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. The withdrawn content includes the $40 Dr Disrespect bundle which included a map and a Dr Disrespect skin.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 22, 2024

Twitch has updated its site to allow users to filter out content they do no wish to see. Eurogamer reports the new option builds on the Content Classification Labels that were introduced last year , allowing streamers to tag their broadcasts for the inclusion of sexualised content, drug use, gambling, and more.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2023

During her talk at IndieGameBusiness Sessions she talked about incorporating social media as a vital marketing tool. There are various ways to make sure social media plays a vital role in your overall marketing plan. Social media is just one of the available channels for marketing. It’s part of the customer journey.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 6, 2023

The success of The Last of Us is, according to analysts, more than just a successful adaptation of a gaming franchise; it is the culmination of Sony’s gradual transition to becoming a media company. In its most recent earnings report, the combined revenue for digital software, add-on content, and network services was $5 billion.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 21, 2023

Twitch has introduced new content classification labels to replace its current system for mature content. Previously, streams only had one mature content toggle to turn on and off. The new labels aim at tagging the content more specifically and include the following: Read more

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

I prioritize creating content based on what I believe will facilitate the games marketing efforts, he explains. Depending on the response from social media, I decide whether to continue expanding on those ideas or not. His latest and most ambitious project, Backrooms Media , dives into the eerie lore of the Backrooms.

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AWS Games

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Efficient movement and synchronization of enormous media assets, including high-definition video and complex Unreal Engine data is important. The media & entertainment (M&E) industry, particularly visual effects (VFX) and animation studios, greatly benefit from a Global File Systems.

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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.,

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 3, 2023

An update in YouTube's moderation policies has reportedly led to increasing demonetisation of gaming content on the platform. Content creator RTGame has also shared his experience on Twitter , highlighting that the policy changes applied retroactively as well, demonetising several of his videos.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 30, 2023

of players would be "motivated" to pay for environmental content in games if it adds to the experience. When asked whether they would like to see environmental content in the games they play, the respondents replied "Yes, definitely" at 35.4%, and "Maybe, if it fits the game's universe/narrative" at 46%. That left 13.5%

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 21, 2023

Players have been building their own content since the dawn of computer games, as seen in the many mods and game modes created from other titles. Some of the most impactful games in the world, such as Minecraft and Roblox, are almost entirely focused around this kind of content. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 28, 2023

Even if Twitter goes down completely in flames, these tips still apply to social media platforms where audio is muted, and scrolling away is quick and easy. Optimize it for social media appeared first on PreMortem Games. So let’s talk about how to make a good trailer specifically for Twitter. Check here for more details.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 8, 2024

According to its developer guidelines , this system "scans software for malicious content, checks for code-signing issues, and returns the results to you quickly." On July 5, Epic shared on social media that the tech firm has rejected the iOS version of its game store twice.

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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.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

He continues, Video games are the most influential media of our time, but Islamic content has been painfully neglected. The game is also very well suited to non-Muslims, who can learn new things about the history of Islam in a fun way.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 3, 2024

There's no shortage of success stories surrounding Baldur's Gate 3, and Larian Studios creative content manager Ben Maltz-Jones added to the stack in a Game Developers Conference session titled "Roll Play: The Strategy Behind Baldur's Gate 3 on TikTok." million likes spread across more than 100 TikToks uploaded to the site. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 8, 2024

As reported by our sister site Eurogamer , the country's Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç announced on social media that the platform had been banned "due to content that could lead to the exploitation of children." Roblox has been banned in Türkiye following a decision made by the government yesterday.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 6, 2024

The closure of the gaming and entertainment brand will result in layoffs for 150 full-time employees, with additional contractors and content creators losing a source of income as well.

