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Report: Embracer layoffs impact staff at MX vs ATV developer Rainbow Studios

Game Developer

Embracer refused to comment on the status of Rainbow Studios but said its restructuring program is designed to deliver "cost savings.

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Solo dev Jordan Mochi: “I’ve sacrified a lot of my 20’s to make Conscript”

PreMortem.Games

Jordan Mochi has been working on his debut game Conscript for 6 years under the name of Catchweight Studio. Despite being a solo dev all that time, he never really struggled with his motivation. “I feel like I was put on Earth to make this game”, he says. “I’ve sacrificed a lot of my 20’s to make this game, and so I’ll do everything in my power to make sure that wasn’t in vain.

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Report: Embracer might sell Gearbox two years after $1.38 billion acquisition

Game Developer

Update : Gearbox CCO Dan Hewitt sent an email to staff confirming Embracer was looking at the studio's options, including selling it or making it independent.

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C# Development with Godot and Visual Studio Code Tutorial

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com C# Development with Godot and Visual Studio Code Tutorial This is a quick tutorial to get you up and running with the C# programming language in the Godot Game Engine using Visual Studio Code and the newly released C# Dev Kit. STEPS Install Visual Studio Code (available here) Install Godot Engine – NET version (available here) Create a project … C# Development with Godot and Visual Studio Code Tutorial Read More The post C# Development with Godot and Visual Studio

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Nintendo's newest patent may address analog stick drift on next console

Game Developer

Joy-Con drift has plagued the Nintendo Switch since launch, but Nintendo's follow-up console may provide a solution to the long-standing controller issue.

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Starfield debuts at No.1 | UK Boxed Charts

GamesIndustry.biz

Starfield has topped the UK physical charts this week. GfK's report showed that the space-action RPG sold more physical copies on Xbox than it did on PC. Starfield's premium upgrade (a box with a code that provided early access to the digital version) has fallen to No.34 after debuting at No.7 last week. This version experienced a 71% decrease in sales due to the game's wider release on September 6.

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Carlyle Group reportedly considering sale of Jagex

GamesIndustry.biz

Jagex owner Carlyle Group is reportedly looking to offload the RuneScape developer, two years after its acquisition. Sources close to the matter told Reuters that Carlyle is exploring either selling the company or publicly listing it. The group is working with advisers from Aream & Co and Morgan Stanley to weigh up its options, with plans to hold an auction process towards the end of the year.

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Roblox awards canceled, developer arrested after "security concern"

Game Developer

After the cancellation of the Roblox Innovation Awards, Roblox Corp. stressed all attendees were safe, and that it was "not how we wanted RDC to end.

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Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World suffers office fire

GamesIndustry.biz

A fire has destroyed part of Stalker developer GSC Game World's offices in Prague. As reported by Czech site Vortex , translated by HazzadorGamin on X , one floor has been destroyed due to an electrical installation fire. No injuries have been reported. Damages are estimated to be 1.5 million CZK ($65,866).

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Techland adds premium currency to Dying Light 2 "to make our lives easier"

Game Developer

With its new currency plans for Dying Light 2 , Techland wants players to remain in the game itself and earn more revenue from cosmetic sales.

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Report: Embracer may sell Gearbox Entertainment

GamesIndustry.biz

Embracer is considering the possible sale of Gearbox Entertainment. As reported by MarketScreener, the sale of the Borderlands maker would be a part of the firm's restructuring program, announced in June. Sources familiar with the matter said the firm is considering selling off the studio after receiving interest from third parties.

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Jagex removes "pay-to-win" mechanics of Runescape's new season pass

Game Developer

Nearly a week after the launch of Runescape's Hero Pass, Jagex is stripping it of pay-to-win elements heavily criticized by the player community.

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Developer arrested at Roblox Developer Conference

GamesIndustry.biz

Organisers called off the Roblox Innovation Awards on Saturday following the arrest of a developer. The event was part of the company's ninth annual Roblox Developers Conference in San Francisco, which took place over the weekend. As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle , jail records show developer Mikhail Olson, known as Simbuilder, was arrested on suspicion of having an unattended concealed firearm in his vehicle in addition to being in "possession of armour-piercing ammunition and a large

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Nintendo is done releasing new content for Mario Kart Tour

Game Developer

The upcoming Anniversary Tour will be the last to feature new content.

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Inspiring Others: How Students Can Be Coding Advocates at School

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Kids and parents tend to have different reasons for learning how to code. For parents, they usually want their children to have a fun, productive extracurricular activity to do after school. Something that puts a smile on their face but also teaches them STEM skills and gives them the tools employers will look for one day. Children seldom look this far ahead, and their reasons for embracing coding differ.

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Xbox, Square Enix, Hiro Capital, UK Games Fund and more sign-up to Investment Summit London

GamesIndustry.biz

A number of investors, publishers and platform holders are the first names on the bill at the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit London. The event is sponsored by TinyBuild and takes place Thursday, October 12th. Tickets are on sale now for as low as £45 (+ booking fee and VAT), and each ticket includes access to the event, the meeting system, lunch, refreshments and and a four-day pass to the EGX consumer show that runs October 12th - October 15th.

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Mondrian new platforms release

Indie DB

It only took three years, but Mondrian - Plastic Reality is finally launching outside of Steam! Learn more in the latest post.

