this isn’t even touching on people who are underemployed, doing contract work that often has unpredictable gaps, working for codev studios whose contracted projects & runway are opaque to them, etc.
whole thing just feels insane.
whole thing just feels insane.
October 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
this isn’t even touching on people who are underemployed, doing contract work that often has unpredictable gaps, working for codev studios whose contracted projects & runway are opaque to them, etc.
whole thing just feels insane.
whole thing just feels insane.
My codev, taking a focus break. Soon after he tapped out some purrrfect code
November 23, 2024 at 1:20 AM
My codev, taking a focus break. Soon after he tapped out some purrrfect code
My Codev decided to spend some time gaming today and he's a little wiped out after a few missions of HD2, I'm going to have a turn now.
November 23, 2024 at 11:02 PM
My Codev decided to spend some time gaming today and he's a little wiped out after a few missions of HD2, I'm going to have a turn now.
So like, if projects are getting smaller and possibly more micromanaged with codev and internal also being sent overseas
What - exactly - is the play from there? What leverage does anyone have when even the more competent and vital folks responsible for a game/studio's infrastructure are let go?
What - exactly - is the play from there? What leverage does anyone have when even the more competent and vital folks responsible for a game/studio's infrastructure are let go?
July 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
So like, if projects are getting smaller and possibly more micromanaged with codev and internal also being sent overseas
What - exactly - is the play from there? What leverage does anyone have when even the more competent and vital folks responsible for a game/studio's infrastructure are let go?
What - exactly - is the play from there? What leverage does anyone have when even the more competent and vital folks responsible for a game/studio's infrastructure are let go?
Codev specialist Side partners with Savvy Games Group to open Riyadh studio
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Codev specialist Side partners with Savvy Games Group to open Riyadh studio
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July 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Codev specialist Side partners with Savvy Games Group to open Riyadh studio
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I’d say this is often doubly true in modern development where outsourcing and codev is so prevalent. It’s much easier to adhere to realism as a target when there’s more communication hurdles in your process.
June 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM
I’d say this is often doubly true in modern development where outsourcing and codev is so prevalent. It’s much easier to adhere to realism as a target when there’s more communication hurdles in your process.
Silent Hill 2 codev Side lays off "less than" 10 employees
Silent Hill 2 codev Side lays off "less than" 10 employees
A spokesperson said that when the "right work" comes in, the studio will look to bring some people back.
www.gamedeveloper.com
July 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Silent Hill 2 codev Side lays off "less than" 10 employees
such joy to see my work going live in Overwatch 💜loved working on this Wink Emote for Widowmaker back during my time at Redhill Games in codev with Blizzard 😉 #widowmakeroverwatch #overwatch
June 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM
such joy to see my work going live in Overwatch 💜loved working on this Wink Emote for Widowmaker back during my time at Redhill Games in codev with Blizzard 😉 #widowmakeroverwatch #overwatch
That said: if someone is looking for an amazing team and wants to reach out about codev work, it would be nice to avoid another studio closure in 2026.
March 7, 2026 at 5:51 AM
That said: if someone is looking for an amazing team and wants to reach out about codev work, it would be nice to avoid another studio closure in 2026.
working on my own project, couldnt imagine using ai for anything
there are HEAPS upon HEAPS of resources for ppl making games these days
USE THEM
and if theres anything you *truly* believe you cant do on your own, make a friend! codev with someone, no money needed
there are HEAPS upon HEAPS of resources for ppl making games these days
USE THEM
and if theres anything you *truly* believe you cant do on your own, make a friend! codev with someone, no money needed
February 21, 2026 at 8:07 PM
working on my own project, couldnt imagine using ai for anything
there are HEAPS upon HEAPS of resources for ppl making games these days
USE THEM
and if theres anything you *truly* believe you cant do on your own, make a friend! codev with someone, no money needed
there are HEAPS upon HEAPS of resources for ppl making games these days
USE THEM
and if theres anything you *truly* believe you cant do on your own, make a friend! codev with someone, no money needed
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The more studios skirt legal grey areas - like Sandfall - where they haven't 100% removed gAI traces in assets either internally or via external codev partners, it sets a messy precedent for devs and legal to follow up.
Even using gAI for reference purposes is extremely risky for finalized designs.
Even using gAI for reference purposes is extremely risky for finalized designs.
July 1, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The more studios skirt legal grey areas - like Sandfall - where they haven't 100% removed gAI traces in assets either internally or via external codev partners, it sets a messy precedent for devs and legal to follow up.
Even using gAI for reference purposes is extremely risky for finalized designs.
Even using gAI for reference purposes is extremely risky for finalized designs.
