PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The real issue in the industry is not the concentration of content creators under publishing labels, but rather the shift in economic power towards platform holders. Purchasing power has declined across most major markets, but we’re still experiencing the release of a wealth of great content and hardware.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 10, 2024

Whilst the live-action game hadn't received any content update for over a year, developer First Watch Game pulled all content affiliated with the streamer following reports Beahm had "inappropriate" communications with a minor. Free-to-play shooter Rogue Company has severed ties with Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm.

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Game Developer

JANUARY 11, 2023

Developer Counterplay has implored the Duelyst community to "modify, extend, and remix to your heart's content."

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver. That’s even more true now than it was back in April 2023.

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Game Developer

JUNE 27, 2023

Unity's AI tools include a content creation tool called Unity Muse and a runtime inference engine called Unity Sentis.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Welcome to Dean Gichukie ‘s world, where history comes alive through Kunta Content. The Kunta Content team Dean’s creative journey began at age 8 when he started drawing and painting. Dean recently returned from France, where Kunta Content clinched a prestigious award in the gaming category at the Creation Africa Forum.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Founded in 2018 by CEO Senad Hrnjadovic, SenAm Games is an independent game development studio based in Munich, Germany. We have a solid track record of developing and releasing three games in the last seven years, including client work, Hrnjadovic says. Instead, in scenes where he is present, the camera will switch to his viewpoint.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Here at PreMortem.Games we have a great admiration for developers that go through a complete development cycle alone. And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The publisher hopes to expand distrubtion of the original Transport Tycoon and is considering 'potentially developing new titles or content.'

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The rain eases just long enough for the developers to share some plans for their hit roguelite city builder

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 25, 2024

Facepunch Studios has received takedown notices from Nintendo and is currently in the process of removing all Garry's Mod content related to IP owned by the platform holder. The developer posted an update on Steam altering its community to the takedown notice, adding that all Nintendo-related workshop items will be removed.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 13, 2023

Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. But the Dutch industry is also home to a vibrant community of indie game developers. By providing top-quality game development from A to Z. So we are open to new opportunities for co-development or work for hire.

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Unity Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Mixed reality development with Meta Quest 3 and Unity is here. Create captivating, cross-platform, immersive experiences that blend the real with digital content.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

Analysts have widely reported developers’ ongoing challenges with user acquisition targets as they wrestle with stricter app tracking policies, especially on Apple devices. The post The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success appeared first on GameRefinery.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 20, 2024

Speaking at Devcom today, Red Meat Games creative content strategist Judy Ehrentraut discussed the importance of ethically training generative AI models, and how certain tools can be utilised during game development. "AI

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Not only are collaboration events a great way to engage players, but they’re also a great way to boost your game’s monetization through the addition of new content, such as event-exclusive cosmetic items and collectibles. Developed by Netease, Vikingard is a casual simulation RPG set in the Viking era.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We shall be using a multi-player gaming scenario to illustrate this, but the steps below could be applicable to any community with user-generated content and interactions between users. In this case, it can also be used to detect sentiment and can also be trained to identify abusive or toxic content.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 12, 2023

Top image: Europa Universalis IV expansion, Lions of the North Downloadable content (DLC) has become an essential tool for game developers and publishers. It enhances the gameplay experience, provides additional content, and attracts new players. Read all about the importance of DLC in the free Report by Newzoo.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 27, 2023

This is the era of user generated content. Players are no longer content with just playing their favorite games, they want to build their own games out of the ones that already exist. For novices with no prior game development experience, the platform offers a no-code solution together with a library of over a million 3D assets.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 13, 2024

Redfall wasn’t received that well, but that doesn’t mean the developers deserve a stake through the heart, surely. The news casts a shadow on Microsoft’s willingness to develop innovative content. Sure enough, Redfall wasn’t all that well received. That’s not to say everyone deserves to lose their job.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Esteban Hernandez , the solo developer behind MKSM Design , has spent almost seven years bringing Creo God Simulator to life. I became a solo developer initially because I wanted to make games, plain and simple, he says. Despite the rewards, solo development comes with challenges. ” Why did you become a solo developer?

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 5, 2024

Semblance] was the first African-developed IP on any Nintendo console ever. "We co-founded the studio with [Naughty Dog veteran] Judd Simantov, who's South African," CEO and creative director of Nyamakop, Ben Myres, tells GamesIndustry.biz. "He He saw our final year project and was like, 'You should make this into a commercial project'.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Join content creator CozyGamerKat for a talk with REVEIL's c reative directors Bennet Jeutter and Steffen Schaller.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The UK Games Fund has received £5 million in additional investment to establish the UKGF Content Fund. As of today, studios and developers can apply for the new funding, which will be available over the next 18 months, to support games in development and ready them for market.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. 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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AWS Games

MARCH 13, 2025

Experience first-hand how Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games helps build breakthrough gaming experiences at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 17-21, 2025 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Visit the demo-packed AWS booth (#S927): Engage with purpose-built solutions from AWS that span the entire game development lifecycle.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2025

Youve got development going but the game is not announced yet. Its obviously different for an indie developer with one or two games than for a publisher with several titles out there. TikTok Highlight Keler highlighted TikTok as an important channel for game developers to find new players.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Similarly, in a game development setup, various virtual reality tools have become easily accessible to both creators and consumers to create and encounter immersive experiences. 10 Popular VR Game Development Tools There are a range of tools and frameworks that are being used for VR game development projects.

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Ask a Game Dev

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Motion/Performance capture usually happens fairly early during development, because animators need time to take the captured data and turn it into actual performances. Usually we aim for around the end of pre-production, but it all depends on the availability of the studio, the actors, and the developers.

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Game Development News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content.

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Game Development for Beginners

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The digital age has presented an unprecedented opportunity for the younger generation to not only consume content but to create it. Game development for children is a frontier that combines the allure of play with the rigors of education, offering a unique blend of fun and learning. It is an artistic and scientific playground where.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Belgian developer Cyborn has introduced a fresh perspective on mixed-reality gaming with the release of Wall Town Wonders , a game that transforms living spaces into bustling miniature towns built right on the wall. Mixed Reality challenges Developing a mixed-reality game came with its own set of challenges. Iteration is key.

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Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Most content built during a particular hardware generation is available and functional during that hardware generation because things don't change too much. Red War was launch content back in 2017, on the Xbone, PS4, and Windows. That's what I suspect happened.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the upcoming Sci-Fi Action-Puzzle FPS IHAS , from Ukrainian solo developer Vladyslav Pidiashenko , players wake up aboard a giant, desolate spaceship swarming with hostile robots. ” Why did you become a solo developer? I produced a lot of content and had some success, but it wasn’t all that sustainable.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 13, 2025

The gaming industry is no stranger to ambitious bets, but few are as bold as Skillzs $75 million Developer Accelerator. The Core Thesis Behind the Skillz Content Fund At its heart, the Skillz Developer Accelerator is designed to nurture studios capable of building high-quality, skill-based games. Lets dive in.

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Game Development News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. One of Romanias leading players in the video game development industry, AMC Studio, a Keywords Studio that specializes in 3D Art Services, is marking its nearly 30 years of activity by expanding its operations into Full Co-Development Services (Co-Dev).

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Big Games

MARCH 27, 2025

Developers are constantly seeking the best tools to create engaging, high-performance games that can run smoothly on a wide range of Android devices. Two of the most popular game enginesUnity and Unreal are the top choices for Android game development. Merits: Easy to learn and use for rapid development.

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