Mike Verdu, the vice president of generative AI at Netflix Games, has left the company. Netflix acknowledged the news in a statement to Game File—though it remains uncertain why Verdu departed less than five months after he took on the role of overseeing the streaming giant’s generative AI efforts. Joining the company in 2021, Verdu
Read MoreThe performing union SAG-AFTRA is asserting that discussions with major video game studios remain at a standstill due to “concerning loopholes” in suggestions that could potentially expose members to AI exploitation. SAG-AFTRA initiated a strike in July 2024 to secure enhanced provisions and safeguards for its members working in the gaming industry. The union made
Read MoreThe IGF (Independent Games Festival) aims to support creativity in game development and to honor dedicated game creators who are advancing the medium. This year, Game Developer engaged with the finalists for the IGF’s Nuovo and Grand Prize nominees before GDC to discuss the concepts, design choices, and tools behind each submission. Game Developer and
Read MoreImage courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment. After several years, Blizzard Entertainment’s signature event, BlizzCon, is set to make its return. The World of Warcraft and Overwatch developer has announced that the convention will skip 2025, but will be back for two days on September 12 and 13, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This will mark
Read MoreCourageous and with a kind spirit by Jim Norman 6:45pm If you are fond of the delightfully adorable platforming series Dadish, you’ll be thrilled to discover that developer Thomas Ample. Young’s upcoming game, Be Brave, Barb, is introducing even more charming cuteness to the Switch eShop today. Much like the developer’s previous titles, Be Brave,
Read MoreTake heed by Gavin Lane 5:15pm Image: Landfall In April 2024, you might recall a surge of excitement when Landfall’s Content Alert launched for PC. This first-person collaborative horror game involves capturing footage of disturbing occurrences and sharing it on ‘SpöökTube’ for likes and notoriety. It was made available for free download for a day
Read MoreEach McCloud has a silver lining by Jim Norman 4:32pm With the Star Fox franchise bypassing the Switch capabilities, we have witnessed several imitators emerge to fill its gap. Yet, none have appeared as truly reminiscent of Star Fox as Wild Blue, an anticipated “contemporary rendition of the cherished on-rails escapades from the 90s” developed
Read MoreStates Clovers provides a “new beginning” Image: Nintendo Life Hideki Kamiya has expressed candidly about his choice to depart from PlatinumGames in late 2023, but in a new interview with Japanese publication Game*Spark, he delved even further into the reasons behind his exit from the Bayonetta developer. Kamiya honed his skills in the gaming industry
Read MoreGameSpot can also generate revenue from affiliate and marketing collaborations for sharing this link and from purchases made through hyperlinks. It can also observe impressive Advance Wars. It can even function similarly to Advance Wars. However, Warside stands out as its own title, set to launch on PC in about a month: April 14. In
Read MoreGameSpot may potentially earn income from affiliate and advertising partnerships for distributing this content and from purchases through links. Metroid Prime Remastered is currently priced at an excellent $30 (originally $40) at Walmart, but we wouldn’t expect this deal to last long. The 25% price reduction represents the lowest price for this remarkable enhanced version
Read MoreBy Steve Watts and Darryn Bonthuys on March 12, 2025 at 7:57AM PDT GameSpot could receive compensation from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Metroidvanias can be found in nearly every collection. What once was a somewhat niche genre has exploded in popularity in recent years, especially as
Read MoreGameSpot may receive income from affiliate and promotional partnerships for distributing this content and from purchases made through links. Following the introduction of the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs last week, AMD has officially unveiled the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors. Initial reviews commend these components as some of the most
Read MorePalworld’s developer Pocketpair has announced that cross-play will be integrated into the game in late March, and it will be available on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Mac. Additionally, the forthcoming update will also enable “multiplayer across various platforms” and the capability to transfer Friends between different worlds…Read More
Read MoreThe update 1.6 for Zenless Zone Zero launched yesterday, March 11, and along with introducing new characters such as Anby: Soldier 0 and Pulchra, it unveiled fresh English voice talents and voice actors for two current characters: Soldier 11 and Von Lycaon. The primary voice actors behind these characters, Emeri Hasten and Nicholas Thurkettle, have
Read MoreOne Ubisoft investor is reportedly preparing a protest against the company’s “extremely mismanaged” strategies, which have led to a “decrease in shareholder value.” In a statement observed and shared by IGN, AJ Investments CEO Juraj Krupa is planning a protest to once again express dissatisfaction with the publisher’s management, highlighting Assassin’s Creed Shadows delays, falling
