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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Valve engineer just solved a frustrating bug that prevented old Apple iMacs from running modern Linux graphics drivers, breathing new life into machines nearly a decade old. The fix means better gaming and performance for owners who refused to give up on their trusty computers.
Young Ugandan developers just turned 24 hours into breakthrough gaming careers at a government-backed hackathon. The event shows how investment in creative technology is opening real economic doors for the next generation.
A researcher just used new AI to create working video games in minutes with one simple text command. What once required entire development teams now happens instantly.
A wave of new indie games is proving that gaming can be both fun and thoughtful, with titles focusing on renewable energy, creativity, and community. From solar-powered farming to streetball nostalgia, these games show how small studios are making big statements about what matters.
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