Global Game Jam has announced GGJ Micro-Missions, a new pilot program backed by the Endless Foundation that will support indie studios and emerging game talent through paid short-form projects in art, audio, and QA.
A veteran VR studio faces a tough reset in 2026 January 6, 2026 — Cloudhead Games, one of VR’s long-running studios (best known for Pistol Whip), has confirmed a major workforce reduction effective January 7, 2026. Roughly 70% of the team is being laid off, with about 30% remaining to continue the studio’s work. CEO…
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A $6M boost fuels the birth of a new studio aiming to redefine player-driven storytelling in life simulation games Midsummer Studios has officially opened its doors in Hunt Valley, Maryland, with an ambitious mission: breathe new life into the Life Sim genre. Founded by game development legends behind Sid Meier’s Civilization, XCOM, and The Sims,…
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