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Every Game Has the Community It Deserves

Game Developer

If game designers are to have any success combating toxicity, we must acknowledge that our own design choices are often the underlying systemic cause, and that it is our responsibility to change them.

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Report: Phil Spencer says Xbox will still make consoles

GamesIndustry.biz

Xbox head Phil Spencer reportedly told employees that Microsoft isn't planning to stop making consoles. Games journalist Shannon Liao shared in her weekly industry newsletter on Substack on Friday that Xbox allegedly held an internal company townhall last Tuesday, during which Spencer clarified that Xboxes would continue to be part of the company's strategy alongside other devices.

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Dear Publishers, Ownership Matters

Game Developer

There is great potential for video game companies to use this digital future to promote better-preserved products, but they must choose to respect the consumer’s right to ownership.

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Neo6502 Review

Retro Game Coders

Neo6502 is a “Modern Retro Computer” – a brand new single board computer that features a real 6502 microprocessor – designed by Olimex. Rather than the original 6502 , it comes with a modern W65C02S on board. w65c02 microprocessor RP2040 A RP2040 provides memory, clock, and peripheral emulation. Kind of like what I did with my homebrew Z80 breadboard computer !

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DC Universe Online dev Dimensional Ink hit with layoffs

Game Developer

Daybreak and one of its MMO subsidiaries are the newest developers to get swept up in the industry's layoff cycle.

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A Black QA tester's perspective | Black Voices Progress Report

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox This interview is part of GamesIndustry.biz's Black Voices Progress Report, offering insight into the different experiences Black professionals have in the games sector. You can read more about the project and check the other entries on this page. Up until this point with the Black Voice Progress Report, we've spoken to people who have been established and successful in their field.

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Obituary: League of Geeks co-founder Adam Duncan has passed away

Game Developer

"Adam dedicated himself to his beloved craft and we consider ourselves so incredibly lucky and forever grateful that he transported us all to those beautiful worlds he dreamed.

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Helldivers 2 defies studio expectations after selling 1 million copies

Game Developer

The shooter hit 360,000 concurrent players across PC and PlayStation 5.

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Threshold Games shuts down

GamesIndustry.biz

Indie developer Threshold Games has shut down after announcing its closure last week. The Seattle-based studio, which was working on its first title, shared on LinkedIn that "extenuating circumstances" resulted in it closing its doors. "We're sorry we won't get to fully realise our studio's vision," it wrote. "While our project won't make it to the finish line, we are deeply grateful for our team's passion, talent, and dedication over the course of development.

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Nintendo says Super Mario Bros. Wonder soared due to multiplayer magic

Game Developer

"Around half of the people who play this game do so in multiplayer mode.

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Skills awarded $42.9m in patent infringement trial against AviaGames

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Skillz has won a patent infringement trial against rival AviaGames, with the jury awarding the skills-based gaming firm $42.9 million. The company filed a lawsuit against AviaGames accusing the company of copying both its platform and its games, infringing on various patents held by Skillz.

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STJV union claims Don't Nod mismanagement causing staff burnout

Game Developer

The French Union raised concerns about conditions at Don't Nod, alleging a pattern of mismanagement the studio claims are misaligned with its values.

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Adam Duncan, League of Geeks co-founder, dies

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox League of Geeks co-founder Adam Duncan has died. The social media announcement did not share the details about his passing.

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Archetype brings in Certain Affinity to co-develop debut game Exodus

Game Developer

With Exodus being eyed as a possible franchise-starter, Archetype needs Certain Affinity to help reach those ambitions.

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Xbox confirms business operations update February 15 | News-in-brief

GamesIndustry.biz

Next Official Xbox Podcast episode to provide details on new business changes Read more

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Crafting Immersive Audio Experiences for Interactive VR Narratives

Game Developer

Delving into the intricate world of audio design for interactive VR narrative experiences, using 'The Price of Freedom' and ‘Journey through the Camps’ as a compelling case study.

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Disney bets big on Fortnite | Microcast

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox James Batchelor and Chris Dring discuss the biggest stories of the past week from the business of video games. We start by (not) speculating about the expected Xbox business update, which Phil Spencer says will address the recent rumours about first-party exclusives to rival platforms, Microsoft dropping physical media or even potentially pulling out of the console space.

