Art

'We need to be humble:' Ubisoft makes its pitch for generative AI 'We need to be humble:' Ubisoft makes its pitch for generative AI

byChris Kerr

Nov 26, 2025

7 Min Read

A screenshot of the Tencent Hunyuan 3D Global tool, showcasing AI-generated 3D assets.

Tencent launches AI-powered 3D asset tool to 'empower creators' Tencent launches AI-powered 3D asset tool to 'empower creators'

byDiego Argüello

Nov 26, 2025

3 Min Read

Key artwork for Anno 177: Pax Romana

Ubisoft says AI-generated placeholder artwork 'slipped' into Anno 117: Pax Romana Ubisoft says AI-generated placeholder artwork 'slipped' into Anno 117: Pax Romana

byChris Kerr

Nov 17, 2025

3 Min Read

The 3D asset of a ship that doubles down as a store called Tiki Tiki Treasure

Sketchfab to require mandatory AI disclosure, Epic Games accounts for users Sketchfab to require mandatory AI disclosure, Epic Games accounts for users

byDiego Argüello

Nov 11, 2025

3 Min Read

Cloud in the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

Japanese game studios tell OpenAI to stop pilfering their work Japanese game studios tell OpenAI to stop pilfering their work

byChris Kerr

Nov 3, 2025

4 Min Read

Black Panther from Marvel Rivals in front of a red background.

NetEase accused of lifting art for Marvel Rivals' Wakanda map

Oct 24, 2025

4 Min Read

The logo for GDC Festival of Gaming, which takes place March 9-13, 2026.

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

GDC lowers ticket prices, streamlines pass types in Festival of Gaming 'reimagination'

Oct 23, 2025

3 Min Read

A screenshot from Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged. The player character squares off with a bald man holding his hand out for payment.

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

Broken Sword's AI upscaling wasn't 'enormously satisfactory'

Oct 15, 2025

4 Min Read

Picture of Nicole Carpenter

byNicole Carpenter , Columnist

A monster schoolgirl from Silent Hill f.

Silent Hill f lacks 'iconic' characters - and that's fine?

Silent Hill f lacks 'iconic' characters...and that's fine?

Oct 13, 2025

4 Min Read

Cyclists hit the race track in Wheel World

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

Cycling through the open-world design of Wheel World

Oct 7, 2025

4 Min Read

A scary sign featuring a cartoonish demon character

byChris Kerr , Senior Editor, News

Vermila kept Crisol: Theater of Idols' folklore, even if it scared publishers away

Oct 6, 2025

5 Min Read

Picture of Diego Argüello

byDiego Argüello , Contributing Editor, News

An hourglass trickles down in the foreground while a woman types on a laptop in the background.

What's the real reason games are taking longer to make?

Sep 10, 2025

8 Min Read

The VISVISE logo on a dark background

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

Tencent claims its new AI tool will reduce art production timeframes from days to minutes

Aug 22, 2025

2 Min Read

The Secret 6 Madrid team in their office in Spain

byChris Kerr , Senior Editor, News

Update: Secret 6 Madrid workers call off strike after agreeing severance terms with Testronic

Jul 18, 2025

4 Min Read

The Secret 6 logo overlaid on a screenshot of Ellie from The Last of Us Part II—Remastered

byChris Kerr , Senior Editor, News

'They tried to choke us from the start:' Secret 6 Madrid workers slam owner Testronic ahead of impending closure

Jul 15, 2025

9 Min Read

An image of a Tetris exhibit on display at The Strong Museum

byChris Kerr , Senior Editor, News

Trump funding cuts 'devastate' video game research and development

Jul 10, 2025

9 Min Read

Picture of Nicole Carpenter

byNicole Carpenter , Columnist

A person working at their desk in the Secret 6 offices

Report: Testronic to shutter outsourcing studio Secret 6 Madrid

Jul 8, 2025

2 Min Read

A cardboard cutout of Mickey Mouse.

byChris Kerr , Senior Editor, News

Unity promises strong AI copyright 'guardrails' after employee conjures Mickey Mouse on stream

