Nvidia

MARCH 1, 2023

In addition, due to the topology creation process, 3D modeling is time consuming and has a high entry barrier for content creation. It enables developers to create, export, and stream one model into multiple platforms simultaneously–and in multiple levels of detail–with the model topology generated automatically.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2023

Chinese developer and publisher Nuverse is using AI for all NPC speech and animation in games. For its upcoming science fiction survival title Earth: Revival the development team used a system to generate speech and compute full body animations for NPCs, without any manual intervention. That can be very tedious and repetitive work.”

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 29, 2023

On the last working day of 2023 we take one final look over our shoulder to see what we are leaving behind. But also a dreadful year for job security in game development, with a heartbreaking 10.000 layoffs. Please join us on our own little walk down 2023 memory lane. The post So long 2023! See you in 2024!

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 11, 2024

The results for the Golden Twig Awards 2023 are here. Without further ado, let's dive into the Golden Twig Awards results, recognizing both the positive and challenging aspects of the gaming industry in 2023 – from innovation and creativity to acknowledging difficulties faced. Parental advisory: Explicit Content… 1.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Whereas if 90% of the people in a bar were women, the idea is that the environment is more appealing than the actual content. When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This analogy shows how spaces affect people differently.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 28, 2024

The company will now be organised in three branches named after these genres, with the aim being to emphasise its expertise in these titles and reflect its role as both a developer and publisher.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 11, 2023

When looking at the Top 10 hypercasual games in the first quarter of 2023, AppMagic noticed some interesting trends. Hypercasual Q1 regional split Comparing the total downloads in Q1 2023 with those in Q4 2022, we see a decrease of 5%. billion installs in Q1 2023. Last year, the number of downloads was 4.2

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

1 Organic Discovery Will Be Declared Deceased In 2023, the iOS and Play stores will be officially declared dead - and no funeral will be held. Yet the hard truth is that these initiatives by the platforms have done little except prolonged development cycles and created jobs inside the platforms themselves.

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AWS Games

APRIL 4, 2023

Over 28,000 developers, artists, visionaries, and storytellers came from around the world to meet, learn, share experiences, and celebrate the global video game industry at the 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco March 20 – 24. Stay tuned for follow up content on these sessions!

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As we approach the end of another exciting year at NVIDIA, it's time to look back at the most popular stories from the NVIDIA Technical Blog in 2023. As we approach the end of another exciting year at NVIDIA, it’s time to look back at the most popular stories from the NVIDIA Technical Blog in 2023.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. the #1 casual game launch of 2023 : Scopely’s Monopoly Go! Building and scaling MONOPOLY GO!,

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OPM Jobs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As proud sponsors of the MCV/Develop 30 Under 30, we are so pleased to introduce this years winners, the best and brightest young talent in the games industry. The post Announcing the MCV/Develop 30 under 30 2023 appeared first on One Player Mission. And we look forward to celebrating with them at this years IRL event.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Steel Media has announced that Craig Chapple has been appointed as head of content at PocketGamer.biz. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Read more

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AWS Games

MARCH 6, 2024

With the annual Game Developer Conference (GDC) just days away, Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games is ramping up to host exciting technology demonstrations and programming focused on evolving industry trends, including generative artificial intelligence (AI). the #1 casual game launch of 2023 Room 2024, West Hall Scopely’s Monopoly Go!

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Nvidia

MARCH 1, 2023

Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No. Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 31, 2023

E pic’s user-generated content (UGC) domination has required thousands of employees and 5 years of development but pays off with 40% of player game time and $350M generated from creator worlds. Mediatonic must cherry-pick UGC rounds to appear on the main menu, although the team reports working on discoverability throughout 2023.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Succinctly, the Play Pendulum theory suggests that the video game industry alternates between two primary types of innovation: content innovation and distribution innovation. With this framework in mind, we can explore how different eras of the industry have oscillated between content and distribution innovation.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 3, 2024

A content management system (CMS) is a collaborative software that allows you to use tools to create, modify, and manage your digital presence. It has a low learning curve, and you can begin publishing content in minutes. Once your site is running, you can drag and drop images, text, and other content within the editor.

