Game Developer
AUGUST 15, 2023
With the new Solo Self Mode, Blizzard finds a balance between Diablo III's inherent always-online nature and the wants of those who want to play it truly alone.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 15, 2023
Interviewing is one of the most important aspects of any developer’s job. Your employer and colleagues decided to put their trust in your ability to identify their next hire. Taking into account not only their technical skills and knowledge, but also their soft skills, their eagerness to help and to learn, and their fit within the existing organisation.
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Game Developer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Xbox keeps pushing player safety with a new strike system that could see offensive player behavior result in a full year of suspension from Xbox's social modes.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Kotaku editor-in-chief Patricia Hernandez has reportedly been fired following a personnel disagreement. That's according to journalist Shannon Liao , who spoke to Hernandez after she announced via social media that yesterday was her last day at the site.
Game Developer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Game Design Documents (GDD) have a long history and a different place in many designers' toolboxes. Here's how to write a useful, up-to-date GDD.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
One of this year's breakout indie hits has been Dave The Diver. Developed by MINTROCKET, The game challenges players to collect fish to supply a sushi restaurant, which involves collecting resources, crafting new items, fighting giant underwater creatures, perform quests for people and managing a restaurant. It's certainly different. "I got the idea from a Japanese-style pub on the Jeju Island seaside that only opens at night," explains Jaeho Hwang, who is the director on Dave the Diver at devel
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Deconstructor of Fun
AUGUST 15, 2023
This article discusses and compares male and female stereotypes in gaming for the purpose of analyzing common societal perceptions. It is important to note that these comparisons are not intended to perpetuate stereotypes or endorse any form of discrimination. We acknowledge that individuals may not conform to traditional stereotypes. Who is your target audience?
Game Developer
AUGUST 15, 2023
The licensing issues that killed Friday the 13th were a learning experience for Gun Interactive, and it wants Texas Chain Saw Massacre to avoid the same fate.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
When we first heard from Treehouse Games , it was 2020 and the startup of six people was just getting started with a vision of creating cooperative social connection-building games for an audience that sees gaming as a venue to hang out with friends, the way others might go to get a coffee or dinner. Since then, we've seen the advent and decline of the metaverse, with major companies chasing that dream as a driver of future growth for a while before shifting the marketing message to Generative A
Game Developer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Black Voices in Gaming co-founder Justin Woodward discusses what companies can do to make sure gains in diversity are more than temporary.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
Valve will be attending the GI Investment Summit at PAX in Seattle this month to discuss Steam Visibility. The firm's Erik Peterson will be sharing insight into how video games actually get serviced on the hugely popular PC digital store. He joins big name speakers at the event including Shawn Layden, the former head of PlayStation's studios and current advisor to companies such as Tencent.
Game Developer
AUGUST 15, 2023
The studio is worried about player characters being targeted via Steam and Amazon.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Creating a more inclusive games industry requires a lot of work and longevity. Such efforts across the business sector have gained traction over the years. Recent years have seen a number of organizations and platforms created to help overlooked communities find a place in the industry, among them Black Voices in Gaming.
Game Developer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Balancing structure and randomized story elements isn't hard if you plan for it.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
PS5 games were once again in control of the UK boxed charts this week, thanks to summer sales and price bundling. GfK's report showed that four of the Top Ten best-selling boxed games saw sales comfortably led by their PS5 edition, plus PlayStation exclusive Gran Turismo rounded off the charts at No.10. The top three remain the same as last week, with Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga leading the charts, despite a 32% drop in sales.
Indie DB
AUGUST 15, 2023
Create your own events with the game's event modding tool, learn more about it and our hopes for it in this article. Events have an effect on your characters' lives. They play a significant role in the game because they grant various bonuses or penalties.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
Zynga yesterday announced its first blockchain game, Sugartown, as reported by VentureBeat. The game is built on the Ethereum network, and requires players to use ERC-721 Ora tokens to play minigames and earn in-game currency. It is the first announced Web3 project for the company since it jumped into the space with the appointment of VP of blockchain Matt Wolf nearly two years ago, shortly before the company was acquired by Take-Two Interactive.
Unity Blog
AUGUST 15, 2023
High dynamic range (HDR) displays are increasingly available and capable of reproducing images with higher peak brightness and a wider color gamut for better contrast and color saturation. The Unity Editor and Standalone Players now provide cross-platform support for HDR output and full compatibility with the Universal and High Definition Render Pipelines.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
Netflix has launched a limited beta to test its cloud gaming service. Starting today, a small number of subscribers in Canada and the UK will be able to play games on their TV using the Netflix Game Controller app. The beta aims to "test [its] game streaming technology and controller, and to improve the member experience over time," said Mike Verdu, VP of Netflix Gaming, in a post on the firm's website.
