Report: Reflector Entertainment cuts jobs after launching debut title Unknown 9
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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FromSoftware parent Kadokawa confirms buyout interest from Sony
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft's parent company Kadokawa has confirmed that Sony has issued a letter of intent to acquire the firm's shares, but clarified that "no decision has been made at this time.
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Niantic's new AI model may have been built by unaware Pokémon Go players
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The AR developer has spent half a decade using its games and positioning tech to build a 'detailed understanding' of the planet.
Deliver At All Cost by Far Out Games is a destructive joyride through a 1950s wonderland
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The fictional American world of Deliver At All Cost is a love letter to the 1950s, vivid, nostalgic and almost too beautiful to destroy. But that’s exactly what you’ll be doing. First-time Swedish developer Far Out Games has meticulously crafted a neon-drenched Americana, complete with pink motels, sun-soaked suburbs and classic diners, all ready to be obliterated by you and your unstoppable delivery truck.
How to record a giant mech: Recording sound design with War Robots
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
We explain the sound recording and design process based on our years of experience with War Robots – processes that work and fails to avoid!
Why Two Point Studios returned to the office
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
It doesn't feel that long since we last spoke to the team at Two Point Studios.
What GameMaker's 25-year run tells us about the game engine market
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
November 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the company behind Gamemaker, a popular game engine for indies.
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Square Enix and Lightspeed team up to bring Final Fantasy XIV to phones
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Merlin Entertainments to invest over $110m in Minecraft-themed attractions
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Microsoft has entered a deal with UK-based theme park operator Merlin Entertainments to open Minecraft-themed attractions, hotel rooms, and stores in the UK and US.
AFK Journey and Clash of Clans lead Google Play's top games of 2024
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Farlight's new title has been deemed Google Play's best game of the year nearly a month after launch.
Mycosis v1.07
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Mycosis v1.07: Controller Ready, Visually Revamped, Czech & Slovak Games Week sale and Much More!
Xsolla establishes Asia-Pacific HQ in Busan to grow another global dev hub
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Like with Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia, Xsolla wants to provide Busan's game industry with the resources and connections to expand its reach.
Cocos Creator 3.8.5 forum version
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Thanks so much for the answer! Looking forward for this update. google play API support → Such support will be possible to be done without the need to tweak the native project?
Unknown 9 developer Reflector Entertainment reportedly suffers layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Reflector Entertainment has reportedly laid off an unknown number of staff, just one month after the launch of its debut title, Unknown 9: Awakening.
Contagion - The Dam's Grand Opening
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
This is quite the massive update, not only do you get the last levels for the Campaign, making it fully complete, but you also get a brand new game mode!
Lego and UNICEF unveil game design toolbox to help promote children's wellbeing in digital play
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Lego and UNICEF have released a set of design guidelines targeting game developers to better promote children's wellbeing during digital play.
The Ultimate Unreal Engine Sci-Fi Asset Bundle
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
GameFromScratch.com The Ultimate Unreal Engine Sci-Fi Asset Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, The Ultimate Unreal Engine Sci-Fi Asset Bundle (even though it contains 20+ assets for Unity game engine as well and could easily be exported to Godot, Blender or elsewhere, guides below). The assets are redeemed on the Fab asset […] The post The Ultimate Unreal Engine Sci-Fi Asset Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Report: Kwalee lays off "at least 10" people
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Kwalee is reportedly conducting another round of layoffs, affecting "at least 10" employees.
Level up game development insights at AWS re:Invent 2024
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The countdown to AWS re:Invent 2024 is on, with the annual five-day event set to kick off in Las Vegas, NV on Monday, December 2, 2024. re:Invent 2024 festivities include keynotes featuring AWS leaders sharing the latest cloud and generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovations. Attendees can check out an expo floor packed with technology demonstrations, customer and partner sessions , gamified learning events, and more.
Attributes & Execution Order
The Liquid Fire
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
When working in Unity, a lot of times making good use of both Awake and Start can be enough of an “execution order” to handle the initialization of your systems. For example, you can use Awake to make sure that local references are hooked up, then use Start to handle any coordinated or delayed initialization that might need to occur. This lesson is really about what you do when those two entry points are not enough.
Cocos Creator 3.8.5 forum version [12.04]
Cocos
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Thanks so much for the answer! Looking forward for this update. google play API support → Such support will be possible to be done without the need to tweak the native project?
4 Things You Need To Know About Crypto Gaming
Game Wisdom
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
4 Things You Need To Know About Crypto Gaming Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Recent statistics suggest that 201 million people in the US alone engage in gaming of some kind. Games, and the way we access them, are constantly changing and one of the most recent developments is the emergence of cryptocurrency in … The post 4 Things You Need To Know About Crypto Gaming appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Has every move been invented? Maybe this is a weird one, but within a specific genre—take MOBAs for example—do you think every combination of move properties has been done? Push, pull, stun, life-steal, or line, cone, circle, or unblockable, grab, charge, projectile, hitscan, etc etc; is the total design space explored by now? Or is it boundless do you think?
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
We haven't done everything possible, but it isn't really necessary to do everything for the sake of exploring that space. When we're creating character abilities for a game, they follow these principles: Be simple to understand Show that something has happened (almost) immediately Have some cost or tradeoff to using the move Many character abilities that end up on the cutting room floor are cut for violating one of these principles.
6 Degrees of Roguelikes
Game Wisdom
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
6 Degrees of Roguelikes Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" The weekly showcases highlight the many games we check out on the channel. Games shown are either press keys, demos, or from my collection. Reach out if you would like me to look at your game. 0:00 … The post 6 Degrees of Roguelikes appeared first on Game Wisdom.
10 proven strategies for optimizing multiplayer games in Unity
Juego Studio
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Multiplayer games have been around for a while, but they are becoming increasingly popular today. Thanks to online gaming, friends in different locations can play the same game using different hardware like consoles, computers, and mobile devices.
A Character That Plays Itself: Diablo 4 Players Create an AFK Strategy
Game Wisdom
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A Character That Plays Itself: Diablo 4 Players Create an AFK Strategy Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Time has always been a crucial currency in action RPGs like Diablo 4. There are too many near-perfect games around with too many non-action durations. From taking too long to fill the special combo bar to finding special items. I … The post A Character That Plays Itself: Diablo 4 Players Create an AFK Strategy appeared first on Game Wisdom.
10 Ways AI is Revolutionizing the Future of Coding
Real Programming
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and coding is sparking a new era of possibilities in the tech world. AI advancements are improving how we code, shaping the future of software development, and empowering the next generation of developers. So, let’s explore ten ways AI is revolutionizing coding and its implications for the future. 1. Automated Code Generation AI-powered tools are transforming how developers write code by automating repetitive tasks.
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