Bryant Francis' top 10 games of the year - 2025 Wrap-Up

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December 31, 2025 — JUMP TO — From Our Sponsors | Featured Blogs | Resource Center TOP STORIES Bryant Francis' top 10 games of the year - 2025 Wrap-Up An ode to the storytellers, both linear and procedural. GOG co-founder Michal Kicinski acquires the platform Michal Kicinski, a co-founder of CD Projekt and of GOG, has acquired the platform back from CD Projekt. Diego Arguello's top 10 games of the year - 2025 Wrap-Up The creative works that continued to inspire hope despite everything. Ubisoft Halifax workers form a union Employees at Ubisoft Halifax have formed the first North American union at Ubisoft. Game Developer's top 10 games of the year - 2025 Wrap-Up From drafting rooms in Blue Prince and sweeping the depths of Hades 2, to managing a newsie empire in News Tower and hitting new Peaks, here are the Game Develo... More Stories » FROM OUR SPONSORS South Korean Gaming: Best Practices for Success Uncover the key strategies driving South Korea's gaming industry to global success. 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 Chris Kerr's top 5 games of the year - 2025 Wrap-Up Here's to video games and the people who make them. Obituary: Famed developer Vince Zampella has passed away at age 55 The former Infinity Ward CEO and Respawn entertainment co-founder was killed in a vehicle accident. Report: Naughty Dog employees hit with mandatory overtime on Intergalactic Workers at Sony's Naughty Dog are reportedly working extra hours on the demo for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Are these the 100 most influential games of all time? ft. Tanya Short - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 62 These game designers say Portal is the most influential game of all-time. Do you agree? Who killed the game industry? Union workers make splash at Game Awards protest A vigil for those trampled in the name of profits. Dev backlash over Larian CEO's genAI praise is about leadership, not just tech A bubbling pot is beginning to boil over. The 10 game industry trends that made (and plagued) this year - 2025 Wrap-Up The trends of 2025 could be best defined as 'stress-inducing.' FIFA and Netflix partner for a new soccer game The game will be developed and published by Delphi Interactive, a studio that collaborated with IO Interactive in 007 First Light. 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