From Unity to Godot in a Weekend
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Thinking of making the switch from Unity? Here are some tips from a developer who's been through the process.
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AppLovin Launch Project Unifree
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
GameFromScratch.com AppLovin Launch Project Unifree Last week Unity announced their new Unity Runtime Fee, which was met with more or less universal hatred. News got worse after that, when it was discovered Unity had quietly altered their terms of service and that Unity reps were reaching out to clients saying they wouldn’t have to pay … AppLovin Launch Project Unifree Read More The post AppLovin Launch Project Unifree appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
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Square Enix will "upgrade" old properties to triple-A games to boost portfolio
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
President Takashi Kiryu wants to re-energize Square Enix's HD Games division by bringing some properties from its back catalog into the spotlight.
Re-Logic Make Massive Donation to Godot and FNA
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Re-Logic Make Massive Donation to Godot and FNA In response to Unity’s recent actions, indie game developer and publisher Re-Logic, famous for making the game Terraria, have announced massive donations to both the Godot game engine and FNA. Details from the Terraria Twitter account: I assume most of you have heard of the open source Godot game engine … Re-Logic Make Massive Donation to Godot and FNA Read More The post Re-Logic Make Massive Donation to Godot and FN
Xbox boss Phil Spencer wanted Microsoft to acquire "prime asset" Nintendo in 2020
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
"It's just taking a long time for Nintendo to see that their future exists off of their own hardware.
Most Xbox Game Pass subscribers pay full price
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The majority of Xbox Game Pass subscribers pay full price and use the service on console. That's according to a heavily redacted Microsoft slide deck , spotted by Tweaktown , which was among the latest wave of court documents to be released from the platform holder's legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission. Towards the end of the deck, Microsoft gave an overview of its digital gaming ecosystem as of April 2022, which showed that of the 33.6 million subscriptions on its Xbox consoles, 2
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Over 500 developers join Unity protest against Runtime Fee policy
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
More companies and developers have joined a protest against Unity by switching off ads and monetisation. Last week, 16 studios cut off all Unity-based monetisation in protest of the company's proposed Runtime Fee policy. More than 503 developers (and counting) have now signed the collective letter to turn off all IronSource SDK and Unity Ads monetisation "until new conditions are reviewed.
Microsoft wants all-digital Xbox Series X in 2024, next-gen "cloud hybrid" Xbox in 2028
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Leaked documents submitted during the FTC v Microsoft case have laid out the company's hardware plans for the remainder of the decade.
Microsoft's Phil Spencer: Acquiring Nintendo would be a "good move for both companies"
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Microsoft was interested in acquiring Nintendo, an internal email has revealed. More non-redacted FTC court documents were released this week, as spotted by Eurogamer , which included a June 2020 email conversation between Xbox head Phil Spencer, Microsoft's CMO Chris Capossela, and Commercial CMO Takeshi Numoto about the potential acquisition of Nintendo.
Xbox leak reveals Dishonored 3 , Fallout 3 remaster in development
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Microsoft's newly leaked documents show it thought Bethesda had enough projects in the works to make it worth buying beyond just Starfield.
Using Asset Store Assets In Other Engines — Is It Legal?
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Using Asset Store Assets In Other Engines — Is It Legal? This is a question that comes up quite often in video comments, is it legal to use the assets from the asset store of one game engine, in a different game engine? Perhaps you want to take advantage of giveaways or sales that are happening on a game engine that … Using Asset Store Assets In Other Engines — Is It Legal?
Massive Xbox leak offers picture of Game Pass costs and deals
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Not all games are made equally, and they don't all get the same deals to come to Xbox Game Pass, either.
Xbox Series X and S mid-gen refreshes Brooklin and Ellewood expected next year
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft is reportedly planning to release refreshed versions of its Xbox Series consoles in 2024. Eurogamer found the details in court documents released after the Xbox firm's recent legal battle against the FTC.
Embracer cuts jobs at Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition developer Beamdog
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Embracer purchased the studio for an undisclosed fee in April 2022.
It should’ve been Donkey Kong Racing
Keith Burgun
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Feels like a “rare” few know about what an incredible game Diddy Kong Racing is. I mean, if you’re looking for a light, social party game, one where groups of players of vastly different skill levels can play together, then, as much as I hate to admit it, Mario Kart is better (that is, all of the Mario Karts except for Super and Super Circuit— more on that later).
Why VR needs a new playbook – and where the industry should start
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox In June, when Apple announced its XR headset , the Vision Pro, it took the internet by storm, generating an endless stream of coverage and early reviews praising its capabilities. Similarly, Meta's announcement of the Quest Pro last year also shone a spotlight on the world of VR and all of its potential.
Chicken Police at Gamescom
Indie DB
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
With Gamescom and PAX West happening almost back-to-back, saying we've had a busy couple of weeks would be an understatement. However, these weeks were also very exciting and inspiring! These two events were the very first opportunity for us to share.
