Report: Valve won't publish Steam titles that feature AI-generated content
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."
Nintendo is done releasing new content for Mario Kart Tour
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The upcoming Anniversary Tour will be the last to feature new content.
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Roblox adds more parental overwatch controls to its revamped child safety procedures
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Parents now have direct access to Roblox's parental control features, and young players are automatically barred from direct messaging players or access 'moderate' content.
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3D Content Interoperability with Topology-Free Modeling
Nvidia
MARCH 1, 2023
In addition, due to the topology creation process, 3D modeling is time consuming and has a high entry barrier for content creation. According to Ashot Gabrelyanov, CEO of Shapeyard development company Magic Unicorn, “As the web evolves, its content form does, too. This makes them inoperable with multiple platforms in the metaverse.
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Elon Musk announced that he will open a studio and “Make games great again”
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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The new normal • Video game layoffs are a feature, not a bug
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 4, 2024
Onslaught of digital newcomers Not every game maker has been equally successful at adapting to the new reality of digitally distributed content, micro-transaction sales, and live-services operations, or had the intellectual property that managed to differentiate itself from the onslaught of digital newcomers.
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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Complex feature The core concept of worlds within worlds was the first feature prototyped for Cocoon, undergoing substantial improvement and iteration. It was a complex feature to make, and aside from making it look cool, we also had to solve a range of technical challenges.
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Hypercasual games market is shrinking, still 3.7 billion downloads last 3 months
PreMortem.Games
JULY 4, 2023
The game features different modes and progressively more challenging levels. Thus, when every pixel of the old games seems to be explored up and down, DLC (downloadable content) might become a good option to sugarcoat things. The general goal is to catch all the sweets without missing a single one to score the level.
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Microsoft slams Apple fee, says it can't monetise its cloud gaming services as a result
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
b) prevents different content, subscriptions or features (including consumables in multiplatform games) being offered to iOS users (as compared to the content, subscriptions and features offered on other platforms)." Read more
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Addendum to cut content: people find remnants of cut content in game files often enough. So/but is there any even rough estimate you could give of cut content that’s dug up versus cut stuff that could never be found?
Ask a Game Dev
APRIL 10, 2024
The kind of games that have the least cut content are annual sports titles - they have the most stringent schedules and know exactly what they are committing to with each annual cycle, so they have significantly less wiggle room than a project with a longer schedule and bigger scope (e.g.
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Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection reportedly used modder's work without credit
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 18, 2024
As reported by IGN , players noticed that a mod created by modder 'iamashaymin' was reportedly featured in the game despite its developer clarifying last month that it did "not include any code or content that is taken from uncredited sources."
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Don’t Nod restructures around three genres
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 28, 2024
In 2023, we witnessed an exceptional year of content, featuring a multitude of high quality games, encompassing both small and large-scale innovative titles. Read more
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Unity's push for "responsibly sourced" AI tools
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Despite the debate surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in games development, Unity has been a big proponent for adding AI-powered features into the process, announcing its Muse suite of features earlier this year as well as signing partnerships with AI-driven asset creators. Read more
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Upgrade Your Graphics: Explore New Ray Tracing Features for NVIDIA Nsight Tools
Nvidia
MARCH 21, 2024
Helping you build optimized, bug-free applications in this era of rendering technology, the latest release of NVIDIA Nsight Graphics introduces new features for ray tracing development, including tools to help you harness AI acceleration. The union of ray tracing and AI is pushing graphics fidelity and performance to new heights.
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Activision made a secret deal for gun product placement in Call of Duty
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Content warning: This article discusses violence towards children. Activision made a secret deal with Remington to feature the arms maker's Adaptive Combat Rifle in 2009's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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The Hunger Games for User Generated Content: Case Fall Guys
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 31, 2023
E pic’s user-generated content (UGC) domination has required thousands of employees and 5 years of development but pays off with 40% of player game time and $350M generated from creator worlds. Gamemakers should watch closely for how this new mode impacts Fall Guys’ performance as a distinct add-on feature.
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Procedural Content Generation in Game Development
Starloop Studios
APRIL 18, 2024
Procedural content generation (PCG) is a prime example of how AI in game development is leveraged in creative and compelling ways. As the use of AI in game development ramps up and speculation is rife as to how it will be used in the future, procedural content generation is one of the most well-recognized and [.]
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QORPO brings generative AI features to AneeMate with AWS
AWS Games
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Balancing build compared to buy Launched in 2019, QORPO features more than 700,000 registered users globally and logs more than 100,000 daily users across its collection of first-party games. Using additional AWS technologies, QORPO also developed an extensive ecosystem to support feature additions to its many titles.
