Running an independent games outlet is not a hobby when it becomes full-time work. This editorial looks at the real cost of staying independent, from money and time to trust, support, ads, services, travel, and the pressure of building something without selling your voice.
Epic says a Fortnite slowdown forced another major round of cuts Epic Games has announced layoffs affecting more than 1,000 employees, with CEO Tim Sweeney saying the company has been spending more than it is making after a downturn in Fortnite engagement that began in 2025. In Epic’s official statement, Sweeney said the cuts, together…
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Amazon confirms further layoffs — about 16,000 corporate roles impacted Amazon says it’s eliminating around 16,000 corporate roles as part of an ongoing restructuring, following another wave of corporate cuts in October 2025. For a recent example of our coverage format, see: Outside the Blocks — Cozy Diorama Building Meets Creative Freedom (GOTW #30). Amazon…
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Lynwood Montgomery discusses traditional art training, AI in game production, Magic Online, creative direction, human-built games, and why strong creative judgment still matters in the games industry.
Steam’s PayPal support shrinks to six currencies; a dev says £80k is frozen as petitions and policy fights escalate Valve has confirmed that PayPal on Steam now only works when paying in USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, or CAD. The change followed an acquiring bank’s cutoff in July, and there’s no restoration timeline yet. The…
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In the fast-paced world of video games, keeping up with the latest trends isn’t just part of the job—it’s what keeps the thrill alive. Today, we’re sitting down with Ben Granados of PUBLSH, a veteran whose love for gaming is matched only by his expertise in the field. Ben has seen the industry’s many transformations…
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