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FTC uses Starfield to fuel block against Microsoft-Activision merger

Game Developer

The FTC's newest filing believes Microsoft's treatment of Starfield will show how it handles Activision Blizzard games should its merger reach completion.

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Men need to speak up against toxicity targeting women – and on their own behalf | Opinion

GamesIndustry.biz

In the wake of GDC earlier this year, several reports emerged on social media and in various games publications detailing incidents of sexual harassment, verbal abuse, and discrimination experienced by attendees. These reports ranged from inappropriate comments and advances, to physical assaults and drink spiking. It has been alleged that these had been perpetrated by both fellow attendees and industry professionals.

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Xbox Series X and Game Pass prices will increase in July

Game Developer

Microsoft revealed its plans to give global and regional price hikes for both Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Series X over the summer.

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Australian games tax breaks bill officially approved

GamesIndustry.biz

Australia's Digital Games Tax Offset has now officially been approved. As shared by Australian games trade body IGEA , the bill passed through legislation today, having been approved by both Houses of Parliament. Initially unveiled in 2021 , the DGTO provides a 30% tax incentive to Australian studios with projects above AU$500,000. It will have a retrospective effect from July 1, 2022.

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EA restructure divides business into EA Entertainment and EA Sports

Game Developer

Going forward EA will be made of two separate organizations: one focused on its triple-A franchises and original games, and another for licensed sports titles.

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Xbox Series X to get a new price tag

GamesIndustry.biz

Starting in August, Microsoft's Xbox Series X is receiving a price increase in most countries. As reported by The Verge , the change will not affect the console's cost in the US, Japan, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia.

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The Lesser of one 'Evil'

GamesIndustry.biz

Like many in the games industry, Hendrik Lesser wears multiple hats. But his specific collection of hats don't always fit neatly together. "Many many years ago, I called myself the king of conflicts of interest," Lesser tells GamesIndustry.biz. Lesser is the CEO of Remote Control Productions, a collective of 15 different game companies with more than 500 employees between them, some of which could be seen as competing with one another.

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How Ubisoft is using a mentorship program to diversify its development teams

Game Developer

Ubisoft is hoping its new mentorship program will diversify its previously male-dominated workforce.

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Keeping Scores in your Unity game

Game Development for Beginners

Keeping scores is a major engaging factor in games. Players are always eager to beat that high score and to make sure no one surpasses them. Implementing a score system in your game could be the key to unlocking player engagement. In this tutorial, we will see how to calculate scores and how to store.

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A softer Nintendo Direct may signal an imminent Switch successor

Game Developer

A Nintendo Direct without any heavy hitting games might signal an incoming successor to the Nintendo Switch.

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Capcom has sold nearly 500m game units in its 40-year history

GamesIndustry.biz

Capcom has recently turned 40 and announced that it has sold approximately 500 million game titles globally. Among its top-selling franchises is Resident Evil; since the franchise began in 1996, it has moved 142 million units. The firm reported that the Resident Evil 4 Remake sold four million copies in April. As of March 31, Capcom's Monster Hunter series has sold 92 million games, the series' first title launched in 2004.

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Season developer Scavengers Studio hit with "massive layoffs"

Game Developer

Canadian developer Scavengers Studio has reportedly faced large layoffs following the release of its PlayStation game, Season.

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Roblox allows users to create games for players ages 17 and up

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Roblox has announced that users can create games on the platform for people ages 17 and up. Players will need to verify their ages to develop and access the experiences. Age verification will require users to upload a photo of themselves and a government-issued ID.

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Report implicates Discord in string of child abductions, exploitation

Game Developer

Discord has reportedly been heavily used by predators as a means to manipulate and sexually exploit young users on the popular chat platform.

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3 hypercasual ideation tips from a top developer

Unity Blog

Carlton Forrester, founder of VectorUp Games and the developer Tall Man Run plus three other published games with Supersonic, shares his top three tips for consistently coming up with marketable hypercasual game concepts.

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Can the Superhero Era Ever End?

The Bottom Feeder

Wait. So cars and trucks can turn into robots. And also animals can turn into animal robots? Or do cars also turn into animal robots? Does that mean there are animal cars? Oh, God. Here we go. The Jeffdal Test I will only go see a movie that. 1. Has at least two characters who are humans. Not superheroes, demons, robots, monsters, aliens, or wizards. 2.

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All In! Games ends publishing operations

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox All In! Games has announced that it has ceased its publishing business and will prioritize game development. The decision was attributed to low sales performances and high entry barriers it faced in the games market when compared to more established publishers.

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Ten Player Motives #7 Why is playing with other players fun.? The simple truth of the matter is that no matter how introverted or antisocial you might be, humans are social animals as a matter of biological inheritance. Those with social anxiety or similar issues that make socialising difficult still love spending time with their friends, it is simply that habitual fears make social life troubling for certain people (and many more people than we tend to admit).

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Twitch introduces new content classification labels

GamesIndustry.biz

Twitch has introduced new content classification labels to replace its current system for mature content. In a blog post announcing the new labels, Twitch clarified that it's not changing its community guidelines, only how the content needs to be labelled, in order to help "streamers connect with viewers who are more likely to be a good fit for their communities," and "help protect younger viewers and advertisers.

