Capcom acquires animation partner Minimum Studios
Game Developer
JULY 2, 2024
Minimum's resume includes recent Capcom hits like Dragon's Dogma II and Resident Evil 4, so it's no wonder Capcom decided to grab the studio via share acquisition.
Animation studio Digic Pictures laid off 35 staff this past summer
Game Developer
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Digic is best known as the animation studio behind cinematics and marketing for popular games such as Rainbow Six Siege, Elden Ring , and Marvel's Midnight Suns.
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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using Anime to Boost Engagement and Revenue Across the Globe
Game Refinery
MARCH 20, 2025
Anime has always had an immense following in Japan and Asia, but its popularity in the West has grown significantly over the past decade. The US anime market is expected to be valued at over $60bn by 2030 , more than twice what it was a decade ago.
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Starting up and running your own outsourcing studio
Game Developer
AUGUST 14, 2024
A quick-to-the-point interview with Rob Moody about starting up and running an animation outsourcing studio.
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Playground fights led to the sister’s power house Blind Bend Studio
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Top image: Gnoumagbee and Teninke Camara Photo by David Gossard from Tribune de Lyon It’s 3 am, and while the world sleeps, a creative force comes alive in the heart of Teninke Camara , the brilliant Creative Director and Founder of Blind Bend Studio. In terms of music and animation, Shenmue was ahead of its time. said Teninke.
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Goo Engine x Blender – Anime for Blender
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 16, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Goo Engine x Blender – Anime for Blender DillonGoo Studios, a studio specializing in anime art style productions have just announced they are joining with the Blender development team to bring their custom anime focused version of Blender (featured here).
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Metacore Games snaps up animation studio Piñata
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Merge Mansion creator Metacore Games has acquired animation studio Piñata. The games company purchased all of the animator's shares; details of the deal were not made public. Read more
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In Pirofauna by Polish indie studio Petums, fire is the hero of the forest
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 7, 2024
But not in the world Tomasz Ostafin, founder of indie studio Petums , is creating. In Pirofauna , players take on the role of a cute little flame that uses its searing powers to bring light into the dark and misty forest and save the animals from all sorts of nasty creatures. “I’ve Petums is actually just me.
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Netflix announces Minecraft animated series
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 30, 2024
Netflix and Mojang Studios have announced a new Minecraft animated series, made in collaboration with animation studio WildBrain. WildBrain has co-developed other animated series for the streaming platform, including Sonic Prime, Ninjano: Dragons Rising, and Carmen Sandiego.
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Zoochosis by Clapperheads will make you fear those lovely animals in the zoo
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 22, 2024
A terrifying parasite is spreading, mutating some of the animals into grotesque, blood-thirsty monsters ready to kill their way out of their cages. Welcome to the unsettling world of Zoochosis by indie game studio Clapperheads. Behind all this madness is an indie studio, but not in the classical sense. Of course, in a zoo.
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Minimum Studios becomes Capcom subsidiary
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 1, 2024
Capcom has made Minimum Studios a subsidiary through a share acquisition. The Taiwan-based animation production company previously worked on Capcom titles including Resident Evil Village, the Resident Evil 4 remake, and Dragon's Dogma 2. Minimum Studios was founded in 2018, and specialises in keyframe animation and motion capture.
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Translation studio Transperfect acquires support dev Technicolor Games
Game Developer
MARCH 5, 2025
As part of Transperfect's game division, Technicolor will 'reinforce its reputation as a premier provider of art, animation, and VFX services to the global video game industry.'
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‘A sprinkle of alien essence’ brings the Creatures of Ava by Inverge Studios to life
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 7, 2024
In Creatures of Ava by Spanish indie studio Inverge Studios , players take on the role of Vic, a young explorer stranded on the planet Ava alongside her companion, Tabitha. It took some time, but we finally established an indie studio that has grown to a team of 11 people.
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Playtika acquires mobile studio Innplay Labs
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Playtika has acquired Innplay Labs, the mobile studio behind games such as Tiles of Fortune and Animals & Coins. As reported by GamesBeat , Playtika will pay an upfront fee of $80 million to acquire the Israel-based studio, which could increase up to $300 million. Read more
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The Spine Animation Story at Logic Simplified
Logic Simplified
MAY 7, 2024
Whoever thought Spine 2D animation reminds you of a paper doll craft, where you move all the body parts to create animations, was right! Spine is a 2D skeletal animation tool for game development and other animation projects. One, how Spine works as a great 2D animation software. How does it work? They create!
