Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you are interested in the latter, please request to join our testing group to get access to pre-release builds. Most importantly, if the game crashes for any reason, the editor does not crash at the same time (which could cause data loss). You can also try the Web editor or the Android editor for this release.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 19, 2021

Facebook Gaming helps developers and publishers to build, grow, and monetize their games. Unless otherwise specified, all the data has been provided by the powerful Sensor Tower and analyzed by the author(s). Data from China, Korea and Japan are excluded as this analysis focuses on Western markets only.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Written by Adam Telfer , our razor-sharp Canadian co-host who doesn’t just play games—Adam both builds and dissects them. What had been brewing on PC for years before with games like Counter-Strike, was now dominant cross-platform and reaching the “masses” on console.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

The Dynamic NPC Dialog Demo highlighted Ada, an example for building an in-game non-player character (NPC) as a generative AI application, using Unreal Engine MetaHuman by Epic Games. Capturing the magical realm of data generated by Baldur’s Gate 3 : Baldur’s Gate 3 is built on an intricate storyline heavily affected by player choices.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2022

An essential data platform for all mobile gaming studios. In this analysis, data from China, Korea, and Japan are excluded as this analysis focuses on Western markets only. This is because we don’t want to reduce the actionability of the data with games that succeed massively in what can be described as closed domestic markets.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. Data Protection An important factor to consider when looking for a game development company is data protection. Look for one that cares about your data security and intellectual property. of each level.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Creating simple sign-up processes : Filling in forms or providing lots of user data via mobile touchscreens can create friction for new players, resulting in them becoming frustrated and abandoning the process entirely. A solution must support modern encryption mechanisms, both for data at rest and in transit.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 26, 2024

Among the more notable trends on the horizon are the expanding efforts around transmedia strategies, as major entertainment companies adopt cross-platform approaches. Microsoft, for instance, recently set up a team dedicated to building out its recently acquired IP , including Overwatch and Warcraft.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 26, 2023

11:30 AM–12:30 PM: GAM301: Chalk Talk: Build cost-effective video games with AWS Graviton See an Unreal Engine multiplayer game running on x86 and deployed on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) and learn about the steps you can take to introduce Graviton instances into your compute mix.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Cross-Platform Compatibility Cross-platform gameplay is one of the biggest game development trends of 2023. So, game developers must seek mobile game engines that support cross-platform development. Pre-built dashboards and real-time data are some components that Unity’s analytics bring to the table.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In order to solve this, the any third party developer needs to build a system that can take data from any supported service and translate it in real time so all players on other platforms understand what's happening in the game. This requires a fairly hefty engineering effort.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 13, 2024

The first was building its backend from scratch, which the studio quickly determined would take too long. The second was partnering with a third-party Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform (a common choice for startup game studios), but Harmony found the solutions difficult to customize for their game.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

Recent data has shown that 2023 has been among the best years in the gaming sector. Growth in Cross-platform Gaming Cross-platform games have become more popular than ever. One out of four gamers play cross-platform as of 2023. But was it all rosy? But what does this mean for developers?

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Build on AWS at Unreal Fest 2023 Onsite Activities AWS is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor at Unreal Fest this year, which includes a partner speaking session, booth giveaways, and live product demonstrations led by AWS industry experts. The hour-long session takes place on October 5 at 10:00AM in room 208 at the New Orleans Convention Center.

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AWS Games

JUNE 6, 2023

With Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its backend, the Metalhead team accelerate and optimized its development and deployment of “SMB 4,” ultimately launching the game simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with global support for cross-platform play.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 8, 2024

Guest post by Julian Runge , Assistant Professor at Northeastern University and Principal Scientist at Game Data Pros I went out and asked game and app developers how they price their starter packs, and to find out why they do so. Personalization at the starter pack stage is difficult as there is virtually no behavioral data available.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Cross-Platform Play There has been a significant increase in the number and variety of devices used by gamers. As a result, game developers have had to build more games that support cross-platform play in 2023. Cross-platform play fosters a sense of inclusivity and community among gamers.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2024

