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The GDC 2026 wrap-up showThe GDC 2026 wrap-up show

Join us as we look back on the highs and...well, mostly highs of the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming.

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To make video games for Gen Z, be authenticTo make video games for Gen Z, be authentic

'They're playing games. It's just that their attention and needs are changing,' says Astrid Entertainment CEO Sharon Tal Yguado.

News from GDC

Developers from Sandfall Interactive accept the Best Debut award
Design
Clair Obscur secures top honors at the Game Developers Choice AwardsClair Obscur secures top honors at the GDCAs

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 walked away with five total wins at the 26th annual peer-voted award show held at GDC 2026.

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Direct-join union UVW-CWA now has 550 membersDirect-join union UVW-CWA now has 550 members

The union can be joined by video game workers based in the United States and Canada.

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IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44

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Donkey Kong punches a rock while Paulina rides his back.
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How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza

Mar 18, 2026

A screenshot of the canceled game The Division Heartland. Four gun-wielding player characters hustle through a wasteland.
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Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workers
Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workers

Mar 19, 2026

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Crimson Desert has topped 2M sales within a day
Crimson Desert has topped 2M sales within a day
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Savvy Games Group to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion
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The Patch Notes logo in white overlaid on a screenshot depicting four players swerving an explosion in PUBG
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IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44
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Fortnite back on Google Play worldwide after Epic and Google settle
Fortnite back on Google Play worldwide after Epic and Google settle
Mar 19, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
A screenshot of the canceled game The Division Heartland. Four gun-wielding player characters hustle through a wasteland.
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Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workers
Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workers
Mar 19, 2026
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Starbreeze lands new partner to adapt Payday series for film and TV
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Balatro publisher Playstack has a 'hit ratio' of more than 85 percent
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Mar 19, 2026
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Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics continues steady stream of layoffs
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Mar 19, 2026
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VR app Meta Horizon Worlds will no longer be playable in VR
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Arc Raiders dev 'mutually parts ways' with co-founder over misconduct allegations
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The GDC 2026 wrap-up showThe GDC 2026 wrap-up show
byGame Developer Podcast
Mar 20, 2026
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To make video games for Gen Z, be authenticTo make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
byCarli Velocci
Mar 19, 2026
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Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak
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'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
byChris Kerr
Mar 19, 2026
4 Min Read
The central character kicks a soccer ball into a group of traffic cones
Design
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in DespeloteHow improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
byAlessandro Fillari
Mar 18, 2026
6 Min Read
Donkey Kong punches a rock while Paulina rides his back.
Design
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong BananzaHow voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
byBryant Francis
Mar 18, 2026
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Using choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feelUsing choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feel
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Mar 17, 2026
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The Patch Notes logo in white overlaid on a screenshot depicting four players swerving an explosion in PUBG
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IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44
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Mar 20, 2026

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The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace
The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace

Mar 12, 2026

Interviews & Features

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Business
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
Mar 20, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
Young people gather in a pleasant outdoor setting
Marketing
To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
Mar 19, 2026
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5 Min Read
byCarli Velocci,Contributor
Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak
Production
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
Mar 19, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The central character kicks a soccer ball into a group of traffic cones
Design
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
Mar 18, 2026
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
Donkey Kong punches a rock while Paulina rides his back.
Design
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
Mar 18, 2026
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6 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

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Nicole Carpenter

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The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace
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Jon Ingold

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Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope
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Bryant Francis

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Video games shouldn't try to win the 'attention war'
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