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.
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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Unite 2023: Deepening our commitment to game development
Unity Blog
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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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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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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Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield headline Steam's 2023 bestsellers
Game Developer
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Like 2022 before it, Valve's list of best-sellers for 2023 feature the year's biggest titles and games that have have been around for a year or longer.
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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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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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Devolver financials show stable 2023, despite 'quiet' first-half
Game Developer
APRIL 18, 2024
2023 nearly had Devolver in the first half, but the publisher managed to recover with its newer releases and some old favorites.
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2023 saw CD Projekt's second-best financials in studio history
Game Developer
MARCH 28, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077's update and expansion came through for CD Projekt's financials and its 'strong results' for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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Learn Unity Game Development 2023 with GameDev.tv Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Learn Unity Game Development 2023 with GameDev.tv Humble Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Learn Game Development with GameDev.tv 2023 Bundle. Humble Bundle Read More The post Learn Unity Game Development 2023 with GameDev.tv
Honkai: Star Rail leads Google Play's Best of 2023 awards
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
MiHoYo's space-fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail took the top spot at Google's awards for 2023's best games and apps on its titular store.
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Metaverse Game Development Cost in 2023
Juego Studio
AUGUST 24, 2023
Metaverse is the next big thing, which is much-hyped among game developers at the moment. Even though the use case of the metaverse is multifold, the gaming industry has so much scope for development in the future when compared to other industries.
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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Hidetaka Miyazaki among Time Magazine's influential people of 2023
Game Developer
APRIL 13, 2023
The massive success of Elden Ring in 2022 has led to its director, Hidetaka Miyazaki, being crowned one of Time Magazine's most important people of 2023.
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Square Enix closes out 2023 fiscal year with financial dips across the board
Game Developer
MAY 12, 2023
Square Enix starts 2023 off on a down note, with financial dips across its various divisions and its premium games not performing to expectations.
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Chinese regulators approved nearly 1,100 games in 2023
Game Developer
JANUARY 3, 2024
Even with its newest regulation proposals, China's government ended 2023 approving over double the games for release than it did in 2022.
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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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Importance of Contrast (The Game Music of Jurassic World Primal Ops: GDC 2023)
Game Developer
JANUARY 12, 2024
A continuation of the article series based on Winifred Phillips’ top-rated GDC 2023 lecture discussing her award-winning Jurassic World Primal Ops musical score. Included: how to incorporate thematic material into a chaotic musical score.
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Teen Patti Game Development Cost in 2023
Artoon
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Teen Patti is also known as Indian Poker, one of the most […] The post Teen Patti Game Development Cost in 2023 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
Remedy calls 2023 financially 'challenging', despite Alan Wake II's success
Game Developer
MARCH 20, 2024
Alan Wake II's strong sales balanced out declining quarterly and annual revenue in a "challenging yet remarkable" 2023 for Remedy.
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Ubisoft nets solid third quarter growth with late 2023 releases
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Ubisoft's handful of 2023 releases prevented it from having a dud of a third quarter.
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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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Capcom boasts consistently strong mid-2023 quarter
Game Developer
JULY 26, 2023
2023 is shaping up to be one of Capcom's best years, and its first quarter report for the fiscal year highlights its newest hits and solid catalog titles.
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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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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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Kinetics and the 12 Tone Approach (The Game Music of Jurassic World Primal Ops: GDC 2023)
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This article examines the utility of kinetic and chromatic unpredictability in the game music of Jurassic World Primal Ops (from Winifred Phillips’ highly-rated GDC 2023 lecture, “Chaos Theory in Game Music.”)
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AI takes center stage at GDC 2023 as Web3 loses its shine
Game Developer
APRIL 4, 2023
Generative AI was the biggest talking point of GDC 2023, but few commercial products have so far reached the market. Meanwhile the metaverse, last year’s big theme, has taken a backseat, though there remain some reasons for cautious optimism.
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GameMaker's 2023 plans bring AI integration and mod extensions
Game Developer
MAY 3, 2023
YoYo Games 2023 plans for its GameMaker program include AI integration, full mod support, and a redesigned version of its Code Editor tool.
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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick won't lose his job before the end of 2023
Game Developer
OCTOBER 13, 2023
In an email sent to staff, Phil Spencer said Kotick will remain with the Call of Duty publisher "through the end of 2023."
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Ubisoft's franchise retention grows as profits dip in 2023
Game Developer
MAY 16, 2023
Ubisoft continues to tout the success of its live services and franchises as it gears up to release more games through the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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The Best Game Development Companies in Australia in 2023
Juego Studio
APRIL 20, 2023
If you’re looking for the best gaming companies in Australia, you’ve come to the right spot. This list of game development companies in Australia has something for everyone, from small indie developers to major commercial […] The post The Best Game Development Companies in Australia in 2023 appeared first on Juego Studio.
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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Game Development Salary Survey
Game From Scratch
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Game Development Salary Survey The fine folks over at 80.lv lv have just released their Behind the Screens: The Salary Stats in Game for 2023. This survey polls developers from around the globe about income and living standards in various fields of game development.
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