OED Picks “Rage Bait” as 2023 Word of the Year
"Rage bait" tops Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year selection. Public votes highlight heightened awareness of online manipulation. OED emphasizes…
Facepunch Studios Opens s&box Code for Community Innovation
s&box code is now open source under the MIT license. Facepunch aims for transparency and broader engagement with developers. The…
Splash Damage Launches Consultation Process, Citing Challenging Market Conditions
Splash Damage starts a studio-wide consultation impacting all roles. Market challenges and previous project cancellations drive the decision. Employees receive…
Valve Surpasses Tech Giants With Per-Employee Revenue Through Steam
Valve's Steam platform saw $16.2 billion in estimated revenue for 2025. Valve earns roughly $11.4 million per employee, surpassing tech…
Ubisoft Pushes AI Integration in Gaming Amid Investor Scrutiny
Ubisoft links its delayed financial report to onboarding new auditors. The company continues to promote AI integration in both games…
Tim Cain Urges Game Developers to Focus on Core Experiences
Tim Cain urges developers to prioritize focus over broad feature sets. Older hardware forced stronger design discipline and efficient coding…
Golden Joystick Awards Celebrate Voting Milestone as Gaming Icons Unite
The Golden Joystick Awards saw a record 21 million votes this year. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads nominations, with several…
Rebecca Heineman Leaves Impact on Gaming Community Through Programming and Advocacy
Rebecca Heineman influenced gaming as both a programmer and advocate. Industry peers paid tribute to her technical and personal contributions.…
Krafton Uses AI in Legal Battle Over Subnautica 2 Payments
Krafton and Unknown Worlds executives dispute earnout payments after an acquisition. Legal filings accuse Krafton of using AI tools to…
Game Awards 2025 Nominees Stir Up Debates and Expectations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with ten nominations at Game Awards 2025. Indie and international games gain more recognition than…
