GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Developed by indie studio Only By Midnight, Ctrl Alt Deal sees players take on the role of a sentient AI robot trying to escape the megacorporation that created it. Read more

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 7, 2025

At an indie studio, they are probably looking for a broad set of experience, someone able to field many different types of tasks. At the typical AAA studio, they're probably hiring for expertise in a specific field - somebody who's an expert at AI, or procedural content generation, or in-game economies.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 28, 2024

As part of this agreement, studios that have a project budget between $15 million and $30 million will benefit from union coverage, provisions against AI, and access to unionised voice actors and performers. SAG-AFTRA has announced a new tier in its Independent Interactive Media Agreement.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 19, 2024

Unknown Number put First Person Talkers on the map, with talks at GDC, several indie awards, and even being exhibited at the Smithsonian museum in Washington DC. Ben had been exploring similar ideas in his own work, but from a more technical angle, and with an emphasis on conversational AI.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 22, 2024

For Indie Filmmaking, the magic of crafting a cinematic vision often clashes with the harsh reality of limited resources and tight timeline production. Making a successful Indie Film Schedule is an art form in itself. Filmustage : This innovative program harnesses AI-driven efficiency to help producers and filmmakers.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In the indie game dev scene, the use of AI is often met with suspicion and disdain. Many see AI as an evil tool that scours the internet, grabs bits and pieces of other people’s work, and spits out bizarre creations with seven fingers. In their game, AI isn’t just a feature, it’s part of the narrative.

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Phoenix Rising International Film Festival (PRIFF) is no exception, embodying the spirit of indie cinema in its truest form. From the gritty streets of New York City in the 70s to the vibrant French New Wave movement, indie filmmakers have always strived to present raw, unfiltered narratives.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 3, 2023

Getting AI to write your game dialog is about the same as getting some C- high school student to do it. I do worry about how rigid unions would hamper true indie game work. I posted this chain on Mastodon, but am reposting it here. At least with the later you be giving a high school student a job.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Performers union SAG-AFTRA has secured agreements with the developers behind 80 upcoming games as it continues to strike over better conditions for actors, including protection against the use of AI.

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Nvidia

MAY 28, 2023

Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played. Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played. Game developers are exploring how these technologies impact 2D and. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

From indie studios to AAA developers, 2.5D continues to evolve, leveraging AI, modern rendering techniques, and cutting-edge game engines to push the boundaries of game design. This makes it perfect for indie developers and cross-platform releases. merges the best of both worlds. Bridging Nostalgia with Innovation : 2.5D

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 29, 2024

Specifically, we look at a range of indie-focused publishers and the troubles they've encountered in the past year, and discuss the future prospects for this segment of the market. Read more

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The Bottom Feeder

DECEMBER 17, 2024

2nd Law: "Outside of 1 or 2 monster hits a year, no indie game will ever be heard of by more than 1% of gamers." Nothing is more likely to bait me into getting in a useless online slapfight than an indie developer crapping on video game fans. It's a fascinating problem, because AI is so uncontrollable. It happens.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

With his background as lead in co-op shooter series Left 4 Dead and Voll’s PhD in AI design, they are well qualified to do so. The post Chet Faliszek about his indie debut The Anacrusis “I hope we pull off a miracle” appeared first on PreMortem Games. “The name of the studio comes from my cats.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 20, 2023

This norm, however, may soon be a relic of the past as software from technology company Move hopes to revolutionise motion capture for AAA and indies alike, as well as beyond games.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Now you know what’s the best way to “grab a drink” with this lad… Legendary game makers, Peter Molyneux who is renowned for creating the god games Populous, Dungeon Keeper, and Black & White, as well as Theme Park and the Fable series thinks that generative AI is going to be a "real game changer" in video games. It is a true enabler.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 2, 2023

I posted this chain on Mastodon, but am reposting it here… Getting AI to write your game dialog is about the same as getting some C- high school student to do it. I do worry about how rigid unions would hamper true indie game work. At least with the later you be giving a high school student a job.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 12, 2023

One thing that has become clear is that the key to survival as an indie artist is to focus on creating valuable intellectual property that is hard to reproduce. This strategy works at any scale, and it is critical for indie devs to develop their own IP that is hard to copy. They know you are the original and the AI is the copy.

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Indie DB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Enemy AI receives an overhaul in this sci-fi adventure indie

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Game Dev Unchained

JANUARY 16, 2025

Layoffs, shifting business models, AI disruptionsit feels like were constantly in survival mode. AI and Automation: The Silent Threat Jordan and I also talked about how technology is reshaping the industry, and not necessarily for the better. AI is fast. AI is doing it.” But now, its about speed. No ones getting it.