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Three Minutes to Eight developer Chaosmonger Studio “Multiple stories moving parallel”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Chaosmonger Studios , based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a multimedia production company specializing in everything from documentaries, science fiction films and animations to music video, graphic design and video games. Created and animated by hand, frame after frame, but integrated into a three-dimensional setting.
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Amazon orders new animated video game anthology series, Secret Level
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 14, 2024
Amazon Video is reportedly developing a new adult-animated anthology series based on video games called Secret Level. The show will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Tim Miller's Blur studio. Dave Wilson has apparently signed on to serve as supervising director and executive producer. Read more
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Design review of Redfall by Arkane Studios Austin
Radiator Blog
JUNE 2, 2023
Instead there's cutscenes without animation, scripted conversations without choreography, and readables you rarely read because the game never pauses. They obviously couldn't make the big sprawling maps key to their studio identity, since those would required long multiplayer sessions with no real savegame support. But not really.
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Studio Bolland and the highs and lows of entering the South African game dev scene
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 6, 2024
So far during this South Africa Games Week special, we've highlighted some established studios – Nyamakop , 24 Bit Games , as well as Sea Monster Entertainment and Free Lives to be published later this week – and a more recent studio founded by South African industry veterans ( Six Peaks Games ).
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Zoochosis by Clapperheads will make you fear those lovely animals in the zoo
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A terrifying parasite is spreading, mutating some of the animals into grotesque, blood-thirsty monsters ready to kill their way out of their cages. Welcome to the unsettling world of Zoochosis by indie game studio Clapperheads. Behind all this madness is an indie studio, but not in the classical sense. Of course, in a zoo.
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Indie hit Stray is getting an animated movie
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
BlueTwelve Studio's indie game Stray will be turned into an animated film. As reported by Entertainment Weekly , the 2022 title will be adapted by Annapurna Animation and led by Blue Sky Studios co-founder Chris Wedge.
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How Adele’s 2D animation studies led her to a dream job on Cyberslav
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 23, 2025
It seems that birthday wishes really do come truejust ask CG Spectrum 2D animation graduate Adele! While out celebrating another trip around the sun, she received an extra special birthday gift: a message offering her a position with Evil Pirate Studio to work on the highly anticipated animated TV series Cyberslav.
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Detective Dotson by Masala Games is a cultural joyride through modern-day India
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 9, 2024
And thats precisely what Shalin Shodhan is doing with his studio, Masala Games. While there certainly are games which feature India as a setting, both from Indian studios and international companies, they tend to focus on fantasy or mythical aspects of the nation. The game will be accompanied by an animated mini-series.
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Tape to Tape by Excellent Rectangle is the world’s first hockey roguelite
PreMortem.Games
MAY 10, 2023
Canadian indie game development studio Excellent Rectangle just launched their debut title Tape to Tape on Steam Early Access. look with fluid animations in a sports game. Their solution was a unique blend of hand-drawn 2D sprites and animations in a 3D environment.
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Rival guilds and a dragon landlord all contribute to the rowdy charm of Dungeon Inn
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 6, 2024
South Korean indie studio Cat Society is a small team with big ambitions. The three-person studio, made up of Minjin Ko, his wife Hyemyung Lee and their friend Yeram Kim, has been working on their debut title Dungeon Inn since 2019. This collaborative dynamic reflects the teams studio philosophy.
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Bleak Faith devs rebuff allegations of using animations from Elden Ring
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 13, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Bleak Faith: Forsaken developer Archangel Studios has rejected accusations of stealing Elden Ring animations. Read more
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From Concept to Completion: Navigating the Game Art Production Pipeline
iXie gaming
MARCH 28, 2025
But how exactly does a simple sketch transform into a fully animated, game-ready asset? Lets break down the seven critical phases of the game art pipeline and explore how studios bring stunning, optimized visuals to life. This stage ensures models, textures, and animations function seamlessly in real-time environments.
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Become a better animator — top tips to optimize your online learning
CG Spectrum
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As a mentor of the 2D animation courses at CG Spectrum—an online training center—Hubert Lapointe ( Rick and Morty , Solar Opposites ) knows a thing or two about e-learning. With years of experience, including his own educational pursuits, Hubert shares his core tips on how to optimize learning animation online. Attention commitment.
