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www.gamespot.com
How EA Sports FC 26 Avoided Being A "Cautionary Tale" And Made Accessibility History
"It may be the only time in my career where I had a feature start simple and ship as the deluxe version of an idea," gameplay producer Paul Parsons told GameSpot.
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www.newsweek.com
The fear of the festival: The vibes are off at GDC 2026
There's panic hanging over 2026's Game Developers Conference; not a loud, frantic panic, but a low, persistent hum that settles into the corners of hallways that were once known for celebration and reflection.
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news.xbox.com
ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program Celebrates Games from Across the African Diaspora - Xbox Wire
Black artists have had a tremendous impact in art forms such as film and music, with Black culture and stories reaching audiences around the world in record numbers.
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www.ign.com
Ashes of Creation Crisis Continues as Devs Are Reportedly Denied Final Paycheck and Disgruntled Players Ask Valve for Steam Refunds - IGN
"What matters most to me now are the people -- both the players and developers. "
As unhappy players fight to get refunds out of Steam, an update from one of the studio's directors claims the "entire" development team working on the ill-fated MMO Ashes of Creation was reportedly laid off without notice or their January paychecks.
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www.theverge.com
Big games are getting bigger -- and so are the stakes
Ubisoft is making some massive changes to its business: As part of a reorganization, the company will focus its efforts on the big open-world games it's famous for along with live service titles, and it has canceled six in-development games, including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake.
