Video: Living paintings of OFK: art directing the style and lives of an indie-pop band
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2023
We are OFK’s art director Nafisah Tung shows off how the team concepted, painted and animated the vibrant characters of We are OFK.
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Pitching made easy with the Pitch Template by Rami Ismail
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 1, 2023
This article is part of the game-dev advice newsletter Levelling the Playing Field by Rami Ismail. If you want to know more about the art, craft and science of game development, you can subscribe here. Well known indie dev ( Vlambeer ) Rami Ismail developed a ready-made pitch template , with the help of several indie studios of all sizes, and professionals working at two dozen publishers.
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Take-Two was making layoffs in March, but just paid its top execs $72.3 million
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2023
The performance-based payout will be shared between CEO Strauss Zelnick and president Karl Slatoff.
Take-Two doubled its executive's pay last year
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Take-Two has doubled the pay of its top executives, as detailed in its annual proxy filing. The publisher has doubled pay for its top executives, CEO Strauss Zelnick, and company president Karl Slatoff, as spotted by Axios. Take-Two's annual proxy statement disclosed Zelnick and Slatoff's pay of $72.3 million in a mix of cash and stock, which is split 60/40 between them.
Anita Sarkeesian's advocacy organization Feminist Frequency is shutting down
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Media critic and researcher Anita Sarkeesian revealed her activist organization Feminist Frequency is set to disband at the end of 2023.
PlayStation 5 sales jumped 75% in the UK after price cut
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
PlayStation 5 sales jumped 75% in the UK last week, Gfk has revealed. In terms of revenue, PS5 is up 63% week-on-week. It follows the first temporary price drop for Sony's console, with retailers selling the machine for as low as £399. Some retailers, such as Amazon and GAME, also included a game in addition to the price drop, with titles such as LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Forspoken and Saints Row available.
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Hiro Capital, Secret Mode and more join GI Investment Summit at PAX
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
More big name investors and publishers have signed-up to the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit at PAX this month. Hiro Capital, Secret Mode, Kabam and Snail Games USA are the latest companies looking to meed indie developers at the event. The Investment Summit at PAX will take place at the Seattle Convention Center on Thursday, August 31st. Tickets are on sale now and start from $50 + booking fee.
Make it last: How to turn a static IP into a franchise the Dead Cells way
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2023
"Building a community.founded on mutual respect and a genuine approach, has been our holistic method for continuous growth.
Capcom: We could just go wild with Exoprimal
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
There's something about Exoprimal, Capcom's new live-service dinosaur game, that feels a little old school. It's camp, over-the-top, stylish and experimental in ways you wouldn't expect. It reminds me of the sort-of games Capcom used to make back in the noughties. And in many ways, it is. Because Exoprimal is something Capcom doesn't do very often, and that's make a game not in the Resident Evil, Street Fighter or Monster Hunter franchises.
Elden Ring composer Yuka Kitamura departs FromSoftware
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Before leaving, Kitamura worked at FromSoftware for 12 years and provided music for several of the studio's big hits such as Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
The Basic Fundamentals of Game Design
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 1, 2023
Have you ever designed a game? If yes, then what game design fundamentals do you prioritize in your own designs? No idea? Don’t worry; we’ll help you. Game design is incredibly complex and fascinating, with countless nuances and techniques to master. In their book, the authors of “Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals,” Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman, underline the significance of design by stating that the design constitutes 50% of “game design”.
Game sales fall "below expectations" at Sega but revenue remains steady
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2023
The company hopes its upcoming release slate can provide some impetus.
Gamefam and the business of advertising on game platforms
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox With the proliferation of online games, some titles have been positioning themselves more as platforms, such as Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite. They host musical concerts, marketing activations, and interactive experiences designed to advertise all manner of brands and movies.
Remnant 2 has topped 1 million sales in one week
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Gearbox said the sequel has already exceeded its expectations.
Sega Q1 sales up despite lower than expected game sales
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Sega Sammy posted strong Q1 revenue, despite sales of new games being lower than expected. The overall business released its results for the three months ending June 30, with sales up 63% year-on-year to ¥108 billion ($756.9 million). Operating income rose 712% to ¥22.5 billion ($123 million). This is primarily due to the recovery of the companies Paschinko and Pachislot machines business after COVID-19, with sales up 385% year-on-year.
Sunkenland Early Access: August 25
Indie DB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Get ready to dive into the sunken cities, scavenge resources, and battle gangs, alone or with friends!
FIFA, Jedi: Survivor drive EA first quarter growth
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Electronic Arts reported its first quarter results today, posting gains across the business as its sports offerings were boosted by a slate of five new releases. EA's fiscal year is off to a strong start as the publisher posted record Q1 net bookings and saw gains across all its key performance metrics.
Best Gaming Companies in Pune
Juego Studio
AUGUST 1, 2023
Pune is a prominent city in India that is a blend of both traditional and modern spheres. They have been noted as an important center for trade even from ancient times. Withholding that reputation, now the city has become the major IT hub of India. Apart from the IT sector, they have shown remarkable growth […] The post Best Gaming Companies in Pune appeared first on Juego Studio.
Anita Sarkeesian to close Feminist Frequency after 15 years
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Anita Sarkeesian has announced that Feminist Frequency will shut down after 15 years. The nonprofit organization's executive director cited exhaustion and burnout in the decision. All of its operations will be closed entirely in 2024.
Top Game Development Companies in Berlin
Juego Studio
AUGUST 1, 2023
Berlin being a place of great historical happenings in Germany is now one of the happening locations for the gaming industry. From established companies to indie game companies Berlin has it all. Reports say that the city holds one-fifth of the total game development companies in Germany and makes an annual turnover of over 446 […] The post Top Game Development Companies in Berlin appeared first on Juego Studio.