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Godot XR update - September 2023

Mircosoft Game Dev

Updates on various things XR in Godot, a new version of the OpenXR plugin, a new version of the tools library and an update on Godot 4 support.

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Nintendo ends development of new Mario Kart Tour content

GamesIndustry.biz

Nintendo is putting the brakes on Mario Kart Tour, as the company announced the game will receive its final new content next month. "From 10/02/2023 (Wed) on, tours will consist of content from tours that have appeared before. Note: No new courses, drivers, karts, or gliders will be added following the Battle Tour starting 10/04/2023 (Wed)," the company said in an in-game update to Mario Kart Tour's news section.

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Playtown - Horror Game

Indie DB

Playtown is a adventure horror game set in a kid's abandoned indoor playground. Your daughter has just lost her necklace which was very dear to her, and now you are tasked with finding it. Try to search around and unravel the mysteries surrounding the.

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Turkish Gaming Phenomenon Uncovered: A Conversation with Rina Onur

Deconstructor of Fun

The Deconstructor of Fun Newsletter Sign up and receive a weekly dose of insights, news, and updates. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you! In the latest episode of the DoF Podcast, Mishka reconnects with Rina Onur Sirinoglu, CEO of Spyke Games, to talk about her exciting new mobile gaming venture, which recently secured a $55 million seed round.

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Donald Mustard to retire from Epic Games

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Donald Mustard, chief creative officer of Epic Games, has announced that he will retire from the firm. He shared the news on social media. Mustard departs after working at Epic for seven years.

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Michael Blaker’s Movie Monday Featuring Flubber

Game Industry News

Hey all, I’m back with a science fiction comedy film I first saw as a kid for this week’s Movie Monday. It’s Flubber. Plot: The film is a fairly standard live action Disney film. It’s not super complex or really that good when looking back at it, but it was lots of fun as a kid. A fun fact that I never realized was that it was a remake of the film The Absent-Minded Professor from 1961.

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Webinar: NVIDIA RTX Caustics Branch of Unreal Engine

Nvidia

Explore how ray-traced caustics combined with NVIDIA RTX features can enhance the performance of your games. Explore how ray-traced caustics combined with NVIDIA RTX features can enhance the performance of your games.

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Top 10 Video Games With Best Graphics

Juego Studio

Good graphics, game mechanics, and game story are the three important factors that players look for in a good video game. From these, graphics refers to all the visual elements in the game including the characters, environment, props, and other game assets. A better graphic quality is important for realistic and immersive visuals, improved aesthetics, […] The post Top 10 Video Games With Best Graphics appeared first on Juego Studio.

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Learn How to Implement Progress Bars

Cocos

Morning everyone! I’ve uploaded a new tutorial demonstrating the basics of progress bars in cocos creator! I have plans on making a video on circular progress bars & transitioning the colors smoothly as requested by the community! Thank you for your support and any other questions or suggestions please comment them below ?

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Types of 3D Animation

Juego Studio

At present, 3D animation is dominating the world of games and entertainment. Whether it is Rocket Racoon from Guardians of the Galaxy or Geralt in The Witcher video games- the advent of 3D animation is everywhere. Compared to 2D art, the scope of 3D art is immense. When rightly done, it can blur the lines […] The post Types of 3D Animation appeared first on Juego Studio.

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A report from Eurogamer and VGC stated that Nintendo showed their next console to a select few developers at Gamescom behind closed doors. Do you think the report is plausible? And is it generally common for console manufacturers to talk about their next console to developers privately towards the end of a console generation?

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Is it plausible? Of course it's plausible. The Nintendo Switch started development around 2012-2013, was unveiled in 2016, and was released in 2017. It's been six years since the Switch launched. If Nintendo started developing a new console shortly after the Switch's launch (2018), we're about due for a new console unveiling. Is it common for console manufacturers to talk about the next console to developers privately?

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The Wide-Ranging Appeal of Sweepstakes Casinos

Game Wisdom

The Wide-Ranging Appeal of Sweepstakes Casinos Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com In recent years, the iGaming industry has witnessed a transformative shift with the emergence of sweepstakes casinos. These innovative online platforms offer a unique and engaging means for users to experience casino-style games while circumventing traditional gambling regulations.

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Roblox unveils major metaverse upgrades

Game Daily

When Roblox CEO David Baszucki offered up his keynote to the ninth annual Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) on Friday, he offered up reams of stats showing the metaverse gaming platform’s ongoing growth; domestically, internationally, financially, and demographically. The company is also growing its ambitions for Roblox, expanding outwards from its origins as a gaming platform for kids, to a social media platform that can bring people together for myriad purposes, including education. 

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Indie Game Showcase 168

Game Wisdom

Indie Game Showcase 168 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" The weekly indie showcases highlight all the game we play here submitted by developers or indie game demos. If you would like to submit a game for a future stream/video, please reach out. 0:00 Intro 00:14 Super … The post Indie Game Showcase 168 appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Donald Mustard is leaving Epic Games

Game Development News

Epic Games’ chief creative officer Donald Mustard has announced that he is leaving the company after nearly 25 years in the games industry - MCV/DEVELOP

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What is the Price of Developing a Mobile Game in India?

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Mobile Game Development is growing and is one of the most demanding […] The post What is the Price of Developing a Mobile Game in India? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Safe In Our World will hold another Press Pause fundraiser this October

Game Development News

The games industry mental health charity Safe In Our World will hold another fundraising event at the end of October - MCV/DEVELOP