Update: Hi-Rez lays off devs, ends development for three games
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Developers across Smite's design, production, and esports teams have been impacted by Hi-Rez's latest reductions.
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Game Developer
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Developers across Smite's design, production, and esports teams have been impacted by Hi-Rez's latest reductions.
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Whether you want to see how your favorite teams are trending or you’re seeking a better understanding of the competitive landscape, Global Power Rankings is the new way to track team strength for League of Legends Esports competition. They created the first calculated stat for esports in “Win Probability Powered by AWS”.
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AWS Games
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Riot Games are calling on esports fans and builders alike to participate in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Hackathon: Esports Manager Challenge. This new hackathon will put the latest generative AI tools in the hands of fans to unlock new ways to build and develop stronger esports teams.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
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. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
Riot Games has re-organised its leadership in its esports and entertainment segments. Current esports president John Needham has been appointed president of publishing and esports, and will "create new integrated experiences" that will combine its esports, music, and creative publishing sectors.
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 27, 2024
According to Game Developer (translating a report from Chinese publication The Paper ), the firm has made extensive cuts across its offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. Most departments were reportedly impacted, apart from its esports segment. Chinese company Perfect World has reportedly laid off thousands of employees.
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Internship recruiting season has begun for some large game publishers and developers. If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these. If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these.
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 1, 2023
Disclosure: This article has been written as a part of a paid cooperation with Moxy Moxy , founded by a group of game industry veterans and blockchain experts, aims to transform the gaming landscape by providing a platform for eSports-style competitive gaming with real rewards for existing games.
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.
AWS Games
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Riot Games , the developer behind League of Legends (LoL), VALORANT , and Wild Rift , in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) will introduce ‘Win Probability’ within the upcoming 2023 League of Legends World Championship broadcast. Why introduce ‘Win Probability’ to LoL Esports ?
Game Daily
MAY 12, 2023
André Schenini Moreira is a lawyer specializing in games, esports, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence. He is due to give a presentation at Nordic Game 23 in Malmo, Sweden, later this month, on “ The Use of AI-Generated Assets and Its Legal Implications.”
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 29, 2023
Innovation and technology According to Riquier there are several ways that gaming has an impact on economic development in the Global South. The games industry itself creates jobs and generates revenues by means of game development, publishing and distribution.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Esports and gaming organisation 100 Thieves has announced another round of layoffs. Redundancies will primarily affect the 100 Thieves Game Development Studio and energy drink brand Juvee, both of which will become independent companies, Robinson added.
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Esports has taken the gaming world by storm in recent times. With lucrative tournaments and millions of fans globally, eSports gaming has become a flourishing sector that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down soon. Behind this growing demand lies various technologies impacting eSports gaming.
iXie gaming
MAY 23, 2023
One of the prime examples to showcase this culture is eSports. Born out of the inherently competitive nature of video games, eSports today is competitive video gaming that rivals any other form of sports. The origins of eSports can be traced back to the 1980s. The origins of eSports can be traced back to the 1980s.
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In a first for the football world, Sheffield-based game developer Sumo Digital has developed a brand-new game – Snake Party – exclusively for Sheffield Wednesday’s esports programme, which will be playable during home matches for the remainder of the season.
AWS Games
APRIL 8, 2024
In the past decade, esports has evolved into a billion-dollar industry, with dozens of leagues, thousands of athletes, teams, franchises, and rising fan culture. Moving from there to building a whole AI-driven data infrastructure and generative AI storytelling solution for the esports industry felt pretty natural.
AWS Games
AUGUST 15, 2024
One of the world’s most anticipated games industry events, the conference brings together developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and cloud providers from around the world alongside the gaming community to celebrate industry achievements and discuss the trends shaping the industry’s future. Register here. Register here.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
During my stay, I had the incredible opportunity to witness Esio, the founder and program coordinator of Africacomicade , take charge of video game industry discussions at Lagos ComicCon and work the room at the tight-knit Xbox game developer community meetup at Microsoft’s Lagos offices. ” remarked Esio.
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Held in Lagos, Nigeria, Gamathon 24 had the powerful theme of “Thrive,” which is synonymous with vigorous growth and development. Gamathon 24 brought together video game developers, animators, comic artists, XR developers, and tech enthusiasts, all determined not just to survive, but to truly thrive.
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 16, 2023
A group of 44 Indian game developers and esports companies are objecting to a government plan that would combine traditional video games and real-money gambling games into the same regulatory category, a move that say inappropriate meshes two entirely separate industries.
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Even back at the dawn of the 1970s, networked video games existed on the PLATO computer system – a technology that would also help found concepts like email, forums, screen sharing and online testing. But that fascinating chapter in the history of connected games was just the beginning. ” Read more
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The team experimented with everything from esport to UGC and even went as far as removing gacha - only to put it back in. Spark: The Brutal Bootcamp for Game Devs Supercell knows its new game development is too slow , so enter Spark , a high-stakes incubator designed to fix that. And it wasnt a lack of trying.
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 26, 2024
Her Nigerian-based studio aims to use the power of video games to engage and get future generations ready to pursue careers in gaming. So far she has facilitated the awards of esports athletes between the ages of 8 and 18 with rewards such as dedicated gaming laptops and Amazon vouchers.
