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Welcome to Game State, where we break down the ever-evolving world of game development. Each episode dives into the current state of the industry, what's working, what's changing, and what's next. From art pipelines to gameplay systems, creative design to technical challenges, we explore how games come together and the people making it happen. Whether you're deep in development or just love understanding how games get made, Game State keeps you in the loop.
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A brewing memory crisis is throwing serious uncertainty over when the PlayStation 6 will actually arrive. We break down what's driving the shortage, how it could delay Sony's next console, and what it means for the futur
Netflix pulls the plug on more of its game studios as the streaming giant retreats from gaming ambitions. Twitch comes clean about its use of generative AI, and we break down the Scabby versus Sharma showdown. It's all i
Netflix pulls the plug on more of its game studios, and Twitch owns up to using generative AI. Plus, we dig into the Scabby versus Sharma saga in this week's Patch Notes roundup.
Netflix is closing Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Moonloot Games as its gaming ambitions take another hit. We break down what the shutdowns mean for the teams, the games, and Netflix's shaky footing in the in
Big shakeup in the MMO world as Amazon prepares to walk away from its publishing duties on two major titles. We break down what the early 2027 handover means for Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty players, and what it signa
Crossfire developer That's No Moon is the latest studio hit by layoffs, with 14 staff reportedly let go. We break down what this means for the studio's projects and the wider trend of instability across game development.
The Walmart-backed video game site just laid off its entire editorial team, and we break down what it means for games journalism. We dig into the retail giant's gaming ambitions and why another newsroom is going dark.
We dig into an ambitious experiment that pushes the limits of city simulation, built out one page at a time. Join us as we explore what it takes to model an entire city and where this bold approach could lead next.
We dig into the surprising art of city simulation and how far designers can push a virtual metropolis. From ambitious systems to the limits of scale, we explore what it really takes to bring a living city to life.
We dig into an ambitious project pushing the boundaries of city simulation, exploring how far the tech can go one page at a time. Join us as we break down the ideas, the challenges, and what it means for the future of si
Nintendo's Switch 2 hardware sales have plunged 34.4 percent year-on-year, and we dig into what's behind the slump. Is it pricing, software droughts, or shifting player habits? We break down the numbers and what they mea
Publisher Secret Mode is expanding beyond publishing with a brand-new in-house development studio built to support its own projects. We break down what this move means for the company's future and the games we might see
The latest gaming news, the biggest stories of the week, and what they mean for players and the industry.
We dig into how Silent Hill: Townfall crawls deep into its protagonist's headspace, and what that means for the series' return to psychological horror. Join us as we break down the design choices shaping this eerie new c
Electronic Arts just cleared its US regulatory hurdles, paving the way for one of the biggest take-private deals in gaming history. We break down what this means for EA's future, its franchises, and the players who love
Electronic Arts just cleared its US regulatory hurdles, moving one step closer to a landmark take-private deal. We break down what the buyout means for the publisher's biggest franchises and what could come next for one
EA has cleared US regulatory approvals in its massive take-private deal, marking one of the biggest shakeups in gaming's corporate landscape. We break down what the buyout means for the publisher's future, its franchises
This week on Game State, we dig into the latest Narrative Notebook and why UNBEATABLE's music video energy is impossible to shake. We break down the rhythm-fueled style that's turning heads and what it signals for the ga
Krafton posts strong Q2 numbers, with Subnautica 2 and PUBG leading the charge. We break down what's driving the growth and what it signals for the studio's future lineup.
Ubisoft's Black Flag Resynced blew past its annual sales expectations in just two weeks. We break down the numbers behind the surprise hit and what this pirate revival means for the future of Assassin's Creed remakes.
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