AWS Games

AUGUST 15, 2024

One of the world’s most anticipated games industry events, the conference brings together developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and cloud providers from around the world alongside the gaming community to celebrate industry achievements and discuss the trends shaping the industry’s future. Register here.

AI 111

AI Technology Demo Game Developer 111

PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 5, 2024

The off-site GDC event European Game Showcase 2024 is coming to San Francisco once again this year. It’s an event where 30+ European developers get to showcase their latest games to the press, publishers, and strategic partners. European indie game developers can submit their game no later than Thursday 11 January.

Indy 104

Indy Dev Games Platformer 104

PreMortem.Games

JUNE 28, 2024

Games for Change , in partnership with HP and Google Play, announced the winners of the second annual Diverse Voices, New Stories Challenge at the 2024 Games for Change Festival. The challenge is an initiative to improve representation and increase visibility for underrepresented game developers in the mobile gaming industry.

Puzzle 104

Puzzle Art Mobile Gaming Games 104

GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 16, 2024

Google has opened applications for its 2024 Indie Games Fund. A group of Latin American game studios will receive a share of $2 million, with each recipient receiving between $150,000 to $200,000. The fund is open to indie game developers that have already launched a game on Google Play or other mobile platforms, PC and console.

Indy 116

Indy Console Mobile Mobile 116

Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 28, 2025

And with that, the 2024 season comes to an end. What a year it has been, with the number of Godot submissions in game jams rising to new heights, more people working for the Godot Foundation than ever before , and most industry award shows featuring one if not more games made with Godot. A busy year inside the project as well.

Engine 40

Engine Engineering Mechanics Co-op 40

AWS Games

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Amazon GameLift is a fully managed game server hosting solution designed to simplify the deployment, operation, and scaling of multiplayer game servers. With Amazon GameLift, game developers can focus on creating immersive player experiences while offloading the complexity of managing infrastructure.

Cross platform 59

Cross platform Game Development Game Developer Engine 59

Juego Studio

JANUARY 23, 2024

Accessibility is crucial to building high-quality and popular games in today’s era. As the technologies evolve, there is a paradigm shift towards creating cross-platform games among developers to cater to the growing demand.

Cross platform 52

Cross platform Platformer Game Developer Game Development 52

Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Wordle fanatics reportedly collectively play the game for over 72 hours a year ; while we doubt this event will ever prove to have that same level of immense success, it’s positively impacted general engagement at the very least.

Development 130

Development Puzzle Mobile Mobile 130

Jesper Juul

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

On the occasion of my upcoming book Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodor 64 Computer , I am writing The History of the Commodore 64 in Twelve Objects , posted weekly from November 1 st , 2024: Object #1: The Commodore 64 itself , known affectionately as the breadbox for its shape.

Writing 59

Writing Graphics Art Platformer 59

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. In 2024 YTD, ten deals totaled $49m in disclosed funding.

Mobile 52

Mobile Mobile Studios Mobile Gaming 52

PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding. “I I get to travel the world and help indie game developers succeed.” In the meantime developers are forced to get really creative”, says Berenbaum. Absolutely chicken! “In

Demo 232

Demo Indy Cross platform Development 232

PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Game developers worldwide have until February 21, 2024 to submit completed or beta versions of Android mobile games that have been released into the mobile market or have an upcoming expected release date in 2024.

Mobile 104

Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Beta 104

Big Games

JANUARY 9, 2025

The integration of advanced graphics, powerful processors, and larger screens in smartphones has made the overall gaming experience more immersive than ever before. billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.39% during the forecast period (2024-2029). What Makes Console Games Stand Out? Will Mobile 3D Games Surpass Console Games?

Mobile 52

Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Console 52

PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Even as creatives in other entertainment industries continue to fight to make fair wages, a new front has opened in gaming as developers figure out what to do about Unity’s new fee structure. Starting in January 2024, Unity will introduce what it calls a ‘Runtime Fee’. Moreover, game production is changing rapidly.

Engine 118

Engine Engineering Game Engine Platformer 118

Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai Overall downloads have declined on both iOS and Android platforms , with Play Store downloads seeing a more significant drop. 2023 was a challenging year for the mobile gaming market. Will the platform support games or just abandon them all-together?

Mobile 75

Mobile Mobile Games Mobile Gaming 75

GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 3, 2024

There's no shortage of success stories surrounding Baldur's Gate 3, and Larian Studios creative content manager Ben Maltz-Jones added to the stack in a Game Developers Conference session titled "Roll Play: The Strategy Behind Baldur's Gate 3 on TikTok." million likes spread across more than 100 TikToks uploaded to the site.

Media 133

Media Studios Content Platformer 133

Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

This post was originally published on [ 22-06-2021 ] and has been updated on [ 30-09-2024 ] to reflect new information and insights. Smartphones are as much a tool for entertainment as they are for communication, and mobile games rule the roost for keeping users entertained.

Mobile Gaming 97

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Development 97

Moonmana

JULY 4, 2022

So what are the top game development trends in the current year? What to Expect in Game Development? To estimate the industry and the whole game development future is not an easy task, as life is truly unpredictable. As a result, game development saw their sales increase. lifestreaming.

Game Development 52

Game Development Game Developer Development Games 52

iXie gaming

JANUARY 16, 2024

As a result, companies often outsource gaming services to an external partner to help them with the testing process. During gaming partner selection, companies often face many challenges in finding the right game service provider. This trend isn’t likely to change as we look into 2024.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Media Games Bug 52

Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

These games appeal to a wide audience, from casual gamers seeking quick entertainment to hardcore players chasing high scores. Endless runners are possibly some of the most engaging games due to their mobile platform since they allow gamers to indulge themselves in the activities of a parkourminus the risk of face-planting.

