Game Developer

JULY 24, 2024

The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.

Entertainment 364

Entertainment Development 364

GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

The commercial video games industry is more than 50 years old, yet there is still the sense that it is struggling to find acceptance among the mainstream – at least, when compared to the likes of TV and film. While negative media coverage from mainstream publications or attacks from politicians may be less common than in decades past, the industry still attracts scrutiny (currently, it's most often around loot boxes and monetisation , or concerns around addiction ).

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Game Developer

JULY 24, 2024

An attempt to reframe the discussion about Game Pass and other game subscription services.

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Games 331

GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

Over 500 World of Warcraft developers have unionised. By forming the World of Warcraft Game Makers Guild under the Communications Workers of America union (WoWGG-CWA), over 500 "designers, engineers, producers, artists, quality assurance testers, and more" have formed the "first wall-to-wall union at Activision Blizzard." It also marks the largest wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft-owned studio, and is "further evidence of the growing effect to successfully organise the video game industry".

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Game Developer

JULY 24, 2024

The streamer is attempting to crack down on sexual harassment on the platform with clearer language defining the behavior and the improved means to moderate it.

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Platformer 262

GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

Gaming and esports brand GiantX has acquired AI esports coaching start-up iTero Gaming. While the full sum was undisclosed, the company said the acquisition was a "multi-million [dollar] deal." As part of the acquisition, iTero founder Jack J Williams has been appointed head of gaming technology at GiantX. He founded iTero Gaming in 2022.

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AI Esports Technology Games 124

Game Developer

JULY 24, 2024

Tascan spent almost six years at Epic, serving as the Fornite maker's EVP of game development.

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Game Developer

JULY 24, 2024

Veteran developer Davide Soliani is leaving to "embark on a new adventure.

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Development 293

GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

Davide Soliani has left Ubisoft after being with the developer for over two decades. Ubisoft Milan's creative director shared the news on social media , in which he said it was time "to embark on a new adventure." "After 25 years, 11 of which [were] beautifully spent working with Nintendo on Mario + Rabbids along [with] the company of our incredible community of players, I have decided to leave Ubisoft to embark on a new adventure," he wrote.

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Media Development 126

Game Developer

JULY 24, 2024

The battle royale gets an extra monetization tier that lets players earn in-game money to buy battle passes again.

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Games 249

GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

Streaming giant Twitch has updated its policies on sexual harassment. Twitch said it was "making some clarifications to our sexual harassment policy and sharing more about a new AutoMod category designed to flag chat messages that may contain sexual harassment." "While our policy remains largely unchanged, these updates are designed to make the policy easier to understand," the team explained.

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Game Development News

JULY 24, 2024

The Evercade platform, augmented by the Game Boy-inspired Super Pocket last year, is about to enjoy a refresh to its console and handheld hardware ahead of an arcade-style system, the Evercade Alpha, joining the line-up at the end of the year.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

PlayCap – a "pioneering angel investment syndicate led by women" – hopes to "significantly enhance the representation of women" within the games investment arena. Established by angel investor Bibbi Wikman, PlayCap aims to united seasoned investors with newcomers and create a "collaborative environment where women with experience in the industry can make impactful investments.

Games 114

Games 114

Game Wisdom

JULY 24, 2024

The Dichotomy of Mobile and Gacha Games Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com I may be one of the few people who spends their days checking out and covering the hottest and most original indie games, to then play a mobile game like Arknights , or Limbus Company. For many people, mobile … The post The Dichotomy of Mobile and Gacha Games appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

New global advisory firm Agora Gaming Partners has raised $600,000 at launch. Founded by Pontus Mahler (former vice president at Global Top Round) and Jacques Benchetrit (former head of M&A and fundraising at Global Top Round), AGP will provide publishing and equity deals in addition to fundraising services for gaming startups and developers. AGP will launch with six clients, with investment backed by several unnamed angel investors who specialise in gaming.

Games 127

Games Development 127

Indie DB

JULY 24, 2024

V0.4 will come with many bug fixes and new features like walls, environment effects, new AP and Pathfinding system and much more. This will also be the last version with the old campaign.

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Bug Feature 95

GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

Nintendo has revoked the win of the team that triumphed in the Splatoon 3 World Championship earlier this year after allegations of misconduct arose regarding several of its players. Jackpot won the official Nintendo competition back in April, but a statement on the Nintendo VS X account yesterday reveals their win will be "considered vacated" and the team will not receive trophies from this competition.