Juego Studio
AUGUST 15, 2023
The recent advancement of three-dimensional modeling in the gaming industry is monumental. Just a few years back, it was very challenging to create 3D models with high definitions. But within a time of ten years or so, the importance of 3D modeling grew multifold. Once 3D modeling is possible only in PC and console gaming. […] The post The Role of 3D Modeling in the Gaming Industry appeared first on Juego Studio.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Black Voices in Gaming has announced the first class of developers for the Xperience Excellence Accelerator. In partnership with Netflix Games, the mobile games-focused initiative will provide the game creators with networking and industry education.
Juego Studio
AUGUST 15, 2023
If you closely observe the gaming trends these days, you will occasionally come across RPG games. These games have unique features that not only make them different but also make them more immersive and exciting to play. RPGs earned $20.2 billion in revenue in 2022. Genshin Impact and Honour of Kings generated the maximum revenue […] The post Features/Characteristics of a Role-Playing Game appeared first on Juego Studio.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Activision Blizzard has withdrawn its legal complaint against a TikTok user that had threatened to sue the publisher for using one of their audio clips without consent. Last month, Activision filed a suit against music critic Anthony 'The Needle Drop' Fantano , accusing him of demanding an "extortionate amount of money" to use a soundbite the company claimed could be legally used for promotional content.
Game Errors
AUGUST 15, 2023
Roblox , an online platform allowing users to create and play several games, has plagued fans with numerous errors. One of the latest error codes players encounter is the Roblox error code 610. The error prevents players from joining and connecting to servers when they start a game. As a result, gamers can’t access or play their favorite titles with friends.
Cocos
AUGUST 15, 2023
Recently, our game “Good Pizza, Great Pizza” got very popular in MENA (Middle East North Africa) region. Having a robust/efficient game engine like Cocos2D-x helped getting the game on a variety of android devices.
Game Errors
AUGUST 15, 2023
High on Life, a comedic sci-fi action-adventure Metroidvania first-person shooter game, is set in an immersive science fiction universe and adds a unique twist while incorporating humor and wit into the game. While the game promises an exciting experience, some players have experienced frustrations like High On Life getting stuck on the loading screen after installation, ruining the gameplay.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has unveiled a new strike-based enforcement system for Xbox. In an interview with The Verge, corporate vice president of Xbox player services Dave McCarthy says that the decision was attributed to making community standards more straightforward to users.
Game Errors
AUGUST 15, 2023
RDR2 is a PC video game with a 10/10 rating on IGN for its exceptional gameplay experience and brilliant storyline. Red Dead Redemption 2 uses more GPU than CPU to deliver excellent visuals and overall performance. However, many players have reported the Red Dead Redemption 2 low FPS problem on PC. If you are also experiencing the same problem in your Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, we have discussed proven solutions you should implement in a bid to get rid of tearing and/or flickering as a result
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 15, 2023
Bitcoin Crypto Casinos: Examining Potential Pitfalls Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Since the emergence of digital assets, Bitcoin crypto casinos have increased. These gambling sites guarantee numerous benefits, including security, instant payouts, and anonymity. Unfortunately, bitcoin crypto casinos also have several drawbacks. And while it can be uncomfortable to talk about … The post Bitcoin Crypto Casinos: Examining Potential Pitfalls appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Game Errors
AUGUST 15, 2023
If you are looking for a Baldur’s Gate 3 cheat engine guide and some necessary information, this article is the perfect source for you. The Larian Studios’ latest RPG, one of the most anticipated games and the second biggest Steam launch in 2023 , BG3, is undoubtedly stunning looking and a rich game. However, there are many puzzles and challenges that are hard to solve.
Game Daily
AUGUST 15, 2023
KAP Games is a distribution and publishing platform that can best be described as a kind of Steam for Web3 browser and mobile games. It is currently listing more than 50 games including a number of first party titles, such as Brawl of Fame. It also serves as a support and advisory service to Web3 developers and publishers, offering blockchain community and marketing services. “Users can come to our platform, and they can onboard extremely quickly in a way that’s not normally associat
Game Errors
AUGUST 15, 2023
League of Legends (LoL) is excellent if you enjoy real-time strategy games. It offers plenty of replayability, is visually appealing, and is easy to understand. Most importantly, it provides tons of enjoyment. However, many gamers complain that League of Legends won’t update on their PC. If you struggle to update League of Legends and continue playing, don’t despair; we have prepared a great guide to fix this annoying issue.
Game Development News
AUGUST 15, 2023
Ahead of this year's gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, Geoff Keighley has taken the time to talk to Vince Pavey from MCV/DEVELOP about how, when and why the live show happens each year
Game Errors
AUGUST 15, 2023
While playing Madden 24, you may encounter the AntiCheat error anytime. To resolve this issue, you will need to identify why it happens and apply the solutions accordingly. This article will help you with the necessary information. After installing Madden NFL 24 , you may launch it on your PC. But, suddenly, you notice that the process is stopped by an error message stating an anti-cheat-related problem.
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