Read MoreMore than a year after its typical early access launch, Palworld is finally receiving crossplay, enabling friends (or should I say comrades?) across all platforms to enjoy gameplay together later this month. Right from the start, Palworld gained immense popularity – on Steam alone, it quickly surpassed two million concurrent players (making it the second-ever
Read MoreWe find ourselves in an era where charming fairy-tales and innocent figures are morphing into terrifying horror films, and now it’s Cinderella’s turn. The beloved narrative has been reimagined into a grotesque film titled The Gruesome Stepsister, set to be released shortly. The Gruesome Stepsister offers a sordid twist on the age-old tale, where a
Read MoreKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 captivates us all with its depth and concealed skills, and this one will enable you to conquer the game’s most lethal foes: branches and fallen logs. Have you ever been riding through the stunning forests of Bohemia and been unexpectedly thrown off your horse by a bothersome branch that you failed
Read MoreHowever… it is no longer unfamiliar to Apple Arcade. Image credit rating: Apple A brand new Katamari Damacy title has been launched, which will possibly debut exclusively on Apple Arcade. Katamari Damacy Rolling Live marks the first original title in the series in nearly eight years and is slated for release on Apple Arcade on
Read MoreAssert credit: Adobe Fortnite is set to collaborate with Crocs, the quirky clog brand known for its socks-and-sandals style that has become ubiquitous on city streets. Starting this evening, with Fortnite’s upcoming store update, you can acquire a pair of classic Crocs for 1000 V-Bucks (£7). These virtual footwear can then be utilized by most
Read MoreThe comprehensive overview of the CPU issues from AMD. Image credit attribution: Digital Foundry The tale of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is straightforward: it performs remarkably similar to the outstanding Ryzen 7 9800X3D in gaming, essentially, yet boasts double the cores, making it significantly more proficient in content creation activities such as 3D modeling
Read MoreKickstarter launches nearly today. Image credit rating: Longdue Longdue, an intriguing studio formed by former Disco Elysium developers, has unveiled a teaser trailer for its unique project and revealed that key alumni from Disco Elysium are involved. The innovative “psychogeographic RPG,” titled Hopetown, will initiate a Kickstarter campaign on March 17th, at which point more
Read More“Betrayal can only occur when love is present.” Image credit: ZA/UM Disco Elysium creator ZA/UM – or at least the remaining members following a turbulent few years filled with disputes, terminations, and legal battles – has unveiled its upcoming title: a dice-rolling blend of hallucinogenic sci-fi and espionage thriller known as C4. C4 entrusts gamers
Read MoreCell creator Tilting Point has introduced a $150 million user acquisition fund to assist developers expand their video games and applications. This fund has been revealed just six months following the company reduced its workforce by 20 percent due to “challenging” market conditions. Tilting Point previously provided user acquisition financing to studios back in 2016
Read MoreIt’s been a while since Kickstarter served as the dominant funding source for independent developers. Back in 2012, Double Fine’s Broken Age was such a massive success that it enhanced the fundraising prospects of other games on the platform. However, after a couple of euphoric years (and some frustrating post-funding missteps), the platform lost its
Read MoreMicrosoft’s earlier hinted Xbox handheld might potentially launch in the coming year. According to Windows Central, the tech giant is collaborating with a PC gaming manufacturer to create a branded device that will unmistakably signify “Xbox.” This handheld, currently codenamed ‘Keenan,’ is expected to run the Windows OS and Steam, and will prioritize the Microsoft
Read MoreImage by Hazelight Studios/EA. Hazelight Studios has announced that its latest inventive co-op journey, Split Fiction, has sold 1 million copies within 48 hours of its release. The cooperative action-adventure title was unveiled on March 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It became the fastest-selling game to date from the studio: 2021’s
Read MoreOut today on Switch Today marks the launch of Beyond the Ice Palace 2, and no, you’re not daydreaming — this is a continuation of the 1988 Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum platformer. Presented as a Soulslike Metroidvania, Beyond the Ice Palace 2 tasks you with retrieving the chains of the Cursed King who
Read MoreProvided by: Nintendo Life We are excited to present an updated compilation of notable Switch titles that are on the more affordable side. We’ve also included the lowest recorded sale price for each game, in case you want to save them to your wishlist and wait for a discounted offer. Nintendo Switch’s extensive collection can
Read MoreImage: Playdead Playdead, the company behind indie successes Limbo and Inside, is seeking reparations from co-founder Dino Patti, citing allegations of copyright violation—an assertion that Patti refers to as “bullying” by his fellow co-founder Arnt Jensen (thanks for the tip, Game Developer). The duo parted ways soon after Inside’s release in 2016, with Patti moving
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