Game Developer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The system is currently invite-only but will enable selected devs to "self-schedule" the promotion.

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Game Developer

AUGUST 26, 2024

The just-revealed MOBA shooter is still early in development, but its closed beta is taking off pretty well with players.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Nearly half of Lilith's 100-person staff has been cut in response to the tepid beta period for its current game, Project Party.

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Game Developer

MARCH 27, 2023

After being in beta for nearly a full year, MultiVersus will go offline in June ahead of a full blown release expected for next year.

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Game Developer

AUGUST 14, 2023

TV integration for Netflix Games may be limited to just two regions, but it helps the streamer feel out how to draw more users to its video game service.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 10, 2023

beta releases. We took a bit longer to prepare this beta as there were a number of fairly big GDScript refactoring PRs (needed to fix many bugs), which we wanted to merge all at once. As such we expect that this beta 11 might introduce some new GDScript regressions, which we'll aim to fix for beta 12 next week.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 24, 2024

Beta testing is a critical game quality assurance (QA) process. It allows you to detect technical problems in your game and assess gameplay and balance. This ensures customer satisfaction by delivering a game that provides a seamless experience. But what is beta testing? What are the several types of beta tests?

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Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over a year after entering open beta, Space Punks is being shut down by its developer Flying Wild Hog.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 10, 2023

beta releases. We took a bit longer to prepare this beta as there were a number of fairly big GDScript refactoring PRs (needed to fix many bugs), which we wanted to merge all at once. As such we expect that this beta 11 might introduce some new GDScript regressions, which we’ll aim to fix for beta 12 next week.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Open betas, hangout spaces, and colliding player spheres are all signs of the future.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.

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iXie gaming

JULY 12, 2024

Running an effective closed beta test is crucial to ensuring smooth and user-friendly game releases. It provides game developers with valuable feedback that helps improve gameplay and game quality while addressing design flaws. This ensures an enjoyable and polished gaming experience upon release.

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Indie DB

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Emblem of Valor, a single player deckbuilding PC game developed by Far Star Studio, is participating in the current Steam Next Fest from February 5th to 12th. The team has also released an updated beta demo version.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 19, 2024

(these are the more flexible components of non-game work, unlike web maintenance, business stuff, and so on). Definitely hit that mark… Cogmind work hour distribution in 2024: game development vs. community efforts (excludes hours dedicated to neither, as in other required non-game work).

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Mircosoft Game Dev

MARCH 1, 2019

stable, we plan to release beta builds frequently to have broad testing on the latest fixes and spot any regression. beta 10 with 70 commits made since beta 9 a few days ago. beta 9 and 3.1 This beta is built from commit e930fb9. beta 6 is that the Windows binaries are now properly code signed. Disclaimer.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

stable, we plan to release beta builds frequently to have broad testing on the latest fixes and spot any regression. beta 6 with close to 150 commits made since beta 5 a few days ago. beta 5 and 3.1 This beta is built from commit 30a4723. As bugfixing is going at a steady pace towards Godot 3.1 Disclaimer.

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Unity Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Now in open beta, Unity User-Generated Content (UGC) is a comprehensive solution designed to help game developers empower players to become creators.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 9, 2023

Since the open beta launch of Black Desert Online in 2014, Pearl Abyss has been synonymous with its flagship PC MMORPG. Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz at the Game Developers Conference, Pearl Abyss North America CEO JJ Jin explains the reason behind the push. Read more

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Jaunty Bear Games

MARCH 17, 2023

As a game developer, there are a number of principles that are essential to keep in mind if you want to create a successful game that resonates with players. Design for the player: One of the most important principles of game development is to always design with the player in mind.

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

Welcome to the world of the Metaverse, where virtual reality and gaming come together to create a new dimension of immersive experiences. As the world continues to shift towards digital innovation, Metaverse game development has become increasingly popular among game developers.

