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Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
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We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
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Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
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What's actually involved in getting a human voice actor to record lines for a game, and how does that compare to an AI replacement?
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
How the Cost and Effort of Human Voice Actors Compares to Generative AI
“A well-trained actor will save production in the end because you know the better trained you are, the quicker you can do the job and get what you need”
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December 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
What's actually involved in getting a human voice actor to record lines for a game, and how does that compare to an AI replacement?
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
What's actually involved in getting a human voice actor to record lines for a game, and how does that compare to an AI replacement?
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
How the Cost and Effort of Human Voice Actors Compares to Generative AI
“A well-trained actor will save production in the end because you know the better trained you are, the quicker you can do the job and get what you need”
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
What's actually involved in getting a human voice actor to record lines for a game, and how does that compare to an AI replacement?
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social speaks to actors and audio engineers like @selmaleh.bsky.social and @jeffvandyck.com to try and demystify what goes into giving games a voice.
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Wondering why everyone is suddenly talking about RAM? What's the big deal?
@patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.
@patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.
The Insatiable Appetite for RAM is Threatening to Consume the Gaming Market
RAM provider Micron recently decided to leave the consumer space. Experts tell us about the effect this will have on gaming.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Wondering why everyone is suddenly talking about RAM? What's the big deal?
@patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.
@patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.
Wondering why everyone is suddenly talking about RAM? What's the big deal?
@patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.
@patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.
The Insatiable Appetite for RAM is Threatening to Consume the Gaming Market
RAM provider Micron recently decided to leave the consumer space. Experts tell us about the effect this will have on gaming.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Wondering why everyone is suddenly talking about RAM? What's the big deal?
@patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.
@patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator and head of Battlefield, Respawn Entertainment and Ripple Effect Studios, has died.
NBC4 reports that Zampella was killed in a single-car crash in Southern California.
He was 55 years old.
NBC4 reports that Zampella was killed in a single-car crash in Southern California.
He was 55 years old.
Call of Duty Co-Creator and Battlefield Head Vince Zampella Dies in Car Crash
The head of Respawn Entertainment was killed on 21 December 2025 in a single car crash on Southern California's Angeles Crest Highway
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December 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator and head of Battlefield, Respawn Entertainment and Ripple Effect Studios, has died.
NBC4 reports that Zampella was killed in a single-car crash in Southern California.
He was 55 years old.
NBC4 reports that Zampella was killed in a single-car crash in Southern California.
He was 55 years old.
Blizzard president Johanna Faries says that the company is looking to establish a launch cadence of “one to two” major releases each year.
Faries told Bloomberg that due to the company’s forward-thinking restructure, she believes each franchise team knows where their games will be in three years.
Faries told Bloomberg that due to the company’s forward-thinking restructure, she believes each franchise team knows where their games will be in three years.
Blizzard Aims to Launch "at Least One to Two" Major Releases Each Year, says President
“Where I want us to be is where the teams not only believe that they can go and get after big things, but that they can achieve them in a realistic amount of time.”
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December 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Blizzard president Johanna Faries says that the company is looking to establish a launch cadence of “one to two” major releases each year.
Faries told Bloomberg that due to the company’s forward-thinking restructure, she believes each franchise team knows where their games will be in three years.
Faries told Bloomberg that due to the company’s forward-thinking restructure, she believes each franchise team knows where their games will be in three years.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has had two awards it previously won at The Indie Game Awards revoked, including Game of the Year.
The event organiser says that “Sandfall Interactive did in fact confirm that GenAI was used in the making of Expedition 33,“ which goes against eligibility criteria.
The event organiser says that “Sandfall Interactive did in fact confirm that GenAI was used in the making of Expedition 33,“ which goes against eligibility criteria.
Clair Obsur: Expedition 33 Has Indie Game Awards Revoked Due To Generative AI Use
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had initially won both Game of the Year and Debut Game categories at The Indie Game Awards 2025.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has had two awards it previously won at The Indie Game Awards revoked, including Game of the Year.
The event organiser says that “Sandfall Interactive did in fact confirm that GenAI was used in the making of Expedition 33,“ which goes against eligibility criteria.
The event organiser says that “Sandfall Interactive did in fact confirm that GenAI was used in the making of Expedition 33,“ which goes against eligibility criteria.
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We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Joanna Dark actor Alix Wilton Regan says was "as shocked, surprised, and devastated as everyone else" when the Perfect Dark reboot was cancelled, and developer The Initiative shuttered.
