Analyzing the game industry's woes and AI's potential with former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney

Plus, Ubisoft bets big on generative AI, Nintendo expands in Singapore, and does Steam have a censorship issue?, Nintendo to acquire Splatoon 3 co-developer Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, and more -

December 01, 2025 — JUMP TO — From Our Sponsors | Featured Blogs | Resource Center TOP STORIES Analyzing the game industry's woes and AI's potential with former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney Owen Mahoney is the game industry exec who hates blockchain but hails the arrival of generative AI. Listen to our conversation with him on this week?s Game De... Ubisoft bets big on generative AI, Nintendo expands in Singapore, and does Steam have a censorship issue? - Patch Notes #32 Plus: Cyberpunk 2077 tops 35 million sales and Splash Damage prepares for studio-wide layoffs. 'The responsibility lies fully with us:' Paradox writes down millions after Bloodlines 2 underperforms The long-awaited sequel has fallen short of sales expectations after a protracted development cycle involving multiple studios. Nintendo to acquire Splatoon 3 co-developer Bandai Namco Studios Singapore The studio will be rebranded as Nintendo Studios Singapore. News Tower is designed to nourish your inner 'history freak' Indie studio Sparrow Night reflects on the development of its debut title. More Stories » FROM OUR SPONSORS How to Price Your Game in 2025 and Beyond? Making a game is hard. Getting anyone to care might be harder. That's why Unity launched the Indie Survival Guide. FIND OUT MORE FEATURED BLOGS 'We don't believe in it:' Palworld maker Pocketpair won't publish games that use generative AI Pocketpair communications director and publishing manager John Buckley explains how AI can harm even its most vocal detractors. Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means Let's discuss the role of journalists and journalism in the video game industry. Baby Steps has me questioning my entire existence Why am I doing this? Is generative AI really 'just a tool'? Some generative AI advocates say AI is inevitable and should be thought of as a tool that can be used for better or worse, but the design of tools has as much t... The 'deprofessionalization of video games' was on full display at PAX East PAX East felt like a warning: explosively successful games by solo devs and small teams are great, but it could lead to a dearth of vital specialists. More Blogs » RESOURCES Embracer divests Arc Games and Cryptic Studios Embracer will retain the publishing rights for the Remnant franchise and online fantasy adventure, Fellowship. Splash Damage begins studio-wide consultation ahead of layoffs The UK studio has warned that all roles are at risk of being made redundant. 'We need to be humble:' Ubisoft makes its pitch for generative AI "If we don't see the code behind it and if we don't know how it integrates into a potential project or our pipelines, it's not for us." Tencent launches AI-powered 3D asset tool to 'empower creators' Tencent says the Hunyuan 3D tool, which has now launched globally, allows users to generate assets with text, image, and sketch inputs. Update: Santa Ragione facing closure after Horses banned from Steam The indie developer claims Valve has blacklisted its upcoming horror title without providing a clear reason, leaving the entire studio in a precarious position. Valve's Steam Machine pricing will take after PCs, not consoles Valve developers say new hardware pricing will be 'more in line' with the current PC landscape, slowly defining the market for the company's upcoming Steam Machine launch. Ubisoft and FX are working on a Far Cry TV series The anthology TV series based on Ubisoft's game franchise is being led by producers Rob Mac and Noah Hawley. Roblox CEO clashes with reporters when pressed about child safety 'Is this a stealth interview where actually you love everything we're doing and you're here to stealthily support it?' More Resources » This email has been sent to mufhandu.o.itsol@blogger.com. To understand how we use your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe from Game Developer communications by clicking here. Brand Operated by TechTarget, Inc. and its subsidiaries, | 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US