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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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. 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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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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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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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We previously stated that minigames have continued to grow in popularity since the IDFA changes, especially amongst casual and midcore games. That’s even more true now than it was back in April 2023. It’s somewhat reminiscent of the classic PC game Minesweeper, except without the danger of mines.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While Goodwin Games was officially founded in 2023, Selfloss has been in development since 2019, starting as a solo project led by Khoroshavin himself. In 2020, he was joined by his wife, Gorokhova Rita, who took on the role of 3D modeler and content lead. “Also, the boat traversal is quite unique.”

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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. The k-factor, which measures the virality of a game, is at an all-time low. Where is Facebook gaming today? Where is Facebook gaming today? Featuring is a memory from the past.

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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).

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Game Refinery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Our eight different player archetypes Mobile game developer Playrix is one of the pioneers of this event type in casual puzzle games, spicing up their LiveOps rotation with fast-paced, competitive events. For example, the Instant Showdown recurring event brings light PvP action to Homescapes.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

billion (+77% YoY) EBITDA: 876 million (+78% YoY) Monthly Active Users: 300 million, the highest since 2014 This is a massive turnaround from 2023 when Supercell fell out of the top 10 mobile publishers. A true wake-up call to the company that most of us consider the Pixar of gaming.

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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 ! Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. Meet Penny! It can be hard, but it’s worth it.

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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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iXie gaming

JUNE 23, 2023

Wearable technology is rapidly gaining traction and reshaping various industries, and the gaming sector is no exception. In 2023, the integration of wearable technology into game development is emerging as a significant trend. Conclusion Wearable technology is undoubtedly a rising trend in game development in 2023.

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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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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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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

Tools Pipeline Engineering Lead Megumi Ando sat down with NVIDIA to discuss the integration process in the company’s latest release as well as their adoption plans in Polyphony’s game development pipeline. Why did you choose USD for your game development pipeline? Of course we do.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With the technology and tools we’re developing alongside our partners, we want to foster a community for our namesake game that is able to create their own content and benefit from it, and immerse themselves in content that others have made and shared.” ” Core to Avalon will be player-created content.

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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. It has the highest number of top-rated games in two decades, making it an exceptional year for the industry. But was it all rosy?

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 21, 2024

But now, gaming is the main event, driving the lion’s share of the revenue, as we saw with Hogwarts Legacy , which grossed $800 million in its first week. and Disney are starting to have “aha” moments as they realize the need to integrate interactive experiences, like gaming, into their broader business strategies.

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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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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. Each cycle typically lasts about a decade and directly shapes how games are created, distributed, and consumed. Enter the Play Pendulum.

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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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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 19, 2024

Things were getting serious three years later when Ryding decided to quit his job as a software engineer and work full time as a game developer. One of my close friends, Ches Denison, joined me working 5-10 hours a week as a playtester, game designer, and just a general jack-of-all-trades-guy.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Finally, we concentrated exclusively on the gaming industry. While this includes companies beyond game development — such as platforms, tech solutions, and web3 startups — all the entities in our study operate within the gaming sector. average in 2021, reflecting strong investor confidence in founders from Riot Games.

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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. It felt more meaningful to us, we’d be making a game that has a positive impact.”

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Are you curious about game development in the metaverse and the potential it holds for game developers? Developing games for the metaverse can be both exciting and challenging, but with the right skills and knowledge in game development, developers can unlock the full potential of this dynamic digital realm.

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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. As of September 2023, the game had sold over 19.5

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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. These will help you level up your game and stand out in the vibrant world of Rainbow Friends. Get ready to unlock exciting new content and make your virtual journey even more enchanting!

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 26, 2023

AWS re:Invent 2023 is fast approaching, and AWS for Games is gearing up to welcome attendees from around the globe at the annual conference for developers in Las Vegas November 27 – December 1. Programming includes sessions led by Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers such as Riot Games, Epic Games, and Nintendo Systems.

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Six scholarships (worth AU $100,000 total) are on offer for the first intake starting February 2023. The entertainment industry itself has seen major shifts in the way people engage with video games, films, concerts, augmented/virtual reality experiences, and other social and creative content.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Unity provides numerous essential tools to facilitate seamless mobile game development. It allows developers to create and optimize their games for hundreds or even thousands of mobile devices. This makes it a complete, scalable, and seamless mobile game development solution. Let’s find out.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 18, 2023

Crunch, working conditions, and mental health have been topics of frequent discussion in the games industry for years. At last month's Game Developers Conference, a panel of personal and professional experts discussed the subject at length. Read more

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AWS Games

MAY 12, 2023

AWS GameTime is for gamers and budding game developers who want to go “behind-the-scenes” and learn how their favorite gaming experiences are made on AWS. The livestream is dedicated to showcasing game developers, playing their games and sharing their stories and expertise from the video game industry.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Known for popular game franchises including EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, Battlefield, and Apex Legends, EA regularly releases new game versions to mitigate issues, make improvements, and add new in-game content. This blog post discusses how EA has streamlined its game patching process for players using AWS services.

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Nvidia

MAY 28, 2023

Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played. Game developers are exploring how these technologies impact 2D and. Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

We discussed how the character collector, idle RPG, X-Hero , has been experimenting with different hyper-casual minigames (such as a hypercasual puzzle mode called SaveDog) to help drive user acquisition in our blog on the biggest mobile game development trends of 2022.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

According to videogamelayoffs.com , a site that tracks public announcements across the industry, a reported total of 8,000 people have lost their jobs in gaming in 2023. Unlike the film and music industry, there remains a dire absence of ways for young talent to enter the games industry. First, reduces on-ramps even further.

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