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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.1 beta 3

Mircosoft Game Dev

We are getting confident in the state of Godot 4.1! To wrap things up here's the last beta release, bringing more fixes to reported issues.

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Epic Release GDC Procedural Generation Demo Electric Dreams

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Epic Release GDC Procedural Generation Demo Electric Dreams Back at GDC 2023 Epic Games made several announcements, the release of Unreal For Fortnite as well as the Unreal 5.2 beta which included new procedural content generation tools showcased in a demo called Electric Dreams. The demo was thusly named due to being able to drive a Rivian electric … Epic Release GDC Procedural Generation Demo Electric Dreams Read More The post Epic Release GDC Procedural Generation De

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Now Available: NVIDIA DLSS 3 for Unreal Engine 5

Nvidia

NVIDIA DLSS 3 is a neural graphics technology that multiplies performance using AI image reconstruction and frame generation. It’s a combination of three core. NVIDIA DLSS 3 is a neural graphics technology that multiplies performance using AI image reconstruction and frame generation. It’s a combination of three core innovations: Super Resolution uses deep learning algorithms to upscale a lower-resolution input into a higher-resolution output, creating a sharp image with a boosted frame rate.

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Top Video Game Development Companies in Georgia

Juego Studio

Georgia has established itself as a prominent player in the world of video game development, housing a robust community of mobile game development services. These companies have propelled Georgia’s gaming industry to new heights, attracting […] The post Top Video Game Development Companies in Georgia appeared first on Juego Studio.

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How to Successfully Integrate NVIDIA DLSS 3

Nvidia

NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation is the new performance multiplier in DLSS 3 that uses AI to create entirely new frames. This breakthrough has made real-time path. NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation is the new performance multiplier in DLSS 3 that uses AI to create entirely new frames. This breakthrough has made real-time path tracing—the next frontier in video game graphics—possible.

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Sims 4 Growing Together Won’t Download: How To Force It

Game Errors

Growing Together is the latest expansion to the Sims 4 online game. Unfortunately, many players report getting a Sims 4 Growing Together download error, preventing them from enjoying the new content. Reports indicate that Growing Together isn’t downloading on the EA App, which is frustrating. Luckily, we have compiled a few possible workarounds that may help solve the issue so you get back to gaming.

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Design review of Against The Storm, by Eremite Games

Radiator Blog

Against the Storm by Eremite Games ( Steam page , official site ) is a popular 2.5D town-building run-based RTS with a Warcraft 3 inspired aesthetic and a deckbuilding meta-game progression. You spend an hour building a base while fulfilling randomized mini-goals for victory points. When you have enough victory points, you leave that base behind, and restart on a new map to build a new base to unlock more buildings and resource types and perks to add to your shuffled deck of possible choices.

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FFXIV Packet Loss: Fix It Now!

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FFXIV , short for Final Fantasy XIV, is a subscription-based game with a solid player base. Unfortunately, like many other online games, FFXIV faces several technical challenges regarding connectivity. Many players report encountering the dreaded packet loss issue, which ruins the gaming experience. If you run into FFXIV packet loss, we have compiled a few possible workarounds below to help you solve the issue.

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Pegasus Expedition Has Left Early Access!

Indie DB

Greetings, Directors! The day has finally come, we are incredibly happy to announce that The Pegasus Expedition is leaving the Early Access NOW. Go ahead and watch the official release trailer.

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Twitch pulls in 1.76bn hours in viewership during May

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Streaming platform Twitch saw its viewership reach 1.76 billion hours during May. The figure represents an increase of 5% in views when compared to April, according to StreamElements and Rainmaker.gg's monthly State of the Stream report.

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XDefiant Slow Download Speed: How to Speed Up [Tested]

Game Errors

XDefiant slow download speed is causing problems for most gamers who want to enjoy the newest Ubisoft tile in beta. You’re lucky to read this article because we have a 100% fix for this issue. Why is XDefiant stuck on downloading? XDefiant download stuck due to problems related to the ISP throttling data, the game servers are overwhelmed due to high demand and poor internet connection.

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Monster Mop Up Game announcement

Indie DB

Grab your mop, your high tech-trap, a pair of trusty gloves and get ready for Monster Mop Up! Rescue adorable little Ragamuffins, clean their mess, and build their home. Your relentless efforts to keep our existence concealed from humans are greatly.

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Xbox is waiting for an audience before it expands into AR/VR

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Head of Xbox Games Studios Matt Booty has said that the firm is waiting for an audience to emerge for AR/VR gaming before it expands into the division. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter , the executive was asked about various topics, which include cross-media expansion of video games.

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Team Access: Filmustage major new feature released

Filmustage

It is designed to boost productivity and foster effective collaboration among filmmaking professionals. Available as part of the Award Winning Plan and Amazing Studio Plan subscriptions, the Team Access feature essentially allows users to share their projects with colleagues. The intent is to create a seamless and collaborative work environment that can aid in smoother project execution.

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Super Mario Bros Wonder leads Nintendo's 2023 lineup

GamesIndustry.biz

Nintendo today bolstered its 2023 Switch release calendar today with a range of new games announced during a Nintendo Direct showcase , most notably Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Set for release October 20, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a 2D Mario game with a number of new mechanics, including wonder seeds which, when touched by the player, will produce dramatic and unpredictable changes to the level and gameplay mechanics.