GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 31, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Long-serving PlayStation exec and head of the platform holder's Independent Developer Initiative Shuhei Yoshida is optimistic about the possibilities of generative AI – especially for indies. Read more

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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. Explore real-world use cases for a variety of generative AI services and solutions.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 27, 2023

Enter Yahaha Studio , the 3D multiplayer online game creation platform. Yahaha Studio, founded in 2020 by ex-Unity veterans Chris Zhu (CEO), Pengfei Zhang (COO), and Hao Min (CTO), is a low-coding game creation and distribution platform. We hope our platform can bring joy to everyone like the name itself.”

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

By 2026, the gaming industry is expected to reach $321 billion , with real-time rendering and AI-driven game art playing a pivotal role in its growth. Technical Flexibility: Stylized visuals require fewer resources than hyper-realistic graphics, making them ideal for indie developers and smaller studios.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

How do top game studios maintain a constant flow of high-quality assets without bottlenecks? The answer lies in scalable art production pipelines that balance speed, quality, and cross-platform optimization. Game studios face several key challenges that can hinder scalability. What Makes Live-Service Art Production Different?

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Generative AI platform Reforged Labs has raised $3.9 The firm, which provides AI tools to game studios for video advertisements, aims to use the funding to further develop its technologies so it can extend its services to more clients. million a seed funding round led by global venture capital firm DCM.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

re:Invent 2024 festivities include keynotes featuring AWS leaders sharing the latest cloud and generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovations. AWS-expert led chalk talks, workshops and sessions dive into using AI to boost developer productivity and enhance the player experience, among other exciting topics.

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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. The ramen shop scene, created by the NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios art team, runs in the NVIDIA RTX Branch of Unreal Engine 5 (NvRTX 5.1).

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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. merges the best of both worlds. Challenges in 2.5D

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2025

Games industry professionals, executive and enthusiasts visited the Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games GDC booth to witness how the cloud, AI, and real-time streaming are transforming the games industry. Additionally, booth visitors experienced AWS for Games technologies across the game development lifecycle.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 18, 2024

Toxicity is a serious issue that players expect studios of online games to address. New legal regulations are also demanding studios do more to protect their players or face hefty fines. ” Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 5, 2024

For the past three weeks, GamesIndustry.biz has been exploring how games studios can counter the rising costs of development and make games in a more efficient way through a series of interviews, panels, videos and podcasts. Our first GI Sprint has covered topics such as AI, cloud, remote working, game conception, team management and more.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 15, 2023

But those jobs are going to be warehoused or AI fodder in the near future it seems. It’s not as if ‘24 is painting studios and publishers in a kinder light. Democratizing art But what are all your youtube learned pencil skills or sculpting skills worth when the AI platform’s promise of “democratizing art” comes around.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Console platforms set a high bar for certification, encompassing stringent compliance, functional, and performance criteria. Failure to pass certification can delay a game’s release by weeks or even months, costing studios in potential sales and eroding brand reputation. First-time success in console submission is no small feat.

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Game Dev Unchained

JANUARY 16, 2025

Layoffs, shifting business models, AI disruptionsit feels like were constantly in survival mode. Jordan: “We ended up going here to the East Coast, and there was a studio called Hi-Rez Studios. Now they’re all in different studios. AI is fast. AI is doing it.” So I was right.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

Chaumette, a veteran in the field, shared his insights on how AI technology has the potential to revolutionize the creation process for artists and developers. In the interview, Chaumette discussed how AI has been influencing the gaming industry for years, citing the early work of Andrew Maximoff, founder of Promethean AI, in 2018.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With IDFA regulation changes and an influx of new games entering the market, publishers and mobile game studios are facing an ever-uphill battle to acquire new players (UA) and retain them. Opponents are controlled by AI and can be tweaked through three difficulty settings (easy, normal, and hard).

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AWS Games

JULY 23, 2024

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. Four years in the making, the solution allows game publishers and developers to put gamers, and community developers, or modders, in the driver’s seat with generative AI.

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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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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 24, 2023

Dino Patti and Tadej Gregorcic , both co-founders of Coherence , a platform aiming to democratize multiplayer game development. The shift towards established platforms like Unity and Unreal was similarly driven by a recognition of the need to optimize resources and focus on delivering the final product, as Tadej detailed.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AI and Automation Reshape UA and Monetization AI and automation are now changing how games are marketed, putting product quality at the center of user acquisition. As Daniel notes, today’s AI tools level the playing field by optimizing ad spend, targeting, and bidding automatically. And it’s not just small studios.