"To my knowledge, we were pretty far along. I’d done entire chapters of this universe," she said.
"To my knowledge, we were pretty far along. I’d done entire chapters of this universe," she said.
Perfect Dark Actor Had "Done Entire Chapters of This Universe" Before Cancellation
Joanna Dark actor Alix Wilton Regan was "as shocked, surprised, and devastated as everyone else" when developer The Initiative was shuttered
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December 21, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Joanna Dark actor Alix Wilton Regan says was "as shocked, surprised, and devastated as everyone else" when the Perfect Dark reboot was cancelled, and developer The Initiative shuttered.
"To my knowledge, we were pretty far along. I’d done entire chapters of this universe," she said.
"To my knowledge, we were pretty far along. I’d done entire chapters of this universe," she said.
Larian Studios will host an Ask Me Anything (AMA) in 2026 about its upcoming title, Divinity.
It comes after the studio received backlash over its reported use of generative AI in its process.
“We’ll do an AMA featuring our different departments… you’ll get the opportunity to ask us any questions"
It comes after the studio received backlash over its reported use of generative AI in its process.
“We’ll do an AMA featuring our different departments… you’ll get the opportunity to ask us any questions"
Larian to Host Divinity AMA After Generative AI Backlash
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke wrote that it would be "irresponsible" for the studio "not to evaluate new technologies"
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December 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Larian Studios will host an Ask Me Anything (AMA) in 2026 about its upcoming title, Divinity.
It comes after the studio received backlash over its reported use of generative AI in its process.
“We’ll do an AMA featuring our different departments… you’ll get the opportunity to ask us any questions"
It comes after the studio received backlash over its reported use of generative AI in its process.
“We’ll do an AMA featuring our different departments… you’ll get the opportunity to ask us any questions"
Riot Games has announced that it’s working on a major overhaul of League of Legends, set to launch in 2027.
A report from Bloomberg, which noted that the update is being referred to internally as League Next, expedited the official announcement of the project.
A report from Bloomberg, which noted that the update is being referred to internally as League Next, expedited the official announcement of the project.
Riot Games Working on Major League of Legends Overhaul Set for 2027
League of Legends is set to receive a substantial overhaul in 2027, including a game client and a visual update.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Riot Games has announced that it’s working on a major overhaul of League of Legends, set to launch in 2027.
A report from Bloomberg, which noted that the update is being referred to internally as League Next, expedited the official announcement of the project.
A report from Bloomberg, which noted that the update is being referred to internally as League Next, expedited the official announcement of the project.
Bloomberg has reported that workers at Naughty Dog recently underwent a seven week, mandatory overtime period.
The directive was made to complete an internal demo of its upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, for review by Sony after the production missed multiple deadlines.
The directive was made to complete an internal demo of its upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, for review by Sony after the production missed multiple deadlines.
Naughty Dog Mandates Developer Overtime for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Demo — Report
The developer had mandated a minimum of eight extra hours of work each week, as well as a return to office five days a week
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December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Bloomberg has reported that workers at Naughty Dog recently underwent a seven week, mandatory overtime period.
The directive was made to complete an internal demo of its upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, for review by Sony after the production missed multiple deadlines.
The directive was made to complete an internal demo of its upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, for review by Sony after the production missed multiple deadlines.
Marathon's art director, Joseph Cross, has confirmed that he’s left Bungie. He told Kotaku that it was his decision to leave.
The departure follows news of Marathon's release window in March 2026, as well as the resolution of art plagiarism accusations that occurred in May 2025.
The departure follows news of Marathon's release window in March 2026, as well as the resolution of art plagiarism accusations that occurred in May 2025.
Marathon Art Director Joseph Cross Leaves Bungie
Franchise Art Director on Marathon Joseph Cross has announced that he's leaving Bungie three months before the game's launch.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Marathon's art director, Joseph Cross, has confirmed that he’s left Bungie. He told Kotaku that it was his decision to leave.
The departure follows news of Marathon's release window in March 2026, as well as the resolution of art plagiarism accusations that occurred in May 2025.
The departure follows news of Marathon's release window in March 2026, as well as the resolution of art plagiarism accusations that occurred in May 2025.
Indie horror game Horses has sold over 18,000 copies and made approximately US $65,000 in net revenue.
Developer Santa Ragione says it's enough to pay back royalties and loans, but not enough to fund a new project, and “does not erase the impact of what happened.”
