Malaysian Devs Steal the Spotlight at SEA Game Awards 2026

Malaysian Devs Steal the Spotlight at SEA Game Awards 2026

Malaysian game developers had plenty to celebrate at the 2026 SEA Game Awards. The ninth edition took place on 15 October alongside LEVEL UP KL and recognised standout independent games from Southeast Asia and beyond. The event also featured performances, trailers, and several new game reveals. The biggest winner was Metronomik’s Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty…

LEVEL UP KL 2026 Returns to Connect SEA Game Devs

LEVEL UP KL 2026 Returns to Connect SEA Game Devs

LEVEL UP KL 2026 is returning to Kuala Lumpur from 14 to 16 October, bringing developers, publishers, investors, technology companies, and other industry players together under one roof. This year’s edition once again focuses on business connections, industry knowledge, talent, and opportunities for studios across the region. The event will take place at the Connexion…

Stardock unveils Clairvoyance AI productivity tools for game devs and more | exclusive

Stardock unveils Clairvoyance AI productivity tools for game devs and more | exclusive

Become a member of GB MAX to gain exclusive access to the industry and to the most influential global B2B leadership community in the business of gaming, entertainment, and tech. Join now and also get a VIP ticket to GamesBeat Next (Nov 2-3, SF). Brad Wardell started Stardock 33 years ago in 1993 and he…

Former PlayStation and Call of Duty Devs Reveal Their Debut AAA Game

Former PlayStation and Call of Duty Devs Reveal Their Debut AAA Game

Los Angeles-based developer That’s No Moon Entertainment has taken to Summer Game Fest 2026 to announce a big-budget shooter called Crossfire. Based on the eponymous franchise operated South Korean gaming giant Smilegate, the upcoming title promises a premium single-player campaign built around stealth, cover combat, and cinematic storytelling, with its SGF 2026 reveal trailer teasing…

Microsoft is killing Windows 11’s web app slop, encourages devs to build native apps using WinUI

Microsoft is killing Windows 11’s web app slop, encourages devs to build native apps using WinUI

At the Build 2026 developer conference, Microsoft encouraged developers to build more native apps for Windows 11. While Microsoft didn’t specifically warn against “web apps,” it was one of the rare developer conferences where the company pushed WinUI, a native framework, over other options like Electron or React Native (web apps). Windows, which was once…

GDC Trends Report 2026: As use of generative AI rises, devs face “infrastructure problem”

GDC Trends Report 2026: As use of generative AI rises, devs face “infrastructure problem”

Organisers of GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 have released the second annual GDC Trends report, offering insights into emerging industry trends. This year’s event highlighted five key trends: adoption of generative AI, growth in co-development, increased dual monetisation in mobile gaming, challenges in securing funding and publishing partnerships, and evolving advocacy policies and accessibility concerns….