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. This year, we featured 22 inspiring creators in our Solo Developers-series and we love to share some of their highlights in these final days of the year.
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 27, 2024
ALT COD's Killstreak rewards are exciting, memorable, and (generally) difficult to obtain. They're similar to, for example, randomly-determined critical hits that deal additional damage or dizzying your opponent in fighting games. Statistically speaking, the killstreak rewards are designed so they won't greatly affect overall game results, but they're really cool to activate and the players engaging with them have a lot of fun.
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Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The Canadian studio has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure publishing deals.
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Tis the season to be jolly pouring over pie charts, bar graphs, tables and any other statistics we can throw at you.
Game Wisdom
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Prince of Persia’s Accessibility is Inaccessible To Some Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com At the Game Awards, it was easy to blink and miss the award for best accessibility feature in a game for 2024, with the winner going to Prince of Persia : The Lost Crown. You may be hard-pressed to … The post Prince of Persia’s Accessibility is Inaccessible To Some appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 23, 2024
GameFromScratch.com SFML 3 Released SFML, the Simple and Fast Multimedia Library just released SFML 3. It has been over a decade since the SFML 2 release, and the 3.0.0 branch has been in development for over 3 years. The highlight feature of SFML 3 is the migration to C++ 17 (in fact C++ 17 […] The post SFML 3 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Most Steam players devoted their playtime to games from nearly a decade ago instead of titles released in 2024.
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PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 20, 2024
In the six years since its launch, Horse Reality , by Dutch indie studio Studio Deloryan , has built a loyal following. The game blends real-world genetics with engaging gameplay, allowing players to train, breed and care for virtual horses. Studio Deloryan has mastered the balance of scientific accuracy and fun, creating a unique space for over 50.000 monthly active horse enthusiasts.
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 21, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Godot 4.4 Gets Native Jolt Physics Support With the just released Godot 4.4 Dev7 release, there has been a major change to the Godot physics engine. Previously implemented as a module only, integration of the Jolt Physics Engine is now directly in the game engine. Details from the Godot dev7 release: Ever since its inception in late […] The post Godot 4.4 Gets Native Jolt Physics Support appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2024
These are a few of the developers wed like to send some kudos, for making the industry a better place in a very difficult year.
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2024
At the outset of 2024, the most often expressed concern about this year in the games business was that it was going to have a very sparse and underwhelming release calendar, at least compared to the spectacular heights of 2023. This was to some extent a ripple effect from the pandemic years: a backlog of delayed software made its way onto the market during 2023, meaning that with many major studios set to be in the early stages of new projects, 2024's line-up did not look very inspiring.
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Written by Stanislav Yushenko , an ex-M&A lawyer who transitioned to the business side of gaming. Stan previously worked at Playrix but took a two-year sabbatical to earn his MBA and sharpen his business acumen. Now hes scouting for his next roleideally somewhere that values both spreadsheets and strategic vision. I was recently playing a mobile game.
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Here are some design examples of when I would use specific types of math to figure stuff out. Note that this is by no means exhaustive. Basic Algebra Almost everything requires algebraic knowledge. This math is necessary for understanding and answering one of the fundamental questions in game development:How long will this take? For example: How long will it take for a set of raid-equipped players to kill the evil Wombat of Doom?
Rocket Brush Studio
DECEMBER 24, 2024
over proven top software testing strategies like unit, integration, AI-powered, and security testing to ensure code quality, reliability, scalability, and user satisfaction.
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Omdia analyst examines key challenges facing the consumer VR market today and shares insights on its future trajectory.
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The latest episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is available to download now.
Perforce
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Looking for an Agile or Waterfall requirements gathering template? These examples and comparison of techniques can help you determine whats best for your team.
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 25, 2024
The overall process of bug fixing in game dev is done in five steps. In order these are: Identify the bug Prioritize the bug Assign the bug Fix the bug Verify the bug is fixed Each step usually has its own specialists handling that aspect of it. Well go over each of these briefly. 1. Identify the bug This is usually handled by testers to some degree.
Game Wisdom
DECEMBER 25, 2024
New and Old Skies With Dave Gilbert (Part 1) Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is the first of a two part chat with designer and owner of Wadjet Eye Games Dave Gilbert. For this part, we focused on the work, story, and design of his upcoming game Old Skies. For … The post New and Old Skies With Dave Gilbert (Part 1) appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Filmustage
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Script breakdown demands careful coordination between multiple departmentsfrom props and wardrobe to special effects and locations. Production teams now rely on specialized script breakdown software and standardized processes to capture every detail. This article demonstrates how production teams can complete script breakdowns together. Let's explore how teams can make script breakdowns a shared success.
