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This blog explores some of the risks of horror game development and how to address them.
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Game Developer
DECEMBER 4, 2024
This blog explores some of the risks of horror game development and how to address them.
Game Developer
APRIL 30, 2024
The Final Fantasy maker will be 'more selective and focused in the allocation of development resources' moving forward.
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PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Here at PreMortem.Games, we have great admiration for developers who tackle the entire game development cycle on their own. Because, lets be honest, creating games is hard and it takes a special kind of developer to choose the solo path. This game represents me as a developer, he says.
Game Developer
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The company believes its tools can help developers satisfy a growing 'thirst for content.'
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Aspiring developers and creatives now have permission to use their original content in Dreams for outside-game use, including portfolio reels and merchandise.
Game Developer
JUNE 29, 2023
The company told one Steam developer it "cannot ship games for which the developer does not have all of the necessary rights."
Game Developer
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Welcome, once again, to the all-new GameDeveloper.com, now updated for better readability, easier content discovery, and an all-around improved site experience.
PreMortem.Games
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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.
GamesIndustry.biz
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Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The Embracer-owned studio won't be developing new content for the horror title and has also scrapped a planned Switch release.
Game Developer
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Unity's AI tools include a content creation tool called Unity Muse and a runtime inference engine called Unity Sentis.
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JANUARY 11, 2023
Developer Counterplay has implored the Duelyst community to "modify, extend, and remix to your heart's content."
Game Refinery
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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.
PreMortem.Games
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PreMortem.Games
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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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The publisher hopes to expand distrubtion of the original Transport Tycoon and is considering 'potentially developing new titles or content.'
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
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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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The rain eases just long enough for the developers to share some plans for their hit roguelite city builder
PreMortem.Games
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Then and only then is the game realized, as it becomes something active and vibrant as the player journeys through the content, each in their unique, own way. That moment of interaction, whether it be a button press or a joystick move or whatever, taps the potential of the dev teams hard work and lets it spring to life.
PreMortem.Games
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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.
Unity Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
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Game Refinery
MARCH 16, 2023
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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.
Deconstructor of Fun
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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.
PreMortem.Games
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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.
Game Refinery
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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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Join content creator CozyGamerKat for a talk with REVEIL's c reative directors Bennet Jeutter and Steffen Schaller.
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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?
Ask a Game Dev
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GamesIndustry.biz
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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'.
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.
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.
AWS Games
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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.
Logic Simplified
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PreMortem.Games
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Ask a Game Dev
OCTOBER 23, 2023
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Game Development News
DECEMBER 10, 2024
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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.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 30, 2024
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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).
Nvidia
MARCH 27, 2024
Businesses can tap into their rich datasets to streamline time-consuming tasks—from text summarization and translation to insight prediction and content generation. For enterprises, the prospect of generative AI is vast. But they must also navigate adoption challenges.
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