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Filmustage

MARCH 31, 2025

The entertainment industry witnessed a pivotal moment when script analysis tools powered by neural networks emerged, transforming how studios approach AI-generated content and copyright protection. Current copyright legislation maintains strict boundaries regarding AI-created works. Official U.S.

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 7, 2022

That’s why Spectrum Labs’ content moderation AI is used by developers like Riot Games and Wildlife Studios to guard against toxic and illegal behavior. Spectrum Labs helps scale content moderation teams’ coverage and provides fully automated solutions that utilize the most advanced natural language AI moderation available.

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Filmustage

MARCH 17, 2025

AI screenplay analysis tools are revolutionizing pre-production by seamlessly processing scripts and efficiently identifying plot points, character arcs, and themes. Unlike traditional methods, these cloud-based platforms deliver comprehensive analysis free from subjective interpretations. Major studios like Warner Bros.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

cloud-based platforms can help artists pinpoint the key elements that determine a presentation reel's impact. Filmustages AI simplifies VFX breakdowns, so you can impress studios faster. Let's explore the key elements that industry-leading studios prioritize when evaluating artist submissions. Make Every Frame Count!

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

Looking ahead, the biggest opportunities I see for growth and innovation in 2025 will center around advancements in AI-driven content creation, new monetization opportunities utilizing e-commerce, loyalty programs, and hybrid casual. Some of the leading platforms include: Midjourney: For high-quality visual content. Poolday.ai

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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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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In a world where visual effects shape our cinematic experience, AI special effects tools are bringing blockbuster moments to life faster than ever before. What once demanded 30 minutes of an artist's time now takes just five, thanks to the impressive ability of AI to perform complex tasks. Experience the Future of VFX with Filmustage!

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Big Games

JANUARY 12, 2025

Instead of running games locally, remote gaming platforms host games on powerful remote servers and stream them directly to players over the internet, transforming the phones into gaming powerhouses. Instead of investing in costly hardware or on-premises servers, developers can leverage cloud platforms that offer flexible pricing models.

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Filmustage

MARCH 3, 2025

Through seamless integration of cloud-based platforms, producers can create safer and more efficient production environments before cameras start rolling. Take control of your production with AI-powered risk assessment! The cloud-based platforms processe scripts instantly, offering detailed feedback on key elements.

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Big Games

JANUARY 9, 2025

Furthermore, this gaming also has exclusive content that is not found on mobile platforms. Cross-Platform Play As more games now support cross-platform play, gamers will be able to engage in multiplayer gameplay with others using consoles. What Makes Console Games Stand Out? Will Mobile 3D Games Surpass Console Games?

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We at Filmustage couldn't leave you without gifts either, so from Dec 13th, 2023, to Jan 2nd, 2024 , we present an offer that outshines even the brightest star on the Christmas tree: special prices for our Amazing Studio Plan! ? Features to Celebrate: AI Script Breakdown: Faster than McClane's reflexes.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

AI-driven automated testing is changing game QA by automating repetitive tasks, making workflows smoother, and giving deeper insights into player behavior. Welcome to the future of game testing, where AI-powered quality assurance is the star. AI’s Arsenal for Game QA Various AI techniques are at play: Machine Learning.

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Filmustage

MARCH 6, 2024

Share your quiz results on your preferred social media platform ( LinkedIn , Facebook , or Twitter ). The Amazing Studio Plan , akin to the grandeur of the Best Picture category, is crafted for the director aiming for a sweeping narrative, offering extensive resources for up to 5 active projects. Tag @ Filmustage in your post.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 25, 2024

Building vision AI applications for the edge often comes with notoriously long and costly development cycles. At the same time, quickly developing edge AI. Building vision AI applications for the edge often comes with notoriously long and costly development cycles. Download NVIDIA Metropolis microservices for Jetson.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It’s probably no surprise that AI has had a transformative impact across various industries and similarly, it has brought about tremendous advancements in the gaming industry as well. In terms of how games are created and played 一 AI wearable gadgets, NPCs, pathfinding, decision trees, and other innovations are making the move.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

It was a quirky story-first 3D platformer with jokes that were actually funny. Other mascot platformers like Mario, Sonic, or Crash, might've had more complex platforming, but Psychonauts told an actual story with memorable characters and human warmth that's still rarely matched in games today.

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