Developer Sharkmob may lay off staff at its London studio after the team canceled an unannounced project. In a statement, Sharkmob explained the London team is in a consultation period to determine how much of its staff will be reduced. The unnamed project was in the works “for some time” prior to its end. Citing …
Game Developer Deep Dives are an ongoing series with the goal of shedding light on specific design, art, or technical features within a video game in order to show how seemingly simple, fundamental design decisions aren’t really that simple at all. Earlier installments cover topics such as how art director Olivier Latouche reimagined the art …
Bungie’s Creative Studios (BCS) team has become fully integrated with PlayStation Studios. Bridget O’Neill, the former senior director of BCS, has been appointed as PlayStation’s senior director of its Creative department. Her new position will see her “build the foundation for a creative team that can support all PlayStation live-service games.” When Bungie laid off …
In part one of our interview with the developers of Witchy Life Story, we got had an insightful personal discussion with studio founder and lead designer Allie Ast, programmer Aubrey Scott and artist Sara Hagstrom, on why character creators are important to both developers and the audience, highlighting their impact on self-expression, identity, and inclusion. In part two, …
Mobile publisher Tilting Point is laying off 20 percent of its workforce to “continue operating a healthy ongoing company.” Confirming the news in a statement sent to MobileGamer.biz, the company said the cuts were made in response to “tough” market conditions. “As anyone watching the games industry is acutely aware, the current market is tough …
This interview is part of our Road to the IGF series. The IGF (Independent Games Festival) aims to encourage innovation in game development and to recognize independent game developers advancing the medium. Every year, Game Developer sits down with the finalists for the IGF ahead of GDC to explore the themes, design decisions, and tools …
Blacktail delves into Slavic folklore as it casts the player as Baba Yaga, a being of myth whose identity can get a bit slippery depending on where you look and what you read. The development team at The Parasight used this uncertain identity to create a game about helping Baba Yaga discover who she is …
Game Developer Deep Dives are an ongoing series with the goal of shedding light on specific design, art, or technical features within a video game in order to show how seemingly simple, fundamental design decisions aren’t really that simple at all. Earlier installments cover topics such as designing for impact and narrative variance in Roadwarden, …
Bryant Francis, Senior Editor May 28, 2024 4 Min Read Image via Spiderling Studios. At a Glance Besiege developer Spiderling Studios has surprised players by unveiling a new expansion pack called The Splintered Sea. The downloadable content brings ocean-based water physics to the Early Access-developed siege engine simulator. By making this a DLC pack instead …
Pokémon Unite will be shut down in Belgium and the Netherlands on November 30, 2025. A statement from TiMi and the Pokémon Company reveal the two companies “made the difficult decision to end service” for the multplayer MOBA in those two regions. The game first released for the Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android in 2021. …
