Xbox will add voice recordings to its player reporting functionality
Game Developer
JULY 12, 2023
Xbox widens its reporting options by allowing video clips to be uploaded with reports of a player's alleged inappropriate misconduct.
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Mobile games pull in $41bn globally during H1 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox During the first half of 2023, global mobile game consumer spending reached $41 billion, according to data.ai's latest report. The analyst firm highlights that May saw game revenue hit $94 million worldwide. The highest the month has seen since 2020.
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Web3 Gaming Uncovered: Gala Games on the Future of Play
Game Developer
JULY 12, 2023
Watch this insightful sponsored Q&A with Jason Brink from Gala Games, delving into web3 gaming, NFTs, assisting web2 devs transition to web3, and their strategic pivot towards publishing. Uncover the future of gaming!
En Garde! by Fireplace Games is the right blend of cheesy, slapstick and endearing
PreMortem.Games
JULY 12, 2023
En Garde! is one of the most striking indie games coming out this summer. With graphics that wouldn’t look out of place in a Dreamworks animated movie and sword fighting action that would make Zorro blush. Plus a chatty heroine that flogs her enemies with a sharp sword and even sharper one-liners. The developers of Fireplace Games made an early prototype of the game while still in school, but are now well on their way to release it as a full-fledged game.
Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells to retire from studio
Game Developer
JULY 12, 2023
Wells' tenure at Naughty Dog began in 1998 and takes him through the developer's growth from platformers to blockbuster hits like The Last of Us Part II.
Behaviour Interactive forms new UK studio with former AntiMatter Games staff
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has opened a second studio in the UK, this time in the town of Truro, Cornwall. The initial team at Behaviour UK South is comprised of former employees from IGI Origins developer AntiMatter Games, which was closed down by its parent company EG7 this year.
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Guerrilla Games and the road to Horizon: Forbidden West
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Horizon: Zero Dawn was a dramatic shift for Guerrilla Games. The studio known for the Killzone series dropped its linear levels, guns and space Nazis for a sprawling open world, more primitive weapons, and robot dinosaurs. At Develop:Brighton this morning, three members of the studio's leadership reflected on this journey to mark the studio's 20th anniversary, sharing the motivations that led them to create PlayStation'
Media Molecule expands Dreams ' content usage rules before service shutdown
Game Developer
JULY 12, 2023
Aspiring developers and creatives now have permission to use their original content in Dreams for outside-game use, including portfolio reels and merchandise.
RP4K Teacher Profiles: Quinlan Sokol
Real Programming
JULY 12, 2023
We have a special entry this month in our ongoing teacher profile series. Today, we’re looking at the creator of our Advanced Math and Physics for Coders course, Quinlan Sokol. RP4K is proud to teach kids how to write computer code in industry-standard languages. We prioritize kids having fun above all but do emphasize foundational math concepts. If your child is new to computer coding, our goal is to make programming fun so they get genuinely hooked.
Why esports businesses should pay close attention to employment law | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Following the pandemic-induced boom in esports viewership, and the steady deluge of non-endemic financing that followed it, the industry now appears to have slowed to take stock. FaZe Clan and The Guard are only the most recent among a slew of big-name organisations making layoffs, and the broadcast side of the industry has faced a similar fate.
Imperium - Game Announcement
Indie DB
JULY 12, 2023
Take control of convicted criminal & former scientist BS-23 and embark on a dangerous journey across the galaxy! Obtain vital data in the fight against The Betterment! Use unique cybernetic units to complete complex puzzles across various beautiful landscapes.
Naughty Dog co-president retires after 25 years
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells has announced he'll be retiring at the end of 2023. During his time at the studio, Wells worked on the studio's major franchises, including Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter. Wells became co-president of Naughty Dog in 2005 alongside Stephen White. The following year, White was replaced by Christophe Balestra, with the pair overseeing the release of Uncharted and The Last of Us.
Ghost Mate - v1.2 for PC
Indie DB
JULY 12, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the release of version 1.2 of our game, Ghost Mate! This update brings exciting new features, improvements, and expanded platform availability. Previously available only on Android, Ghost Mate is now also accessible to Windows.
Make a fully functional calculator in Unity not only for VR, Part II
DameDev.tv
JULY 12, 2023
Last time, we created a calculator prefab with a functional display that allows us to insert expressions on it. However, we are currently unable to evaluate any of these expressions because the equal key does nothing except execute an empty method Display.Evaluate. public void Evaluate() { //TODO: implement in the second part of this tutorial } This is where we left off in the first part.
Bulkhead and Splash Damage opens refunds to Kickstarter backers of Battalion 1944
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Bulkhead and Splash Damage is allowing refunds to all Kickstarter supporters of the shooter Battalion 1944. Refund eligibility is available to everyone, regardless of pledge tier or platform of choice.
Marketing Yourself For A Job In The Gaming Industry
iXie gaming
JULY 12, 2023
Punch your way into the Gaming Industry with a strategy that works exclusively for you! Let’s begin with what it means to market yourself for a job. It essentially implies how you present yourself and interact with a job opportunity. It could be as elemental as something you convey through your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile or job application.
Xbox rolls out new voice reporting feature
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has announced a new Xbox voice reporting safety feature for users to help consumer report harassment during in-chat sessions. With the feature, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One users can capture 60-second clips they find harmful.
Why Some Games Fail to Port: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Starloop Studios
JULY 12, 2023
Though game porting is a popular practice in the gaming industry, carried out by developers both big and small, they’re far from guaranteed to be successful upon launch and after. A common misconception about game porting is that it’s as simple as compiling a new version for a new platform and simply releasing it. [.
What Are The Different Types of Game Testing?
