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BitSummit

Game Developer reports that BitSummit is back on the calendar, keeping one of Japan’s key indie showcases in view for developers tracking regional scene momentum. For teams looking at publishing, …

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PAX East

Game Developer says PAX East is the latest major convention to put game teams in front of players, press, and peers. For developers, the value is less about spectacle than …

Game Developer ·
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23 abandoned prototypes (and their game design lessons)

Tim Ruswick walks through 23 abandoned prototypes from the last decade, turning each one into a compact lesson in what did and didn’t work. For developers, the value is in …

Tim Ruswick ·
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What Indie Game Publishers Really Think clip

GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 says large platforms need indie games to keep their libraries fresh and differentiated. Rebekah Saltsman offers a publisher-side view of why indies matter, with the …

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French publisher Dear Villagers confirms layoffs

Game Developer reports that French publisher Dear Villagers has confirmed layoffs, adding to a rough stretch for game publishing. The company, known for Caravan SandWitch and The Forgotten City, has …

Chris Kerr ·
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