3 teams take top honours at ‘Oman Game Jam 2026’

3 teams take top honours at ‘Oman Game Jam 2026’

MUSCAT: Three teams emerged as winners at the conclusion of the ‘Oman Game Jam 2026’ video game development camp, organised by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT). The closing ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Ali bin Amer al Shaithani, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology…

“We all have strong opinions within the studio” – even Microsoft’s own game developers are hesitant to use AI

“We all have strong opinions within the studio” – even Microsoft’s own game developers are hesitant to use AI

Microsoft are telling the world that the sooner we all switch to using generative AI tools in our day-to-day lives, the sooner we will 10x ourselves. Yet the corporation are still only finding haphazard pick up by videogame developers, including some of their own studios. As executive producer Susan Kath tells me, the Elder Scrolls…

Terminator 2 heads to the tabletop with a new strategy board game planned for 2026

Terminator 2 heads to the tabletop with a new strategy board game planned for 2026

STUDIOCANAL and Cation Arts have announced plans to develop Terminator 2: The Board Game, a tabletop strategy game based on the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, directed by James Cameron. The project is officially licensed and is scheduled to launch through crowdfunding in 2026, marking the latest attempt to adapt a well-known film property into the…

DOST, CINCO Digital, ESWF, And BB 88 Expand ENTER BATTLE ZONE 2026 With SALPAKAN And Vi The Game Competitions

DOST, CINCO Digital, ESWF, And BB 88 Expand ENTER BATTLE ZONE 2026 With SALPAKAN And Vi The Game Competitions

Bicutan, Taguig City — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with key leaders in the Philippine esports and digital innovation sectors, has officially announced a major expansion of ENTER BATTLE ZONE 2026, introducing SALPAKAN (Games of the General) and Vi the Game alongside its flagship Mobile Legends National Tournament – Road to…

The dev behind 2025’s most popular horse game will not use AI “without prior notice,” as its gen-AI studio sparks backlash

The dev behind 2025’s most popular horse game will not use AI “without prior notice,” as its gen-AI studio sparks backlash

While I’m not exactly a gacha game person, I know far too much about Cygames. I blame ‘Pseychie,’ perhaps the most thorough gacha-focused YouTuber out there, whose videos soundtrack my noisy lunchtime ramen eating. Pseychie has mentioned many a developer on his channel, but Cygames is one of the ones that’s stuck in my mind….

Leading Game Art Studios in Ukraine for Global Developers (2026)

Leading Game Art Studios in Ukraine for Global Developers (2026)

Ukraine has long been recognized as one of the strongest game art outsourcing hubs in the world. In 2026, Ukrainian studios continue to support global developers with high-quality visuals, strong technical expertise, and mature outsourcing workflows. From indie projects to AAA productions, Ukrainian game art teams work across PC, console, and mobile platforms. In this…