Indie game developer cohort supports Microsoft ABK acquisition
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
A collection of indie game makers are in favor of Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. As reported by Axios , the comments were part of briefs filed last week to the Ninth District Circuit of Appeals in California in the FTC's lawsuit against Microsoft. The developer cohort includes Curve Games, Finji, Iam8bit, and Strange Scaffold.
Dev snapshot: Godot 4.2 dev 5
Mircosoft Game Dev
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Penultimate 4.2 dev snapshot brings improvements to Android plugin API, the Tilemap editor, and, well, practically everything else — making it ready for beta testing next month.
Women in Games unveils manifesto urging for equality in the industry
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Women in Games has revealed a manifesto calling for equality and equity in the games industry. The organization's Women in Games Manifesto is a fourteen-point declaration promoting the end of gendered discrimination.
You’ve said before that modern games, even single player, will track player data. What sorts of things are actually logged? What do you think are some of the things players would least expect to be tracked?
Ask a Game Dev
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
We mostly track all the things that players choose to interact with. This means where they go, the things they spend time looking at, the NPCs they talk to, the things they buy, the recipes they craft, the menus they spend time in, the characters they romance, the gear they like to use, and so on and so forth. You know how achievements often require a bunch of very seemingly-arbitrary conditions to meet, like visiting Calendar Man at several major holidays in one of the Batman Arkham games?
Brawl Stars amasses $2bn in revenue
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Supercell's Brawl Stars has generated a total of $2 billion in consumer revenue, according to data.ai. The battle royale initially launched back in 2017 on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Making Lucid with Eric Manahan
Game Dev Unchained
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Back Lucid Kickstarter Now! The gaming world is filled with intriguing tales of passion, dedication, and transformation. This time, the narrative revolves around Eric Manahan , the former architect who found solace in pixelated characters and captivating storylines. I recently spoke to Eric and chronicled his mesmerizing journey from architecture’s rigidity to the fluidity of game development. “I am essentially, I’m the Matte Black Studio.
Beamdog lays off 26 employees
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Canadian-based developer Beamdog has laid off 26 staff, former employees have reported. It's the latest studio to be affected by Embracer's restructuring program , having been acquired by the firm's subsidiary Aspyr Media last year. As reported by Game Developer , staff such as former associate producer Misia Bloniarz have shared on LinkedIn that layoffs occurred at the studio last Friday.
Is it time to rethink the “Game of the Year” award for mobile?
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Introduction Have you ever been sitting in a meeting – or listening to a podcast, perhaps – where the merits of a game were being discussed and the topic of “Game of the Year” was raised? Like our peers in film, music, and television, the games industry loves to partake in annual celebrations of talent and creativity, culminating in a singular product that stands above the competition as the year’s most outstanding achievement.
Team17 H1 2023 revenue grew by 31%
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Team17 has published its financial results for the first half of 2023, reporting a 31% increase in revenue to £69.7 million.
Women in Games launches punchy manifesto
Game Daily
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Women in Games today launched a 14-point manifesto , in the run up to its online conference next month. The manifesto is published in full below, and references a famous manifesto released by Suffragettes more than a century ago. Women in Games is dedicated to achieving gender equality and empowering all girls and women in gaming. GameDaily spoke to Women in Games CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman (pictured) and co-director / ambassador director Gemma Johnson-Brown about why they decided to launch a mani
A Double Review of Dungeon Munchies and Angel’s Gear
Game Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
A Double Review of Dungeon Munchies and Angel’s Gear Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is a double indie game review of the game’s Dungeon Munchies and Angel’s Gear both played with press keys provided by the developer. 0:00 Intro 00:21 Dungeon Munchies 4:51 Angel’s Gear … The post A Double Review of Dungeon Munchies and Angel’s Gear appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Outright Games is releasing a Bluey video game
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Outright Games has announced the first ever Bluey video game will release in November - MCV/DEVELOP
Unity to Godot: A quick guide to get started
Game Development for Beginners
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
In recent times, after the announcement of new pricing plan by Unity, many developers are looking to switch to Godot. Godot being free and easy to use is the first choice for most indie game developers. In this article, we will compare all aspects of Unity and Godot starting from installation to building a game.
CRKD has started to ship the Nitro Deck
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Embracer Freemode’s collectible gaming brand CRKD has started to ship the Nitro Deck to its customers - MCV/DEVELOP
Most Popular Gaming Software Companies in India
Artoon
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Gaming Software Companies are ruling the entertainment market with more than 2.8 […] The post Most Popular Gaming Software Companies in India appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
Tekken 8 will have a Closed Beta Test in October
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Bandai Namco are holding a Closed Beta Test for Tekken 8 this October - MCV/DEVELOP
10 Must-have Features To Include in a Taxi App in 2023
Artoon
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The significant improvement in technology has eased our daily lifestyles. Taxi App […] The post 10 Must-have Features To Include in a Taxi App in 2023 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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