Game Developer Collective

Keep up with the latest news, trends, and insights from the Game Developer Collective Surveys, conducted in partnership with research firm Omdia, Game Developer's sibling company under parent Informa.

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Games that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription services Games that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription services

byBryant Francis

Jan 27, 2026

1 Min Read

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Business

Devs are more worried than ever that generative AI will lower the quality of games Devs are more worried than ever that generative AI will lower the quality of games

byBryant Francis

Sep 16, 2025

1 Min Read

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Business

Are 'unreasonable investor expectations' the cause of poor video game market conditions?

Jul 15, 2025

1 Min Read

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

The four leads of 2025's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

Business

Developer survey reveals surge in 'underperforming' studios in 2024

Dec 17, 2024

1 Min Read

byJustin Carter,Contributing Editor

Business

Survey says half of developers consider VR market on decline or in stagnation

Oct 22, 2024

1 Min Read

byJustin Carter,Contributing Editor

Business

Subscription services are not yet driving major changes in game design

Sep 25, 2024

1 Min Read

byGeorge Jijiashvili,Senior Principal Analyst, Games

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Business

Survey reveals devs consider genAI double-edged sword in game development

Aug 19, 2024

1 Min Read

byJustin Carter,Contributing Editor

Business

59 percent of devs say industry in 'bad' straits, blame investors and mismanagement

Jun 24, 2024

1 Min Read

byJustin Carter,Contributing Editor

Business

70 percent of devs unsure of live-service games sustainability

Apr 16, 2024

1 Min Read

byJustin Carter,Contributing Editor

Business

Analyst: Normalized layoffs have made threat of poached talent 'less worrisome' for employers

Mar 25, 2024

1 Min Read

byJustin Carter,Contributing Editor

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Obituary: Sega Console designer Hideki Sato has passed away Obituary: Sega Console designer Hideki Sato has passed away

byDanielle Riendeau

Feb 17, 2026

1 Min Read

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