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Mobile games are currently at the peak of their popularity. They continue to attract diverse audiences all over the globe, and game developers, for their part, continue offering unique and thrilling titles to suit any taste. . Game development companies catch the wave and try to please picky gamers with compelling mobile games.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

With the rise of the gaming industry and the increasing popularity of PC gaming, many developers are jumping into the field. However, game development is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution to achieve success. Also, offer demos and beta tests to create buzz and get feedback.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 7, 2024

This method is used as a game testing and funding model, whereby consumers can buy and play a game in various pre-release development cycles, like beta, pre-alpha, or alpha. Developers can use the funds to further build the game to its completion. But what does that mean for PC game development?

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Big Games

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Developing a game is no child’s play! Game developers can vouch that the game development landscape does not look as pretty and exciting as it seems. Months, sometimes years of planning, impending deadlines, trials, and corrections go into creating a video game loved by the targeted audience.

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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.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Game development isn’t as smooth and glamorous as many newbies imagine. It comes with challenges like tight deadlines, production obstacles, publisher pressures, and long work hours, which are just a glimpse of every developer’s hurdles. Many newbies ask the question, what are the stages of game development ?

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Game Errors

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Nothing is worse than being stuck on a loading screen, especially when the beta version of Call of Duty MW3 is available for a limited period of time. Game Updates : Next, I verified that I was running the latest version of the game. Developers often release patches that fix issues such as MW3 stuck on loading screen.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

What are the benefits of developing games in Roblox and what are its drawbacks? An Introduction to Roblox Roblox launched in 2006, after having the platform on beta since 2004 under the name “Dynablox”. This can help developers generate revenue from their games and make a profit.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Following several weeks of turmoil at game engine maker Unity , the announcement of its CEO John Riccitiello leaving the firm feels like an unsatisfying sacrifice. After first revealing its new pricing structure for game developers, which didn’t go over well , Unity was forced to walk it all back and apologize.

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Half Geek

MARCH 10, 2021

As for myself, I have been busy from late 2019 through in 2020 with a lot of work outside of game development. Once in awhile I check the sales figure or press coverage to see how my old games are doing, and surprisingly, players still buy and play my games, and some are even kind enough to leave positive reviews.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 26, 2024

The fact that it took him over five years to get to the point that it’s nearly ready for Early Access is largely due to learning the ropes of game development along the way. Why did you become a solo developer? Game development is the most time-consuming thing I’ve ever done. Now, it totally consumes him.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Squad Busters was Supercells biggest launch ever with all the IPs in one single game promoted by the Hollywood A-listers yet, the game fizzled. The annual letter defends the decision to forgo soft launch, points to positive beta results, the $100M of gross revenue, and Apple/Google backing.

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Game Refinery

APRIL 27, 2023

Any developer adopting a similar strategy would have to consider that this carries a risk of players ignoring the in-app purchases entirely. Developer Second Dinner must have been conscious of this themselves as, during Marvel Snap’s beta period, the game initially featured gacha mechanics known as ‘Nexus Events.’

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. The game was gradually refined over a series of pre-alpha, alpha, beta, and release updates. You probably have a sibling or cousin or child who plays the game on Xbox.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

Our careful, multi-stage approach ensures that every game we test is polished and seamless, providing a great experience for players. This guide will explain iXie’s proven testing methods, sharing the strategies that make us a trusted partner for game developers. Now, in the beta stage, real players get to try the game.

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Game Errors

JUNE 1, 2023

The first two runs of Diablo 4 beta have finally concluded, and if you’ve participated in the beta testing, you might be familiar with a variety of bugs and glitches. Stuck on the loading screen A notable problem during the Diablo 4 beta was the game’s loading screen becoming frequently stuck on the PC.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Today, more players are accessing the latest video game releases online as digital downloads, instead of heading into a brick-and-mortar store. This shift has reduced steps between game developers and end users, enabling players to access the latest titles and downloadable game updates from the comfort of their homes.

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