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Nintendo Switch ending online support exposes fragility of gaming partnerships in China | Opinion

GamesIndustry.biz

It has been reported that Nintendo announced a discontinuation of its online services for the Nintendo Switch in China.

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The “Godot Virus” GodLoader

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com The “Godot Virus” GodLoader Security research firm Checkpoint Research just released a terrifying article about a new undetectable malware loader spread using the Godot game engine called GodLoader. While technically true, it is nowhere near as scary as it initially sounds. What is perhaps the most interesting takeaway is that existing anti-virus software do […] The post The “Godot Virus” GodLoader appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Xbox's plan to see games via Android app delayed by court order

GamesIndustry.biz

Microsoft's plan to enable Android users to buy and play console games via the Xbox app have been delayed, seemingly due to the ongoing legal dispute between Google and Epic Games.

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Black Friday 2024 For Game Developers

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Black Friday 2024 For Game Developers Every year we round up all the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for game developers and 2024 is no exception. The follow are the best deals we located for game development software, tools and assets. Assets Unity Asset Store Unity have 850+ assets on sale 50% off, as […] The post Black Friday 2024 For Game Developers appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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From distributor to developer: GCL's ambition to create Asian IPs for the world

GamesIndustry.biz

While the name might not sound as familiar in the west, GCL is one of the biggest digital entertainment companies in Asia, publishing titles like Black Myth Wukong, Stalker 2, and Atomic Heart on the continent, and distributing titles from some of the biggest companies in games including Take-Two, CD Projekt Red, Sega, and Warner Bros.

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8 Common Mistakes When Choosing the Right Co-Development Partner for Your Game

Juego Studio

Your next game holds incredible potential. It could be a massive success or a costly failure. The key? Choosing the right co-development partner for your game. This blog helps you avoid critical mistakes. Successful collaboration ensures your game's vision thrives. Let's make your next game a winner.

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Wolfire and Dark Catt's antitrust lawsuit against Valve granted class action status

GamesIndustry.biz

Wolfire Studios and Dark Catt Studios have been granted class action status for their continuing legal dispute with Valve.

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I know you have said designers/engineers in the games industry are people that love games (because they could be paid more for the same skills by working in a different industry). Does the same hold true for AAA producers or executives? Do the people making high-level business decisions for big developers/publishers actually like games, or care about the future of games? (in terms other than how it affects the interests of their company/position)

Ask a Game Dev

This might surprise you, but more often than not… yes. My most recent executive producer started off as a customer service agent at the studio, and worked his way through QA and production. The CEO of that company was a producer who worked on Everquest for seven years. Another executive producer I worked for started as a customer service agent for Dark Age of Camelot, became a writer, then producer on Warhammer Online, and now he’s doing something else.

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The Best Careers in Math You Never Thought About

Real Programming

When we think of careers in math, roles like accountants, mathematicians, or engineers often come to mind. While these are undoubtedly excellent career paths, math is also the backbone of countless other exciting and unexpected opportunities. As industries evolve, so do the applications of mathematical concepts, opening doors to diverse career paths that merge creativity, logic, and problem-solving.

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What To Do If You’re Stuck On Your Game

Game Wisdom

What To Do If You’re Stuck On Your Game Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Are you stuck on your video game? It happens all of the time. We don’t think that there is a single person on the planet who has played these games and not gotten stuck at one point or another. It’s … The post What To Do If You’re Stuck On Your Game appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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DICE's Rebecka Coutaz to lead Battlefield Studios Europe in new role

GamesIndustry.biz

Electronic Arts has expanded the role of DICE's Rebecka Coutaz, putting her in charge of both that studio and UK-based Criterion.

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How Social Features Are Revolutionizing Modern Video Games

Game Wisdom

How Social Features Are Revolutionizing Modern Video Games Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Social features in video games have reshaped the gaming landscape, making it more interactive and community-driven than ever. Multiplayer modes, which were once limited to couch co-op or LAN parties, now dominate with online matchmaking systems. These allow players from … The post How Social Features Are Revolutionizing Modern Video Games appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Statement on GodLoader malware loader

Mircosoft Game Dev

Godot security team clarifies the risk exposed by Check Point Research's report.

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Why Hiring The Best React Developers is Crucial For Your Business Success?

Artoon

React is the most used javascript library and ranks as among the […] The post Why Hiring The Best React Developers is Crucial For Your Business Success? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Scrollbar issue with Touch screen laptop device

Cocos

The scrollbar in this link works with the mouse wheel on desktops and laptops and with touch on mobile devices, but it doesn’t respond to touch on touchscreen laptops. How can I fix this?

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Wrapping World - Like Defender, but both axis!

Cocos

I am currently trying to achieve a game world that loops / wraps around, when you leave the right you come back in on the left. If you leave at the top you come back in at the bottom. The original arcade game Defender did this on one axis, but I am trying to do this on both. The problem here is that when you approach the world’s boundary, for a brief time you will need to see what is on the other side of the boundary.

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