Studio Folly to donate 10 percent of Gubbins' profits to charity
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The charitable commitment allowed the Australian studio to secure vital funding.
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Osama Dorias: Progress fighting crunch is at risk
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Back in March, Osama Dorias was part of an industry panel on burnout at the Game Developers' Conference, sharing his own personal story of burning out in the industry and the toll it took on his mental health. Now a lead gameplay designer with Brass Lion Entertainment, Dorias has more to say on the subject, and is a featured speaker at tomorrow's TIGS (The International Games Summit on Mental Health) 2023.
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Humble Games lays off "valued colleagues" as restructuring begins
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
"We have experienced trends that required this restructure in order to ensure our long-term success.
Atlus to raise employee salaries by 15% in April 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Persona developer Atlus will raise the average annual salary of its employees by 15% in April 2024. As reported by Game Developer , the starting salary for new graduates will increase from ¥257,000 ($1,708) to ¥300,000 ($1,993). The developer will also be paying performance bonuses based on the profit it's generated globally.
Digging into the dual protagonist design of Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Let's dig into the challenges that came with designing multiple Spider-Men.
New Shader Graph Node Reference Samples
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Announcing the new Shader Graph Node Reference Samples – a set of samples, examples, and reference assets that help new Shader Graph users learn faster and enable advanced users to gain a deeper understanding of the tool.
Mobile publisher Nordcurrent acquires River End Games
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
With River End under its belt, Nordcurrent aims to get deeper into the console and PC game market while maintaining its strong mobile presence.
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GamerGPT: What to Consider When Considering Generative AI in Gaming
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
We briefly cover how AI tech and law intersect with generative AI in video games, starting with a survey of issues related to the right of publicity, intellectual property (“IP”), and privacy.
ByteDance reportedly planning to sell Moonton Technology
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly exploring options to sell Shanghai developer Moonton Technology. Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters the company has been meeting with several potential buyers. ByteDance has declined to comment.
The brutal reality that led Lionhead to cancel its GameCube-exclusive Unity
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Ex-Lionhead staff look back on Jeff Minter's cancelled music shooter Unity and the circumstances that led to its demise.
Newzoo lowers 2023 games market value forecast to $184bn
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Newzoo has lowered its games market forecast for 2023 to $184 billion, a 0.6% increase year-on-year, in its latest report. The data firm previously estimated that the games market would experience a 2.6% rise to $187.7 billion in 2023. Last year, the market saw a 4.3% decline as the pandemic boost ended. Newzoo attributed its lowered forecast in part to challenges in the mobile market, suggesting that a "challenging privacy landscape will somewhat limit growth until 2026", including potential im
CD Projekt is working on a mod editor for The Witcher 3
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The editor will launch in 2024 exclusively on PC.
Nordcurrent snaps up River End Games
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mobile game publisher Nordcurrent has acquired Gothenburg-based studio River End Games. River End Games was established in 2020 and is overseen by Jonas Nordling, Anders Hejdenberg, and Karl Broström.
The devs behind Relic Hunters Legend want to showcase the best of Brazilian game dev
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Lead narrative designer Pedro Falcão explains the action shooter's style and atmosphere help cast a light on a side of Brazil not often seen in media.
Ascent of Ashes dev switches to Godot halfway development “Not as chaotic as Unity”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Ascent of Ashes , the upcoming colony sim by Vivid Storm Interactive , has been delayed to early next year. While addressing player feedback certainly plays a role in the delay, the migration from Unity to Godot is an even more significant factor. “Godot doesn’t feel quite as chaotic as Unity did at times.” German indie developer Vivid Storm Interactive is a three person team that started when they launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ascent of Ashes in 2021.
Watch this: Diversity and Inclusion Starter Kit
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In this 2019 GDC talk, Avalanche Studios' Joahanna Garcia-Thomas goes over practical strategies for fostering an inclusive environment at a game studio.
DDM: Gaming M&A activity hit $6bn during Q3
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new report from Digital Development Management (DDM) reveals that gaming M&A activity hit $6 billion during Q3 across 30 deals. By comparison, last year's quarter saw acquisitions reach $108 million via 33 transactions.
Parents sue Roblox for allegedly hosting child grooming, sexual content
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
After being hit with a class action suit for child gambling allegations, Roblox Corp. is accused of enabling sexual content and child grooming on its platform.
Wargaming raises over $1m for Ukraine aid | News-in-brief
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
More than $1 million donated through Wargaming United campaign to buy ambulances for Ukraine Read more
Watch this: Diversity and Inclusion Starter Kit
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In this 2019 GDC talk, Avalanche Studios' Joahanna Garcia-Thomas goes over practical strategies for fostering an inclusive environment at a game studio.
Overcoming Job Search Anxiety
OPM Jobs
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Let’s chat about job search anxiety. Maybe you’ve been crushing it at a studio for what feels like an eternity, but suddenly, the game loses its sparkle. Maybe you’ve been struggling after being hit with redundancy or have simply outgrown your current level, leaving you feeling stuck in a rut. The thought of exploring new opportunities might seem daunting.
