Sony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland Users who fail to verify their age will lose access to communication features and some third-party services.

Sony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland

UPDATE: Panic co-founder Cabel Sasser said he believes Catalog is one of the first digital stores to ban most forms of genAI, but acknowledged that AI-coded projects will still be allowed on the storefront.

"Any games submitted to Playdate Catalog that use Al for coding will be flagged as such."

Pragmata has topped 1 million sales in two days Capcom lauded the performance of its all-new IP.

Pragmata has topped 1 million sales in two days

'I was ignored:' BAFTA criticised after pulling indie game trailer from awards ceremony BAFTA said it decided against showing a trailer for upcoming narrative title The Quiet Things to prioritise the 'wellbeing of all guests.'

'I was ignored:' BAFTA criticised after pulling indie game trailer from awards ceremony

Iron Galaxy Studios lays off 'a number' of workers as it reduces company size 'This year, we’re adopting a new posture to accept these current market conditions as permanent.'

Iron Galaxy Studios lays off 'a number' of workers as it reduces company size

Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity This week, writer and self-avowed former theater kid Alexa Ray Corriea swings by for a conversation about the craft of writing and how juniors can build their skills entering the game industry.

Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity

Panic won't release Playdate titles that use some forms of generative AI An exception is being made for developers that used 'AI assistance' when coding.

Panic won't release Playdate titles that use some forms of generative AI

What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences 'Cool action in space attracts 20-year-olds now and it attracted 20-year olds 20 years ago.'

What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences

Some legal advice for game devs and is Xbox Game Pass too pricey? Plus: Among Us tops 1 billion downloads on Google Play and Epic is betting big on Disney.

Ubisoft union workers agree settlement, legal advice for game devs, and is Xbox Game Pass too expensive? - Patch Notes #48

Plus: Among Us tops 1 billion downloads on Google Play and Epic is betting big on Disney.

US representative Maxwell Frost protests Saudi buyout of EA Frost claims EA will utilize AI to 'essentially fire loads of people.'

US representative Maxwell Frost protests Saudi buyout of EA

Ludum Dare will officially end in October 2028 The long-running game jam has spawned a number of successful titles such as Celeste and Inscryption.

Ludum Dare will officially end in October 2028

Ubisoft Halifax union members agree settlement after studio closure 'We are extremely grateful to our union for negotiating this package for us.'

Ubisoft Halifax union members agree settlement after studio closure

RuneScape developer to expand its IP to the Asia-Pacific region RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be localized into Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean this year.

RuneScape developer to expand its IP to the Asia-Pacific region

Report: Xbox new chief says Game Pass 'has become too expensive' Asha Sharma reportedly said the subscription service needs 'a better value equation' in an internal memo.

Report: Xbox new chief says Game Pass 'has become too expensive'

Video game lawyer implores devs to understand ownership and swerve generative AI Mishcon de Reya partner Nick Allan shares rapid fire legal advice at London Games Festival.

Video game lawyer implores devs to understand ownership and swerve generative AI

ID@Xbox global director says Xbox Game Pass is a discovery multiplier Does launching into Microsoft's subscription service create a positive snowball effect?

ID@Xbox global director says Xbox Game Pass is a discovery multiplier

Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives Authentic representation can only happen if developers have the determination to make it happen.

Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives

How Capcom's Pragmata blends puzzle-solving with sci-fi combat Capcom 's Cho Yonghee, Naoto Oyama, and Edvin Edso discuss the process of crafting a new Capcom franchise with an unusual hook.

How Capcom's Pragmata blends puzzle-solving with sci-fi combat

Bloober CEO says relying on one title creates 'too much risk' in today's market Silent Hill 2 remake dev Bloober Team shared insight on its expanded leadership and multi-project structure.

Bloober CEO says relying on one title creates 'too much risk' in today's market

Amazon is downscaling cloud video game service Luna Previously purchased titles will stop working on June 10 without refunds.

Amazon is downscaling cloud video game service Luna

Inkle co-founder explains how TR-49 broke even in three hours The narrative deduction title is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and the App Store for just $7.

Inkle co-founder explains how TR-49 broke even in three hours

UK government commits £28.5 million to supporting local game developers The cash will be distributed in the form of targeted grants issued via the UK Games Fund.

UK government commits £28.5 million to supporting local game developers

Zipping towards London Games Festival bright and early. Will be kicking around the Self-Publishing Toolkit sessions today and Games for Change tomorrow.

Give me a nudge if you want to say hello!

Roblox is introducing age-based accounts for children and teens Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts will prohibit access to certain experiences and communication features.

Roblox is introducing age-based accounts for children and teens

Report: Epic hoping to reinvigorate Fortnite with Disney-themed extraction shooter The project will purportedly launch in November 2026 and is the result of Disney's $1.5 billion collaboration with Epic.

Report: Epic hoping to reinvigorate Fortnite with Disney-themed extraction shooter

Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play over depiction of sensitive themes Publisher Serenity Forge is working to have the acclaimed visual novel reinstated.

Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play over depiction of sensitive themes

Netflix's surprise app store surge and indie publishers rise up Plus: Indonesia's new age rating system initially approved Call of Duty for children aged 3 and over.

Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47

Plus: Indonesia's new age rating system initially approved Call of Duty for children aged 3 and over.

1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games 'We're having to use some nasty codecs sometimes to make sure all platforms are supported.'

1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games

Split Fiction dev Hazelight Studios accrues 50M total sales It Takes Two is responsible for 30 million of those sales.

Split Fiction dev Hazelight Studios accrues 50M total sales

Konami's eFootball tops 1 billion downloads The free-to-play PES rebrand launched back in late 2021.

Konami's eFootball tops 1 billion downloads