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Attracting investors and publishers with the right kind of game demos
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Typically highlighting a game’s mechanics in their raw form, even before content and visuals receive their final polish. As you approach the launch phase, directing your efforts towards a public demo can effectively engage your established target audience and immerse players in your game’s narrative, should it feature one.
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Drive-Up Your Revenues with Seasonal Events
Game Refinery
MARCH 16, 2023
With over 90% of the top-grossing 100 iOS mobile games using seasonal events to boost their revenues, national holidays have become an essential part of LiveOps with players expecting an influx of new content as we approach the holiday seasons. Zombie Frontier 3’s Christmas content Event-related offers (e.g.,
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There’s a lot of noise online about live service games being detrimental to the quality of games, such as initial launches being bug ridden and with incomplete features. Is there any truth to this last statement? And are the spending patterns reflecting the idea that people are dissatisfied with this model of monetization?
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Before we could patch, producers would cut content and features much more mercilessly because we lacked the time to finish that content properly and still pass certification. There were a lot of features and content that players never saw because we couldn't get them polished and stable before the game had to ship.
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WordPress vs Other CMS Platforms: A Comparison Guide
Logic Simplified
APRIL 3, 2024
A content management system (CMS) is a collaborative software that allows you to use tools to create, modify, and manage your digital presence. It has a low learning curve, and you can begin publishing content in minutes. Once your site is running, you can drag and drop images, text, and other content within the editor.
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Destiny 2 player to pay $490,000 in damages for racial harassment
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 14, 2023
Content warning: Article contains references to racism and racial violence A Destiny 2 player has been ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in damages to Bungie after racially harassing a community manager last year.
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The walls are alive with tiny people in Cyborn’s Mixed Reality game Wall Town Wonders
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A standout feature of Wall Town Wonders is its hand-tracking interaction, allowing players to control the game and engage with characters using just their hands. Wall Town Wonders features a distinctive aesthetic that blends realism with charming cartoony vibe, giving it a diorama-like appeal. Our main focus right now is on this game.
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AWS for Games to spotlight generative AI at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 6, 2024
Featured partners include Perforce, JetBrains, Incredibuild, AccelByte, Pragma, Heroic Labs, Scenario, NVIDIA, Modulate, and Endava. Managing live games requires a balance of retaining mature players with evergreen content, personalizing offers, attracting new players, and getting them into your core loop as quickly as possible.
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The gorgeous visuals of Bionic Bay that Juhana Myllys calls Painterly Pixel Art
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 24, 2024
The game design process in this project mainly involved designing the rudimentary features for our level editor”, he explains. ” Part of figuring out the features of the editor is also designing the user interface for it. Now it’s mostly about creating the content of the levels for me now.”
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Top 10 Paid and Free Drupal Themes for Creating Web Designs
Logic Simplified
JUNE 25, 2024
Drupal is an open-source content management system that is available for free. It enables website owners and developers to create visually attractive and feature-rich websites. The theme has a drag-and-drop page builder that makes it easy to create and rearrange content. Looking for reliable Drupal web design services?
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How men can help stamp out harassment of women in games
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 27, 2023
Content warning: This article features references to harassment, abuse and sexual assault.
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5 Best Approaches to Monetize a Board Game Idea
Logic Simplified
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
This model allows players to download and play the game for free but charges for additional game features or content. These can be one-time purchases, like a new character skin or unlocking new levels, or they can be recurring subscriptions that unlock premium features or exclusive content. The same goes for video games.
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105 Does cut content exist for video games? Not material devs save for later use in dlcs or expansions, but content that was created and for some reason didn’t make it to the final product. Idk like, a boss battle was way too long so a portion of gameplay was cut off or some footage devs felt like removing from certain cutscenes.
Ask a Game Dev
APRIL 4, 2024
Of course cut content exists. On the latest shipped game that I worked on, I was hired for and spent months working on a significant game mode that was eventually cut. Our game mode was playable with a full game loop but the higher-ups decided it wasn't shaping up to be what they wanted for the overall game.
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Web3 metaverse MMO Avalon unveiled in new trailer
Game Daily
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The game features action-combat including magical powers in player-vs-environment and player-versus-player modes. The trailer features a pretty world of warriors, who flit between environments, with ample tools for building and crafting. ” Core to Avalon will be player-created content.
