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'The end of an era:' The Molasses Flood has been absorbed into CD Projekt Red

Game Developer

The dev team will continue working on The Witcher multiplayer spin-off 'Project Sirius' within CDPR proper, but the studio itself has essentially been dissolved.

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UK minister slams Steam for explicit game promoting "non-consensual sexual contact" and sexual violence

GamesIndustry.biz

CW: This story contains references to extreme sexual violence - reader discretion advised.

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PlayStation platformer Astro Bot dominates 2025 BAFTA Games Awards

Game Developer

Team Asobi's acclaimed title nabbed five awards including Best Game.

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Last time we had a global recession, life style games were barely a thing only in the form of subscription based MMO’s. How do you think modern lifestyle games without subscriptions will fare?

Ask a Game Dev

I think that, in times of economic hardship, people tend to tighten their belts and retreat to things that are safe, familiar, and comforting to them. There is also often trading from expensive entertainment (e.g. lavish vacations, theme parks, theater going) to cheaper forms of entertainment (camping, hiking, video games, local attractions, etc.). Similar trends follow in video games - instead of buying Madden or Call of Duty every year, in times of economic hardship you'll see players skipping

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Report: Nintendo is delaying the Switch 2 in China

Game Developer

Rumblings of delays in China come after Nintendo scrapped pre-order plans in the United States and Canada.

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UK union Equity gathers at BAFTA Game Awards to call for improved conditions for performers

GamesIndustry.biz

UK performing arts and entertainment union Equity gathered at the BAFTA Game Award last night to call for improvements in pay and terms and conditions for performers.

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Bloober CEO: creating a 'safe,' sustainable workplace takes priority in studio leadership

Game Developer

'Every single decision I'm making is not just about if the business is good, but if we'll be able to take care of the 250 people we have in the studio and their families.

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It’s time for gaming awards to rethink the strategy/sim category

Game Developer

A plea to rethink how strategy and simulation awards are handed out.

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How Gaming Reward Systems Impact Player Engagement

Game Wisdom

How Gaming Reward Systems Impact Player Engagement Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Gaming rewards are more than just exciting or nice bonuses to receive, they are an essential part of the gaming experience. Whether its unlocking a new skin, completing a challenging quest, or earning in-game currency. These systems are designed to … The post How Gaming Reward Systems Impact Player Engagement appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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The Xbox Games Showcase returns on June 8 | News-in-brief

GamesIndustry.biz

Microsoft has announced that its annual Xbox Games Showcase will take place on June 8, 2025 Read more

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Why Streaming and Gaming go Perfectly Together

Game Wisdom

Why Streaming and Gaming go Perfectly Together Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Why do we play? Because we want to play, of course. But it’s about more than that. It’s about being part of a community, taking part in competitions and finding creative solution strategies. Probably the most important element is the … The post Why Streaming and Gaming go Perfectly Together appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Liminal Department - Out now on Steam

Indie DB

Trapped in what seems to be an endless hospital department.

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A First-Time Indie Dev Chat With Sydney and Qualia (part 2)

Game Wisdom

A First-Time Indie Dev Chat With Sydney and Qualia (part 2) Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is the conclusion of my chat with first-time developer Sydney about their game Qualia and talking more about the challenges of getting into indie game dev today. Steam Bsky Bsky Twitter Twitter Website … The post A First-Time Indie Dev Chat With Sydney and Qualia (part 2) appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Godot 4.5 Dev2 Released

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Godot 4.5 Dev2 Released Today we have the second dev release of the Godot 4.5 cycle, following hot on the heels of Godot 4.5 dev1 released in March. These releases add new features and improvements to the Godot engine leading up to the Godot 4.5 release. These are pre-beta releases and obviously are not The post Godot 4.5 Dev2 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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How Directors Can Manage Production Timelines with Filmustage

Filmustage

F ilm production software has emerged as an industry-standard tool for managing complex scheduling challenges. Modern pre-production platforms offer real-time collaboration and automation capabilities that significantly reduce costly production delays. With AI-driven automation, time management becomes more efficient, allowing schedules to be created and adjusted quickly.

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Get Component when Collider trigger

Cocos

I want get component Planet when Player Contact but its not work ContactPlanet(){ if(this.collider){ this.collider.on(Contact2DType.BEGIN_CONTACT,this.onBeginContactPlanet, this); this.collider.on(Contact2DType.END_CONTACT,this.onEndContactPlanet, this); } } onBeginContactPlanet(contact: any, selfCollider: CircleCollider2D, otherCollider: CircleCollider2D){ console.log(" va chm"); this.isPlanet = true; this.GetComponentPlanet(otherCollider); } onEndContactPlanet(contact: any, selfCollider: Circl

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Epic Adventures Asset Mega Pack

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Epic Adventures Asset Mega Pack Today we have a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Epic Adventures Asset Mega Pack. This is a collection of assets redeemed on the Fab marketplace for Unreal Engine (with a touch of Unity assets thrown in) including 3D environments, characters, vehicles, props and … dinosaurs.

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I am a noob and i need help

Cocos

i have installed the last version of cocos creator and drags some pngj files in the assets files but when i create a nodes and try to create a sprite and drag in the png in the sprite nothing happen and if i drag on the scene nothing happen either. what a i doing wrong ?

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What Are the Main Types of Online Casino Bonuses?

Game Wisdom

What Are the Main Types of Online Casino Bonuses? Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Online casinos attract new players and keep existing ones coming back through various bonus offers. These digital incentives have the same purpose as free drinks and lavish displays in traditional brick-and-mortar establishments: they create an atmosphere that encourages players to … The post What Are the Main Types of Online Casino Bonuses?

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Load local audio file cocos creator

Cocos

I used input html to get mp3 audio file, I have not found a solution to convert the file into audio clip to use in cocos…

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Interviewed in The American Journal of Play

Jesper Juul

The American Journal of Play has kindly interviewed me for their latest issue. If you are interested in my thoughts on the field, and in me summarizing my own history, this is a great piece. It is an honor but also disorienting to have reached the advanced stage of looking back on my career. Didn’t I just start (checks watch)? Here is the direct link to the interview.

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