Understanding Agile Development Agile development adopts a different approach to building software. The automated tests can be run on every build, ensuring new features do not introduce regressions or issues on the existing codebase. Cross-Platform Testing The gaming industry has evolved significantly over the years.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Performance testing enables you to obtain critical data about game performance, including refresh rate, stability, and responsiveness. This allows for automated testing and deployment of new game builds. Predicting potential errors and bugs based on historical data. And that’s where performance testing comes in handy.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Cross-platform Play Cross-platform play has become more popular with the rise of cloud gaming and game streaming. Game developers are creating games that can be played on multiple platforms, allowing players to switch between devices without interruption.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Platforms bridge the gap between script breakdown and financial planning through automated data integration. The seamless connection between breakdown data and financial planning tools creates a more efficient workflow while reducing the potential for manual entry errors.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 29, 2019

The debugger can be used in a build and there should not be limitations of a device running the game. Visual Debugger is a tool allowing developers to debug their Godot projects while the application is running in the editor or in a build. builds and will make available for everyone. builds and will make available for everyone.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 29, 2024

Written by Michail Katkoff , founder of Deconstructor of Fun and a games industry veteran with 15 years of experience in building, operating, and scaling games and game companies. Give developers access to more complete data from the platforms. He’s also something of a protein smoothie sommelier.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On-set production becomes the playground for data gathering, with teams focusing on reference photography and scanning - the building blocks for future VFX integration. Foundry's CopyCat, the quirky and unexpected addition to the VFX family, lets artists train their own ML sidekicks using custom data. The secret sauce?

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

His data and insights were based on US data as a proxy for the western market, and focused on platform privacy, or the “Apple global mobile game recession”. He also said there are opportunities in going cross-platform and direct billing. Cross-platform is becoming more important too, he said.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Xcode Instruments If you’re building video games for iOS, Xcode Instruments can be an ideal testing tool to level up your game QA. GameBench GameBench is one of the leading tools for performance data collection, analysis, and optimization for video games and other applications. This ensures faster and more efficient game testing.

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Moonmana

JUNE 7, 2023

Keep on reading and find out what it takes to build a highly-rated mobile game by using the Unity engine and what you should be ready to go through. To make it a bit clearer, we’ve rounded up a few good reasons why to opt for Unity Android development : Simple cross-platform development. Is Unity Good for Mobile Games?

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

All while saving the hassle of creating their own solution, with in-house data suggesting up to 30% of developers’ operational time budget can be saved by not starting from scratch. The store currently features more than 70 games and 30 DLC packs, each with dedicated pages for screenshots, trailers, system requirements and community building.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 18, 2023

Customer Stories Learn how game studios of all sizes use AWS for Games services and solutions, including generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), to build, run, and grow their games across the globe. Product Launches AWS for Games is a portfolio of purpose-built capabilities to help game developers build, run, and grow their games.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As developers look to have more control over where their data is stored and to reduce the complexities of ingesting data from a variety of sources, many turn to AWS to help them create their own custom analytics pipelines and data lakes. This also removes the added cost associated with using API Gateway. Initial Setup.

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Big Games

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But it is important to consider the platforms. Creating a cross-platform app is an important key aspect because there is no clear platform winner. Stop Doing Clones Some gaming companies and developers target popular games that have a broad audience and build a clone app that lacks imagination and creativity.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 21, 2021

Facebook Gaming helps developers and publishers to build, grow, and monetize their games. Unless otherwise specified, all the data has been provided by the powerful Sensor Tower and analyzed by the author(s). Data from China, Korea, and Japan are excluded as this analysis focuses on Western markets only.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Mishka and Chris wrap up the Unity talk on a positive note, underscoring the significance of building rapport and familiarity with stakeholders long before seeking support or resources. Overall, it represents a new and exciting way to reach diverse audiences, gather data on game performance, and collaborate with influencers.

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Ask a Game Dev

MAY 16, 2024

It's relatively easy to build a game out of a generic system and task our engine programmers with getting that generic system working on each of our target platforms. The good news is that the PS5 and the XSX aren't too far away from each other in terms of hardware power and architecture.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

Traditionally, game development necessitated the use of intricate and platform-specific software. However, HTML5 games have emerged as a game-changer, offering unparalleled cross-platform compatibility and effortless accessibility across a wide range of devices, eliminating the need for dedicated installations or plugins.

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Nvidia

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Slang is an open-source language for real-time graphics programming that brings new capabilities for writing and maintaining large-scale, high-performance, cross-platform graphics codebases. Build differentiable renderers from existing graphics code.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

Understanding players and marketability have also become more important, leading to larger companies increasingly building content fortresses – in which they acquire a user and move them between games in their portfolio. You can then use those signals to give the player what they want and determine who the valuable players are.

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