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NVIDIA 2023 Highlights: Driving Generative AI, LLM, HPC, Robotics, and Virtual Worlds Breakthroughs
Nvidia
DECEMBER 19, 2023
NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip Architecture In-Depth Take an in-depth look at the architecture and features of the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip. Subscribe to the Developer Newsletter and stay in the loop on 2024 content tailored to your interests. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , and Discord for the latest developer news.
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Filmustage innovative update: Full Script Synopsis
Filmustage
DECEMBER 28, 2023
You're likely already acquainted with the AI Scene Synopses feature within Filmustage, a tool that enables you to effortlessly generate detailed synopses for each scene in a script with just one click. So meet the new innovative Filmustage feature – Full Script Synopsis. We've taken this functionality to new heights.
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Ancient China comes to life in Thriving City: Song by White Star Studio
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
One of the most eye-catching features of Thriving City is its distinctive visual style. We were so excited to base our content around ancient China. Reinhard Wu explains: “The second test showed many players wanting to experience a city sim with more playable content, something they prioritized over historical accuracy.
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AWS for Games debuts Guide to Generative AI for Game Developers, and more at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2024
The Gilded Mansion Demo featured a mystery solving game that was built with AWS Bedrock and Anthropic Claude to drive player conversations with in-game characters in search of clues to solve a crime. AWS Events On Monday evening, AWS, Amazon Games and Women in Games International (WIGI) co-hosted a Women in Games event at the Minna Gallery.
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Maximizing Customer Engagement with WordPress CRM Automation
Logic Simplified
APRIL 15, 2024
It offers robust automation features for a stress-free customer data management experience. Through automation plugins and tools, tasks such as content scheduling, email marketing, and customer support can be efficiently managed, ensuring timely and personalized interactions with clients.
Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori takes equestrian gaming to 13th century Mongolia
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 24, 2024
The game is still very early in development, but I’m excited to see how several of the planned features will work out, especially what relates to the ‘courier’ gameplay and packing your inventory for long trips,” Ruppert says. “At The visual appeal of Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimor i is also a standout feature. “It
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Biomorph by Lucid Dream Studio innovates the Metroidvania genre
PreMortem.Games
MAY 8, 2024
Producing a Metroidvania is a huge undertaking, and the developers could easily be overwhelmed by the content they wanted to create, according to Berriche. We reviewed the production schedule, adjusted certain features to have enough time to design and implement them optimally in the game.
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Ancient China comes to life in Thriving City: Song by White Star Studio
PreMortem.Games
MAY 24, 2023
One of the most eye-catching features of Thriving City is its distinctive visual style. We were so excited to base our content around ancient China. Reinhard Wu explains: “The second test showed many players wanting to experience a city sim with more playable content, something they prioritized over historical accuracy.
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Transmedia Triumphs and Traps: Lessons from the Convergence of Gaming and Media
Deconstructor of Fun
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Telcos, traditionally the pipes through which content flows, have turned into a "big, fat, dumb pipe," allowing third parties like iOS and Android to dominate the space. They’re not content to simply license their IPs anymore—they want to be part of the action, creating immersive experiences for their fans.
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Mystery investigation specialist EQ Studios “All our murder scenes are fictional”
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Ideas for the game’s content were inspired mainly from movies and TV shows, while the game designs came from the games the team loves to play, like Everquest for the open world concept and The Vanishing Hitchhiker for the atmosphere. The key feature of Scene Investigators is the 70/30 formula, or hypothesis testing.
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Interview: Netmarble N2 on its new metaverse blockchain game Meta World: My City
Game Daily
MAY 15, 2023
GameDaily: What are the most important features in Meta World My City that you consider to be genuine innovations in blockchain gaming design? The first innovation we would like to highlight is Union Tokenomics, which enables players to stably enjoy the content. Min-Kwan Kwon: We are going to update the contents step by step.
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Q&A with Remedy Entertainment: Adopting USD into the Game Development Pipeline
Nvidia
MARCH 1, 2023
We adopted USD to streamline our content pipelines and have something that performs well with large amounts of data and can be easily extended. Finally, we wanted to have a bi-directional interoperation between our tools and third-party digital content creation tools (DCCs). Do you plan to continue using USD in future game development?
Brawl Stars Ditched the Loot Boxes - Was it a Good Move and Should Other Games Follow?
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 2, 2023
I think the main reason behind this change is that the randomness-based system to acquire Brawlers had become ineffective at managing the large amounts of content that the game features now. Now players are encouraged to play as they get to acquire resources that they can actually spend on the content they desire.
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