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Vancouver-based studio Hothead Games has closed its doors.
Played with Fire
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Happy Holidays from All of Us! To all our amazing players and the incredible gaming communitythank you for making this year unforgettable! Your passion, feedback, and support inspire us to keep creating worlds worth exploring. A huge shoutout to our team as wellyour hard work and creativity bring these adventures to life. May your holidays be filled with epic victories, thrilling adventures, and all the loot youve been grinding for.
Cocos
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Thank you so much for your valuable answer Could you please help me a little more? The build was successful so far, but nothing appears on the screen. folder tree gradle fiile manifest file Could you please share a screenshot of your project structure?
Game Wisdom
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Optimal FOV Settings for Minecraft Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Whether you’re locked in fierce combat or leisurely harvesting materials, the Field of View (FOV) configuration in Minecraft holds immense sway over your gameplay dynamics. This parameter dictates the breadth of blocks, entities, and objects visible within your characters perspective. … The post Optimal FOV Settings for Minecraft appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Filmustage
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The art of VFX breakdown has evolved into a sophisticated process that begins in pre-production, where filmmakers envision impossible worlds and breathtaking sequences that drive their stories forward. From subtle environmental enhancements to complete digital universes, visual effects enable directors to realize their creative visions without compromise , translating imagination into compelling visual narratives.
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Every year, we turn to a panel of trusted analysts to ask them what they see coming down the road, and ask them to assess their predictions from the previous year.
Juego Studio
DECEMBER 22, 2024
VR training in the oil and gas industry can go a long way in improving employee safety and ensuring preparedness. Heres why: Hazardous chemicals, flammable gases, adverse weather conditions, heavy equipment, and dizzying heights workers on oil rigs and gas plants face all these safety hazards, and more.
Cocos
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Hi! While developing my project, I encountered a " * A Class already exists with the same classname : ColumnElement error, although there is no duplicate as you see below. I tried to follow instructions from similar chinese thread (cannot post links, sorry) through google translate but it didnt help. Is it a fixable error, or Im better of by recreating the project?
Nvidia
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Grab your copy of GPU Zen 3 to lean about the latest in real-time rendering, including NVIDIA contributions to Cyberpunk 2077. Grab your copy of GPU Zen 3 to lean about the latest in real-time rendering, including NVIDIA contributions to Cyberpunk 2077.
Filmustage
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Film and television productions tell compelling stories but operate in different time zones. A movie might take years to complete. TV shows could produce multiple episodes in just a few months. Production schedules shape every TV aspect of film creation, from original planning to final release. TV shows need quick turnarounds and consistent output. Films allow more extended development periods and detailed refinement.
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Aonic has received a €152 million investment after entering an agreement with Metric Capital Partners and Active Ownership.
Perforce
DECEMBER 20, 2024
What is the role of modern DevSecOps automation for safety-critical software development? Get an overview of the tools and processes that make DevSecOps automation more efficient.
Cocos
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Hi! While developing my project, I encountered a " * A Class already exists with the same classname : ColumnElement error, although there is no duplicate as you see below. I tried to follow instructions from similar chinese thread (cannot post links, sorry) through google translate but it didnt help. Is it a fixable error, or Im better of by recreating the project?
Keith Burgun
DECEMBER 26, 2024
I have a new game coming out! What!? Yes. The elevator pitch is more or less, what if Vampire Survivors was way more physics-y and zany, and only took 10 minutes to play instead of 30? Here’s the trailer: 13 days ago (from the time of this writing) I started on this game. Since then, I’ve been doing 10-11 hour days every day and making incredible progress.
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 20, 2024
There's nothing particularly negative about leaving a project before completion compared to any other work experience. You won't get the bonus from finalizing and shipping the project, but it's not really a negative to leave a project partway through, especially given how volatile the industry is. We also know that the best way to get pay raises and title upgrades in the industry is to change jobs.
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Three months on from the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, and we're making available some of our best sessions from the event.
Jesper Juul
DECEMBER 27, 2024
On the occasion of my new book Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer , I am writing The History of the Commodore 64 in Twelve Objects , posted weekly from November 1 st , 2024: It wasnt all great. The Commodore 64 came with glaring, everyday gnawing flaws that Commodore newer fixed: The tape drive was slow. After a series of unfortunate events, bugs, bug fixes, workarounds, and last-minute botches in the production process, the C64s disk drive was not slow, more like glacial.
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