What are game developers getting out of Bluesky?
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Game developers are among the millions users leaving X (formerly Twitter) and signing up for Bluesky. What are they getting out of the platform?
Opinion: How will Project 2025 impact game developers?
Game Developer
JULY 18, 2024
The Heritage Foundation's manifesto for the possible next administration could do great harm to many, including large portions of the game development community.
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The ascent of Indian video game development
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Indian video game development seems to be displaying more and more potential and exposure; we spoke to three different developers based in India about their current projects and their own experiences.
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Must-have tools and libraries for indie game developers in 2024
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Thanks to the constant development of technology and an ever-growing set of powerful tools, indie developers can create games that rival those made by big studios. If you're an indie developer looking to take your project to the next level, here's your essential toolkit for 2024.
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Unity sees WebGPU as a growing market for game development
Game Developer
APRIL 2, 2024
According to Unity, games that can be played "instantly" present new possibilities for game developers.
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Germany creates €100M subsidy to fund its game developers
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Over the next several years, Germany plans to properly support its local game development scene and increase its cultural footprint in the country.
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Why do game developers love mechs?
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Game developers weigh in on the "utter perfection" of giant mechanical robots.
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Forecasting work in video game development
Game Developer
JANUARY 18, 2024
Peter Willington, Production Director at Auroch Digital shares insight into how game developers can predict the future with correct forecasting techniques.
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The Rise of Generative AI in Revolutionizing Game Development
Game Developer
JUNE 18, 2024
In this article, we'll explore the impact of generative AI on game development, the challenges it presents, and how developers can leverage automation tools to navigate this new frontier.
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Xbox expands Research division to collaborate with game developers
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A new program within the Xbox Research division allows developers to give the console maker feedback and help it improve in key areas.
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Approximately one third of game developers were affected by layoffs last year
Game Developer
JANUARY 22, 2024
According to the GDC 2024 State of the Game Industry report, about a third of game developers were affected by a layoff in 2023.
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The best game development software
Game Developer
JUNE 9, 2023
Our resources for free and low cost game development software, from game engines to art tools and tutorials, and more.
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Game Developer's Best of 2022: The top game developers of the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 21, 2022
From developers in Ukraine to Poncle, Naughty Dog and Second Dinner, these are our picks for game developers of the year.
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Twitch axes in-chat badge identifying game developers
Game Developer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Along with getting rid of the badge, Twitch is restarting its organization reviews that let accounts see stream analytics, manage games, and build Extensions.
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The best low cost game development tools
Game Developer
MAY 24, 2023
From RPG Maker to PICO-8, here are a few of the best low-cost game development tools available.
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TRY AGAIN: How frustrations with game development lead to a platformer about game development frustrations
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
TRY AGAIN developer Adam Morina talks about how their own frustrations coming up with a game concept would lead to a game about those very frustrations.
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UX Research in game development: an essential explainer
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
During game development, we’re a little in the dark about how players might experience and respond. That’s where UX research comes into play.
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If Hollywood adapts more games, developers deserve a cut
Game Developer
JANUARY 19, 2024
The 2024 GDC State of the Industry report indicates one quarter of triple-A developers are seeing their games adapted for film or television. Will the workers reap the rewards?
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Justin Carter's top five games
Game Developer
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Game Developer's contributing editor Justin Carter reveals his top five games of 2023.
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Balancing creativity and deadlines in game development
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The article offers a framework for managers to balance creativity and deadlines, ensuring the timely delivery of a great game.
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Smash director Sakurai says he is "semi-retired" from game development
Game Developer
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Sakurai's time at Nintendo and game development may be winding down.
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What Washington State is doing to juice local game development
Game Developer
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Washington State government's Chamber of Commerce wants to the state's 'creative economy' humming along.
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Learn Unity Game Development with GameDev.TV Bundle
Game From Scratch
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Learn Unity Game Development with GameDev.TV Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Learn Unity Game Development 2024 Bundle is a collection of Unity game engine courses by the folks at GameDev.Tv. Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
On the unionization frontlines with Autumn Mitchell, Emma Kinema and Chris Lusco: Game Developer Podcast Ep. 45
Game Developer
JULY 26, 2024
It's been a huge week for game industry unions. We chat with three people from the frontlines of those efforts today on the Game Developer podcast.
