IDGA launches Incubation SIG to boost nascent game development
The International Game Developers Association (IDGA) announced today that it’s initiating a new Incubation Special Interest Group (SIG). Its mission? To give a boost...
Amazon shifts Lumberyard to open source 3D game engine supported by 20 companies
Let the OSS Enterprise newsletter guide your open source journey! Sign up here. Amazon is contributing its Lumberyard game engine to open source, and it will be...
IGDA executive director: Subscription game services ‘make a lot of sense’ in a pandemic
Apple made waves when it launched its Arcade subscription service in September, releasing exclusive games like Grindstone and Mini Motorways to Apple device users...
International Game Developers Association: Nonprofits ‘scrambling’ for funding amid pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in early March, the game industry has seen some growth. Sales for many studios and publishers have increased due...
How the IGDA is helping game developers deal with crisis
When the Game Developers Conference (GDC) canceled because of the coronavirus, it was a disaster for small indie game developers. That’s why the International...
E3 2020 cancellation: Game industry reacts to physical vs. digital marketing
The Entertainment Software Association announced today that the coronavirus forced it to cancel the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the big game trade that takes place (well,...
IGDA: Working conditions for game developers are better, but still need improvement
The working conditions for game developers are improving, partly because the spotlight on poor conditions is forcing some change, according to a survey by...
Game dev groups address tragic events related to abuse allegations
A number of game developer groups have issued statements relating to the tragic events associated with sexual abuse in the game industry. Last week,...
IGDA groups appoint a new generation of leaders
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has appointed two women to serve in key positions at the IGDA and its affiliated charity the IGDA...
The IndieBeat: Workplace protection for indie developers
When indie studio MidBoss released its narrative adventure Read Only Memories: 2064, it was praised for its inclusivity. It starred LGBTQIA characters and explored queer...