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Wimo Games reportedly shuts down

GamesIndustry.biz

Texas-based Wimo Games seems to have closed its doors yesterday, as former employees shared the news on social media. Principal concept artist Kevin T. Associate software engineer Walter Hill said on LinkedIn that the independent developer and publisher shut down. Chin also shared the news on X.

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DIY desserts and tie dye shirts – Mobile games inspired by social media (part 2)

PreMortem.Games

Social media has a knack for bringing niche topics to the attention of a large audience. Lately, we see more and more games inspired by these social media trends making it to the top charts in terms of downloads. The studio combined the general concept of the challenge with additional mini games, such as classic runners.

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Samwise Didier retires from Blizzard

GamesIndustry.biz

He's been with the developer since 1991 and is credited for the Warcraft name, based on his Dungeons and Dragons character during its conception. Didier announced his exit on social media , and in his message, he said, "[Blizzard] became my second home. I learned almost everything I know about art there. Read more

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Rebots by FlatPonies launches after 6 years “We’re ready for more ambitious projects”

PreMortem.Games

Rebots came from a simple concept. We entered Steam Festivals, ran regular playtests and used social media.” With over six years of development behind them, Lead Producer Regő Porkoláb has learned some valuable lessons. Don’t make a game for six years!” But this idea quickly evolved into something more complex and engaging.

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CGS 3D Visualization Dept. Head Presents on Chaos Unboxed Panel

CG Spectrum

It allows artists to bring concepts to life by adding depth, texture, and realistic lighting to their designs. From 3D architectural renderings to product prototypes and virtual environments for games and movies, 3D visualization is used across various industries to visualize ideas, streamline workflows, and communicate concepts effectively.

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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem

PreMortem.Games

Kiro’o Games envisions a future where cross-media experiences in Africa can revolutionise the entertainment and culture industry while creating a positive impact on employment. It led him to realise that Kiro’o Games was not just about entertainment anymore. It was also an inspiring force.

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The metaverse is finally facing a media reckoning

Game Daily

Barely a day goes by without negative news coverage slicing another cut into metaverse hype, either in the form of a big company backing away from previous enthusiasm, or a thundering editorial declaring the entire concept to be yet another tech dead-end. ” Still, the commercial metaverse continues to take a beating in the media. .

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