Electronic Arts has introduced a new patent aimed at creating more personalized in-game content. The system will be able to potentially analyze player behavior and offer them unique challenges and recommendations.

It is obvious that games must have great gameplay to attract players. However, eye-catching capsule art is equally or sometimes even more important than other elements in terms of marketing. It is also one of the key things that streamers look at when they decide to cover a game.

The NPD Group shared a new report on the best-selling games, consoles, and accessories of the first half of 2022. US game spending has been declining for seven months in a row, with subscription services being the only category showing growth.

Italy-based Digital Bros has a few hits in its portfolio, which were released under its subsidiary 505 Games. The company has now formed a new publishing label HOOK. Focused on indie games, it will also have full access to Digital Bros’ resources.

Unity CEO John Riccitiello has opened up about the company’s merger with ironSource. Some of his thoughts on mobile games monetization, however, caused controversy and sparked outrage among Unity developers.

CD Projekt shares have been falling for a while now, undermining its position in the Polish games market. According to the latest report, Techland is now valued more than the Cyberpunk 2077 developer.

Nintendo has acquired Dynamo Pictures, a company that produces CG and other visual content for games and anime. The team will become a wholly owned subsidiary focused on making content based on Nintendo IPs.

Capcom has announced that the remake of Resident Evil 2 has surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide since its launch in January 2019. The game has now become one of the highest-grossing titles in the company’s catalog.

Naughty Dog principal environment artist Anthony Vaccaro has opened up about his experience of working on the Last of Us remake. This seems like the studio managed to finish the game without crunch this time, creating a healthy work culture.

Unity has announced a merger agreement with app monetization platform ironSource, which is now valued at $4.4 billion. The companies plan to build a unique platform for creating, publishing, and monetizing games.

Spotify has made its first game-related acquisition. The company announced its intent to buy Heardle, a music trivia game inspired by this year’s hit Wordle. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.

Tencent has dispelled rumors that it will allow Chinese underage gamers to play for more than three hours a week during the summer. The company will continue to follow the country’s strict rules, saying that kids should better go outside.

Hundreds of people lost their jobs when Guns of Boom developer Game Insight announced the liquidation of its Russian entity last month. The company, which refuses to pay salaries and demands that employees return their computers, says that it has no money in its accounts, although its games continue to generate revenue. 

Supermassive Games is now fully owned by Nordisk Games, a gaming subsidiary of Danish entertainment company Nordisk Film. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.

Sony has officially closed the deal to acquire Haven Studios. Founded by Jade Raymond, the team will focus on finding innovative ways to use cloud technology in live service games.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has tried to cheer on a new generation of game developers, especially those who feel they missed their chance. He recalled the times when he was afraid of “titans” like Electronic Arts while working on the first Unreal.

Today the world knows Josef Fares as one of the most prominent game developers. However, he could have ended up on the streets if A Way Out didn’t succeed. The Hazelight founder has opened up about this bumpy road and how he managed to find a way out of this crisis.

Valve hasn’t disclosed any official numbers for Steam Deck yet. However, the latest estimates suggest that the company might ship up to 1 million devices by early 2023.

Level design is one of the core elements of game development. Understanding your goals and basic principles is crucial in creating a great experience for players. Here’re a few tips for beginners from Grant Morgan, an indie dev working on an untitled project and game design critic focusing on dialogue and level design.