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Survey says half of developers consider VR market on decline or in stagnation
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Developers speaking to the Game Developers Collective seem to think the VR games market has hit a roadblock, even with this year's launch of the Apple Vision Pro.
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The Best Game Development Frameworks in 2024
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 8, 2024
GameFromScratch.com The Best Game Development Frameworks in 2024 Let me start this by saying, there are no “best” game development frameworks. The value and use of a framework varies massively from project to project and developer to developer.
Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: The events that defined the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2023
From Unity's botched Runtime Fee to Embracer going scorched earth on its own development studios, here are the events that shaped the game industry in 2023.
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
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APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.
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Embracer says it spends more money on platforms than game development
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
CEO Lars Wingefors thinks revenue programs like Epic Games' First Run program can help developers reduce the cost of bringing their games to storefronts.
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Solo developer Kaighen Finley: “It’s easy to lose myself in game development”
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 17, 2023
Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Just to be on the safe side he mainly focused on web development, but his heart was not in it. It helps that designing artistic, digital gaming experiences and special powers is basically my dream work.”
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Unlocking Portugal's game development industry
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 2, 2024
The Gaming Hub aims at becoming a "focal point for innovation, collaboration, and growth within the gaming industry in Portugal and beyond," executive director of the Portuguese Game Developer Association (APVP) Diogo Rato said at the time.
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Hasbro's $1 billion bet on internal game development
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 30, 2024
But those games were licensing deals, externally developed by Scopely and Larian Studios, respectively. And despite the success of those partnerships, Hasbro is actually investing considerably in building out its own internal development. Read more
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How nDreams became one of the biggest VR game developers in the world
Game Developer
JULY 13, 2023
nDreams is the world's largest virtual reality game developer outside of Meta and Sony. Here's how the studio has managed to grow in a still-burgeoning market.
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Exploring the 2024 State of the Game Industry report - Game Developer Podcast ep. 39
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Game Developer, Omdia, and GDC staff discuss the State of the Game Industry 2024 survey, hitting on layoffs, unionization, game engine changes, and much more.
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How to effectively lead leaders in game development
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2024
At Develop Brighton last month, Criterion general manager Charity Joy gave a talk on the art of leading people who are themselves managing other leaders, sharing the tools she's picked up along the way in her career in game development.
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What a community-led shift to independent fan wikis means for game developers
Game Developer
MAY 20, 2024
Here's why developers should pay attention. Players are beginning to split away from centralized wiki platforms and build their own community guides.
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Game Developer's Best of 2022: Chris Kerr's top five games
Game Developer
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Here's what caught (and held) the attention of Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr during 2022.
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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: Indie developers name their unsung heroes of the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Indie developers like Quinn K, Cosmo D, Taylor McCue and more name their "unsung heroes" of 2023.
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Advanced PC game development techniques & technologies
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
As developers strive to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay, innovative techniques are emerging that offer unprecedented levels of realism, interactivity, and player engagement.
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Virtuos acquires British indie game developer Third Kind Games
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 20, 2024
Virtuos has acquired British indie game developer, Third Kind Games. Virtuos says the acquisition will enhance its "AAA co-development capabilities and establish a new foothold for Virtuos in the UK."
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Exploring the challenges of AI-generated art in game development
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 20, 2024
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
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Jussi Kemppainen is exploring AI-assisted game development with Echoes of Somewhere
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 30, 2023
With the discussions over the use of AI in game development raging on, Jussi-Petteri Kemppainen , Lead VFX Artist at Mainframe Industries and founder of Dinosaurs Are Better , spends his spare time to see what all the fuss really is about. ” He envisions a future where all game development is AI-assisted.
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One lesson from 10 years of writing for Game Developer
Game Developer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Bryant's must-read lesson from the last decade: don't worship idols to find meaning in yourself.
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Discord Launch Game Development SDK
Game From Scratch
MARCH 18, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Discord Launch Game Development SDK Today at GDC Discord (check out our server here) announced they are moving into the world of game development, or more specifically game hosting, with the launch of the Embedded App SDK.
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