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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 Refinery
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Game Developer
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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Unity's AI tools include a content creation tool called Unity Muse and a runtime inference engine called Unity Sentis.
PreMortem.Games
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Musk states: “ Too many game studios that are owned by massive corporations ,” and that said studio will “ make games great again.” 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.
PreMortem.Games
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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. One of the stories I wrote was a game. That game is now Hiru.” For Dean, history is the key to understanding people.
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. I dont want to work on my game 7 days a week. There are no days off.
Game Refinery
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If you’re looking for ways to improve player retention for your mobile game, hosting a collaboration event with a well-known franchise as part of your LiveOps might be the answer you’re looking for. The best in-game collaboration events are often mutually beneficial.
GamesIndustry.biz
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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
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.
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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Logic Simplified
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Brand Game Development
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Starloop Studios
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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.,
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.
PreMortem.Games
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Whereas if 90% of the people in a bar were women, the idea is that the environment is more appealing than the actual content. When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. Games are often the first link to computers for kids.
Unity Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
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Logic Simplified
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AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.
Nvidia
MARCH 1, 2023
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Nvidia
MARCH 1, 2023
Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No. Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land.
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. Meet with AWS for Games experts to learn about the transformational power of generative AI and cloud game development.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Hernandez admits that solo development sometimes takes a toll on his metal health. “I try my best to accept that I may not be the most talented or brilliant game developer in the world, but that I am capable of making something fun and beautiful.” ” Why did you become a solo developer?
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 28, 2025
Games has reportedly cancelled an unannounced expansion for Hogwarts Legacy due for release later this year. Warner Bros. Read more
Mircosoft Game Dev
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PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle in the Moscone Centre and just have a good conversation and decent coffee with Dutch games industry professionals? Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. We create games that make you smile”, says CEO Stein Damen. “By
PreMortem.Games
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TikTok Highlight Keler highlighted TikTok as an important channel for game developers to find new players. Around 75% of people on TikTok that identify as games claim they discovered new games on the platform, says Keler. Mobile gamers on TikTok are 70% more likely to talk about games on social media.
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of game development , Procedural Content Generation (PCG) has emerged as a transformative force. By utilizing algorithms to create game content dynamically, PCG offers exciting possibilities, from vast, intricate game worlds to unique, personalized player experiences.
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.
AWS Games
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Grabbing the attention of gamers is challenging in a crowded market, but QORPO s unique video gaming experiences stand out. Leveraging many managed services from Amazon Web Services (AWS), the game developer, publisher, and solutions provider accelerated creative game development for popular titles like Citizen Conflict.
CG Spectrum
APRIL 3, 2023
The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) was held last week in San Francisco, boasting 28,000 attendees ! Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. ✌️ Build your community while you build your game dev skills!
iXie gaming
MARCH 2, 2025
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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.
AWS Games
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Game Refinery
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Our eight different player archetypes Mobile game developer Playrix is one of the pioneers of this event type in casual puzzle games, spicing up their LiveOps rotation with fast-paced, competitive events. For example, the Instant Showdown recurring event brings light PvP action to Homescapes.
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
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GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 23, 2024
Rolling Stone has returned to games media by launching a new section, Rolling Stone Gaming. As reported by Game Developer , the section will be headed by senior gaming editor Christopher Cruz, who was previously an executive producer of the site's content studio which included its daily show Rolling Stone on Twitch.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The development team has more surprises in store, with new mini-games and features planned for future updates, including a holiday-themed expansion arriving this Christmas. Iteration is key Throughout the development process, the team at Cyborn learned the importance of adaptability. Our main focus right now is on this game.
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2025
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AWS Games
MARCH 6, 2024
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Game Development News
JANUARY 16, 2025
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Game Development News
DECEMBER 10, 2024
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