Adult gamers are playing less and less. Even hardcore players prefer to spend their free time in a different way
The gaming industry has reason to be concerned. Data shows that gamers are playing less and less, even those who can be described as hardcore.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 21, 2025
„It's the Wild West.” Baldur's Gate 3 dev sees Rockstar as sheriff who, by pricing GTA 6 at $100, could establish „a new law”
A Larian Studios developer addressed the possible $100 price tag for the upcoming GTA 6. He compared Rockstar to a sheriff who has the power to establish new laws.
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Martin Bukowski
January 21, 2025
Ubisoft is at crossroads. „However it goes, change has to happen at the top,” says Tom Henderson
Ubisoft has had a difficult year, but the coming one won't be easy either. Tom Henderson summed up the company's situation while sharing his own conclusions and thoughts.
video games
Martin Bukowski
January 9, 2025
„Amazing Time” and Chaos in Game Industry - Helldivers 2 Devs Comment on „Dire Situation” for Developers and Publishers
The production director of Helldivers 2 has joined developers commenting on the current situation in the game industry in the context of massive layoffs.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
November 25, 2024
Game Devs Bet on Unreal Engine 5 but Warn of Risks from Lack of Competition
Unreal Engine 5 is slowly taking over more and more of the game industry. While this comes with convenience for developers, it undoubtedly also poses some risks.
video games
Martin Bukowski
November 25, 2024
„I Think This Industry is Finished.” Disco Elysium Devs Call for Game Developers to Stand Up Against Systemic Greed
Former ZA/UM studio employees hope to create something „familiar but new,” but also for changes in the game industry, if only as a result of the crisis.
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Jacob Blazewicz
October 29, 2024
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Diagnoses Modern Game Market. „A Lot of Games Are Released With High Budgets, and They’re Not Selling”
Tim Sweeney believes the game industry is undergoing a „generational change.” Its manifestation is seen in the weak sales of major titles and the great condition of Fortnite.
video games
Martin Bukowski
October 2, 2024
Unity Backtracks on Controversial Payment Model For Game Devs After Admitting Mistake
Unity abandons controversial developer fees. The company's new CEO wants to regain the trust of game developers by introducing more transparent and favorable terms.
video games
Michal Harat
September 13, 2024
Game Informer Is Going Out of Business. America's Oldest Video Game Magazine Closing After 33 Years
The legendary U.S. video game magazine, Game Informer, is set to close after 33 years.
video games
Marcin Przała
August 5, 2024
Showing One-Minute Trailer at Summer Game Fest Reportedly Costs Devs $250,000
The opening ceremony of Summer Game Fest is quite expensive for devs and publishers who want to showcase their games at the event organized by Geoff Keighley.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
June 7, 2024
Video Games as Form of Self-Expression. More Players Would Like to Look More Like Their Avatars
Video games are still mainly a form of relaxation, but more and more gamers also want to express themselves while playing.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 22, 2024
Manor Lords Publisher Criticized Publishing Methods Hitting Devs. 'This Is a Silly Way to Do Business'
Tim Bender from Hooded Horse criticized the industry's „ingrained” habit of including cash-flow clauses by publishers. In his opinion, this is bad for both developers and players.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
May 15, 2024
'Taking Risks Is Actually the Least Risky Thing You Can Do.' Slay the Spire Dev Appeals to Publishers and AAA Game Developers
Casey Yano of Mega Crit studio believes developing „hyper-engaging” games isn't as risky as following trends.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
April 29, 2024
'Players Just Want to Be Spoken To. They Don't Want to Be Bamboozled.' Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Says Traditional Game Marketing Is Dead
The developers of such games as Baldur's Gate 3 and EVE Online have spoken out about marketing in the game industry. They claim that gamers don't want to be tricked with ads.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
April 26, 2024
'Games Are Always Going to Be Unfinished.' Trick Is to Draw Line Between 'Good Enough and Not Good Enough' Game, Says Falcon 4.0 and Geforce Now Dev
Gamers are complaining about incomplete games, but one of the developers of Falcon 4.0 and GeForce Now points out that it is impossible to fully complete game development.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
April 15, 2024
Game Dev Too Risky. Developers Comment Mass Layoffs
Massive layoffs in the industry are only partially the result of an overextended market in times of pandemic. According to devs, game development has become expensive and risky.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
February 14, 2024
More Game-Services Inbound. 95% Devs Creating 'Em or Intend to
The latest report on the video game industry provides us with a number of interesting insights into the health of development teams. The main conclusion? Games-services continue to rule, although their creation is burdened with increasing costs as well as risks.
video games
Marcin Przała
February 6, 2024
Microsoft Layoffs Commented by Industry. 2024 Could be Black Year
Microsoft alone just fired as many developers as the industry in general had by mid-2023. Lay-offs included Call of Duty developers and Activision Blizzard's physical editions and customer service departments, as well as others.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 26, 2024
Mobile Game Revenues Down Again in 2023; Still Remain Impressive
In 2023, the mobile game segment recorded a decline in revenue. However, it is still the absolute leader of the video game market, and the sums it generates make one's head spin.
video games
Marcin Przała
January 11, 2024
Live-service Games at Loss, Switch 2 Steals the Show; Predictions for 2024
Live-service games will remain on top, but will lose heavily in the eyes of game developers in 2024. That's one of the predictions of analysts, who also expect, among other things, the debut of Switch 2.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 4, 2024