The codev company says the hard times are trickling down:
"Players consume games in new ways. Publishers have different criteria for investing in the development of games. This new normal has impacted all our partners."
"Players consume games in new ways. Publishers have different criteria for investing in the development of games. This new normal has impacted all our partners."
Iron Galaxy has revealed another round of mass layoffs as it tries to "evolve" for the game industry's new normal.
One source told Kotaku as many as 90 employees could be affected.
https://kotaku.com/iron-galaxy-layoffs-tony-hawk-last-us-part-2-remaster-2000688573
One source told Kotaku as many as 90 employees could be affected.
https://kotaku.com/iron-galaxy-layoffs-tony-hawk-last-us-part-2-remaster-2000688573
Iron Galaxy Slashes More Developers In An Attempt To Survive
Iron Galaxy is cutting employees to "evolve" with the changing game industry
kotaku.com
April 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The codev company says the hard times are trickling down:
"Players consume games in new ways. Publishers have different criteria for investing in the development of games. This new normal has impacted all our partners."
"Players consume games in new ways. Publishers have different criteria for investing in the development of games. This new normal has impacted all our partners."
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September 12, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Looking forward to going to a few #gamedev events in the coming weeks!
We'll be at #GCAP2026 and the AGDAs in #Naarm, and then at #GamescomAsia in Bangkok, and #AdventureX in #London.
Want to chat narrative games, tools, Yarn Spinner, exdev or codev, or anything at all? Say hello!
We'll be at #GCAP2026 and the AGDAs in #Naarm, and then at #GamescomAsia in Bangkok, and #AdventureX in #London.
Want to chat narrative games, tools, Yarn Spinner, exdev or codev, or anything at all? Say hello!
Now I'm wondering if all the issues clearsky been having the last 2 days are because this codev wasn't doing his job, massive loading issues, like, dreamcast loading from disk timing
March 19, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Now I'm wondering if all the issues clearsky been having the last 2 days are because this codev wasn't doing his job, massive loading issues, like, dreamcast loading from disk timing
Testing stuff! Kudos to my codev support @quentinstn.bsky.social for setting up this amazing slots system!
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February 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Testing stuff! Kudos to my codev support @quentinstn.bsky.social for setting up this amazing slots system!
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you would see an immediate race to codev / outsourcing / other clever ways to redefine “core team”
not saying it’s not good in theory, I just see that loophole
not saying it’s not good in theory, I just see that loophole
March 27, 2026 at 10:53 PM
you would see an immediate race to codev / outsourcing / other clever ways to redefine “core team”
not saying it’s not good in theory, I just see that loophole
not saying it’s not good in theory, I just see that loophole
Yeah this outsource and codev as a route forward isn’t even an original thought. It’s basically an executive meme at the moment.
It’s a bit whiplash when the masks come off as soon as the labour market turns in favour of the employer though!
It’s a bit whiplash when the masks come off as soon as the labour market turns in favour of the employer though!
April 28, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Yeah this outsource and codev as a route forward isn’t even an original thought. It’s basically an executive meme at the moment.
It’s a bit whiplash when the masks come off as soon as the labour market turns in favour of the employer though!
It’s a bit whiplash when the masks come off as soon as the labour market turns in favour of the employer though!
November 14, 2024 at 10:04 AM
People think that codev is succeeding because it's cheaper - and it is - but equally as important is the idea that codev contracts end with ship, creating expectations for all involved on what will happen in the month or two after launch.
It is very analogous to how places like WETA work on movies.
It is very analogous to how places like WETA work on movies.
March 26, 2026 at 5:22 AM
People think that codev is succeeding because it's cheaper - and it is - but equally as important is the idea that codev contracts end with ship, creating expectations for all involved on what will happen in the month or two after launch.
It is very analogous to how places like WETA work on movies.
It is very analogous to how places like WETA work on movies.
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We're currently working on X-GRAVITY - a skateboarding game where you defy gravity you hit jaw-dropping combos in an alien metropolis!
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November 5, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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October 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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It's sad that codev from German game dev studios on some of the biggest international productions (by YAGER, Ubisoft, EA, etc.) doesn't seem represented in its own category at the DCP because they're not 100% Made in Germany
I still work from Germany but my field just isn't represented here at all.
I still work from Germany but my field just isn't represented here at all.
May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's sad that codev from German game dev studios on some of the biggest international productions (by YAGER, Ubisoft, EA, etc.) doesn't seem represented in its own category at the DCP because they're not 100% Made in Germany
I still work from Germany but my field just isn't represented here at all.
I still work from Germany but my field just isn't represented here at all.