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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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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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: 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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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: 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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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Wrapping up 2023 • Celebrating the life and works of solo developers
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Solo dev Mario Malagrino “The psychological pressure is the worst part of game development”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
On his company Twitter account Next Game Level , he introduces himself with a great sense of humor. Game developer from Italy! We’re talking about Mario Malagrino, developer of Remote Life and the upcoming Crude. He’s operating as a solo developer because he works at a different pace than most others. “I’m
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UK video game developer union membership has been on the rise
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 23, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The IWGB Game Workers union saw its membership increase by nearly half from December 2022 to December 2023. As reported by The Observer , people have joined in response to the mass wave of layoffs across gaming. Read more
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TIGA: UK games development workforce grew 15.2% in 16 months
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 30, 2023
Employment in the UK games development industry rose 15.2% between December 2021 and April 2023, a new report from trade body TIGA revealed. According to TIGA's Making Games in the UK 2023 report, the number of full-time employees went from 20,975 to 24,155 during that period, representing an annualised rise of 11.4%.
AWS for Games debuts Guide to Generative AI for Game Developers, and more at GDC 2024
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. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.
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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
Top Game Development Sessions at NVIDIA GTC 2023
Nvidia
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development. Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development.
New Zealand games industry grew 7% to $270.9 million in 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The New Zealand games industry generated NZD $434.4 million) in the financial year ended March 2023, according to a survey by the New Zealand Game Developers Association. million ($270.9 This represents a 7% growth year-over-year, compared to an increase of 47% in the previous financial year.
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My week at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and what I learned
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. ✌️ Build your community while you build your game dev skills!
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.
Q&A with Remedy Entertainment: Adopting USD into the Game Development Pipeline
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.
New AAA studio Muddy Robot launches
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 18, 2024
Founded in October 2023, Muddy Robot Games is led by former International Game Developers Association president Chris Hood. Read more
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Is Game Development a Good Career Choice in 2023?
Game Development for Beginners
MAY 5, 2023
The gaming industry has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, making it an attractive career choice for individuals passionate about video game development. Read more
The Story of Oscar Esio and Africacomicade’s Community Impact
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Unaware of this fact, in 2023, Michael Oscar Esio made my wish come true when he invited me to visit the bustling city of Lagos. It’s no surprise that Africacomicade was awarded the title of community of the year by Games Industry Africa in 2023. I didn’t see the value of just another game jam.
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