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Indie DB

JULY 24, 2024

You're now sentenced to life in the toughest prison in the galaxy. What’s your plan?

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 24, 2024

Apex Legends developer Respawn has admitted it "could have handled its Battle Pass changes better" and says it will "improve the overall value and experience across its Battle Pass offerings." Earlier this month, Respawn announced a change in pricing for its Apex Legends battle passes, revealing that from the next season onwards, passes would only be available to purchase with real-world money.

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Cocos

JULY 24, 2024

Introduction Hello everyone, I’m Mr. Mashed Potato, and I’ve recently been working on a 3D multiplayer tank battle game using Cocos Creator 3.8. Due to project requirements, I’ve implemented a 3D spatial audio solution in Cocos Creator, and I’m sharing it with you here, hoping it can be of help. Background In 3D games, a reasonable combination of sound effects can significantly enhance the game’s immersion.

Games 52

Games 52

Game Development News

JULY 24, 2024

The devcom Developer Conference 2024 is just four weeks away. Aiming for a full program with 250+ speakers and approximately 200 sessions across 15 stages, the conference is set to break new content records.

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Development Content 52

Cocos

JULY 24, 2024

Introduction Hello everyone, I’m Mr. Mashed Potato, and I’ve recently been working on a 3D multiplayer tank battle game using Cocos Creator 3.8. Due to project requirements, I’ve implemented a 3D spatial audio solution in Cocos Creator, and I’m sharing it with you here, hoping it can be of help. Background In 3D games, a reasonable combination of sound effects can significantly enhance the game’s immersion.

Games 52

Games 52

Game Wisdom

JULY 24, 2024

Top 5 Cryptocurrencies to Use for Gambling Online Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the online gambling industry, offering a secure, fast, and anonymous way to place bets and win big. As more online casinos adopt digital currencies, players are presented with a plethora of options beyond traditional payment methods.

Games 52

Games 52

Game Development News

JULY 24, 2024

There are two months to go until this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Women In Games Awards and we have another sponsor to announce: Playground Games, the studio behind the phenomenally successful Forza Horizon series, is supporting the Development Impact award, which aims to highlight those working under the hood of game development.

Game Developer 52

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Logic Simplified

JULY 24, 2024

The global extended reality market size was exhibited at USD 35.14 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit around USD 345.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 33.09% during the forecast period 2022 to 2030. (Source: PrecedenceResearch ) With changes in time and technology, trends become outdated and new ways loom redefining how we experience things in this exciting world.

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Game Development News

JULY 24, 2024

Vadim Andreev, CEO and co-founder of global distribution platform Rokky, discusses why publishers and developers should be considering marketplaces beyond distribution giant Steam, and how you can begin to navigate the minefield of other marketplaces in the first place.

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Platformer Games Development Retail 52

Artoon

JULY 24, 2024

In Android app development, Kotlin vs Java are two programming languages that […] The post Kotlin vs Java: Key Differences for Android App Development appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

Development 40

Development 40

Game Development News

JULY 24, 2024

By Mason Sciotti, Senior Product Manager, Discord The role and input of third-party developers has always been key to the growth and evolution of online platforms. In platforms’ infancy, budding developers build experiences that add value for users and infuse creativity beyond the core product.

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Development Platformer Build 52

Cocos

JULY 24, 2024

import { _decorator, Component, Node, SkeletalAnimation, Animation, SkeletalAnimationState } from ‘cc’; const { ccclass, property } = _decorator; @ccclass (‘SkeletonAnimationEvent’) export class SkeletonAnimationEvent extends Component { start() { let skeletalAnimation = this.node.getComponent(SkeletalAnimation); skeletalAnimation.on(Animation.EventType.FINISHED, this.onAnimationFinished, this); } onAnimationFinished(type:Animation.

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Artoon

JULY 24, 2024

Introduction Choosing the right framework can greatly impact your project’s success. Two […] The post Choosing Between Electron vs React Native for Your Project appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

Electronics 40

Electronics Development 40

Cocos

JULY 24, 2024

tiendungpro99: SkeletalAnimation 1.Be sure of that, there is SkeletalAnimation on the this.node 2.Make sure the default Animation is playing and is not a loop type.

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