Game Development Essentials (GDE Series)

The path to #gamedev success is simpler than you think. Discover yours with Game Development Essentials: An Introduction – and learn some fascinating #gamehistory along the way. Check out the 4th edition here: gdeseries.com #gamer #gamedev #GDE #indiedev #indiegamedev

PAX East (@pax) starts tomorrow! Wishing our friends in the game community a successful weekend of networking and fun 🎮 #pax #paxeast #games #videogames #gaming #gamedev

Feeling lucky to be part of such a vibrant community of learners and leaders. Here’s to finding inspiration in every corner of the industry! Happy St. Patrick’s Day☘️ #stpatricksday #stpaddysday #stpatrick #saintpatricksday #saintpatrick #happystpatricksday

Infinite, non-repeating, and always a good excuse for a party. Happy Pi Day! #piday #happypiday #piday2026

.@CorticalLabs has successfully trained a “biocomputer” chip powered by human brain cells to play #DOOM in just a few days – showing that biological neural systems can be programmed w/ease. – @newscientist #deeptech #retrogame #gaming #science #tech newscientist.com/article/251738…

On @GIBiz, Anna Poulter-Jones outlines the regulations hitting #game studios – such as how the EU Digital Services Act & UK Online Safety Act are forcing reworks of “dark patterns,” prompts, loot boxes, virtual currencies & player content. #games #gamedev gamesindustry.biz/how-recent-law…

Codenamed Project Helix, Microsoft’s upcoming console is set to bridge the gap between platforms by natively playing both Xbox and PC games – effectively merging the company’s two gaming environments. While the exact technical implementation remains to be seen, the move signals a shift toward a more open, Windows-based architecture that could allow living room access to thousands of existing PC titles and third-party launchers. – @arstechnica's Kyle Orland #gaming #game #games #videogame #videogames arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/03…

Celebrating the women whose curiosity and brilliance drive the future. Keep pushing the boundaries! #IWD #IWD2026 #WomensDay2026 #womensday #internationalwomensday #empowerwomen #empoweredwomen #empowerment

Favorite hotel lobby at @Official_GDC? #GDC #GDC2026 #games #gaming #gamedev

This month, we’re honoring the women who dared to lead, create, and innovate when the doors were closed. We’re proud to continue that legacy today. #womeninhistory #womenshistorymonth #womeninhistory #history

On @VICE, @brentrkoepp interviews @outofwordsgame team members to discuss how the #game combines handcrafted #stopmotion puppetry with a unique co-op mechanic where players must communicate because the characters cannot. #indiegame #indiedevs #gamedev vice.com/en/article/out…

It’s Read An #eBook Week! Take your #gamedev #education anywhere w/the 4th Ed of *Game Development Essentials* on the Amazon Kindle Store, Google Play & Apple Books! Instructors & students: You can also access GDE4 from VitalSource 📚 #ebookweek26 #game #games #ebooks #gamedesign

.@lex_mate – BATTLEFIELD 6 producer at DICE (EA) – says that despite a successful launch selling 7M copies, the meta progression & Battle Pass systems required a rework after players found them frustrating & repetitive. – @gamedevdotcom #gamingnews #gaming #game #gameindustry #games #videogame #videogames gamedeveloper.com/design/battlef…

After a rights dispute with his previous publisher, NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD game director/writer @nyalra co-founded studio @hazedenki with programmer @HAYAO_tanaka to reclaim creative control. – @AUTOMATON_ENG #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #indie automaton-media.com/en/interviews/…

Sony has shuttered Bluepoint Games – the studio behind DEMONS’ SOULS & SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS remakes – impacting approx 70 employees. This follows the 2025 cancellation of a live-service GOD OF WAR project & several unsuccessful pitches for new titles. – @IGN #game #gamingnews #videogame #videogames ign.com/articles/plays…

After adapting @SilentHill in 2006, Christophe Gans faced death threats from fans of the game franchise—but the original film has since undergone a revaluation by a new generation. – @Variety's @BeautifulBill #horror #horrormovies #silenthill #game variety.com/2026/film/feat…

.@RE_Games Requiem pairs 3rd-person action w/1st-person survival – using the RE Engine & adv physics/character art to create an atmosphere of dread & #horror where enemies respond realistically to the environment. – @CreativeBloq #gamedev #gamedesign #game creativebloq.com/entertainment/…

.@joosterizer argues that the #gameindustry is undergoing a crisis where large publishers are protecting their market dominance & cutting costs rather than investing in the people or the education needed to make great games. He contends that while AI offers admin utility, it risks producing “slop” that fails to provide the organic connection found in #indie successes. – @GIBiz's @LewisPackwood #gaming #games #videogames gamesindustry.biz/nobody-wants-a…

Taking a moment today to reflect on the leaders of the past and the innovators of the future. #presidentsday #happypresidentsday #holiday #holidayweekend

We love nothing more than seeing a spark of curiosity turn into a career. On #ValentinesDay, we celebrate the students, teachers & lifelong learners who are leveling up their skills. Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey. Knowledge is the ultimate power-up ❤️

.@sixmorevodka's Marko Djurdjević outlines a 25y journey to launch ORKEN – rejecting trends in favor of visual identity & world building. By developing novels & #indiegames, the studio offers finished products upfront to fund its #indie vision. – @80Level 80.lv/articles/orken…