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The Big Index 2024: Articles for Game Music Composers

Game Developer

An indexed collection of Game Developer articles by video game composer Winifred Phillips, organized by subject matter with selected excerpts and highlights.

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Disney’s $1.5 billion push into gaming and the future of entertainment

PreMortem.Games

Disney’s renewed push into interactive is a watershed moment in entertainment with video games at the center. The investment suggests that conventional media and entertainment firms are finally ready to dive into the games industry. It took a while, though. Bob Iger, who grew Disney’s market cap from $48 billion to $257 billion during his 15-year tenure that ended in 2020, came out of retirement two years later to navigate the firm’s push into digital.

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Building the Arcade Cabinet, Part 1: Planning

Game Developer

One man's journey to build an entire piece of furniture.

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Life by You

Indie DB

Big update covering all the latest details for this upcoming Paradox life sim.

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Earth Defense Force 6 from D3PUBLISHER Now Arriving in Summer 2024

Game Developer

The Fight For All Humanity is Coming…Just a Bit Later

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Zed Rust Powered Code Editor

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Zed Rust Powered Code Editor Zed is a recently open sourced ultra fast code editor written in Rust. It is created by developers from the Atom Editor (sadly killed off by Microsoft) which was also the origin of the Electron JavaScript run-time, which is used most famously by Visual Studio Code (and Discord, Teams, Figma […] The post Zed Rust Powered Code Editor appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Neuer Trailer für Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! zeigt Spielbretter und Minispiele

Game Developer

Physische Vorbestellungen sind gestartet

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Brawl Stars, to the moon!

Deconstructor of Fun

Guest post by Kenneth Landen , Director of Product at Hit Factor Executive Summary In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile gaming, Supercell's Brawl Stars has undergone a remarkable resurgence, transforming challenges into triumphs. Ilkka Paananen's acknowledgment of their need to "Serve Players in a Live Game They Love, So It’s Played and Remembered Forever" has fueled a series of strategic moves.

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TIGA SUBMITS PROPOSALS TO HM TREASURY AHEAD OF THE SPRING BUDGET

Game Developer

Listen up, Jeremy Hunt, this UK trade body's got some ideas for you.

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When We Made… Mortal Kombat 1

Game Development News

Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer at NetherRealm Studios and co-creator of Mortal Kombat, tells Vince Pavey, defender of Earthrealm, how they created a brand-new universe after 30 years.

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CAREER MODE MAKES ITS DEBUT

Game Developer

Rise Through The ranks To Become Undisputed World Champion

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How do Generative AI and VR together transform Training and Education?

Juego Studio

The collaboration of Generative AI and Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing the training and education landscape. This powerful amalgamation offers an immersive and interactive learning environment, vastly enhancing the educational experience beyond traditional methodologies.

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Remake of monster-summoning Action RPG 3D Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection coming soon

Game Developer

What would you do to bring back someone you love?

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Everything to know about AAA Game development

Juego Studio

In the simplest form, AAA games have a high development and marketing budget. For avid gamers, subtle nuances beyond the gameplay matter more than anything else. The graphics quality, sound effects, and framerate all influence the gamer’s psyche.

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New Limited-Edition Bear Walker Charizard Skateboard Design to Turn Up the Heat at Pokémon Center

Game Developer

Ignite the local park with your inflammatory Charizard skateboard.

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Game UX Design – Why is UX important in 3D video game development?

Juego Studio

The quality and overall aesthetics of the user experience (UX) design is generally considered a distinguishing feature of successful titles. As games transition into immersive three-dimensional worlds, the complexity of interacting with these environments increases significantly.

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outSMART and outMUSCLE – Wira & Taksa will land Nintendo Switch on February 23rd!

Game Developer

Switch version won't be kept down by any force, gravitational or otherwise.

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Steam Next Fest & Mixture upgrades

Played with Fire

It’s time for some Steam Next Fest summary but also to talk about some major Mixture upgrades. As we bid farewell to the exhilarating Steam Next Fest, we’re here with a burning question for you: Have you had the chance to embark on the Mixture demo journey? If so, your insights are eagerly awaited – drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s start a dialogue!

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One Thousand Acts of Decency - Case One Launch

Game Developer

Do the decent thing and get a copy of 'Case One' right now.

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What Is Electronic Design Automation? Understanding the Benefits and Evolution of EDA Tools

Perforce

Understand what electronic design automation is, its benefits, and the importance of integrating EDA tools with IP lifecycle management.