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Game From Scratch

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

GameFromScratch.com Epic Games Make Massive FAB Announcements Fab, Epic Games new universal game development content marketplace was first announced back at GDC 2023 and it has been mostly radio silence since then.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Ambitious multiverse and Web3 project Avalon’s first trailer dropped yesterday, as well as details of the experienced development team’s plans for the game. ” Core to Avalon will be player-created content. These franchises have stood up and maintained their longevity on the back of content creators.”

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

The gaming industry has achieved significant milestones in recent years, and 2023 was no exception. Recent data has shown that 2023 has been among the best years in the gaming sector. Join us as we look back at some of the key trends and issues that shaped the gaming industry in 2023. But what does this mean for developers?

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 24, 2024

Alice Ruppert , a leading authority on equestrian games with her website The Mane Quest and a producer on the game, spent most of 2023 working on its inception and concept, laying the foundation for a game that faithfully portrays horses. “We At present, roughly 20 people are dedicated to Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 27, 2023

Content warning: This article features references to harassment, abuse and sexual assault. Many of those roots were discussed earlier this year at a Reboot Develop Blue session, fittingly titled 'WTF, it's 2023: Conversations we (still) need to have about being a woman in the games industry.'

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 19, 2024

He got the idea after playing Factorio for hundreds of hours, but in the six years of development that followed, Ben Ryding came up with a delightful twist on the genre. Pretty impressive for a largely solo-developed game. “At The primary obstacle is just getting people up to speed on the code base and development practices.

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AWS Games

MARCH 14, 2023

By Rob Schoeppe, General Manager, Global Game Tech Solutions & Business Development at AWS With the 2023 Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) just one week away, the AWS for Games team has been talking with our customers, partners, and internal team about the trends they think will have the largest impact on the industry over the years to come.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

White Star Studio, a small and ambitious game development studio based in Shenzen, China, has captured the essence of ancient China in their game Thriving City. We were so excited to base our content around ancient China. ” Reflecting on the development process, Wu highlights the importance of providing guidance to players.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hogwarts Legacy was an instant hit, selling 12 million units in its first two weeks after its February 2023 launch, and reaching a total of 24 million units sold with retail sales grossing $1 billion by December 2023. Levin highlighted the growing opportunities in indie games , driven by developers exploring new business models.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 23, 2023

In 2023, the integration of wearable technology into game development is emerging as a significant trend. As wearable gaming technology advances, developers face new opportunities and challenges to create immersive experiences.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In previous years I’ve opened the review with a collage of dev images of varying themes and content, but approaching the end of this year we have one major theme that stands out, and that I’ll be writing more about below, so let’s hear it for the interface mockups! The dip below 1.0

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This blog post presents data and findings from an annual survey of professional video game developers conducted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) during October and November, 2022, alongside details about new AWS for Games solutions and customer stories. 75% of developers view the cloud as pivotal to their success in 2023.

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CG Spectrum

APRIL 3, 2023

The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) was held last week in San Francisco, boasting 28,000 attendees ! It offers people opportunities to exchange ideas, learn from each other, problem-solve, and explore the latest advancements in and the future of game development. Meet Penny!

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Game Errors

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What are the Curse Randomizer codes for 2023? Developers often release codes as part of promotions or events. Participate in Giveaways: Look for giveaways hosted by Curse Randomizer’s community or content creators. Subscribe to these channels and watch their content regularly to snag codes they may reveal.

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Game Development News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Honoring sound and music excellence within gaming and the rest of the media, The Music+Sound Awards have announced the winners of its 2023 competition.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 16, 2024

2023 has been a year that the gaming industry and community won’t forget. From releasing the most highly rated games in 20 years to the increasing adoption of transformative technologies in game development , this year has made us see new solutions in the industry. The company released another amazing game in 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 22, 2023

Image: pikisuperstar on Freepik Newzoo’s Global Gamer Study 2023 is a true treasure trove of interesting facts about the people out there that hopefully end up with your game in their hands. They are likely to have higher levels of engagement, increased spending on gaming, and a greater inclination towards consuming gaming content.

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Game Errors

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If you’re looking for free rewards and exclusive items for Rainbow Friends, you should definitely use our dedicated list of codes for 2023. Get ready to unlock exciting new content and make your virtual journey even more enchanting! Developers often release codes during events or updates.

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 12, 2023

During re:Invent 2023, the AWS for Games team showcased the latest ways our customers are using AWS game development tools and introduced several new purpose-built guidance and partner solutions that are now available in the AWS Games Solution Library.

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