Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Like the previous Amazon layoffs earlier in the year, the company's newest cuts affect the Crown Channel and Game Growth teams in its game division.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Tiny Baby Crown is a name that paints a picture of growth and graceful innocence. Inside this special South African studio run by all-female creators, you’ll find Makhoba (Khadija) Kamogelo , also known as Kamo. A community manager and new game designer. She prides herself in creating a tribe around the award-winning studio’s title Dungeon Crawler.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

During his time at Blizzard, Didier drew art for nearly all of the studio's games, and famously created the Pandaren race for World of Warcraft.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Cult of the Lamb, Unpacking, Heavenly Bodies, The Artful Escape, Moving Out, Untitled Goose Game, Hollow Knight. Standout indie games made in Australia have been abundant in the past few years. And Stray Gods is very much following in these footsteps this year. The role-playing musical made in Melbourne won Game of the Year at this year's Australian Game Developer Awards , in addition to Excellence in Accessibility and Excellence in Music, and has been a critical success since its release in Aug

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An in-depth interview with Alan Wake 2 creative director Sam Lake and game director Kyle Rowley about designing the studio's first Black protagonist.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 topped the UK boxed charts this week, pushing Nintendo's reigning title Super Mario Bros Wonder to No.3. GfK's report showed the latest Call of Duty installment sold more physical copies on PS5 than it did on Xbox Series X|S. Overall, boxed sales are down 25% compared to last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The Sledgehammer Games title received the lowest critics score in the franchise's history.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Baldur's Gate 3 was the biggest winner at last week's Golden Joystick Awards, picking up six prizes while developer Larian was named Studio of the Year. The awards were held in London last week – the first time it has been an in-person event since 2019 – and celebrated the best and most popular video games, as voted for by millions of players.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In addition to Baldur's Gate 3, Southworth worked on games such as MediEvil: Resurrection, Blade II, and Boundless.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Bandai Namco is planning to open a new store in London, followed by more outlets across the UK. Set to open on November 14, the store will sell Gashapon miniature capsule toys, Ichibankuji ticket prizes, and Sun-Star stationery. John McKenzie, Bandai Namco Amusement Europe MD, said: "As Japanese culture becomes more loved in the UK market with food, anime, gaming, and collectables, we continue to embrace this, listen to our fans, and deliver rich products as we expand into further parts of the U

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Poole said he's joining Ukie to help the game industry "secure the recognition and investment it deserves.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Neowiz has announced that it has invested $17 million in Polish developer Blank Game Studios. Through the investment, the Korean firm has acquired a 21% stake in the game maker.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Game Awards will air on December 7, and its many nominees include the likes of Alan Wake II , Spider-Man 2 , and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

PlaySide won Studio of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards last month, an achievement crowning over a decade in game development. The Melbourne-based studio started in 2011 as a pioneer in the free-to-play mobile space, and has grown to become the largest independent games developer in Australia with over 300 staff, going public in 2020.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Practical advice on creating and cultivating diversity at game studios, by folks from Bungie, Wizards of the Coast, 343 Studios and more.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Samwise Didier, senior art director at Blizzard Entertainment, has announced his retirement from the firm. He's been with the developer since 1991 and is credited for the Warcraft name, based on his Dungeons and Dragons character during its conception. Didier announced his exit on social media , and in his message, he said, "[Blizzard] became my second home.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In this episode of Checkmate Chronicles, we'll delve into the visual progression of the Dragon Slayers levels.

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Game From Scratch

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Currently available in release candidate form, if all things go according to plan on November 14th Blender 4.0 should be released. Just a mere five months after the release of Blender 3.6 the Blender 4 release is packed with new features. In the video below we highlight some of the … Blender 4.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Practical advice on creating and cultivating diversity at game studios, by folks from Bungie, Wizards of the Coast, 343 Studios and more.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A free webinar exploring ways video games companies can detect and prevent harms against children in online games will take place next month. GamesIndustry.biz , Modulate and the Tech Coalition will team-up on a one-hour conversation titled 'Play Safe, Play Smart: Navigating Child Safety in Gaming Communities'. You can sign-up for free right here.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Some familiar faces from the world of game music will be returning to the 2024 Grammy Awards

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Mircosoft Game Dev

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We're almost ready for a release candidate! This 6th beta fixes a number of regressions via some relatively core changes which will need thorough testing.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Amazon Games has laid off 180 staffers of its games workforce. As reported by Aftermath , sources familiar with the matter said the decision affected staffers of the Crown Channel and game growth employees. Amazon confirmed the news as it laid off the entirety of the Amazon-backed Twitch channel, Crown Channel.

