Tinybuild is cutting jobs after an "incredibly challenging year"
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
"It's physically painful to part ways with colleagues after all the good work they put into the company.
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League of Geeks: "We'll fight till the last breath"
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Armello developer League of Geeks has just announced that it's laying off 50% of its staff. The entire team behind Jumplight Odyssey, which launched in Early Access in August, has been made redundant, with the title put on a hiatus indefinitely as the studio seeks more funding. In total, 31 people were laid off, including the Jumplight team, staff on the operations and publishing teams, and contractors.
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Embracer lays off staff at Insurgency dev New World Interactive
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Best known for the Insurgency games, New World was hit with "restructuring changes" that saw an unspecified number of employees get laid off.
F1 developer Codemasters affected by layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Electronic Arts has implemented a round of layoffs at F1 developer Codemasters. IGN reported an unknown number of staff at the British-based studio have been made redundant following "small-scale organisational changes" made by EA. The company was behind the recent releases of F1 23 and EA Sports WRC.
The Last of Us Part II's PlayStation 5 remaster features a roguelike mode
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The PlayStation 5 remaster for Naughty Dog's zombie horror game comes with a roguelike mode for players to go through modified runs or die trying.
GTA 6 reveal gains viewers faster than any game trailer in history
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The debut trailer for Grand Theft Auto has reached millions of views quicker than any other game to date. That's according to data, shared with GamesIndustry.biz , from Sparkers and its Trailr tool which shows the reveal for GTA 6 reached 60 million views on Rockstar Games' YouTube channel alone within 12 hours.
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Diverse Voices, New Stories Challenge – Submit original games that improve representation
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Games for Change announced the launch of the Diverse Voices, New Stories Challenge. A program that aims to improve representation and increase visibility for underrepresented creators in the mobile gaming industry. Creators around the world compete for the grand prize, which includes funding, mentorship, and various marketing and promotional opportunities.
How Goblin Bet was born from a casino in hell
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In an interview with the developer of Goblin Bet, we discuss the ethics of fake gambling and working with D&D monsters without running afoul of copyright law.
GTA 6 trailer leak spoiled the biggest video game moment in a decade | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The Rockstar PR team must be wondering if they will ever catch a break. For a developer that's only put out two original games in the past ten years, they sure have had plenty of fires to put out. Hell, they can't even port Red Dead Redemption to other platforms without evoking the wrath of the internet.
Rockstar trailer drop confirms Grand Theft Auto VI is launching in 2025
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Rockstar Games founder Sam Houser said GTA VI represents a "new vision" for the franchise.
Designer Notes 80: Jake Solomon – Part 1
Designer Notes
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game developer Jake Solomon, best known for the XCOM reboot and Midnight Suns. They discuss how much money he had to give back to Accenture, how to animate multiple units at the same time, and why Sid suddenly started golfing so much. This episode was recorded on April 25, 2023. Games discussed: Sopwith , Silent Service , Zork , Jumpman , Ultima V , Falcon 4 , F-19 Stealth Fighter , Pirates!
EA confirms layoffs at EA Sports WRC developer Codemasters
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The publisher said the cuts were made to meet its "evolving business needs and priorities.
Loot box State of Play 2023: A global update on regulation
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Loot boxes are still here with us in 2023, and some countries are finally catching up with regulation. The approach taken in the past few years has generally been to determine whether different types of loot boxes legally constitute 'gambling' in different countries and, if so, then seeking to regulate them using pre-existing laws. However, more recently, countries have explored other potential options, such as enforcing consumer protection law; requiring that specific information be disclosed;
Bethesda relaunches paid mod store for Skyrim: Special Edition
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Bethesda tries its hand at paid mods for Skyrim again with a new platform and creator program.
Godot Foundation Update 2023
Mircosoft Game Dev
DECEMBER 5, 2023
This year has marked significant milestones for the Godot Foundation, and it's all thanks to the incredible support from our community.
Style Meters and Play Aesthetics in Death of a Wish
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Be brave; be beautiful – even if you don't feel it.
Discover how companies can protect children in online games this week
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
You can still sign up to this week's free webinar exploring ways video games companies can detect and prevent harms against children in online games. This Thursday at 6:30pm GMT/1:30pm ET, GamesIndustry.biz , Modulate and the Tech Coalition will team-up on a one-hour conversation titled 'Play Safe, Play Smart: Navigating Child Safety in Gaming Communities'.
Mighty Knight Legacy
Indie DB
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Fight your way through hordes of ferocious monsters and nerve-wrecking bosses as the popular web classic 2D action RPG "Mighty Knight" returns with new and enhanced gameplay, HD visuals, and many more!
Insurgency developer New World Interactive affected by layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Saber Interactive subsidiary New World Interactive has experienced layoffs, affected by Embracer's ongoing restructuring program. As reported by Insider Gaming , it was first believed that the entire studio had been shut down. Saber Interactive has since described this as a restructure. GamesIndustry.biz has reached out for further clarification.
