Outersloth receives more funding, partners with 'Slay the Spire' creator
Game Developer
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The 'Among Us' developer has signed 13 games to its new label since its announcement in June.
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A deep dive into the beautiful (video) game in A Tale of Two Halves by Bitmap Books
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Bitmap Books is known for its catalogue of visually stunningly books on the art, history and culture of video games. Each release demonstrates a genuine love for the subject matter and great attention to detail. Their latest offering, the upcoming book A Tale of Two Halves: The History of Football Video Games , is no exception. Written by Richard Moss, the book takes video game football fans on a nostalgic journey through their childhoods, leaving them misty-eyed over memories of countless pixel
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Don't Nod facing 'potential reorganization' and layoffs amid 2024's first-half struggles
Game Developer
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Nearly 70 Don't Nod workers may be impacted as management figures out how to 'restore more organizational agility and secure the company's financing.
Shawn Layden: "AA is gone and that's a threat to the ecosystem going forward"
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Gamescom Asia opened its doors to industry attendees in Singapore this morning, kickstarting the day with a fireside chat with former Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden.
Xsolla starts industry advancement into Uzbekistan with development academy in 2025
Game Developer
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The game commerce platform will support Uzbekistan with a school meant to find the country's 'next generation of developers and innovators.
Hitman maker IO Interactive will publish the new action thriller by Leslie Benzies’ Build A Rocket Boy
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2024
IO Interactive is moving into third-party publishing with MindsEye, the new action thriller by Build A Rocket Boy, the AAA team formed by GTA producer Leslie Benzies.
Plants Vs Zombies 3 is shutting down for 'major overhaul'
Game Developer
OCTOBER 16, 2024
From today, players will no longer be able to download the game or make in-app purchases.
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IO Interactive will publish Build a Rocket Boy's 'proof of concept' game for Everywhere platform
Game Developer
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Hitman studio will publish the first game built on Build a Rocket Boy's Everywhere MMO, but has no concrete plans to be a third-party publisher full-time.
Former Edge veterans launch new games publication On
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OCTOBER 16, 2024
Two former members of Edge magazine have launched a new video games publication focused on premium long-form journalism, named On.
Blender 4.3 Beta Is a HUGE Step Forward
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 16, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Blender 4.3 Beta Is a HUGE Step Forward The Blender Foundation recently released Blender 4.3 Beta and it’s jammed packed with new features. Blender 4.3 will remain in beta for a few weeks, with the full release hopefully coming on November 12, 2024. There are several new features in the Blender 4.3 release, but in the video below […] The post Blender 4.3 Beta Is a HUGE Step Forward appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Out on the town: How esports events drive cultural and economic impact | Playable Futures
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2024
This series of Playable Futures articles considers how the design, technology, people, and theory of video games are informing and influencing the wider world. You can find all previous Playable Futures articles here.
Forgotten Lands: Online Alpha v1.13.06
Indie DB
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Added a new map where players can kill each other in player vs. player combat.
Circana: 71% of US engage with video games
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2024
71% of US consumers play video games, according to Circana's 2024 Gamer Segmentation Report.
Rogue Legacy Source Code Released
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 16, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Rogue Legacy Source Code Released Cellar Door Games have just released the source code for their popular indie smash hit Roguelite Rogue Legacy. Note this is not an open source project, the source code is released under a non OSI certified license and the release does not include the assets from the game. It does […] The post Rogue Legacy Source Code Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Don't Nod admits "challenging times" as "reorganisation project" puts up to 69 jobs at risk
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Don't Nod is "reorganising", putting up to 69 jobs at risk.
Escape From Hadrian’s Wall with Jim Gray
Game Dev Unchained
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Escape From Hadrian’s Wall Demo out now! It’s one thing to have an idea in your head, but bringing it to life with a team, especially for VR, was a whole different experience In an era where the gaming industry faces rapid transformation, both in terms of technology and workforce dynamics, key players like Jim Gray , founder of Jim Gray Productions , are navigating this evolving landscape.
Former Assassin's Creed director to lead FunPlus' new Portuguese studio, Studio Ellipsis
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2024
FunPlus has launched a new studio in Lisbon, Portugal – Studio Ellipsis.
