Embracer confirms 900 layoffs following net sales upswing
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The company indicated it will continue making layoffs despite quarterly net sales rising by 13 percent to $170.5 million.
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Embracer debt reduced to $1.4 billion as restructure continues
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Embracer has released its latest financial results, as well as an update on the restructuring programme that has led to mass layoffs and various studio closures. For the three months ended September 30, the company reported net sales had risen 13% year-on-year to SEK 10.8 billion ($1 billion).
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The next version of Unity will be called Unity 6
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Unity is adjusting its naming convention for future versions of the software and rolling out public access to its generative AI tools.
Sega of America accused of threatening workers with mass layoffs over unionisation
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sega of America has been accused of attempting to lay off staff in response to their bargaining efforts. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) filed an unfair labour practice on behalf of the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS) after Sega reportedly proposed a plan to "phase out" temporary workers by February 2024 and outsource roles to Europe and Japan.
Code My Crown guide released for black hairstyles in games
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The Open Source Hair Library and Dove made a free guide for developers looking to implement more Black hairstyles.
MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2023
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
This year’s 30 Under 30, where we put the spotlight on the best and brightest young talent in the industry that the industry has to offer - MCV/DEVELOP
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Dove and Open Source Afro Hair Library launch Code My Crown
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Dove and Open Source Afro Hair Library has unveiled the Code My Crown guide. The free downloadable resource aims to provide game developers instructions, references, and source code for creating Black hairstyles in video games.
A Year of Springs is about finding yourself in a world still learning to be kind
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
This trio of stories delves into life as a trans woman living in Japan, the challenges queer people still face in getting rights in the country and exploring personal questions about their sexuality.
Unity 6 launching in 2024, featuring AI tools and more multiplayer tech
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Unity has revived its previous numbering system, with Unity 2023 LTS renamed Unity 6 ahead of its launch next year. Back in 2016, the engine provided announced it was changing the way it updates its titular tech , focusing on a yearly system of more incremental updates rather than major releases.
Annapurna Interactive acquires South African support studio 24 Bit Games
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Black Friday with Filmustage: We Gonna Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse!
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? From November 16 to December 1 , 2023 , Filmustage presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a lifetime subscription to the Amazing Studio Plan for a one-time fee of just $299!!! ? Compared to the standard rate of $59/month , this deal is not just a saving – it's an investment in your legacy. Because "a man who doesn't spend money wisely, will never be rich".
Sega of America accused of trying to cut 40 percent of unionized workers
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Union members claimed the Sonic maker has clearly engaged in "bad-faith bargaining.
Unite 2023: Deepening our commitment to game development
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The Unite 2023 Keynote features developers sharing stories and games, new product demos, and updates about support for developers.
Neil Druckmann to receive Andrew Yoon Award at New York Game Awards
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The co-director/writer of the Last of Us games is being awarded for his 20-year tenure at Naughty Dog and progressing from staff intern to co-president.
Unity 2023.2 Tech Stream is now available
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Unveiled at Unite, discover the latest Tech Stream (2023.2) for early access to explore the latest and newest Unity engine features.
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Epic Games unveils voice reporting in Fortnite
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Epic Games has announced a new voice reporting feature for Fortnite. When enabled, it will record the last five minutes of chat audio on a rolling basis.
Mass Effect scribe joins NetEase to lead new studio Worlds Untold
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mac Walters served as a writer on both Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3.
Monopoly Go player spending pulls in $1bn
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Scopely has announced that Monopoly Go has brought in over $1 billion in consumer spending. The mobile title inspired by Hasbro’s economic-themed board game was released back in April.
Baldur's Gate 3 gets $80 physical edition in 2024
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
2023's breakout RPG continues to grab attention with an upcoming a physical version spread across multiple discs.
Unity's push for "responsibly sourced" AI tools
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Unity is pressing on with its push into AI development tools, announcing at today's Unite event that Muse is now in early access. Despite the debate surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in games development, Unity has been a big proponent for adding AI-powered features into the process, announcing its Muse suite of features earlier this year as well as signing partnerships with AI-driven asset creators.
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Fellow Traveller: "It's a lot easier to start a publisher than to sustain one"
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
LudoNarraCon has become a staple among games industry events, and is poised to return in 2024, from May 9 to 13, with applications to exhibit or speak at the show now open until December 8, organiser Fellow Traveller announced today. The event celebrated its fifth anniversary earlier this year, which Fellow Traveller founder Chris Wright says is "kind of wild" to the team.
Getting smart with shaders to create Dredge expansion The Pale Reach
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
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Annapurna acquires 24 Bit Games
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Entertainment company Annapurna has acquired South Africa-based 24 Bit Games. With the acquisition, Annapurna aims to help the games firm expand its proprietary technology and staff.
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Web3 metaverse MMO Avalon unveiled in new trailer
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Ambitious multiverse and Web3 project Avalon’s first trailer dropped yesterday, as well as details of the experienced development team’s plans for the game. The Avalon team is led by chief product officer Jeffrey Butler, one of the original producers for EverQuest and its first expansions, alongside Sean Pinnock, formerly CEO of virtual reality gaming company CyberDream, best known for Virtual Battlegrounds.
NetEase launches Worlds Untold
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
NetEase has added yet another studio to its development roster with today's unveiling of Worlds Untold, a new studio led by former BioWare developer Mac Walters. While the studio is headquartered in Vancouver, Worlds Untold is billed as a fully remote studio, and it will work on "AAA action-adventure games with an emphasis on narrative and worldbuilding.
Responsible AI and enhanced model training at Unity
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
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Outright Games pledges to donate £100,000 on World Children's Day
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Outright Games has announced that it will donate up to £100,000 to UNICEF on World Children's Day. The donation will be via digital sales profits generated across 24 hours on November 20.
How Dream11 built a multi-tenant user authentication service on Amazon EKS
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Starbreeze revenue rises 42.9% to $46.6m in Q3
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Starbreeze has released its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2023, reporting a significant increase in revenue following the release of Payday 3. The latest installment of the franchise accounted for 89% of Starbreeze's total net sales this quarter. Starbreeze reported a significant 42.9% rise in sales this quarter to SEK 494.4 million ($46.6 million), compared to SEK 38.7 million ($3.6 million) in 2022.
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023
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Studio Folly to donate 10% of Gubbins' revenue to charity
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Studio Folly has pledged that 10% of the earnings from its title Gubbins will go to charity. The Australian developer's proceeds will go to The Foundation to Decrease World Suck (TFDWS).
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