Development

Dev interview - Metal and mayhem in 2D platformer Valfaris

There's a story to follow in Valfaris, but the game's producer let us know at GDC 2019 that even that takes a backseat to the high-quality action gameplay.

Epic reveals free Fortnite-style multiplayer online services for all devs

The Epic Online Services tool suite that powers the multiplayer hit that is Fortnite is now being made available by Epic Games for free.

Apple devs must remove undisclosed screen recording mode

Developers using code to record screens on Apple devices are at risk of having their apps removed from the store.

Former Telltale devs create AdHoc Studio

AdHoc Studio will focus on interactive narrative adventures like Telltale, but also look at Netflix's Bandersnatch as inspiration.

Retro Studios tapped to restart Metroid Prime 4 development

Nintendo made the difficult announcement this morning that Metroid Prime 4 development has been restarted. Retro Studios has been tapped to start the project over from the beginning.

The Game Awards' 2018 Student Game Award submissions are now open

Student developers can submit their project for coveted Keighley award consideration.

Developing Beyond game development competition offers $500,000 prize pool to European devs

Entrants have one year to create a viable game, and submissions will be co-judged by id Software co-creator John Romero.

Turtle Rock Studios drops support for Evolve

The bloodstained writing was on the wall as the game went free-to-play earlier this year.

Friends of D and Enemy Zero creator attempt to create posthumous game

The video game industry was shaken last year when game designer and musician Keiji Eno, who worked on such games as Enemy Zero and the D series, passed away. His colleagues are now trying to make one of his unreleased games.