Game Development Archives

Amazon Games Puts New World into Maintenance Mode, Commits to Servers Through 2026

Amazon Games confirms New World is entering maintenance mode following massive layoffs and studio closures. Servers guaranteed through 2026. Read the full implications.

EA’s Attempt to Use AI for Game Development Backfiring Horribly - Futurism

EA’s Generative AI Push Hits Major Roadblock, Highlighting Industry Adoption Challenges

EA faced major setbacks integrating generative AI into game development, highlighting technical debt and quality control issues in AAA pipelines. Read the full analysis.

EA and Stability AI partner to empower artists, designers, and developers - Electronic Arts Home Page

Electronic Arts and Stability AI Partner to Integrate Generative Tools into Game Creation

Electronic Arts partners with Stability AI to integrate custom generative AI tools, aiming to accelerate asset creation and empower developers. Learn the implications for AAA gaming.

Build a Rocket Boy: How ex-Grand Theft Auto boss grand vision became a £200m flop - BBC

Build a Rocket Boy’s £200M Dream: The Unraveling of Everywhere

Ex-GTA boss Leslie Benzies’ £200M game Everywhere halted. Learn why Build a Rocket Boy pivoted to MindsEye, a new narrative action title. Read more!

Nintendo talks about why Donkey Kong Bananza wouldn’t have been possible on Switch 1 - Nintendo Everything

Donkey Kong Bananza’s Switch 1 Hurdles: Why Nintendo Opted for Switch 2

Discover why Donkey Kong Bananza’s ambitious vision necessitated a move from the original Switch to the more powerful Switch 2. Learn about the technical hurdles and Nintendo’s commitment to quality.