Escape From Hadrian’s Wall with Jim Gray
Game Dev Unchained
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Escape From Hadrian’s Wall Demo out now! It’s one thing to have an idea in your head, but bringing it to life with a team, especially for VR, was a whole different experience In an era where the gaming industry faces rapid transformation, both in terms of technology and workforce dynamics, key players like Jim Gray , founder of Jim Gray Productions , are navigating this evolving landscape.
XDefiant executive producer refutes rumours of shutdown amid Ubisoft troubles
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The executive producer of Ubisoft's live service shooter has dismissed reports that the game will shut down.
Best Next Fest 2024 Demos Part 2
Game Wisdom
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Best Next Fest 2024 Demos Part 2 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is part 2 of my favorite demos from Steam Next Fest October 2024. 0:00 Intro 00:17 Antonblast 2:06 The Spirit of the Samurai 3:41 Zefyr a Thief’s Melody 5:20 Trash Goblin 6:17 Ari Buktu and the … The post Best Next Fest 2024 Demos Part 2 appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Live Aware Labs secures $4.8m in seed funding round
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Seattle-based technology firm Live Aware Labs has raised $4.8 million in a seed funding round.
In multiplayer games like Call of Duty and Apex Legends, I see many complaints about SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking). The main criticism is that it doesn’t allow strong players to play casually in non-ranked matches because there are already ranked modes for competitive play. However, even in casual modes, SBMM makes them face players of the same skill level, which can be stressful. What’s your opinion on this? How do SBMM algorithms work, and do you think it’s reasonable for players colmplainit
Ask a Game Dev
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Here's the thing - lopsided (blowout) games are a lot more frustrating for the players getting blown out than they are fun for the players winning. They are a net negative experience - there's very little to gain or learn from getting blown out, but a lot of bad vibes that have a significant increase in the number of lesser-skilled players that quit playing the game because they've been blown out repeatedly by higher-skill player groups.
The Future of MOBAs: Is Virtual Reality the Next Big Thing for Gamers?
Juego Studio
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas (MOBA) have become a major force in gaming, keeping players hooked with their strategic gameplay and competitive action for over a decade.
Mechanics of Luck and Skill: Balancing Gameplay in Online Casino Games
Game Wisdom
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Mechanics of Luck and Skill: Balancing Gameplay in Online Casino Games Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Luck and skill work in unison in the world of gaming. This, of course, doubly applies to online casinos. Players design and experience games as a result of both elements. Some games demand hefty strategic decision-making, while some are too … The post Mechanics of Luck and Skill: Balancing Gameplay in Online Casino Games appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Cocos2d Runtime only
Cocos
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I am looking to create a cocos2d game using Xcode. I just need the runtime. It looks like I have to use creator to do everything. There has to be a better way right?
React Native Android: Closing the Divide Between Web and Mobile Development
Artoon
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Tired of building separate apps for iOS and Android? React Native is […] The post React Native Android: Closing the Divide Between Web and Mobile Development appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
A scriptable render pipeline
Cocos
OCTOBER 16, 2024
No matter which graphics API you use, you can use TS to write your own CRP render pipeline. TS won’t be translated to C++ for native build. But don’t worry, the performance is still good enough for your project. Here is the doc link: Render Pipeline Overview | Cocos Creator It was just updated last night. Just give it a try!
A scriptable render pipeline
Cocos
OCTOBER 16, 2024
How feasible is it to bridge TypeScript rendering code with the native C++ renderer to achieve a similar architecture to Unity’s Scriptable Render Pipeline (SRP)? Would a TypeScript equivalent of Mono and IL2CPP be required for this integration, or are there additional components or challenges that would need to be addressed to make this work?
Cocos2d Runtime only
Cocos
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I am looking to create a cocos2d game using Xcode. I just need the runtime. It looks like I have to use creator to do everything. There has to be a better way right?
Can't run simulator
Cocos
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I installed cocos-dashboard from scratch and the new version 3.8.4 (and also installed again 3.8), as I wanted to start working with cocos creator again, and than it appeared.
Game client server
Cocos
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I want to process packets sent from the socket when the tab is hidden, how can I synchronize the client with the server?
Can't run simulator
Cocos
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Hi, I am trying to debug, Currently the project is empty, (new project) I have just checked now with big project I made last year, and it didn’t work there also.
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