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Must-have tools and libraries for indie game developers in 2024

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Thanks to the constant development of technology and an ever-growing set of powerful tools, indie developers can create games that rival those made by big studios. If you're an indie developer looking to take your project to the next level, here's your essential toolkit for 2024.

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Approximately one third of game developers were affected by layoffs last year

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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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Exploring the 2024 State of the Game Industry report - Game Developer Podcast ep. 39

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Game Developer, Omdia, and GDC staff discuss the State of the Game Industry 2024 survey, hitting on layoffs, unionization, game engine changes, and much more.

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Baldur's Gate 3 sweeps Game Developers Choice Awards 2024

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If Hollywood adapts more games, developers deserve a cut

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The 2024 GDC State of the Industry report indicates one quarter of triple-A developers are seeing their games adapted for film or television. Will the workers reap the rewards?

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Visai Games' Venba leads finalists for the 2024 IGF Awards

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The 2024 Independent Games Festival Awards finalists have been revealed—with a story of love, loss, family, and food at the forefront.

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Sony has no "major franchise" games releasing for 2024-2025

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After years of major first-party exclusives, PlayStation plans to sit out the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

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