Unreal December 2023 Asset Giveaway
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 5, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Unreal December 2023 Asset Giveaway It is time for the December 2023 Unreal Engine asset giveaway. The first Tuesday of every month Epic Games give away a number of Unreal Engines from the UE Asset Marketplace and December is no exception. This month we have 5 “Free for the Month” assets, that are yours to … Unreal December 2023 Asset Giveaway Read More The post Unreal December 2023 Asset Giveaway appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
TinyBuild lowers revenue forecasts, settles legal dispute with Versus Evil
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Hello Neighbor publisher TinyBuild has lowered its revenue forecasts for the fiscal year following "unusually weak trading in October." In an update to investors, the company said it was currently trading below expectations in Q4, and now expects revenues to be between $40 million and $50 million for the full year.
How thatgamecompany Fosters Human Connections Through Innovative Technology & Developer Mindset
AWS Games
DECEMBER 5, 2023
thatgamecompany (TGC) is a renowned game development studio celebrated for its distinctive approach to creating emotionally engaging games that foster human connections. The company creates titles such as fl0w, Flower, Journey, and Sky: Children of the Light within the studio’s ethos: nurturing positive human interactions, fostering empathy, and generating experiences of inclusivity and understanding between players.
Black Friday aftermath sees sales dip at retail | UK Boxed Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
EA Sports FC 24 remained at the top of the UK boxed charts this week, followed by Hogwarts Legacy despite a slight decrease in sales for both titles. GfK's report showed that all titles in the Top Ten saw a decrease in sales this week, as Black Friday promotions came to an end. Super Mario Bros Wonder moved back into the Top Three, while Assassin's Creed: Mirage dropped out of the Top Ten falling from No.8 to No.11 experiencing a 39% decrease in sales.
Privacy Policy for Zigzag Run
Game Development for Beginners
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Vinod Ravisankar built the Zigzag Run app as an Ad Supported app. This SERVICE is provided by Vinod Ravisankar at no cost and is intended for use as is. This page is used to inform visitors regarding my policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use my Service. Read more The post Privacy Policy for Zigzag Run appeared first on VionixStudio.
Grand Theft Auto 6 launching in 2025
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Rockstar has released the trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier than planned following a leak. The trailer was initially set to premiere today, but was leaked on social media yesterday prompting Rockstar to upload the first look of GTA 6 on YouTube. It was also revealed that the next installment of the GTA franchise will launch in 2025.
How do you setup and save multiple build task?
Cocos
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Hello I was looking at the demo files. For example the Demo called “Aircraft Wars 3D” when you pone the Build Window “Ctrl + Shift + B” We can already found this saved Build Task.
Difference Between Mobile and PC Game Development
Juego Studio
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The video game industry is booming, irrespective of the game genre and platform. Among the variety of games, mobile games are becoming the most popular with almost 50% of the global population indulging in mobile gaming.
Lethal Company Won’t Launch: Efficient Methods to Fix It
Game Errors
DECEMBER 5, 2023
I was amazed by the amount of time we spent playing this title with my friens. Unfortunately, after a few days of playing, I suddenly noticed that Lethal Company won’t launch on my device anymore, and one of my friends experienced the same problem. Thus, I started looking for ways to fix the game efficiently so that I wouldn’t run into this problem again.
Follow-up to the hiring question, why don’t companies reconsider already rejected candidates when they lower standards? That seems like they would be spending extra money and time when they could check to see if any candidate meets the now lower standard then starting the hunt anew, and could settle for a lower rated candidate than one they previously rejected.
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 5, 2023
For mid-level and junior positions, it usually isn't worth it - we typically get so many applicants that we just grab the next batch of resumes and sift through it, rather than go back and try to remember who was close and who wasn't. It's also why we rarely revise our requirements for these jobs - there's almost always more applicants to consider. For senior and rare positions (e.g. tech artist), we sometimes reach out to candidates we remember as being close to what we needed.
Automotive Cybersecurity: Preventing Vulnerabilities in Car Software
Perforce
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Automotive cybersecurity is important for software developers. The top two automotive cybersecurity vulnerabilities are memory buffer issues and code injections. Learn how to prevent them and improve automotive cybersecurity.
Understanding the principles of the coordinate system
Cocos
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Understanding the principles of the Cocos Creator 3.0 coordinate conversion How does Cocos Creator 3.0 convert world coordinates to screen coordinates? How does Creator 3D coordinates to the Canvas? How to convert the touch screen coordinates to world coordinates? How to convert node coordinates under Canvas to 3D scene coordinates? On the Cocos Chinese community, you can see discussion posts related to coordinate conversion from time to time.
7 Odd Roadblocks Rookies Face In The Stages Of Game Development
Big Games
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Game development isn’t as smooth and glamorous as many newbies imagine. It comes with challenges like tight deadlines, production obstacles, publisher pressures, and long work hours, which are just a glimpse of every developer’s hurdles. Yet, those professionals in mobile game development services know how to tackle these challenges. But the chaos and the desire to create visually stunning and immersive games fuels their determination.
Xcode stuck when add package
Cocos
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Hello, cocos develoeprs! I face an issue that xcode project get stuck when add googlesignin-ios or facebook-ios-sdk package. The xcode project is ios exported from new project, creator 3.8.0. Any idea please?
I’d Buy That For (More Than) A Dollar: Yannick Allaert at Nacon on their new premium controller for PS5
Game Development News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Yannick Allaert, Head of Accessories at Nacon tells Vince Pavey about their new premium controller option for the PlayStation 5, and why competition and being different are good for the controller biz.
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