduce emissions."
www.gamedeveloper.com
2 8
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d
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."
1 35 190
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d
Skate tops 15 million players in under three weeks
Skate tops 15 million players in under three weeks
The free-to-play reboot launched into early access on September 16.
www.gamedeveloper.com
7
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d
Vermila kept Cristol: Theater of Idols folklore, even if it scared publishers away
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.
www.gamedeveloper.com
2
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 1d
Indie hit Megabonk moves over a million copies in two weeks
Indie hit Megabonk moves over a million copies in two weeks
Bonk.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 14
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
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.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 8
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d
Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means
Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means
Let's discuss the role of journalists and journalism in the video game industry.
www.gamedeveloper.com
5 18 100
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d
"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?
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 16
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d
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.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 6
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d
CloverPit has sold 500,000 units in eight days
CloverPit has sold 500,000 units in eight days
The indie rogue-lite has flown out of the traps.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 5 37
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 3d
Good game stories sometimes happen because of the number of characters you let players control.
Why strategy games are primed for strong storytelling
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles director Kazutoyo Maehiro explains how game design fundamentals can inform strong stories.
www.gamedeveloper.com
6 27
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 5d
Spooky MMORPG networking stories from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 - GDC Podcast Ep. 56
Spooky MMORPG networking stories from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 - GDC Podcast Ep. 56
ArenaNet's Stephen Clarke-Wilson Robert Neckorcuk discuss the realities of keeping Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 up and running.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 4
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 5d
Baby Steps has me questioning my entire existence
Baby Steps has me questioning my entire existence
Why am I doing this?
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 17
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 5d
Starbreeze making layoffs after scrapping D&D project to refocus on Payday
Starbreeze making layoffs after scrapping D&D project
44 people are expected to lose their jobs, while others will be relocated internally.
www.gamedeveloper.com
3 9
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 5d
Lucid Games opens new Liverpool office to support expansion
Lucid Games opens new Liverpool office to support expansion
The Destruction All Stars developer is eager to expand its footprint.
www.gamedeveloper.com
6
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 5d
UK workers at Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM have unionized
UK workers at Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM have unionized
Employees have formed the first recognized workplace union in the UK game industry.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 6 68
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 5d
Saudi Arabia welcomes EA, Starbreeze and Funcom make layoffs, and Xbox Game Pass unravels - Patch Notes #25

Plus: Peacemaker gives Epic Games a headache and Riot launches Game Dev Resource hub.
Saudi Arabia welcomes EA as Xbox Game Pass unravels
Plus: Peacemaker gives Epic Games a headache and Riot launches Game Dev Resource hub.
www.gamedeveloper.com
1 9
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 5d
"The strategy RPG genre is a little bit more niche. That said if The Ivalice Chronicles does really well, it the business viability of the genre."
Why strategy games are primed for strong storytelling
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles director Kazutoyo Maehiro explains how game design fundamentals can inform strong stories.
www.gamedeveloper.com
3 23