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.
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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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.
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.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
"We have experienced trends that required this restructure in order to ensure our long-term success.
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.
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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.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The charitable commitment allowed the Australian studio to secure vital funding.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Stardew Valley is often credited for kickstarting an entire movement of wholesome games that truly exploded with Animal Crossing: New Horizons' release in 2020. While the cosy trend feels recent, there were lots of developers working on non-violent games before then. Prideful Sloth is one of them. Founded in 2015, the Brisbane-based studio focuses on explorative, cosy titles, including the successful Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, released in 2017, and more recently Grow: Song of the Ever
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.
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.
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.
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.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Let's dig into the challenges that came with designing multiple Spider-Men.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The editor will launch in 2024 exclusively on PC.
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.
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.
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.
Indie DB
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
GearBlocks has now launched into Early Access on Steam, with a 10% launch discount until November 15th!
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
More than $1 million donated through Wargaming United campaign to buy ambulances for Ukraine Read more
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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