Juego Studio
JULY 12, 2023
“Testing is an integral part of game development. It’s the process that helps transform a good game into a great one.” – Tim Sweeney (Founder of Epic Games) Game testing is an integral component in […] The post What Are The Different Types of Game Testing? appeared first on Juego Studio.
Back From TrotCon 2023!
Yotes Games
JULY 12, 2023
Our first TrotCon was magical! ?✨ Can't wait to come back with a finished game and do it all again, but bigger! ? Tons of new people are now interested in the game, our Discord numbers have shot up 15%, over a hundred people downloaded the demo, and we gathered lots of feedback to further improve the game and booth setups! ?? Plus, we caught the eye of some pretty large streamers, finally met some BGP community members face-to-face, and we met several cool folks to collab with someday. ??
How Long Does It Take To Develop Video Games?
Juego Studio
JULY 12, 2023
Sometimes a large team is involved in making a game whereas some games are developed by one or two developers. Nevertheless, every game is different and so is the time taken for game development. “A […] The post How Long Does It Take To Develop Video Games? appeared first on Juego Studio.
Reviews of Burnhouse Lane and Shardpunk Verminfall
Game Wisdom
JULY 12, 2023
Reviews of Burnhouse Lane and Shardpunk Verminfall Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is a double review of Burnhouse Lane and Shardpunk Verminfall played with a retail and press key respectively. If you would like me to review your game in the future, please reach out. 0:00 Intro… The post Reviews of Burnhouse Lane and Shardpunk Verminfall appeared first on Game Wisdom.
I feel like in post launch support I see numerical balance changes (eg. X has 10% higher stun, 8% less hp) much, much more frequently than animation balance changes (eg.move now has wider reach, faster startup). I understand animations take more work than tweaking a database, but given that many games will never get a single re-animation it seems like there must be more to it than that.
Ask a Game Dev
JULY 12, 2023
There is more to it than that. When we build game systems, one common method of differentiating the work is “things we probably will change” (e.g. things we plan to tune based on feedback) and “things we probably won’t change” (e.g. the way a story character or environment looks). We build the things we expect to change such that it is easy to make those changes.
Code Coven launches studio accreditation program
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Code Coven has unveiled its new studio accreditation program, called Evolve, in partnership with GamesIndustry.biz. Evolve aims to set a benchmark for accountability among games industry firms, creating a standard for DEI best practices. The process to get accredited includes an extensive questionnaire covering everything from benefits to compensation and representation.
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iHobo
JULY 12, 2023
Ten Player Motives #10 Discussing the narrative motive, we came up against an essential problem of using games as a storytelling medium: the player expects to have influence within the game world. This is the domain of the last of the ten key commercial player motives: agency. But in order to understand how the agency motive works, we have to appreciate that there is an essential tension.
UKIE: "There's a need for a game specific body to drive collective skills"
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 12, 2023
Today at Develop Brighton, UKIE chief strategy officer and acting co-CEO Dan Wood addressed how government policies and regulations have an impact on UK games businesses. After going through the current regulatory landscape, he looked into practical support to studios from the government, including the UK Games Fund, the upcoming new version of the VGTR , and more.
How to make a Minimap in Unity
Game Development for Beginners
JULY 12, 2023
Minimaps are commonly used in games to provide players with a compact and simplified overview of the game’s environment. They serve several purposes and offer several benefits to players such as navigational help, spatial awareness and tactical information. Minimaps have become a standard feature in many genres, due to their practicality and usability.
Why Playtesting Your Game Matters
Game Wisdom
JULY 12, 2023
Why Playtesting Your Game Matters Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" We’re discussing playtesting for today’s Critical Thought — why it matters, what to focus on, and how it changes during a game’s development.… The post Why Playtesting Your Game Matters appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Valorant Stuck on Black Screen: Fix it Now
Game Errors
JULY 12, 2023
Do you often get Valorant stuck on a black screen at startup? Although Valorant is a great, dynamic, and addictive game, it can give you headaches due to its various startup and in-game issues. One annoying problem is when the game freezes when starting and only shows a black screen. Unfortunately, the same scenario can happen during the game, so we seriously considered this problem and made a guide with concrete solutions.
Historical game preservation is ‘dire’
Game Daily
JULY 12, 2023
While gaming claims a central place in modern popular culture and entertainment, its most powerful custodians are badly neglecting the form’s heritage, according to a new report issued this week. The Video Game History Foundation’s ‘Survey of the Video Game Reissue Market in the United States’ found that only 13 percent of classic video games published in the United States are currently in release.
Sims 4 White Screen: Best Solutions To Fix
Game Errors
JULY 12, 2023
The Sims 4 is easier to play than any version, just as Build mode gives you all the freedom of movement you’ve ever wanted. At the same time, it all looks quite nice, even on average computers. Of course, apart from the beautiful graphics, the character creator is one of the game’s bright spots. Unfortunately, even The Sims 4 is not immune to bugs and glitches that sometimes completely destroy your will to play.
Tara Mustapha on her early career and vision for how the industry can be a beacon for positive change
Game Development News
JULY 12, 2023
Richie Shoemaker talks to the award-winning founder of Code Coven about her early career and vision for how the industry can be a beacon for positive change
Games Crashing When Streaming on Discord: 5 Easy Tips to Fix
Game Errors
JULY 12, 2023
Many players like to stream their gameplay whilst playing games with the Discord software. However, there have been many reports of games crashing when streaming with Discord. One Discord user reported this issue on Reddit as follows: Whenever I set Discord to stream the game, it just crashes the game right after I click start streaming. It happens in games like Warframe, Starlink, and many others.
The fundamentals of rewarded video ad placements
Unity Blog
JULY 12, 2023
Discover the fundamentals of a winning rewarded video ad strategy and best practices that you can implement.
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