1. Which programming language is most used for game development in 2026? Developers still rely mainly on C++ for professional game development. It remains the industry standard for high-performance and large-scale games. 2. Does C++ matter at big game studios? Yes, major studios prefer C++ because it delivers speed, control, and efficient memory management. It…
CD Projekt may invest between PLN 580 million and PLN 770 million in game development in 2026, according to analysts cited by Strefa Inwestorów. Capital expenditure has been rising steadily as work advances on The Witcher 4, part of the new Polaris saga, and as Cyberpunk 2 approaches full production. In 2025, spending on new…
The Crisafulli Government delivers $3.7 million to support 20 new digital games projects. Queensland games studios will contribute a record $23 million to the State’s economy through new projects, with more than 330 local games developers being employed. Queensland is now the second largest State for games development, with full time employment quadrupling since 2021….
CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced it will exhibit at the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC), taking place in San Francisco, California, from March 9-13, 2026. As one of the…
All 259 prototypes were built from scratch during the weekend marathon. FGJ26 expanded to more than a dozen public jam sites nationwide. Venues ranged from university labs to the Finnish National Gallery. Projects spanned digital games, tabletop concepts and experimental formats. Stay Informed Get Industry News In Your Inbox… Sign Up Today Finnish Game Jam…
The Project Windless team isn’t using gen-AI for “content creation or narrative elements”, Krafton has confirmed. Last night, Krafton announced Project Windless, an open-world PlayStation 5 game based on an acclaimed series of South Korean high fantasy novels known as The Bird That Drinks Tears. Soon after its trailer debuted at last night’s PlayStation State…
Every major creative industry has been reshaped by generative AI in the past three years. Graphic designers use diffusion models to iterate on concepts in minutes. Video editors rely on AI-powered tools for compositing and effects. Social media platforms deploy on-device generative models that transform faces, scenes, and environments in real time. But game development—the…
As with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative AI has been in the industry long before things like ChatGPT became household names. Video games would contain AI-driven gameplay systems such as matchmaking, non-player character (NPC) behaviour, or iconic fictional AI characters such as SHODAN and GLaDOS. Now, generative…
TL;DR: Razer is investing over $600 million in AI to enhance game development, focusing on tools that support creativity rather than replace it. Their initiatives include AI-assisted quality assurance, automation, and innovative hardware like the Project AVA virtual assistant and Project Motoko AI headset, aiming to improve gaming immersion. In a new post tagged ‘the…
The Union Budget 2026 has delivered a significant push to India’s technology and digital ecosystem, aligning closely with industry expectations, according to Amit Saxena, Founder and CEO of MentorNest Animation Pvt Ltd. Reacting to the budget announcements, Saxena said the government’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation technologies, and digital infrastructure will strengthen India’s global…