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Hi, I have read the instructions here: [link] it seems really confusing and not enough example to follow. What if I want to create a custom button like this with editor only function ? I want to build the editor only tools for the game. I really think cocos should have an editor class by default so that user only have to extend from the exposed api from that class for easy and simple usage.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

UKIE has announced that Nick Poole will serve as the trade body's new CEO. Currently CEO of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), Poole will begin his role on April 1, 2024. He will take over from former CEO Jo Twist, who left UKIE earlier this year to become chief executive officer of the music industry trade group BPI.

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Hello, while using a Button component we also want to set the collider manually. By default, the collider depends on the sprite size. But It will be more interesting to customized the size of the raycast area.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Meta has signed an agreement with Tencent that will see the conglomerate become the exclusive seller of the Meta headsets in China. As The Wall Street Journal reported , this deal would have Meta, then Facebook, return to the country after being shut out 14 years ago.

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Big Games

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Developing a game is no child’s play! Game developers can vouch that the game development landscape does not look as pretty and exciting as it seems. Months, sometimes years of planning, impending deadlines, trials, and corrections go into creating a video game loved by the targeted audience. If you are just starting as a game developer, this blog will provide all the steps and processes constituting the game development cycle.

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ok I finally found where the Input Data works on Android…Harmony uses other way. You will need to change the File “AndroidPlatform.cpp” The location of the file is here “cocos/platform/android/AndroidPlatform.cpp” Or in the engine location “C:cocos-engine-3.8.2nativecocosplatformandroidAndroidPlatform.cpp” I’m sure with this paths is more easy to locate the the file required to modify. bool cookGameActivityKeyEvent(GameActivityKeyEvent *keyEvent) { if (_gameControllerIndex >= 0) { for (const

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Embarking on the captivating journey of Broken Roads, I found myself navigating not only the post-apocalyptic Australian landscape but also grappling with a frustrating low FPS issue. As a fervent explorer of virtual worlds, I delved into finding solutions to elevate the gaming experience, and here’s what I’ve unearthed to help you combat those framerate struggles.

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Thanks for the cool project! I didn’t find any license information in the repository. Can this source code be used for commercial purposes? Or did you make it open only for educational purposes?

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While playing, I found myself engrossed in a captivating narrative set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop. However, my enthusiasm started to diminish when Broken Roads started crashing. This recurrent problem disrupted the seamless flow of the game. Determined to restore the uninterrupted experience, I delved into effective solutions to unravel the mystery behind the persistent crashes, aiming to share the insights that might help you get back into the game.

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Tom Francis

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Blundered into a board game design lately, and it’s coming together. Here I am talking about it on a cold, sunny, noisy (sorry) day! Will show it in action once some little rules things solidify.

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Starting my journey into the digital realms of this post-apocalyptic haven for strategic RPG enthusiasts, has been nothing short of captivating. Yet, my excitement was cut short when Broken Roads won’t launch. In unraveling this problem, I’ve compiled practical solutions to solve the launch issue and revive the immersive escapade within this captivating dystopian narrative.

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Game Dev Unchained

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This episode is sponsored by Autodesk AU 2023 | November 13-15 in Las Vegas ⁠ ⁠ My conversation with Brian Canary, a seasoned game designer, reveals the intricacies of the industry’s shifting dynamics. With credits from EverQuest to Champions Online, Canary’s move to the UK and his experience with Splash Damage opens a window into the international nuances of game development culture. “We’ve definitely just had a return to the office here… But the icing on the cak

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