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NetEase halts funding for Toshihiro Nagoshi's Gang of Dragon, allows studio to continue independently

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NetEase has notified Nagoshi Studio it will stop funding from May 2026 for its debut game Gang of Dragon, after the studio requested an additional ¥7 billion ($44.4 million) to complete the project unveiled at The Game Awards 2025. The studio may continue independently if it secures alternative funding and negotiates to buy back IP rights.

EA president of enterprise development Laura Miele stated that generative AI has led to a real rise of creativity at the company's studios by removing friction from development pipelines.

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During a Father's Day livestream, Capcom revealed how a group of female developers helped shape the character Diana in Pragmata.

Two anonymous Pearl Abyss developers have claimed that Crimson Desert's development suffered from poor management and feature bloat. The allegations, shared on the Blind forum, describe an inverted hierarchy and leaders dismissive of differing views. The posts have gained traction on Korean social media.

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Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5, its latest upscaling technology, on Monday, prompting widespread backlash from game developers concerned over alterations to artistic intent. Developers described the AI-enhanced visuals as overriding original game designs, with strong negative reactions shared in interviews and online. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the tech, asserting developers retain full control.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has confirmed that two Far Cry projects and several Assassin's Creed titles are in active development under the new Vantage Studios. These include single-player and multiplayer experiences for Assassin's Creed, building on a community of over 30 million players last year. The announcement comes amid the company's major restructuring efforts.

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Indie Jam 2026 has announced a mentor match program aimed at aspiring developers and professionals. The initiative seeks to connect participants with experienced mentors in the game development field. Details were shared in a recent publication.

 

 

 

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