Canadian Devs Are Backing Out of Attending GDC

Celeste Dev's Canceled Game Lives On, Sort Of

The Celeste dev's next game, Earthblade, was canceled back in December 2024 . While players now won't get a chance to check out the game, its composer uploaded several songs that were supposed to ...

GameSpot - Mar. 11

Xsolla unveils solutions for game devs ahead of GDC 2025

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a series of new and enhanced solutions for game developers ahead of GDC 2025.

VentureBeat - 5d

GDC’s #1ReasonToBe panel will celebrate women game devs in a tough climate

The #1ReasonToBe panel is returning to GDC in a climate in the U.S. that may not feel so welcoming for panelists this year.

VentureBeat - 22h

GDC 2025 preview — with 700 sessions and perhaps 30,000 attendees

GDC 2025 could drawn 30,000 people to attend more than 700 sessions at the big event in San Francisco.

VentureBeat - 5d

Roblox unveils Roblox Cube GenAI and other game dev tools for GDC

Roblox introduced its Roblox Cube AI tools, the core generative AI system for building 3D objects and scenes.

VentureBeat - 1d

Duolingo hits GDC again to recruit game devs to make gamified mobile apps

Duolingo is showing up once again to hire young game developers to help make its gamified mobile apps.

VentureBeat - 4d

Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on

Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Brown professor deported to Lebanon after allegedly attending Hezbollah funeral, government says

A professor at Brown University’s medical school, who was sent back to Lebanon last week despite having a valid visa, allegedly told customs agents that she had attended the funeral of Hassan ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump Pulls Back Plans to Double Canadian Metal Tariffs After Ontario Relents

The president had threatened to hit Canadian metals with 50 percent tariffs but opted not to go ahead after Ontario lifted a charge on U.S. electricity.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Doug Ford on additional Trump tariffs: Canadians will 'not back down'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back at President Trump following his latest vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying during an interview that Canada will “not back down” and called on ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Digital Bandidos wants to be an outlaw publisher that fights for devs | Steve Escalante

Digital Bandidos formed last year as an indie game publishing company just as many publishers were going out of business.

VentureBeat - 1d

China to impose retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian products as trade war heats up

China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on Chinese-made EVs.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Canadians show their displeasure with President Trump

President Trump took aim at dairy and lumber imports from Canada, but the U.S.'s northern neighbor is fighting back. Ed O'Keefe reports on the latest in the tumultuous trade war.

CBS News - Mar. 8

WATCH: Princess Kate attends St. Patrick's Day parade in London

The princess handed out sprigs of shamrock to Irish Guards and enjoyed a Guinness stout.

ABC News - 1d

Trump retreats from 50% tariffs on Canadian metals. Here’s what comes next.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed off a 50% tariff on imports of Canadian steel and aluminum, ratcheting down a threat against a major U.S. trading partner on another day of whiplash for ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Google levels up Android graphics with Vulkan API in time for GDC 2025

Google announced it is leveling up its multiplatform game offering in time for GDC with graphics improvements leading the way.

VentureBeat - 5d

Are US tariffs bringing manufacturing back to Canada?

Canadian firms are having a growing conversation about the need for more homegrown production.

BBC News - 2d

Microsoft says ID@Xbox has paid $5B to date to indie game devs

Microsoft said that ID@Xbox indie gaming label has paid out $5 billion to date to independent game developers.

VentureBeat - 20h

Trump on Canadian electricity surcharge: 'We'll just get it all back on April 2'

President Trump seemingly brushed off the recent electricity surcharge placed on the U.S. by Ontario, accusing Canada of being a tariff "abuser" and claiming the U.S. would get the money back when ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Turns out Vikings wanted their pick back from the Texans

Last season, the Vikings sent one of their draft picks to the Texans and this week he got that pick back.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Orlando has an owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays after they back out of St. Pete stadium deal

In the wake of the Tampa Bay Rays announcing Thursday that they are backing out of a proposed $1.3 billion stadium deal in St. Petersburg, the Orlando Dreamers — a group of investors trying to ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

President Trump Called Out Canada. The Country’s National Hero Stayed Silent.

Wayne Gretzky is known as the “Great One.” But his allegiance to Trump has left many Canadians feeling deeply betrayed.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Canadian military flies the flag in frozen north as struggle for the Arctic heats up

Operation Nanook, carried out in conjunction with allies, aims to ‘project force’ in a region attracting growing interest from Russia and China. The winter sun hasn’t yet risen above Inuvik’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Will Canadians Warm Up to Mark Carney, the Liberal Party Front-Runner Eyeing Trudeau’s Job?

Mark Carney has pitched himself as the fix-it man who can set Canada back on track. As he seeks to lead the Liberal Party, the country’s biggest challenge may be President Trump.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Congo's friends may force it to sit down and talk with Rwanda-backed rebels

Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with Rwanda-backed M23, but defeats and waning support have forced him to rethink.

NBC News - 4d

Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense

US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Passenger attacked a flight attendant, swallowed rosary beads on plane

Court records say a passenger on a small regional flight to Miami attacked a flight attendant and swallowed rosary beads as pilots returned to the airport in Savannah, Georgia

ABC News - Mar. 11

Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant, swallowing rosary beads

A passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and swallowing rosary beads while onboard a regional flight to Miami.

NBC News - 6d

Vance booed by audience while attending Kennedy Center performance

Vice President JD Vance received boos and jeers from the audience as he attended a performance at the Kennedy Center with his wife, second lady Usha Vance.

NBC News - 4d

Trump to attend Kennedy Center board meeting after takeover

President Trump will visit the Kennedy Center on Monday for a tour and to attend a board meeting weeks after overhauling the cultural institution's leadership and installing himself as its ...

The Hill - 1d

Deported Professor Rasha Alawieh Attended Hezbollah Leader’s Funeral, D.H.S. Says

Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained in Boston and denied entry when returning from a trip to Lebanon. The government says she attended a Hezbollah leader’s funeral.

The New York Times - 1d

Mourners attend funeral of man killed in Israeli airstrikes on Syrian city of Daraa

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of one of the victims of an Israeli airstrike on the Syrian city of Daraa, in which three people were killed

ABC News - 18h

How Canadians are reacting to Trump's tariffs

In a country known for its politeness, there is growing outrage in Canada over President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. Social media has erupted with calls to buy Canadian and boycott ...

NBC News - 5d

Blue Jackets Fall Out Of Wild Card Spot After Being Shutout In Back-to-Back Games

Just a few days ago, almost every Columbus Blue Jackets fan and journalist was talking about how the team could pull within two points of the New Jersey Devils for third in the Metro. ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Bayern defender Kim ruled out against Union and maybe longer

Bayern Munich centre back Min jae Kim is the latest name at the Bundesliga leaders to suffer an injury. The South Korea international will be out for "the next couple of weeks" with an Achilles ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

PWHL sets U.S. attendance record in Detroit as part of Takeover Tour

The Professional Women’s Hockey League neutral-site game in Detroit between the New York Sirens and Minnesota Frost has broken the record for attendance at a pro women’s hockey game in the United ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

DHS says deported Brown University doctor attended funeral of 'brutal terrorist'

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday on the social platform X the deported assistant professor from Brown University’s medical school attended the funeral of a terrorist in ...

The Hill - 1d

Canadians drop their politeness in the wake of Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods are eroding the inherent politeness of Americans’ northern neighbors and rallying them around their own flag.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Injured Alexander-Arnold out of League Cup final

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley with an ankle injury.

BBC News - 5d

Canadian Devs Are Backing Out of Attending GDC

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