Wed.Jul 24, 2024

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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment

Game Developer

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

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NCSoft president: "The games industry's evolution towards acceptance and diversity is ongoing"

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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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Is Game Pass Underperforming?

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

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500+ World of Warcraft developers unionise

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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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Former Epic Games exec Alain Tascan is the new president of Netflix Games

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

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Netflix hires former Epic exec Alain Tascan as its president of games

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Former Epic Games executive Alain Tascan has been appointed president of Netflix Games. Tascan was executive vice president of game development at Epic Games from November 2018 to July 2024, and oversaw development for Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. Before joining Epic, Tascan founded Ubisoft and EA's Montreal studios and was also the founder and CEO of Umi Games.

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Mario+Rabbids creative director departs Ubisoft Milan after 25 years

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

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Twitch updates sexual harassment policy and moderation tools

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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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Davide Soliani leaves Ubisoft

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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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Respawn makes tweaks to Apex Legends' controversial battle pass changes

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

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GiantX acquires AI start-up iTero Gaming in multi-million dollar deal

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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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Andrew Byatt and Dominic Wheatley on Evercade’s success and their retail plans for Blaze’s expanding line of retro consoles

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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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Twitch updates policies on sexual harassment

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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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The Dichotomy of Mobile and Gacha Games

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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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Nintendo revokes win of Splatoon 3 World Championship victors Jackpot after misconduct allegations

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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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Legions At War - New Update

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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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PlayCap is a "pioneering" angel investment syndicate "led by women"

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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.

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Space Prison is out NOW!

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

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Respawn u-turns on battle pass changes following player backlash

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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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[Share] 3D Audio Solution for Cocos Creator 3.x

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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.

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[From the industry] devcom Developer Conference 2024 announces new speakers and program highlights

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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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[Share] 3D Audio Solution for Cocos Creator 3.x

Cocos

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.

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Top 5 Cryptocurrencies to Use for Gambling Online

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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.

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Playground Games sponsoring Women In Games Development Impact award

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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.

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I want to make the animations work one after the other but the code I follow the docs does not work when eventtyeFinish

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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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Is now the time to ditch Steam and consider alternatives for digital game distribution?

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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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Extended Reality Technology Trends 2024

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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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How Discord is supporting a generation of developers

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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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Kotlin vs Java: Key Differences for Android App Development

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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.

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I want to make the animations work one after the other but the code I follow the docs does not work when eventtyeFinish

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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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Choosing Between Electron vs React Native for Your Project

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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.