Palworld developer Pocketpair requires job applicants prove their gamer credentials: 'If the number of Steam games played is 0, we basically pass on them'

Wrong. Well, it will if you ever want to work at Pocketpair at least, the developer behind Palworld. First picked up by ...
Business Insider

Video game mods are wildly popular — and it's easier than ever for modders to turn their hobby into a career

Video game modding has been a way for aspiring developers to land professional industry jobs. The creator economy has made it possible for modders to monetize the hobby independently as well. This ...

Palworld Developer Pocketpair Reveals Unusual Hiring Requirement for Its Game Designers: It Wants 'True Steam Players'

"We basically turn down those who have played zero Steam games." ...
TweakTown

Capcom increases game developer headcount by nearly 600 workers over last 4 years

TL;DR: Capcom has increased its game development workforce by over 24% since 2021, adding 561 developers and raising salaries by 52%, while maintaining a low 2.8% turnover rate. The company promotes ...
GamesIndustry

GLAAD launches new program to mentor early-career LGBTQ+ developers

GLAAD, a nonprofit organization focused on celebrating positive LGBTQ+ representation in media, including games, is launching a new Queer Emerging Developers (QED) Program for early-career developers ...
TechRepublic

Generative AI Use in Video Games Sparks ‘Heated Debates’

Experts weigh in on how generative AI is shaking up the video game industry, from development to characters' dialogue. Generative AI in video game development could transform the way people work or ...