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Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The most valuable players are the evangelists, the hard core players who will engage with the community, make content about the game, and serve as volunteer brand ambassadors to the community at large. These are players who will play the game regularly, maybe they'll read the patch notes as they drop or engage with new content that appears.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 23, 2024

Sheila Attwood, senior content manager for data and insights, will also offer best practice examples of maintaining team staff morale during these turbulent times. She speaks regularly around pay rates in the media. Read more

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Filmustage

JULY 31, 2023

But with the advent of social media, this art has undergone a dramatic shift. The impact of social media on film promotion is undeniable and multifaceted. ?? With the advent of social media, the landscape of film promotion has been revolutionized.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Steel Media has announced that Craig Chapple has been appointed as head of content at PocketGamer.biz. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 4, 2024

In a post shared on social media , the studio's co-owner Nate Austin shared that active development on the 2021 RPG is now complete and players shouldn't expect new content. Wildermyth developer Worldwalker Games will be on a hiatus for the foreseeable future.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 10, 2018

There are, however, definitely weirdo group dynamics that are exacerbated by the technological advances of our era, namely search engines, social media, and an unending deluge of data. I’m using this photo to get more clicks from social media, which is both effective and goofy for reasons I’ll explain below.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 2, 2018

Algorithms on social media sites and search engines are biased toward established people. Social media, in my opinion, codifies the modern form of the internet. That was the only way social media sites could survive long enough to evolve away from being cool little oddities. Now it’s best represented as Facebook.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 10, 2023

The ADL has released its 2023 Holocaust Denial Report Card, and while none of the social media platforms or gaming companies it assessed did an exemplary job of preventing and responding to users denying Nazi Germany's systemic murder of millions of people, some did notably worse than others. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 14, 2023

Limit support to 2 channels Additionally, focusing on quality over quantity in social media presence ensures that developers can effectively engage with their audience. Areas for improvement Automating access to information, connecting with fans, and generating content are key aspects in engaging with players effectively.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 9, 2024

“We started referencing the India around us rather than the image of it in collective media and that re-training was quite a challenge.” Solid pipeline By taking the time to build a solid pipeline the team is now at a place in development where it’s easy to create new content such as episodes, story beats and missions.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 4, 2024

Through Physical media. Whether it was a cartridge, CD, UMD, or Blu-ray disc, physical media was the primary way through which games were distributed. The move to digital media from most companies that grew in prominence from the PS4 era, has always been met with mixed enthusiasm. But with technology comes evolution.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 31, 2023

Ember Lab has been around since 2009, starting out as a company specialising in commercial animation and digital content. Speaking to the two softly spoken brothers at Develop, the difference between media matters less than being able to tell a story with original content. "We Read more

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“We have an amazing player base and much of our growth comes from word-of-mouth and social media interaction. We actively connect with our audience on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok, sharing updates, behind-the-scenes content and fun interactions.”

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 5, 2023

Jorge Tavera is the Global Influencer Strategy manager at Deep Silver, the AAA publisher within the media company Plaion (formerly Koch Media). In this article we got to sit down and talk to Tavera about how studios and publishers can ensure immediate traction from day one in the content creator community. Read more

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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. How did Fall Guys add User Generated Content mid-flight?

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 12, 2023

Content creation company OTK Media is launching its own publishing label, called Mad Mushroom. The publisher will be working with Krafton, NCSoft, and Square Enix veteran Mike Sibowitz as leading advisor.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 16, 2023

The non-profit on Friday found the gaming platform in violation of a number of its guidelines due to a lack of adequate disclosure when advertising is involved in Roblox "experiences" and video content. Read more

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Game Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

But as a publicly traded company, and facing a media that is waking up to Roblox’s immense cultural footprint, the company is looking for ways to protect its reputation. ” The statement continued: “Our approach is to empower developers to self-identify advertising content in their experiences.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In 2020, he was joined by his wife, Gorokhova Rita, who took on the role of 3D modeler and content lead. We’re working on a few prototypes,” he reveals, adding that he regularly shares sneak peeks on social media. Later, Dmitriy Nakhabin, a former student of Khoroshavin’s joined the team. We are trying to find it.”

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