Humble Games affected by layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Humble Games has laid off an unknown number of employees due to restructuring efforts. In a statement shared with Sports Illustrated 's gaming section on Tuesday, the company confirmed the layoffs after former employees shared the news on LinkedIn. "Yesterday was a difficult day for Humble Games and we can confirm that we had to say goodbye to valued colleagues," the publisher said.
GearBlocks in Steam Early Access
Indie DB
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
GearBlocks has now launched into Early Access on Steam, with a 10% launch discount until November 15th!
Why Witch Beam is staying small after Unpacking’s huge success
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
It was one of 2021's indie hits: Unpacking. Witch Beam's title won a plethora of awards, featured at a wealth of prestigious conferences, and released successfully on several platforms after its original launch. It was also one of GamesIndustry.biz' s very own Games of the Year 2021 ( mine ). When asking Witch Beam's co-founder and designer Sanatana Mishra what Unpacking changed for the Brisbane-based studio, he says it's both changed nothing at all, and a lot of things.
So How Long Until My Business Just Dies? (Also, the Unity Debacle)
The Bottom Feeder
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The financial statement for a fun little company called Unity. The important thing is the numbers in the bottom line. That are negative. Not long ago, there was a big hullabaloo in the computer game development "community" regarding something called the Unity Game Engine. People got very justifiably upset and ran around screaming and then things got sort of fixed and all got quiet.
Thunderful H1 revenue gets a 4% bump
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Thunderful Group has released its latest earnings report, which showed that its H1 2023 net revenue grew by 4%, while its Q3 saw a decrease of 9%. As a publisher, it saw three game release during the quarter, while the six-month game revenue period also benefitted from the continued good performance of its distribution services.
Bastion will sponsor IRL 2023 later this month
Game Development News
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Bastion is going to be the bar sponsor at IRL 2023 this November - MCV/DEVELOP
AusGamers alum launch 3rd-Phase Boss
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Managing editors Stephen Farrelly and Kosta Andreadis, formerly of AusGamers, have unveiled 3rd-Phase Boss. 3rd-Phase Boss is a new publication dedicated to the coverage of gaming, technology, and pop culture.
Football Manager 2024 Crashing: How I Solved It
Game Errors
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
I found myself captivated by the intricacies of virtual football management. The game presented a canvas of strategic decisions, player dynamics, and the unpredictable nature of the beautiful game. However, this enchanting experience took an unexpected turn when Football Manager 2024 started crashing. Unfortunately, the excitement of leading a team to victory was overshadowed by the frustration of abrupt interruptions, urging me to explore solutions and quick fixes to go back to the dynamic worl
Strong release slate can't avoid sales dip in October | US Monthly Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
October snapped a five-month streak of year-over-year growth in US consumer spending on games, according to the latest report from Circana. US consumers spent $4.04 billion on gaming for the month, down 5% year-over-year, the first decline for the industry since another 5% dip in April. A significant chunk of the decline was driven by shifting release dates for the Call of Duty series.
Football Manager 2024 Low FPS: Boost Your Performance
Game Errors
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In the dynamic world of Football Manager 2024, where tactical prowess meets virtual management, the challenge of low FPS can be a disruptive hurdle in your quest for football glory. Fear not, for I will guide you through fixing this performance issue and provide comprehensive solutions to ensure your journey on the virtual pitch is as seamless as your winning tactics.
In a video by a former Blizzard employee, he claims that a single WoW mount generated more revenue than Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty. How likely does this seem to you, and how common is for a single skin to generate more revenue than entire games?
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
This is a little bit disingenuous - it wasn't any old WoW mount, it was the [ Celestial Steed ] - the very first microtransaction mount offered in WoW. It was a skin (admittedly a very pretty one) for a new mount mostly using already-existing resources. The cost of development for the Celestial Steed was practically nil because all of the tech had already been built and all but the skin itself had been created already - the animations, the sound effects, and so on.
Football Manager 2024 Won’t Launch: How I Fixed It
Game Errors
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
I was so eager to play Football Manager 2024, but to my dismay, no matter how many times I tried to start the game, it won’t launch. The anticipation of diving into the intricate world of soccer management quickly diminished as the game stubbornly refused to initiate. In this quest to resolve the launch issue, I embarked on a journey of troubleshooting and experimentation, determined to unveil the hidden solutions that would allow me to step back into the game.
New network seeks to connect global game industry
Game Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Game Developers Network (GDN) is a newly launched professional network for members to “collaborate, communicate, access resources, recruit, exchange knowledge, and promote business projects” As well as a central online hub, GDN places a heavy emphasis on face-to-face networking, with its first event scheduled to be held in Dubrovnik, Croatia from 1-3 September 2024.
Football Manager 2024 Stuck on Loading Screen: Fixes
Game Errors
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The immersive world of Football Manager, with its intricate tactics and realistic simulations, is not just a virtual playing field. It’s also a stress test for your system’s capabilities. The game’s complexity can lead to extended loading times, and occasionally, while playing Football Manager 2024, you might get stuck on the loading screen.
How to blur a sprite node
Cocos
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
I want to blur a sprite node in cocos creator 3.4.7 How do i achieve this?
Cost to Build a Food Delivery App like UberEats or Grubhub
Artoon
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The On-demand food delivery apps like Uber Eats and Grubhub come with […] The post Cost to Build a Food Delivery App like UberEats or Grubhub appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
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