Developer Santa Ragione says it's enough to pay back royalties and loans, but not enough to fund a new project, and “does not erase the impact of what happened.”
Horses Sells Over 18,000 Copies, Repays Loans Despite Steam Ban
The indie horror title has made approximately US $65,000 in net revenue, but not enough to fund the studio's next project
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December 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Indie horror game Horses has sold over 18,000 copies and made approximately US $65,000 in net revenue.
Developer Santa Ragione says it's enough to pay back royalties and loans, but not enough to fund a new project, and “does not erase the impact of what happened.”
Developer Santa Ragione says it's enough to pay back royalties and loans, but not enough to fund a new project, and “does not erase the impact of what happened.”
The lawsuit between Sony and Tencent over Tencent’s Light of Motiram has ended in a confidential settlement for an undisclosed amount.
Described as a “slavish clone” of Sony’s Horizon series, the game no longer has store pages on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Described as a “slavish clone” of Sony’s Horizon series, the game no longer has store pages on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Sony and Tencent Horizon Lawsuit Ends In Confidential Settlement
Originally filed in July 2025, the lawsuit has now been dismissed with prejudice and cannot be brought to the court again
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The lawsuit between Sony and Tencent over Tencent’s Light of Motiram has ended in a confidential settlement for an undisclosed amount.
Described as a “slavish clone” of Sony’s Horizon series, the game no longer has store pages on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Described as a “slavish clone” of Sony’s Horizon series, the game no longer has store pages on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Storied Bioware designer James Ohlen has left his position as studio head of Archetype Entertainment, which is set to ship its debut game, Exodus, in early 2027.
Bloomberg reports that Ohlen, who founded the company in 2019, has stepped down as part of a wider reshuffle at Wizards of the Coast.
Bloomberg reports that Ohlen, who founded the company in 2019, has stepped down as part of a wider reshuffle at Wizards of the Coast.
Studio Head James Ohlen Leaves Exodus Developer Archetype Entertainment
A Hasbro representative said, “At this stage, James felt his work on the game was complete and that the polishing and tuning were in great hands with the team.”
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December 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Storied Bioware designer James Ohlen has left his position as studio head of Archetype Entertainment, which is set to ship its debut game, Exodus, in early 2027.
Bloomberg reports that Ohlen, who founded the company in 2019, has stepped down as part of a wider reshuffle at Wizards of the Coast.
Bloomberg reports that Ohlen, who founded the company in 2019, has stepped down as part of a wider reshuffle at Wizards of the Coast.
Steam has seen over 19,000 new game releases so far in 2025, a new record for the platform.
In 2015, Steam only saw 2,822 games released.
Analysts point to the democratisation of game creation as the major factor.
In 2015, Steam only saw 2,822 games released.
Analysts point to the democratisation of game creation as the major factor.
Over 19,000 Games Were Released on Steam in 2025
Steam has seen over 19,000 games released on its platform in 2025 so far, a new record for Valve's marketplace.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Steam has seen over 19,000 new game releases so far in 2025, a new record for the platform.
In 2015, Steam only saw 2,822 games released.
Analysts point to the democratisation of game creation as the major factor.
In 2015, Steam only saw 2,822 games released.
Analysts point to the democratisation of game creation as the major factor.
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Xbox consoles saw a 20% decrease in games launched on the platform in 2025, according analyst estimates.
Approximately 896 games were released for Xbox platforms in 2025, compared to 1,115 in 2024.
Nintendo platforms saw 3,138 releases, and PlayStation saw 1,347 -- both increases.
Approximately 896 games were released for Xbox platforms in 2025, compared to 1,115 in 2024.
Nintendo platforms saw 3,138 releases, and PlayStation saw 1,347 -- both increases.
Xbox Consoles Saw 20% Fewer Game Launches in 2025
Xbox saw a 20% decrease in the number of games published on its consoles in 2025, compared to 2024 according to a new report.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Xbox consoles saw a 20% decrease in games launched on the platform in 2025, according analyst estimates.
Approximately 896 games were released for Xbox platforms in 2025, compared to 1,115 in 2024.
Nintendo platforms saw 3,138 releases, and PlayStation saw 1,347 -- both increases.
Approximately 896 games were released for Xbox platforms in 2025, compared to 1,115 in 2024.
Nintendo platforms saw 3,138 releases, and PlayStation saw 1,347 -- both increases.
Isometric battle royale Supervive is the latest ambitious live service game to announce its closure.
