Embracer open to divesting studios, confirms more closures on the horizon
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
"On the divestment side there is a strong vibrant market with many, many active players.
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Re-Logic Make Huge Donation To MonoGame
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Re-Logic Make Huge Donation To MonoGame Perhaps the most uplifting story resulting from the Unity Runtime Fee fallout, was the announcement yesterday that Re-Logic, the maker of Terraria would be supporting Godot and FNA with large monetary donations. FNA is actually a fork of another popular open source game development project, MonoGame.
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Design lessons from the procedural puzzle pieces of Remnant II
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Remnant II creative director David Adams discusses the path to making games as replayable as possible through procedural generation.
The current state of games investment
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox While the games industry benefited from a surge of interest and investment during the pandemic, the market correction and global economic uncertainty means the environment for seeking finance has changed dramatically in just a couple of years. At last month's GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit in Seattle, a panel of experts discussed the investment landscape at the moment – a conversation we will continue at the
Challenges in porting to Nintendo Switch - How Pingle Studio ported Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Vladyslav Popushoi, Project Lead of the UE4 Department at Pingle Studio, shares his team's experience with their successful port of the PC version of Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach to Nintendo Switch.
Grand Theft Auto 5 and Rockstar's post-Apocalypse Now | 10 Years Ago This Month
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The games industry moves pretty fast, and there's a tendency for all involved to look constantly to what's next without so much worrying about what came before. That said, even an industry so entrenched in the now can learn from its past. So to refresh our collective memory and perhaps offer some perspective on our field's history, GamesIndustry.biz runs this monthly feature highlighting happenings in gaming from exactly a decade ago.
Embracer says it spends more money on platforms than game development
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
CEO Lars Wingefors thinks revenue programs like Epic Games' First Run program can help developers reduce the cost of bringing their games to storefronts.
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Valve shares early 2024 Steam event calendar to help devs prep for sales
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
We haven't bid farewell to 2023 yet, but the first Steam sale of 2024 is only a few months away.
Crystal Dynamics is latest Embracer studio to suffer layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Crystal Dynamics has laid off ten people, making it the latest Embracer-owned studio to downsize since its parent began restructuring. The Tomb Raider developer posted a statement on X , revealing nine brand and marketing personnel and one IT employee had been let go.
Ubisoft taps Julian Gerighty as executive producer for The Division franchise
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Gerighty has been a longtime Ubisoft employee and will oversee The Division's franchise, including a third mainline installment.
Liverpool studios aim to usher in new talent via GameChangers pledge
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Steve Rotheram, mayor of Liverpool City Region, has announced a declaration to usher in a new generation of game developers. The GameChangers pledge intends to create new partnerships, funding opportunities, and learning pathways to develop talent in the sector.
Valheim has "crafted" 12 million sold copies
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Embracer itself may be struggling, but games under its Coffee Stain Publishing banner have been selling strong in the years since their release.
More than 37m people may be eligible for compensation after Epic vs FTC settlement
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
US regulators have started to notify more than 37 million people that they may be eligible for a refund as part of Epic Game's legal settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. In December 2022, Epic was fined $520 million by the FTC , which was broken into two lump sums — $275 million for violating the Children's Online Privacy Act (COPPA), and $245 million for misleading users into making "unintentional purchases" on virtual currencies and in-game items.
The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance loses founder Glen Schofield
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Less than two months after laying off 32 employees, Striking Distance founder and CEO Glen Schofield has departed.
The Art of The Creator: Designs of Futures Past
Concept Art World
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Concept Art World The Art of The Creator: Designs of Futures Past Dive into the making of The Creator, an original science fiction adventure from director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla), with this deluxe behind-the-scenes book. Amid a war between humankind and rampant artificial intelligence in the not-too-distant future, Joshua (John David Washington) is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of the advanced AI.
VIDEOVERSE imbues young love with vintage social interface style
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Embracing old platforms like MSN Messenger and Miiverse gave the story a romantic momentum and distinct visual flair.
Introduction to Defold for Unity Developers
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Introduction to Defold for Unity Developers With all the recent controversy surrounding Unity since their ill advised runtime fees more and more Unity developers are expressing their outrage. Increasingly many of those Unity developers have expressed a desire to move to a different game engine (many of our recommendations are available here).
Virtuos opens Tokyo studio
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Virtuos has unveiled a new game development division, Virtuos Toyko. The games firm said the branch will expand its business partnerships with Japanese developers.
How to host your Unreal Engine game for under $1 per player with Amazon GameLift
AWS Games
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Introduction Game developers constantly seek innovative ways to create more interactive multiplayer experiences. However, with increasing player expectations, rising game production costs, and growing competition, studios face the challenge of balancing game performance and profitability. Game developers from studios of various sizes tell us that reducing operational costs without compromising player experiences is a top priority for 2023 and beyond.
Ubisoft names Julian Gerighty as executive producer of The Division label
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Julian Gerighty has been named executive producer of The Division brand at Ubisoft. Gerighty will take on the role after Star Wars Outlaws, in which he serves as creative director, has shipped.