Jul 3, 2025

3 Min Read

A figure in a space suit ponders a dramatic sci-fi landscape

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

The Alters developer apologizes for not disclosing use of generative AI

Jun 30, 2025

2 Min Read

Picture of Danielle Riendeau

byDanielle Riendeau , Editor-in-Chief

A big scaly tall boy (dinosaur) in a version of Jurassic Park

Frontier pulls generative AI portraits from Jurassic World Evolution 3 after fan backlash

Jun 25, 2025

2 Min Read

An topdown view of the Myst island

byChris Kerr , Senior Editor, News

The Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival feat

Jun 3, 2025

2 Min Read

Picture of Diego Argüello

byDiego Argüello , Contributing Editor, News

A particularly impactful storyboard from the making of to a T

Behind the Scenes: Check out Keita Takahashi's adorable To a T storyboard sketches

Slideshow: Check out Keita Takahashi's storyboards for 'to a T'

May 28, 2025

16 Slides

A male character from the reveal cinematic for Marathon.

byChris Kerr , Senior Editor, News

Bungie confirms the use of stolen art assets in Marathon alpha

May 16, 2025

3 Min Read

A Japanese temple in Lushfoil.

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

Programming

Deep Dive: Lushful Photography Sim's emotive, mathematical long-exposure photography system

May 7, 2025

5 Min Read

Picture of Matt Newell

byMatt Newell , Developer

Game designer Jean-Baptiste Siraudin talks about the making of Kessel Sabacc at the GDC podium

How Star Wars Outlaws' poker-style mini-game helped to define its tone

Mar 28, 2025

5 Min Read

Picture of Alessandro Fillari

byAlessandro Fillari , Contributor

Player character mows the lawn behind colorful flower characters

'We write good stuff in the pub:' the comedy first approach to Thank Goodness You're Here

Mar 28, 2025

7 Min Read

Picture of Joel Couture

byJoel Couture , Contributor

GDC speaker Josh Sawyer at podium

Pentiment director explains how going all-in on fonts helped elevate the medieval Detective RPG.

Mar 27, 2025

6 Min Read

Picture of Alessandro Fillari

byAlessandro Fillari , Contributor

Clive from Final Fantasy XVI

Why your next game needs a babygirl

Mar 27, 2025

7 Min Read

Zan and Jen, two characters from Tactical Breach Wizards, strike a pose.

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

The director of Tactical Breach Wizards is right: animate words, not letters!

Mar 25, 2025

4 Min Read

Kicking the ball far in despelote

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

Exploring Quito, Ecuador (and soccer fever) in despelote

Mar 24, 2025

7 Min Read

Picture of Joel Couture

byJoel Couture , Contributor

'Consume Me' Wins Grand Prize, Nuovo Award at the 2025 IGF Awards

Mar 20, 2025

2 Min View

Picture of Beth Elderkin

byBeth Elderkin , Content Marketing Manager (GDC)

'Balatro' Plays Winning Hand at GDCA 2025, Receiving Game of the Year

Mar 20, 2025

2 Min View

Picture of Beth Elderkin

byBeth Elderkin , Content Marketing Manager (GDC)

The main character ponders food on the table

The bleak humor and desperate power of Consume Me

Mar 20, 2025

11 Min Read

Picture of Joel Couture

byJoel Couture , Contributor

Assassin's Creed Shadows co-protagonist Naoe.

Programming

How Assassin's Creed Shadows makes environments look great up close and at a distance

Mar 19, 2025

6 Min Read

A picture of Jim Ward smiling on a red background with a Game Developer logo pattern

byBryant Francis , Senior Editor

Latest News

Obituary: Ratchet & Clank voice actor Jim Ward has passed away at 66 Obituary: Voice actor Jim Ward has passed away at 66

byDiego Argüello

Dec 11, 2025

2 Min Read

Get daily news, dev insights, and in-depth reads from Game Developer straight to your inbox

Subscribe to Game Developer Newsletters to stay caught up with the latest news, design insights, marketing tips, and more

Stay Updated

Latest Podcasts

See all

Game Developer Collective

An African American woman looks at a laptop in frustration.