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New Zealand's CODE National Funding Programme is giving experienced game developers up to $250,000 to launch their first commercial games. The StartUp Fund supports creators working on everything from VR adventures to mobile games, helping transform innovative ideas into global products.
A new partnership in Saudi Arabia is turning young gamers into game creators through hands-on education programs. The Next Gen Games Camp teaches design skills while building problem-solving abilities for the next generation.
Over 100 indie games are now available in a bundle where every dollar goes directly to game developers who lost their jobs. The gaming community is turning heartbreak into hope, one download at a time.
Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.
After two rounds of layoffs, all 13 workers at Heart Machine united to form a union that their employer voluntarily recognized. The indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter joins a growing wave of game developers protecting their careers in an industry facing massive job cuts.
Saudi Arabia just launched a summer camp turning young gamers into game creators, no coding experience needed. It's part of a bigger plan to create 39,000 gaming jobs by 2030.
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
A new indie game lets players experience the joy of a carefree summer through the eyes of a 16-year-old rollerblader in a heartwarming small-town adventure. Created by a Black-led Toronto studio, RollerGirl brings representation and nostalgia together in a story inspired by the developer's own childhood.
A Saudi Arabian game studio just secured $1.5 million to bring Ancient Arabian mythology to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC worldwide. Ash Games is turning regional folklore into global entertainment while building the Kingdom's gaming industry.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
The indie game company behind the hit Vampire Survivors is growing fast, with two new studios and over 15 games in development. With 27 million players already hooked, Poncle is proving one great idea can spark a creative empire.
More than 700,000 high school students across Saudi Arabia are getting hands-on game development training through a new partnership between Roblox and Savvy Games Group. The initiative aims to transform how young Saudis learn coding and creative skills while building the Kingdom's digital economy.
After 14 years of development struggles, the indie game Mewgenics launched and earned back its entire budget within three hours. The long-awaited cat-breeding game became Steam's top seller, proving patience and persistence can pay off spectacularly.
The creators of Clash of Clans are giving African game developers up to $200,000 in no-strings-attached funding to build the next generation of global games. Applications close August 9 for the program that could change the continent's gaming future.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
Australia's video game industry almost died in the 2000s when major studios closed. Now indie developers are creating global hits worth $608 million.
Two hobbyists with no professional coding experience created viral mobile sports games in a single night using AI assistants. One game hit number one in UK app charts, while another gained over one million players.
Google Play just launched a $1 million fund to support independent game developers across 32 African countries, awarding up to $200,000 per studio. The move comes as Africa's 250 game studios struggle to access the funding they need despite a $2.29 billion gaming market.
The beloved purple dragon is soaring back to gaming with Spyro: A Realm Beyond, launching spring 2027. Developer Toys for Bob promises seamless flight, bigger worlds, and a fresh adventure for both nostalgic fans and newcomers.
Google Play just launched Game Trials, letting mobile gamers test paid games before spending money. The feature gives players up to 60 minutes of free gameplay to decide if a game is worth buying.
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