Chris Kerr

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Writing Since 2011

Game Developer's former news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, andPocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton.

Latest from Chris Kerr

Players wreak havoc in the VR kitchen of Dimensional Double Shift

Extended Reality

Owlchemy CEO: VR is still an emerging market because it hasn't passed the 'cafe test'Owlchemy CEO: VR is still an emerging market because it hasn't passed the 'cafe test'

Oct 13, 2026

3 Min Read

A soldier takes cover behind a rusted vehicle as a large, four-legged machine scans the area

'We were constantly overshooting our capacity:' Arc Raiders exec says success resulted in burnout 'We were constantly overshooting our capacity:' Arc Raiders exec says success resulted in burnout

Sep 29, 2026

3 Min Read

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Microsoft CEO says Xbox is simply 'streamlining' after cutting over 5,750 jobs in three years

Microsoft CEO says Xbox is simply 'streamlining' after cutting over 5,750 jobs in three years

byChris Kerr,Contributor

A photograph of a coffee station at the King office in Sweden

'This shows the power that comes from employees joining forces:' King signs collective bargaining agreement with union workers

'This shows the power that comes from employees joining forces:' King signs collective bargaining agreement with union workers

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Irish Game Fund expands with additional funding pathways

Irish Game Fund expands with additional funding pathways

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Undead Labs makes 'significant' layoffs after splitting from Xbox

Undead Labs makes 'significant' layoffs after splitting from Xbox

byChris Kerr,Contributor

The Nex Playground (a small cuboid device with a camera) on a countertop

'We want to keep it very simple:' How Nex Playground is beating expectations during a hardware crisis

'We want to keep it very simple:' How Nex Playground is beating expectations during a hardware crisis

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Xbox continues 'reset' with Halo Studios layoffs and Undead Labs divestment

Xbox continues 'reset' with Halo Studios layoffs and Undead Labs divestment

byChris Kerr,Contributor

A helicopter takes flight in GTA V

'Do not': Rockstar outlines modding rules before GTA VI touches down

'Do not': Rockstar outlines modding rules before GTA VI touches down

byChris Kerr,Contributor

A red-haired woman sat on a bright yellow caravan overlooking a stunning vista

French publisher Dear Villagers confirms layoffs

French publisher Dear Villagers confirms layoffs

byChris Kerr,Contributor

A photograph of King signage in a company office in Sweden

King workers call strike after collective agreement negotiations stall

King workers call strike after collective agreement negotiations stall

byChris Kerr,Contributor

The Nex Playground on a aquamarine background

Nex Playground maker secures over $150 million to expand globally

Nex Playground maker secures over $150 million to expand globally

byChris Kerr,Contributor

A screenshot from Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff

Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff

byChris Kerr,Contributor

A photograph of the Blizzard office in Cork, Ireland

Activision Blizzard sued by former employee over sexual harassment

Activision Blizzard sued by former employee over sexual harassment

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Key artwork for Everind showing two characters staring into the horizon atop a mountain

Bohemia Interactive acquires minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio

Bohemia Interactive acquires minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio

byChris Kerr,Contributor

A small mouse gazes upon a ruin in Moss

Moss developer Polyarc has shut down

Moss developer Polyarc has shut down

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Worker-run studio KO_OP confirms layoffs

Worker-run studio KO_OP confirms layoffs

byChris Kerr,Contributor

An honest opinion or defamation? A solicitor outlines the legal nuance

An honest opinion or defamation? A solicitor outlines the legal nuance

byChris Kerr,Contributor

The two protagonists from GTA VI

Rockstar and fired GTA developers outline core arguments during union busting tribunal

Rockstar and fired GTA developers outline core arguments during union busting tribunal

byChris Kerr,Contributor

'Ship a good game, learn from it, and build from there:' Lessons from going indie after a decade at id Software

'Ship a good game, learn from it, and build from there:' Lessons from going indie after a decade at id Software

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Union members and supporters rallying outside the tribunal centre in Glasgow

'Justice at last feels within reach:' Fired Rockstar workers rally in Glasgow as union busting tribunal begins

'Justice at last feels within reach:' Fired Rockstar workers rally in Glasgow as union busting tribunal begins

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Artwork featuring characters from notable Blizzard titles such as Overwatch and World of Warcraft

Blizzard union workers ratify historic contract covering 1,900 employees

Blizzard union workers ratify historic contract covering 1,900 employees

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Key artwork for Powerwash Simulator

Report: FuturLab lays off devs without informing team leads or managers

Report: FuturLab lays off devs without informing team leads or managers

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Don't Nod considering laying off 90 workers in France

Don't Nod considering laying off 90 workers in France

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Abstract artwork showing a game concept being wrangled into being

Gamecity Hamburg launches second round of prototype funding

Gamecity Hamburg launches second round of prototype funding

byChris Kerr,Contributor

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past booth at Gamescom 2026

CD Projekt Red won't be abandoning physical releases

CD Projekt Red won't be abandoning physical releases

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Aggro Crab launches publishing label to splash that Peak cash

Aggro Crab launches publishing label to splash that Peak cash

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Key artwork for Star Wars Zero Company

Star Wars Zero Company studio furloughed workers ahead of launch

Star Wars Zero Company studio furloughed workers ahead of launch

byChris Kerr,Contributor

The protagonist in Warlock, a pale woman with a dark black pixie cut wearing magic armour

Warlock's magic system was built on game-bending player choices

Warlock's magic system was built on game-bending player choices

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Ubisoft signage at Gamescom 2026

Spanish union calls for ongoing strike action at Ubisoft Mobile Barcelona

Spanish union calls for ongoing strike action at Ubisoft Mobile Barcelona

byChris Kerr,Contributor

A character in a cloak looks out expectantly

CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson

CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson

byNicole Carpenter,Chris Kerr

Saber exec: The game industry must look beyond North America and dilute risk

Saber exec: The game industry must look beyond North America and dilute risk

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Key artwork for 1001 Threads of Mizan

Saudi media conglomerate MBC expands into video game industry with new studio

Saudi media conglomerate MBC expands into video game industry with new studio

byChris Kerr,Bryant Francis

A screenshot from Mutter showing a small child holding a lantern walking cautiously through an eerie forest

Mutter and Blue Prince among winners at Gamescom Dev Awards 2026

Mutter and Blue Prince among winners at Gamescom Dev Awards 2026

byChris Kerr,Contributor

Gamescom banners hanging from a crowded hall in the Koelnmesse

'Each event has to feel local and relevant to its market:' Gamescom wants responsible expansion after record-breaking year

'Each event has to feel local and relevant to its market:' Gamescom wants responsible expansion after record-breaking year

byChris Kerr,Contributor

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