Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Justin Carter's top five games
Game Developer
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Game Developer's contributing editor Justin Carter reveals his top five games of 2023.
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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: Indie developers name their unsung heroes of the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Indie developers like Quinn K, Cosmo D, Taylor McCue and more name their "unsung heroes" of 2023.
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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: The events that defined the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2023
From Unity's botched Runtime Fee to Embracer going scorched earth on its own development studios, here are the events that shaped the game industry in 2023.
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Approximately one third of game developers were affected by layoffs last year
Game Developer
JANUARY 22, 2024
According to the GDC 2024 State of the Game Industry report, about a third of game developers were affected by a layoff in 2023.
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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: The trends that defined the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 21, 2023
From wildly successful adaptations, ongoing unionization efforts, and a morale-shattering wave of layoffs: these are the trends that defined the game industry in 2023.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: The best games of the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Find out why Alan Wake 2, Hi-Fi Rush, and Humanity were all among the best games we played in 2023.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Bryant Francis' Top 10 games
Game Developer
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Senior editor Bryant Francis shares his favorite games released in 2023.
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Elden Ring crowned GOTY at the Game Developers Choice Awards 2023
Game Developer
MARCH 22, 2023
Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok were the big winners at the Game Developers Choice Awards 2023.
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2023 Wrap-Up: Chris Kerr's top five games
Game Developer
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr discusses his favorite titles of 2023.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Holly Green's top five games
Game Developer
DECEMBER 28, 2023
From Dave the Diver to Dredge to Baldur's Gate 3, these are the Games community editorial coordinator Holly Green couldn't put down this year.
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Only half of developers saw a pay raise in 2023
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Despite the lack of upward pay in 2023, most developers are hopeful for some kind of raise to come through in the next year.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: 10 Must-Read Deep Dives
Game Developer
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This year, our deep dives and postmortems reflected not only the modern games that affect our current lives but also delved into game history and beyond.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: 10 Must-Read Featured Blogs
Game Developer
DECEMBER 15, 2023
This year the blog section was our litmus test for industry sentiment on accessibility, generative AI, climate change, and the shift away from Unity in light of its Runtime Fee disaster.
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Ubisoft Paris devs report excessive crunch during Just Dance 2023 development
Game Developer
MARCH 27, 2023
While making Just Dance 2023 , Ubisoft's Paris studio was reportedly hit hard with demanding management and burnout.
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Join us for the first Game Developer News Desk at GDC 2023!
Game Developer
MARCH 21, 2023
Here's what the Game Developer team has in store for GDC 2023, including talk coverage and micro-interviews with GDC speakers, developers, and industry advocates.
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Stray Gods crowned GOTY at 2023 Australian Game Developer Awards
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The melodic fantasy adventure is Summerfall Studios' debut title.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Danielle Riendeau's favorite games of the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 25, 2023
From Dredge to Jusant to Cocoon, these are the games that provided a bright spark in a tough year.
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Xbox Game Studios brings game developers, producers, and team managers together at GDC in 2023
Game Developer
MARCH 20, 2023
At GDC 2023, Xbox Game Studios will share fresh perspectives and newfound insights on team managment, publishing partnerships, and studio culture.
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GDC 2023 shines spotlight on family-oriented gaming and XR
Game Developer
APRIL 5, 2023
The 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC) proved a showcase for many innovations and developments in the area of living room gaming experiences, which are now ripe for the picking in terms of addressing a wider family audience.
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Wrapping up 2023 • Celebrating the life and works of solo developers
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Here at PreMortem.Games we have a great admiration for developers that go through a complete development cycle alone. Because, let’s be honest, creating games is hard. And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game.
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Navigate your first time at GDC with this helpful GDC 2023 session guide and tips
Game Developer
JANUARY 19, 2023
Are you going to the Game Developers Conference for the first time? Eager to know about the best talks and networking events for fresh faces at GDC 2023? This handy Session Guide and Walkthrough will help you plan your schedule.
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Unite 2023: Deepening our commitment to game development
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The Unite 2023 Keynote features developers sharing stories and games, new product demos, and updates about support for developers.
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Inside the game development stories of the 2023 Independent Games Festival Winners
Game Developer
MARCH 22, 2023
Learn about the winners of this year's Independent Games Festival, and hear the stories behind their games.
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Halo Infinite co-developer Skybox Labs is making 25 people redundant
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The studio was purchased by NetEase in January 2023 and told it would be given the resources to retain workers and make new hires.
