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Wrapping up 2023 • Celebrating the life and works of solo developers

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And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game. “I A point of interest in the indie game sea.”

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Roblox saw $655.3 million in Q1 revenue, with 14.5 billion 'engaged hours'

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credits its "strong performance" for 2023's first quarter to its player base's user-creator content constantly attracting new users. Roblox Corp.

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Elon Musk announced that he will open a studio and “Make games great again”

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Musk states: “ Too many game studios that are owned by massive corporations ,” and that said studio will “ make games great again.” The real issue in the industry is not the concentration of content creators under publishing labels, but rather the shift in economic power towards platform holders.

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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers

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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. Games are often the first link to computers for kids.

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From extra content to extra revenue: DLC works best for strategy games

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Top image: Europa Universalis IV expansion, Lions of the North Downloadable content (DLC) has become an essential tool for game developers and publishers. It enhances the gameplay experience, provides additional content, and attracts new players. Read all about the importance of DLC in the free Report by Newzoo.

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AWS for Games debuts Guide to Generative AI for Game Developers, and more at GDC 2024

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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. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.

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So long 2023! Thank you for the great game dev stories

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On the last working day of 2023 we take one final look over our shoulder to see what we are leaving behind. A stellar year for game releases, that’s for sure. But also a dreadful year for job security in game development, with a heartbreaking 10.000 layoffs. We let the creators talk about their own games.

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