Gaming web browser Opera GX now has over 25 million monthly active users
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The Opera GX gaming web browser now has over 25 million monthly active users - MCV/DEVELOP
North American game audio professionals earn more in than their peers across the world
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox According to a new report, the average salary of North American game composers and sound designers is $57,000 higher than their counterparts in the rest of the world. This data is per the GameSoundCon Game Audio Industry Survey 2023 , with a sample size of 602 working professionals.
How Much Does It Cost To Make A Multiplayer Game?
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Multiplayer game development cost can start from $10,000 and it extends to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the additional features you add to the game. There are multiple factors like the type of game, game developer location, team size, testing, graphics, and server costs that will influence the multiplayer game development cost. What […] The post How Much Does It Cost To Make A Multiplayer Game?
?ustom splash screen need
Cocos
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
For iOS in general you need a splash screen but you can replace it in Xcode. I’m in the middle of making a video tutorial on this exact thing. But for iOS games the splash screen shows right when the app starts so usually they put up art work or the app logo and then you see the “developed by” logos and all that.
Types of RPG Weapons
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
RPG gameplay is as fascinating as the combat modes it offers and the various weapons in the stash. A reputed RPG game development company can perfect the combat styles, weapon movements, design, and hit power. All this together adds to a game’s engagement and immersion. RPG games have numerous attractions that add to their popularity. […] The post Types of RPG Weapons appeared first on Juego Studio.
?ustom splash screen need
Cocos
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Yes, I understand all this perfectly. I know that iOS requires splash screen files Default-Landscape-736h@3x.png, etc. I know that iOS requires these files. I want to say that in CocosCreator I would like to see functionality for creating custom splash screen OR! attention! the ability to disable the splash screen for iOS and have the CocosCreator add splash screen in the form of a completely black screen for 500 ms.
Major Game Design Elements
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Every successful video game features a few common elements- clear goals, surprise elements, a clean core loop, good graphics and sound, and so on. In short, they feature the major game design elements. Game designers follow a combination of certain basic elements to make it memorable. From storyline to mechanics, the focus is to create […] The post Major Game Design Elements appeared first on Juego Studio.
?ustom splash screen need
Cocos
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Hello Cocos Team! A customizable splash screen is really needed. Please add the ability to change the background and logos, create a combination of several logos, animated appearance and disappearance. I’m not at all against a splash screen with the “Сreated with Cocos” logo, but what I have now doesn’t suit my project at all.
Unity Fees Won't Stop Us
Yotes Games
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
We've been getting messages from Battle Gem Ponies backers with worries that the Unity Per-Install Fee could delay or even cancel the project. Here to say now, that won't happen. ❌ Not only are we expecting to not come close to the 1M downloads & dollars a year mark to trigger it, but this project's been through way worse hardships than an engine change over the years.
How long is the scoping process for a game development typically in the industry, and does it vary greatly depending on what type of game, like from an open world PC game, to a mobile game, to a game based on a Hollywood IP?
Ask a Game Dev
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Scoping is an ongoing process and not a particular phase of development that we finish. Even though we try to figure out what we can do early on, we still have to make scope adjustments as we follow the schedule. If higher priority tasks fall behind, it is only natural to cut lower priority tasks so we can redirect those resources to the higher priority tasks.
RUST Not Responding: How to Fix It Instantly
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Rust not responding? Yes, we’ve been there, too. Such issues are annoying but not impossible to fix. If Rust doesn’t respond, this can be a cause of multiple reasons, but the most plausible ones are outdated drivers, your PC not respecting the minimum specs of the game, or too many apps running in the background. We have tested several ways of troubleshooting and wrote down the most efficient ones.
Safe In Our World to launch a free self-advocacy speaking programme online next month
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Safe In Our World will offer a free online self-advocacy speaking programme for those in the games industry later this year - MCV/DEVELOP
How to Fix the Steam Game Stuck on Validating Loop
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Many users have reported Steam games getting stuck on validating. When those users try to launch their Steam games, a “Validating Steam cache files” error message appears. One player reported that issue as follows: Booted up Steam today, and the game wanted to update. It started validating the files right away. Then it finished, then it went to validating the game files AGAIN.
Liverpool’s Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced a pledge to develop a new generation of creators in the city
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Liverpool's Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that he intends to develop a new generation of video game creators in the region - MCV/DEVELOP
What Is AMD FSR and How Can It Improve Performance?
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
AMD FSR, or in its long form, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, is a technology that is meant to improve the overall quality and boost the performance of games. It is a great tool to use, and it works for a variety of GPUs available. With it, you can fix stuttering, freezing, and other graphics-related problems. I tested it in some games, and it worked.
Module 4: Designing vs. Programming (Lessons 1-3)
Game Designing
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Lesson 1: Game Designer vs Game Programmer Summary In this video, we’re breaking down the jobs of game designers and game programmers, showing you how sometimes, they wear each other’s hats, especially in small teams. Tune in to get the lowdown on who does what and how the designer and programmer work hand in hand to bring big ideas to life!
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