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How successful publishers think beyond launch and build products that last. Why the Lifecycle Matters More Than Ever For publishers and investors, a video game is no longer a product with a single sales spike. It is a multi-year asset whose value is shaped long before launch and often determined well after it. Rising development …
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A practical breakdown of how today’s games generate revenue and what publishers and investors should look for when investing Why Revenue Models Matter More Than Ever The way games make money has changed dramatically over the past two decades. What was once a straightforward “sell a box once” business has evolved into a portfolio of …
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AAA game development has entered an era where budgets rival and sometimes exceed Hollywood blockbusters. As production costs climb, studios face greater financial risk while chasing realism, scale, and long-term player engagement. From decade-long development cycles to global marketing campaigns and live-service ambitions, the games below represent the highest financial investments the industry has ever …
From bedroom-built passion projects to global blockbusters, the cost of making a video game spans an enormous range and most players only ever see the final price tag.
An inside look at the people behind video games and how their work connects from the first idea to the final release.
The true story of how Race’n’Chase became Grand Theft Auto
From a rough concept to a finished game, development is a long, structured process involving many teams, tools, and decisions.
A childhood game shaped how New York City felt to me long before I ever set foot on its streets.
When the latest entry in the Call of Duty franchise arrives, expectations run high. With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (released on November 14, 2025), developers Treyarch and Raven Software aim to make changes while also sticking to what fans love. As a gamer who enjoys action shooters, here’s my take on what works, …
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Underwhelming sales for the studio’s multiplayer project weigh down results despite continued success from Alan Wake 2 and Control.