Composer Yuka Kitamura exits FromSoftware after 12 years
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Yuka Kitamura, composer at FromSoftware, announced that they've exited the game studio. Kitamura made the announcement on Twitter and did not provide any reasons for leaving. "I have decided to leave FromSoftware, the company I worked for, and to start working now as a freelance composer this August," they said.
When we look at FPS games that have a story or a campaign mode, one of the flaws I see is the last boss and making it “feel” like a last boss fight. It always is either make the boss a bullet sponge and take 100 headshots, he dies in a QTE, or the player has so powerful a gun it trivializes the fight. Is this an inherent unsolvable problem with the FPS genre or can you think of FPS games that have come up with interesting, climactic, and “epic” boss fights?
Ask a Game Dev
AUGUST 1, 2023
What you're describing is the dissonance between having a normal human (with all of the common context that carries with it, like "people often die when they are shot at all") as the final boss and the expectation of a final boss fight being a prolonged, memorable, and epic battle that tests the things you've learned so far. There are a number of clever and reasonable ways to work around these conflicting concepts.
Interview with Egor Dubrovsky - SafetyDetectives
Filmustage
AUGUST 1, 2023
Can you talk about your journey and what motivated you to co-found Filmustage? I’m Egor, the co-founder and CEO of Filmustage.com. I had my own production studio, and the journey of my project one day led me to Los Angeles. Once I visited San Francisco, it was an exciting experience for me: while enjoying a night out at a jazz club, burglars broke into my car and stole everything I had – including my passport and my filmmaking gear.
Unreal August 2023 Asset Giveaway
Game From Scratch
AUGUST 1, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Unreal August 2023 Asset Giveaway It is time for the August 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 August is no exception. This month we have 5 “Free for the Month” assets, that are yours to … Unreal August 2023 Asset Giveaway Read More The post Unreal August 2023 Asset Giveaway appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Problem with autocomplete in editbox
Cocos
AUGUST 1, 2023
Hello, I am using Cocos Creator v2.4.10. I have removed the references to text label and placeholder label and increased the edit box size. However, when I hover over the suggestion, the displayed text is too small, and I couldn’t change the font size of the text. As a workaround, I had to disable suggestions altogether using document.getElementsByClassName("cocosEditBox")[0]["autocomplete"] = "off"; Is there any other way to fix this issue?
Apex Legends DXGI Error Device Hung: What It Is and Fixes
Game Errors
AUGUST 1, 2023
Apex Legends is quite a famous gaming title with a massive fanbase. But, despite being a renowned game, it faces numerous bugs and glitches that trigger errors and cause crashes during gameplay. Fans of the title have been complaining about the errors since its launch, but nothing has been done to resolve this. Lately, gamers have been encountering the DXGI error device hung, which displays the following message: 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG the application’s device failed due
How to calculate number for setting BATCHER2D_MEM_INCREMENT?
Cocos
AUGUST 1, 2023
It doesn’t need to be precise, just choose the memory chunk size you can afford in your game, if you don’t want to waste, just test with the most complex scene (with 2d elements), and check whether increasing / decreasing will change draw call, make sure it reduce the draw call with the lowest memory chunk size
Returnal Black Screen: What It Means And How To Fix It
Game Errors
AUGUST 1, 2023
It’s been over a year since Returnal was released on PC, and the title continues to be a popular game among gamers. However, despite its success and popularity, the game faces several shortcomings that make gaming annoying. One such shortcoming is the Returnal black screen error. Many PC players have complained they face a black screen when they start the game.
Assistance Needed for Chinese Language Purchased GhostArcher Game - Requesting to Support for Screen Issue
Cocos
AUGUST 1, 2023
I purchased the Chinese language version of the GhostArcher game and encountered an issue on a specific screen, as described in the attached document. Unfortunately, my proficiency in Chinese is limited, and I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with the English language project to better understand the game. Additionally, I kindly request your expert assistance in resolving the screen issue promptly.
A Short SRPG Chat With Sinister Design
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 1, 2023
A Short SRPG Chat With Sinister Design Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this perceptive podcast, I sat down with Sinister Design’s Craig Stern to catch up about RPG design and his latest game Together in Battle. We talked about adding more relationship and character development to an SRPG … The post A Short SRPG Chat With Sinister Design appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Phasmophobia Failed To Load: Quick And Easy Fixes
Game Errors
AUGUST 1, 2023
Phasmophobia is a haunted ghost video game with a huge fanbase globally. When players launch the game, many have reported encountering a “ failed to load ” error. This error prevents gamers from playing with teammates and gets stuck on connecting. Unfortunately, the Phasmophobia failed to load error has plagued players for some time, and developers haven’t released any information regarding the error.
How to Choose the Best on Demand Rummy Game Development Company?
Artoon
AUGUST 1, 2023
Choosing the best white label Rummy game development company is challenging. More […] The post How to Choose the Best on Demand Rummy Game Development Company? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
Fortnite Vbucks Not Showing Up After Purchase [FIXED]
Game Errors
AUGUST 1, 2023
Purchasing Fortnite V-buck is not a complicated process. Buy the add-ons and wait for them to be automatically added to Fortnite. Some add-ons can take up to 72 hours to be applied, but lately, many gamers have complained about Fortnite Vbucks not showing up after Purchase. Players use Vbucks to purchase different things within Fortnite, so it’s annoying and frustrating when they don’t show up.
How Much Does It Cost To Develop An App Like Carrom Clash?
Artoon
AUGUST 1, 2023
Carrom is a board game that brings the ultimate fun, thrill, and […] The post How Much Does It Cost To Develop An App Like Carrom Clash? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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