Game Dev Unchained
MAY 9, 2023
The Transformative Landscape of Game Development: A Deep Dive with Willem Delventhal As a digital ecosystem thrives and transforms at a rapid pace, a recent conversation with game designer and educator Willem Delventhal offered insights into the evolving realm of game development.
iXie gaming
JANUARY 19, 2024
Growth in Cross-platform Gaming Cross-platform games have become more popular than ever. But what does this mean for developers? Well, this implies that developers have had to work more on cross-platform games, ensuring they deliver seamless cross-platform experiences. But what does that mean for developers?
AWS Games
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Gaming companies, both developers and publishers, have also aimed to capitalize on the vast amount of data and intellectual capital they have, in order to reinvent themselves and branch out into different ventures. One example is Epic Game’s Unreal Engine platform.
Game Daily
AUGUST 21, 2023
Digital Development Management’s newly released report on financial activity in the video gaming sector is a mixed bag, showing a decline in mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and investments in the second quarter of this year, but noting that the market is likely to heat up in the months ahead. Investments DDM counted $0.7
Game Design Aspect
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
I'm thrilled to be shortlisted for one of the 2020 Women in Games Hall of Fame Awards and I am particularly excited that I can spotlight learning games and serious game development within the global game industry.
Game Errors
APRIL 19, 2023
Japanese games have gained a significant following in the West, with many gamers eagerly anticipating the latest releases from developers like Square Enix and Capcom. Storytelling In terms of storytelling, Japanese games tend to rely heavily on intricate narratives and well-developed characters to engage players.
Nvidia
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Measuring and optimizing system latency is one of the hardest challenges during game development and the NVIDIA Reflex SDK helps developers solve that issue. Measuring and optimizing system latency is one of the hardest challenges during game development and the NVIDIA Reflex SDK helps developers solve that issue.
Game Development News
JUNE 6, 2023
The Independent Game Developers' Association has called for the UK Government to expand the list of jobs on the Shortage Occupation List - MCV/DEVELOP
Big Games
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Whether you’re a casual gamer looking for some entertainment or a dedicated hardcore game enthusiast, today, we have curated a list of the best high-graphics games for Android just for you. Let’s explore the Top 10 Mobile Game Development without wasting your precious time! So, are you excited to take a look?
Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 12, 2023
Just like in the years prior, the blog post travels at lightspeed across the mobile gaming industry, achieving two distinctive outcomes: EXCITEMENT: Ilkka’s annual blog posts excite game developers everywhere. FRUSTRATION: These blog posts can also annoy game executives and senior leaders. Let’s call this an aspiration.
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
eSports I think there’s a few of them. That’s eSports. I’ve watched how they’ve grown up around all of media and their connections with brands and game brands. I mean, it’s just they’re having a good time with it and they’re going into these games to meet up with their friends as squads. So eSports is a big deal. #3.
Game Daily
AUGUST 22, 2023
Web3 game developers and publishers are often pretty bad about explaining their products to potential players. Impenetrable crypto-jargon is afforded a higher status than basic details about the games on offer. Likewise, Wreck League is a fighting game, albeit with Web3 functionality and NFT collectibles.
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
As Riot charts the company’s path forward and continues to explore new ways to serve players, including TV shows, music and esports broadcasts, Rich encourages his team to adopt a cloud-first mindset. When people run into limits, their first instinct used to be ‘I can do it better.’ But VALORANT was the big test.
Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 4, 2023
We dive into decline of hypercasual games and hybridcasual, an attempt by mobile game developers to adapt to the new normal in the industry. The antithesis of hypercasual, but Shea said the results mean that a similar approach will now be deployed across all of Voodoo’s studios and games going forwards.
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 4, 2020
Out of all the gaming companies out there, Supercell is one of the few capable of shipping consecutive monster hits. Revenue per Install of Supercell games in their first 12 months after launch (source: Sensor Tower). the “standard” format) Innovating with new game modes to encourage players to develop a broader collection.
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 21, 2021
Our 2021 predictions have been sponsored by Facebook Gaming. Facebook Gaming helps developers and publishers to build, grow, and monetize their games. Until one of the developers takes a page out of interactive narrative games, this genre will remain but a niche in the Western markets.
AWS Games
JUNE 8, 2023
Imagined as a sci-fi take on esports, the game was developed in only two years by a single developer, Kavosh Omidi, using Amazon GameLift dedicated server management on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Using AWS also helped lower development costs and accelerate iterations.” Development was cleaner and neater.”
iXie gaming
JANUARY 11, 2023
It specializes in game development. . iXie initially focused solely on game QA and specialized QA but recently the studio broadened its area of expertise to include game localization, art production, and 3D services. . Specialties: – Tech and Art Outsourcing, Game Development, and Game Training.
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio A year ago, Supercell announced their intention to open a studio in North America with the mission of developing games for PC and Console. Their first step would be to hire a core founding team around which they would build the development team.
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 15, 2022
Second, quest development is linear on the map. In the earlier stage, the raids in the main quest are quite easy and exist to help develop the story. In the later game, raid mechanisms become quite rich. Data: Initial Spike and a Steady Return to Normal Back to the game itself. Players do not need to run back and forth.
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