Tara Mustapha's vision to support marginalised developers and build sustainable studios

Last week, the organisers of the London Games Festival announced 2025's cohort for its Ensemble initiative. Read more

SpecialEffect's GameBlast25 raises over �130,000 | News-in-brief

IGN Entertainment opens ticket sales for IGN Live

IGN Entertainment has confirmed the official dates for its fan-facing event IGN Live, June 7-8, and ticket sales are now open. Last year the event played host to more than 100 studio partners from the world of games and entertainment, and shows from its stages were shared worldwide through streaming. Read more

Silent Hill F has not been banned in Australia

Silent Hill F has not been refused classification in Australia, as confirmed by the country's Classification Board. Read more

Eidos Montr�al lays off 75 staff

Eidos Montréal has laid off 75 members of staff. Read more

Assassin's Creed Shadows reaches 2m players | News-in-brief

Venture capital firm Kameha Ventures launches $27m fund to support European game start-ups

Venture capital firm Kameha Ventures has launched a €25 million ($27m) investment fund to support game development in Europe. Read more

ESA launches Accessible Games Initiative to improve visibility of accessibility features

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced the formation of the Accessible Games Initiative. Read more

Amaze founder and director steps back following investigation into "inappropriate" behavior

Amaze founder and director Thorsten Wiedemann has "stepped back" and apologized, admitting in a public statement that he had "acted inappropriately" and was "verbally offensive" towards colleagues and guests at an event in August. Read more

United Videogame Workers union launches at GDC 2025 in partnership with CWA

During the 2025 Games Development Conference this week, industry workers launched the United Videogame Workers union in partnership with the Communication Workers of America. Read more