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CrazyLabs

MARCH 17, 2024

It’s no secret that utilizing AI in game development can be a game-changer. If you’re a hyper-casual, hybrid-casual, or indie developer looking to leverage AI to streamline your daily tasks and reduce costs, this article is for you.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 15, 2024

Among the impressive lineup is a generative AI kiosk featuring Ada, an in-game, non-player character (NPC) created using the MetaHuman framework in Unreal Engine 5 and Amazon Bedrock , a toolset for building generative AI applications.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Please join us on our own little walk down 2023 memory lane. See you in 2024! The post So long 2023! Thank you for the great game dev stories appeared first on PreMortem Games.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A shooting schedule for an indie film goes way beyond simple calendar planning. A well-laid-out shooting schedule is crucial for your indie film's success. This piece walks you through the steps to create the quickest way to schedule indie productions , from breaking down scripts to planning daily shooting blocks. Let's tuck in!

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, for indie dev Almar, it offered an escape from the corporate rat race he felt trapped in. So, almost two years ago I decided to fully embrace the indie path and became a solodev.” The indie community is amazingly helpful, but you will have to fight by yourself with every single element in your own game – and that takes time!

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 6, 2019

Long story short, After the presentation in Tokyo, I got to showcase our recent open source projects to a panel of foreigners and Japanese game creators at Kyoto Indies. We're working on AI and on the quest system at the moment. We've been doing work on the map, the dialogue system, and added touch support to open RPG.

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Mnenad

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

  I hate crash causing foreach loops, Still solo indie but creating canvas groups, having issues - with editor version 2019.2. With that basic AI - they were suppost to be chasin’ but just pass by. Check my sprite, check my sprite. The scenes is lit!   Code snippets coming at you - from StackOverflow-Crew. bye-bye).  

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether its a photorealistic RPG or a stylized indie game, every visual element follows a structured journey from concept to integration. Behind every immersive world lies a meticulously crafted game art pipeline, a process where raw ideas evolve into interactive, polished assets. Game art isnt just about making things look good.

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The Bottom Feeder

MARCH 27, 2024

We have just released Geneforge 2 - Infestation , our newest indie RPG, for Windows and Mac! We predated the indie game boom by a long time. I asked an AI for “Draw a screenshot from a new, unpublished Geneforge game.” Subscribe now Our newest indie role-playing epic, Geneforge 2 - Infestation , is now out!

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Nvidia

JULY 29, 2021

Developed by XeloGames, an indie studio of just three, and published by Headup Games, Escape from Naraka achieves eye-catching ray-traced lighting using RTX. Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is implemented as well to bring an AI-powered frame rate boost.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

There's no Destiny-like seamless matchmaking and no Left 4 Dead style good-enough bot AI. that a bigger US AAA or a non-US indie would've failed to capture. Instead of the threat of live game monetization, I think Redfall's biggest core technical problem was not auto-populating for consistent multiplayer co-op.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

With AI technologies making rapid strides, and the information age turning students into consumers wanting immediate answers, there’s an urgent need to adapt. While the significance of platforms like Steam is evident, there’s been a notable evolution in the indie gaming scene. The future remains uncertain.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 13, 2024

They explore a variety of pressing topics such as the industry trends post-COVID-19, console market dynamics, opportunities for game developers, the impact of AI and technological advancements, and the shifting dynamics of player engagement. This is a signal of future adaptation that is further enhances with adaptation of AI.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 29, 2024

Oscar Salandin , known as Peculiar Pixels, received a major validation for his debut game, BOTSU Ridiculous Robots , by being named the Overall Winner at the Develop Indie Showcase Awards 2024. Some had worked on AAA games I’d played, released indie games, or previously ran companies in games. It’s mostly rubbish.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 6, 2025

From Christopher Nolan's mind-bending blockbusters to scrappy indie gems squeezing gold from every penny, one secret ingredient binds them all: meticulous script breakdown. Save time, cut costs, and let Filmustages AI handle the heavy lifting. Of course not! These filmmaking wizards know - magic doesn't just happen.

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Filmustage

MARCH 5, 2025

Plan smarter and stay on budget with AI-powered tools! Creating Your Budget Framework The film budget optimizes financial planning through AI-driven automation, ensuring seamless integration across all production stages. Building Contingency Plans AI-powered solutions help allocate 10-15% of budgets for contingencies.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Thanks to its AI-assisted and physics tools you can dramatically speed up the animation process and get high quality results. Today, with Cascadeur fully launched, I’m thrilled to have received a 2-year indie license as a reward for my early participation. Let me confess. The first time I saw Cascadeur in action, I was hooked.

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