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The meaningful choices that made Stray Gods developer Summerfall Studios
Game Developer
OCTOBER 8, 2023
During an incredibly candid closing keynote at GCAP 2023, four members of the Summerfall team recalled how the studio has evolved for the better since its inception.
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Destiny, Marathon developer Bungie lays off staff
Game Developer
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The game industry continues its layoffs throughout 2023, this time at Destiny 2 maker Bungie.
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Moon Rover nets $3.5 million from NCSoft to develop emergent FPS
Game Developer
JULY 30, 2024
The Swedish studio was formed in 2023 by a group of Ubisoft and EA veterans.
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Dive into 30 Years of Kirby in this GDC 2023 session on 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land'
Game Developer
JANUARY 13, 2023
Close out the 30th anniversary of Dream Land's most-famous resident with this GDC 2023 design session from developers Shinya Kumazaki and Tatsuya Kamiyama about Kirby's multi-dimensional milestone year. Pink attire not required!
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The Future of Game Development & Trends From Our 2023 Report
Perforce
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
We surveyed game creators around the globe for insights on the future of game development & trends in the industry. Get an overview of our 2023 State of Game Development & Design Report.
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Learn to grow in the industry with this guide on career sessions at GDC 2023
Game Developer
JANUARY 10, 2023
Realize your Career Development goals with this GDC 2023 guide featuring standout sessions, panels, and events dedicated to helping your career and company growth efforts—along with tips on making the most of your GDC, whether job seeking or recruiting.
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Everything you need to know about applying for your first job in game development
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 26, 2024
This article is part of our Get into Games special , offering students insight on life in the games industry and advice on how to get into the business Working in game development is a dream for many people around the world. Read more
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Report: Nintendo of America laying off contractors ahead of Switch 2 launch
Game Developer
MARCH 27, 2024
Layoffs have come for nearly every developer since 2023, and Nintendo of America is now among those affected.
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Epic Games to increase Unreal prices for non-game developers
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Epic Games is raising the price of its Unreal Engine for developers outside the gaming industry.
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CI Games CEO lauds record annual revenues months after cutting 10 percent of jobs
Game Developer
APRIL 18, 2024
The Lords of the Fallen developer earned $60 million during fiscal 2023, representing its 'best ever' year in terms of revenue.
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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
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 idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.
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Dorothy Orina left engineering behind to pursue game development at Maliyo Games
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 3, 2024
Although she enjoyed her time in Turkey and her engineering studies, she decided to leave both behind to pursue her passion for game development. Today she works at Maliyo Games, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Then when I came back, I got feedback that I had been accepted for the game development internship.”
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Embracer lays off staff at Star Trek: Infinite dev Nimble Giant
Game Developer
JANUARY 30, 2024
The developer behind Quantum League and Champions of Regnum may have also had to cut staff at least two other times in 2023.
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Interim CEO Jim Whitehurst explains Unity's product-led path to profitability
Game Developer
APRIL 1, 2024
Whitehurst and chief product and technology officer Marc Whitten discuss Unity's plans to rebuild trust with developers after the 2023 Runtime Fee fiasco.
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Diving into the nuance of "self-imposed crunch"
Game Developer
JANUARY 25, 2023
According to our State of the Game Industry 2023 report surveying game developers, nearly three-quarters of devs working more than 40-hour weeks said they felt self-pressure to do so.
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Embracer reportedly cuts staff at 3D Realms & Slipgate
Game Developer
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Slipgate and 3D Realms may be the newest developers to get caught up in Embracer's reductions as 2023 comes to a close.
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PICO Kicks Off First Dev Jam for Global Developers to Usher in a New Era in for XR
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
PICO, a leading VR brand with independent innovation and R&D creation capabilities, will kick off the 2023 PICO Dev Jam on 25th of Sep, its first-ever global challenge for emerging virtual reality developers
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Stray Gods wins Game of the Year at Australian Game Developer Awards 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Summerfall Studios' Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical was the big winner of today's Australian Game Developer Awards, winning Game of the Year as well as Excellence in Accessibility and Excellence in Music.
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Get a discounted rate for GDC 2023 while helping the SF community by joining Indie Giving
Game Developer
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The Game Developers Conference has donated several passes to Indie Giving, which provides discounted rates for hopeful attendees in exchange for one day of volunteering with a Bay Area charity group.
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