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All Unity games in the October Triple-i Initiative

Unity says 21 Made with Unity games showed up in the October Triple-i Initiative, spanning launches, demos, betas, and new trailers. For developers, the bigger signal is how many mid-sized …

Official Unity · 6 days ago
All Unity games in the October Triple-i Initiative

Unity says a slate of its projects will appear in the October Triple-i Initiative showcase, giving developers another look at games and tools built on the engine. The lineup is …

Official Unity · 6 days ago
Steam Platform 2026: How Valve is Helping Game Developers Succeed on PC Gaming

GDC Festival of Gaming says Valve is laying out how Steam will help games stand out in 2026, with a focus on visibility, content optimization, and building momentum for launches. …

Video GDC Festival of Gaming · 1 month ago
The Tetris Company says it was "not involved in the creation" of White House parody, takes "copyright infringement very seriously"

GamesIndustry.biz reports that The Tetris Company has distanced itself from a White House parody game, saying it was not involved in its creation and takes copyright infringement seriously. The Tetris …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves

Xbox’s Free Play Days lineup this weekend includes EA Sports College Football 27 for all Xbox members, plus The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves on timed trials. …

Official XBox Wire · 1 month, 1 week ago
Why new EU deepfake legislation means games need to be careful when featuring real-world people and locations

EU AI Act deepfake rules now reach games, and the practical line is whether AI-generated content could be mistaken for something real. Most fantasy assets, fictional voices, and background effects …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Free Play Days – For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls, Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version, and More

Xbox’s Free Play Days lineup this weekend mixes a narrative adventure, a legacy stealth collection, a fighter, and two multiplayer action games. Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can …

Official XBox Wire · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Independent game publications revive bundles in defiance of 'cut-throat competitive market'

Independent game publications are bringing back bundle-style promotions as a practical counter to a brutal market. The pitch is less about discounting and more about mutual support: more visibility for …

News Game Developer · 4 months ago
Video Games and Crowdfunding: Best Practices from Successful Campaigns Clip #2

Crowdfunding advice here is less about hype and more about fit: build a campaign around your game’s identity and the audience it can actually reach. Thomas Bidaux’s takeaway is that …

Video GDC Festival of Gaming · 4 months, 1 week ago
'Not-for-profit' biz models can make for better showcases, say Triple-i Initiative organizers

The Triple-i Initiative advocates for not-for-profit business models in game development, emphasizing cost coverage over profit maximization. This approach can enhance marketing strategies and showcase games more effectively. Developers, especially …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 1 week ago
Wishlist Notification Email Updates

Steam has revamped its wishlist notification system, enhancing the accuracy of email stats sent to users. This change will ensure that developers see a more reliable count of notifications sent, …

Official Steamworks Development · 6 months, 1 week ago
Creating a successful Steam page is like ski jumping

Creating an effective Steam page is crucial for developers aiming to capture player interest and drive sales. This article offers practical insights, likening the process to ski jumping, where precision …

News Game Developer · 7 months ago
The death and reincarnation of game discoverability | Opinion

Game discoverability is undergoing significant changes, impacting how developers reach their audiences. With platforms evolving, it's crucial for designers and marketers to adapt strategies to enhance visibility. This shift could …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 3 weeks ago
How Cure: A Hospital Simulator aims to snare content creators through some clever Twitch integration

Sentinel Games is tackling discoverability challenges for indie studios by integrating Twitch features into their game, Cure: A Hospital Simulator. This approach aims to attract streamers, providing organic promotion that …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months ago
Resident Evil Survival Unit tops 1 million downloads in 24 hours | News-in-Brief

Resident Evil Survival Unit has surpassed 1 million downloads within its first 24 hours, showcasing its strong market appeal. This rapid success underscores the effectiveness of its marketing strategy, serving …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 10 months, 3 weeks ago