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Switch 2 Dev Kits Remain Hard to Secure for Some Studios in 2026
gaming3 days ago

Switch 2 Dev Kits Remain Hard to Secure for Some Studios in 2026

Despite improvements since the launch period, several studios still report difficulty obtaining Nintendo Switch 2 development kits for 2026. Arkaden’s interviews indicate kits remain largely unavailable, with some developers needing to wait to be tapped by Nintendo. The reasons are speculative—some fans theorize Nintendo is aiming for a curated experience or a phased rollout—though Nintendo hasn’t clarified. Previous reports of a three-phase launch and widening third‑party support contrast with ongoing kit supply constraints for certain teams.

via Nintendo Everything|
#dev-kit#game-development#gaming
Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Goes PC-Forward as Visual Foundation
gaming5 days ago

Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Goes PC-Forward as Visual Foundation

Ars Technica reports that Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is being developed with PC as the lead platform, with 3D assets created at PC-quality first and then scaled to console hardware. The studio cites growing PC audiences and strong PC sales for recent entries, and says the third installment is progressing on schedule, though platform timing may still vary as releases on different platforms continue to follow distinct cadences.

via Ars Technica|
#final-fantasy#game-development#gaming
Unity doubles down on AI, promising instant game creation as its stock wobbles
news8 days ago

Unity doubles down on AI, promising instant game creation as its stock wobbles

Unity plans to roll out a beta of a revamped AI tool at the GDC festival that would let developers prompt full casual games into existence with natural language, aiming to streamline prototyping to finished products. The move comes as the company’s stock has fallen and AI is a polarizing topic in the industry, with many developers skeptical about AI’s impact and players largely wary of AI-driven content. Unity argues the tool will remove friction in creative workflows and help unlock tens of millions of new creators, potentially flooding storefronts with AI-generated titles.

via Kotaku|
#ai#game-development#gdc
Anchor Point Studios breaks free from NetEase to pursue independence
business9 days ago

Anchor Point Studios breaks free from NetEase to pursue independence

Anchor Point Studios, launched by NetEase, is transitioning to operate as an independent studio, led by Paul Ehreth with offices in Barcelona and Seattle, and is seeking investors and partners to advance its action-adventure projects; the move follows NetEase’s broader pattern of spinning out Western studios, as the company reports 2025 gaming revenue growth.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#anchor-point-studios#business#game-development
Ubisoft trims its slate: six projects canceled in restructuring
gaming10 days ago

Ubisoft trims its slate: six projects canceled in restructuring

Ubisoft reportedly canceled six in-development games amid restructuring, including the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake and several new IPs, with Assassin’s Creed projects also affected (Rebellion stop updates and Singularity moving to mobile). The Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake isn’t said to be canceled and may be revealed in April, while projects like Project Ether and Project Pathfinder (and Crest) were canceled or reworked at Ubisoft Halifax.

via My Nintendo News|
#assassin-creed#game-development#gaming
Riot trims 2XKO team, lays off about 80 workers amid momentum concerns
business15 days ago

Riot trims 2XKO team, lays off about 80 workers amid momentum concerns

Riot Games is downsizing the 2XKO development team by about 80 employees because the free-to-play fighting game hasn’t reached a level to sustain a team of that size long term, with Riot noting that almost half of the global development staff are affected. The company will assist impacted workers in finding opportunities within Riot and will provide at least six months of notice plus severance pay. 2XKO launched in early access for PC in October 2025 and is scheduled for a January 20, 2026 console release; development began in 2019 under the codename Project L.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#2xko#business#game-development
Game Developers Push Back on Generative AI Amid Theft Concerns
technology25 days ago

Game Developers Push Back on Generative AI Amid Theft Concerns

A GDC survey of over 2,300 game developers finds Generative AI use rising to 33%, but negative sentiment has spiked to 52%, with only 7% viewing it positively. While managers increasingly deploy GenAI, artists and designers express ethical concerns about training data theft and environmental impact, and comments illustrate a broad backlash including calls to quit the industry rather than use the tech; examples include a Ghost Hunters revival via GenAI that did not go well.

via Time Extension|
#ethics#game-development#gdc
ConcernedApe Promises Haunted Chocolatier Is Still In Development
technology26 days ago

ConcernedApe Promises Haunted Chocolatier Is Still In Development

In a new blog post, Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) reassures fans that Haunted Chocolatier isn’t abandoned and is being built from scratch, addressing rumors that it would be merged with Stardew Valley or that updates to Stardew Valley signal delays for HC. He clarifies that HC and Stardew Valley are separate projects and that there’s no announced release date; progress continues and the game will be released when it’s ready, with fans urged to be patient.

via Nintendo Life|
#concernedape#fan-concerns#game-development