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 Impressions
Game Industry News
JANUARY 22, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with a look at a series from this past Fall for this week’s Anime Sunday. Art: The art is very good, being done by Studio Nexus. The post Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 Impressions appeared first on Game Industry News.
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Disney teams up with African studio Maliyo Games on Iwájú tie-in
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The smartphone developer, which also employs staff in Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, is creating the official tie-in to Disney's Iwájú, which is a new animated series launching on Disney+ on February 28th.
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Defining Animation and VFX in Video Games
Starloop Studios
JANUARY 24, 2023
Animation and visual effects are two of the artistic pillars of game development. On the most basic level, animation refers to the movement of objects and characters, whereas VFX refers to actions, polish, immersion, and [.]
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The Role Of Animation & VFX In Video Games
Starloop Studios
JANUARY 5, 2023
Of course, this advancement wouldn’t be possible without animation and VFX (visual effects). Animation and VFX are two integral components of game design and development that contribute to [.]. From simple pixel graphics to complex, life-like open worlds, the visuals of modern video games are unparalleled.
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Scotland's largest VFX company, Axis, shuts down
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 16, 2024
Animation and VFX company Axis Studios has closed down, laying off 162 people. Perhaps best known in games for the stunning "backwards" Dead Island cinematic teaser , Glasgow-based Axis called in the administrations yesterday, July 15, and all production has ceased.
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SenAm Games is developing Al-Sirah, a game that educates young muslims about the Islam
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Founded in 2018 by CEO Senad Hrnjadovic, SenAm Games is an independent game development studio based in Munich, Germany. Great formula In order to make the game appealing to the whole family, the studio opted for a bright and cartoony look of the graphics. Instead, in scenes where he is present, the camera will switch to his viewpoint.
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How data fuels the growth of John Ikpeme’s (and friends) Dash Studios
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
John Ikpeme is the CEO of Nigeria-based Dash Studios. Not only has he kept his multi-award-winning game studio thriving, but he’s also integrated his passion for gaming into his career. Even at the bank, they know about Dash Studios and welcome it.” I focus on data at Dash Studios,” says Ikpeme. “I
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Anima Flux is a co-op Metroidvania with a retro-futuristic visual flair
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 3, 2024
Anima Flux , the latest game by studio Anima Flux, is exploring new territories in gaming. The game employs hand-drawn animated cutscenes to enhance its narrative, providing players with a detailed, dark world. “The hand-drawn animated cutscenes are crucial to the main storyline.
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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. Madiba humbly shared his studio’s struggles and how he was uncertain of its success. This is his story.
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60% of Brits don't consider careers in the creative sector as 'real jobs'
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Almost two thirds of adults in the UK don't believe careers in the games, film, TV, animation, and visual effects industries are 'real jobs.' That's according to a recent study commissioned by Escape Studios, an animation, games, and visual effects school situated in North Greenwich, London.
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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Cocoon is the first venture of Geometric Interactive , a Danish indie studio founded by Carlsen and his ex-Playdead colleague, Jakob Schmid. The art, sounds, and animation need to communicate the puzzle logic effectively.” Based in Copenhagen, Geometric Interactive boasts a ten-person strong team. “At
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Playground fights led to the sister’s power house Blind Bend Studio
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 7, 2023
Top image: Gnoumagbee and Teninke Camara It’s 3 am, and while the world sleeps, a creative force comes alive in the heart of Teninke Camara , the brilliant Creative Director and Founder of Blind Bend Studio. In terms of music and animation, Shenmue was ahead of its time. recalled Teninke. said Teninke. We are a great pair.
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Animation for Beginners - Get Started as an Animator | CGSpectrum
CG Spectrum
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Animation has come a long way since ancient Greek pottery drawings. Animation is the art of bringing 2D drawings or 3D models to life. Learn more about this fun and expressive art form and how to get started as a digital animator! Learn more about this fun and expressive art form and how to get started as a digital animator!
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Tencent reportedly takes over two ByteDance games teams
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 14, 2024
As reported by Retuers , the studios that have allegedly been required are a Shenzhen-based firm working on an action game, and another in East China working on an anime title. These teams have reportedly been merged into a studio called Salusoi, which is wholly-owned by a Tencent investor. Read more
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