Nintendo to debut Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU
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Ubisoft eliminates 93 roles in San Francisco
… GamesIndustry.biz reported on the cuts earlier this month and indicated between 50 to 100 employees would be impacted. …
Honkai: Star Rail leads Google Play's Best of 2023 awards
… In its write-up of the role-playing game, Google Play VP Sam Bright commended the game for its "excellent depth of content, stunning visuals and thoughtful design." At launch day on PC and mobile in late April, the game locked in 20 million downloads , a small bump from the 17 million start for Gen… …
Valve confirms it won't restock Steam Gift Cards
… Yet, it seems Valve has been unable to keep up, as "scammers have adapted." The company says they continue to have an impact on Steam customers and unsuspecting individuals. This, as a result, has led to ending the Steam Gift Card program at retail stores. …
Paramount unveils new 'unified' Paramount Games Studio
… "We are committed to creating exceptional games for every type of player, from casual to AAA, and building enduring experiences across our beloved Paramount IP and original worlds that deepen fan engagement and drive long-term growth." Related: Microsoft and Valve sued, PlayStation's first party do… …
Don't Nod pursuing 'several levers' to secure financial future
… He currently writes for Game Developer, a leading B2B publication for the video game industry. His credits include Proxy Studios' 4X strategy game Zephon, Iron Anchor Studios' Down With The Ship, and Amplitude Studio's 2017 game Endless Space 2. …
Vibe coding tool GitHub Copilot is moving to usage-based billing
… It's a notable shift that could impact game developers and studios leveraging the technology, which has been touted as a production accelerator by both Microsoft and GitHub . …
Global Game Jam launches micro-grant program to support indies
… Chris Kerr , Senior Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com May 28, 2026 1 Min Read Logo and photograph via Global Game Jam Global Game Jam has partnered with Endless Foundation to launch a new micro-grant initiative called 'Small Projects, Big Impact.' The pilot program will distribute micro-grants worth… …
Switch 2 outpacing original Switch after nearing 20M sales
… Read more about: Top Stories Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Financial Reporting About the Author Chris Kerr Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. …
Sony clarifies confusion around DRM game licenses on PlayStation
… As such, users were wondering if the games would be unplayable if a console was offline for longer than a month, for example. In an statement to Game File , a PlayStation representative said that players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual. …