Games 83

Games Mobile Mobile Gaming Mobile 83

AWS Games

JULY 16, 2024

Azur Games , a mobile game publisher and developer, recently achieved over 8 billion game installs across their portfolio of hypercasual games. See the hit game Stack Ball 3D published by Azur Games. Transition to ClickHouse Cloud on AWS ClickHouse Cloud on AWS, a managed service by ClickHouse Inc.,

Data 128

Data Games Mobile Gaming Mobile 128

Mircosoft Game Dev

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

I have prototypes of the game going back a few years, but I started really working on this iteration in November 2024. I love that the skills of game development let me create a project like this, even though its outside the traditional genres of video games.

Prototyping 67

Prototyping Cross platform Feature Development 67

Logic Simplified

JULY 24, 2024

Technology Trends in XR - 2024 Extended Reality is breaking new ground and this blog talks about extended reality technology trends like the Metaverse, Digital Twin Technology and Holoportation. Let's check out technology trends in XR - 2024. These immersive environments evolve over time as per the user’s demands.

Technology 49

Technology Communications AI Mechanics 49

PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2024

Let’s find out how KAYAC approaches development of Hypercasual games in 2024; what their expectations from the market are; which best practices for game development they can point out; and what tips for adapting games for the Western region they have to offer.

Games 104

Games Development Content Media 104

Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 13, 2024

Get your latest Newzoo report for free >>> HERE <<< In this episode of the Deconstructor of Fun podcast, host Mishka Katkoff engages with Ben Porter, NewZoo's Director of Consulting, to delve into the profound shifts within the gaming industry reflected in NewZoo's latest report. Tools, tech and platforms (aka.

AI 59

AI Games AAA Media 59

OPM Jobs

APRIL 13, 2023

Jump to: January February March April May June July August September October November December January 2024 events and dates TBC Mobidictum Network 13th – 14th | Istanbul, Turkey A smaller-scale games industry event for up to 300 attendees, Mobidictum covers many topics across a full itinerary of speakers with plenty of networking.

Games 96

Games Mobile Gaming Dev Mobile 96

Game Development News

MAY 21, 2024

The winner of 2022’s Newcomer of the Year award is naturally supporting the photo booth, because, of course, supporting media is what PressEngine is all about, thanks to it being an all-in-one platform (PressEngine that is, not the photo …

Development 52

Development Media Platformer Engine 52

Game Development News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Big Screen Gaming Summit, a new two-day event dedicated to PC, console, web3, VR, and AR games, will debut alongside Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki on October 1-2, 2024. One ticket, two events!

Console 52

Console PC Platformer Games 52

PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

. “But we both grew up playing games and realized we might just have the skills to pull it off,” says Sam Cable. “We switched careers and went full-time into game development.” Copycat is out on 19 September 2024 on Steam. It is humbling to even make it this far!

Advertising 118

Advertising Writing Film Scripting 118

AWS Games

JULY 25, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of game development, efficient data management and analysis are pivotal for optimizing player experiences and driving business growth. By leveraging these services, game developers can extract valuable insights from disparate data sources while minimizing development effort and operational costs.

Data 69

Data Games Writing Game Development 69

AWS Games

MAY 14, 2024

Its core team has developed the game since 2018, even though the studio was officially formed in 2020. Made by fans, for fans, “Predecessor” was born out of the ashes of “Paragon,” a MOBA game developed by Epic Games from 2016-2018. AWS is a games industry gold standard, so going with GameLift was an easy decision.

Studios 75

Studios Cross platform Code Build 75

Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 29, 2024

It starts by designating certain core platform services as a fundamental infrastructure of the internet-type entities. Then the DMA designates gatekeepers that operate these core platform services. In this episode, we’re focusing on the impact of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and antitrust policies on game monetization.

Mobile Gaming 98

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Games 98

AWS Games

AUGUST 13, 2024

The second was partnering with a third-party Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform (a common choice for startup game studios), but Harmony found the solutions difficult to customize for their game. “We About Harmony Games Harmony Games was founded by AAA industry veterans Volkan Ediz, James Koh, and Joseph Kubiak.

Tile 69

Tile Development Cross platform Games 69

AWS Games

JULY 23, 2024

With social interaction central to the gaming experience, demand for user-generated content (UGC) across games is exploding, from Roblox to Fortnite and beyond. Just as no two humans think, talk, or move the same way, many video game development studios and players are of the mindset that digital characters shouldn’t either.

AI 69

AI Technology Animation Animation 69

AWS Games

MAY 7, 2024

Introduction Developing an online multiplayer game capable of supporting thousands of concurrent players is an incredibly complex endeavor. Throughout the development process, unforeseen obstacles and hurdles arose, testing the team’s resilience and problem-solving abilities.

Games 116

Games Balance Simulation PC 116

Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 26, 2024

Recently, I had the privilege of discussing the latest market insights with Devan Brennan, Senior Consultant at Newzoo, dissecting their August 2024 market forecasts. This evolving landscape presents opportunities for agile developers to thrive, even as AAA studios grapple with extended development cycles and rising costs.

Console 52

Console PC AAA Cross platform 52

PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Here at PreMortem.Games, we have great admiration for developers who tackle the entire game development cycle on their own. Because, lets be honest, creating games is hard and it takes a special kind of developer to choose the solo path. I dont want to work on my game 7 days a week. There are no days off.

Development 197

Development Dev Horror Playtesting 197