Developed by former Riot and Blizzard developers, the studio cited unsustainable playercounts.
“This experience has really made us think about the kinds of games we want to make going forward."
Developed by former Riot and Blizzard developers, the studio cited unsustainable playercounts.
“This experience has really made us think about the kinds of games we want to make going forward."
Battle Royale Supervive Will Sunset Early Next Year Due To Unsustainable Playerbase
Theorycraft Games has announced that Supervive will be sunsetting early next year, 13 months after it initially launched in early access.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Isometric battle royale Supervive is the latest ambitious live service game to announce its closure.
Developed by former Riot and Blizzard developers, the studio cited unsustainable playercounts.
“This experience has really made us think about the kinds of games we want to make going forward."
Developed by former Riot and Blizzard developers, the studio cited unsustainable playercounts.
“This experience has really made us think about the kinds of games we want to make going forward."
A new report from Variety suggests that Disney is reluctant to collaborate with Roblox because it doesn't believe it's a safe platform.
Roblox is currently facing several lawsuits related to child safety concerns in the US, and has been banned in several countries.
Roblox is currently facing several lawsuits related to child safety concerns in the US, and has been banned in several countries.
Disney Doesn't Think Roblox is Safe Enough to Collaborate With - Report
Disney is currently wary of working with Roblox because it doesn't deem the exceedingly popular games platform safe, a report has claimed.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A new report from Variety suggests that Disney is reluctant to collaborate with Roblox because it doesn't believe it's a safe platform.
Roblox is currently facing several lawsuits related to child safety concerns in the US, and has been banned in several countries.
Roblox is currently facing several lawsuits related to child safety concerns in the US, and has been banned in several countries.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has seen a meaningful sales spike after winning nine categories at The Game Awards, according to market analytics firm Alinea, along with a strong uptick in Game Pass users trying the game for the first time.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sees Sales Spike Following Game Awards Success
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received a large sales spike after winning nine awards at the 2025 Game Awards
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December 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has seen a meaningful sales spike after winning nine categories at The Game Awards, according to market analytics firm Alinea, along with a strong uptick in Game Pass users trying the game for the first time.
Brian Fleming, co-founder and head of Sucker Punch Productions, has announced his departure from the studio in 2026. He says he's seeking new opportunities and exploring various industries.
Fleming's departure follows the retirement of Insomniac Games founder and CEO Ted Price in January 2025.
Fleming's departure follows the retirement of Insomniac Games founder and CEO Ted Price in January 2025.
Sucker Punch Productions Co-Founder Brian Fleming Leaves Company
Ghost of Yotei Co-Creative Director Jason Connell and Technical Director Adrian Bentley will take over as Sucker Punch studio heads.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Brian Fleming, co-founder and head of Sucker Punch Productions, has announced his departure from the studio in 2026. He says he's seeking new opportunities and exploring various industries.
Fleming's departure follows the retirement of Insomniac Games founder and CEO Ted Price in January 2025.
Fleming's departure follows the retirement of Insomniac Games founder and CEO Ted Price in January 2025.
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As we collectively look back on the best games of 2025, @gamediscoverco.bsky.social breaks down the new Steam games from this year that sold well *and* had the average player engaged for dozens of hours. Are they all winners?
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Ranking the New Steam Game ‘Playtime Winners’ of 2025 - Game Discovery Talk
If a game is played for longer, is it better? We look at 2025's new Steam games that sold well and had a high average playtime to try and learn something.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
As we collectively look back on the best games of 2025, @gamediscoverco.bsky.social breaks down the new Steam games from this year that sold well *and* had the average player engaged for dozens of hours. Are they all winners?
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Ubisoft has acquired the rights to the upcoming free-to-play MOBA 'March of Giants' from Amazon, along with the development team at Amazon Games Montreal.
The creative director of the game previously served as Creative Director on Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege before leaving for Amazon in 2020.
The creative director of the game previously served as Creative Director on Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege before leaving for Amazon in 2020.
Ubisoft Acquires Amazon Games Team Led By Former R6 Siege Creative Director
Amazon Games Montreal is developing March of Giants, a free-to-play MOBA with real-time strategy elements.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Ubisoft has acquired the rights to the upcoming free-to-play MOBA 'March of Giants' from Amazon, along with the development team at Amazon Games Montreal.
The creative director of the game previously served as Creative Director on Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege before leaving for Amazon in 2020.
The creative director of the game previously served as Creative Director on Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege before leaving for Amazon in 2020.