Game Developer

MAY 22, 2023

Developers from all kinds of backgrounds discuss their processes for including fat characters and expanding body diversity in their games.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 22, 2023

The indiepocalypse has been discussed at length over the last few years. It's the idea that there are so many indie games available on the market that it becomes unsustainable. Indie consultant Rami Ismail (co-founder of the late Vlambeer) discussed this at length during a talk at this year's Reboot Develop Blue conference in Croatia. Ismail observed that the number of indie games has drastically increased in recent years, making it also incredibly difficult to get published.

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Game Developer

MAY 22, 2023

Before the weekend started, Bandcamp's employees had a majority vote to become the first union inside of parent company Epic Games.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 22, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox China's antitrust regulator has reportedly approved Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Seeking Alpha cites an item from capital market firm Dealreporter, which states that the State Administration for Market Regulation gave unconditional approval for the $68.7 billion deal after a Phase 3 investigation.

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Game Developer

MAY 22, 2023

The Xbox maker said the merger has been granted "unconditional clearance.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 22, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Brace Yourself Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Crypt of the Necrodancer series, has laid off an unknown number of workers. The redundancies were confirmed in a statement to PC Gamer , with Brace Yourself Games telling the site "a portion of the company's staff" were let go.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 22, 2023

Stunlock Studios, the minds behind popular titles like Bloodline Champions, Battlerite and Battlerite Royal, are well known for competitive multiplayer games with a heavy emphasis on player skill. Founded in 2010, the Studio based in Sködve, Sweden, decided to do things differently when it planned its next title: V-Rising. The mixture of base-building and collective monster hunting was a big multiplayer hit in 2022 and, at peak times, managed to engage 150,000 vampire overlords.

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Game Developer

MAY 22, 2023

This is probably not what Nintendo expected to roll.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 22, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A 52-year-old from Nagoya, Japan, is now the first in the country to be arrested for illegally uploading game videos on YouTube. As reported by Japan Today , the videos of Stein;Gate: My Darling's Embrace were also monetized and included the game's ending.

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Game Developer

MAY 22, 2023

The back half of 2022 saw Microsoft step up its account enforcement game.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 22, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Game studio Rusty Lake is unable to claim its username in Discord despite being a verified owner. The news comes as the developer of Rusty Lake Hotel issued a warning to indie game creators last week on Twitter.

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Game Developer

MAY 22, 2023

The hub will focus on game development, research, localization, and publishing.

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Unity Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Unity’s Jessica Lindl discusses the Unity hypothesis that generative AI will empower more creators to be more creative through the lens of workforce education.

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Game Developer

MAY 22, 2023

The Super Mario Bros. theme music becomes the first game music preserved in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. This article includes the full transcript of game composer Winifred Phillips’ interview for the NPR show The Sounds Of America about the significance of this preservation of a seminal work of video game music.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 22, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox My.Games has open a new office in Abu Dhabi as it seeks to expand its international presence. The opening was announced by AD Gaming, a local collaborative initiative that assists games companies such as Unity and Ubisoft with their operations in the area.

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Filmustage

MAY 22, 2023

One process stood its ground as an unshakeable pillar: the script breakdown. This article will delve into its role and importance, precisely amidst a pandemic. Understanding script breakdown At its core, script breakdown is the backbone of filmmaking. It's a meticulous process that dissects a script into its components, helping the production team understand and plan every aspect of a film.

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Game Development News

MAY 22, 2023

Cherrypick Games has announced that ÜberStrategist will now be responsible for its public relations and marketing efforts

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Harold Serrano

MAY 22, 2023

If you had the option to rewrite your game engine from scratch, what would you do differently? If you ask me, I would do the following: Use ECS (Entity-Component-System) over OOP. Leverage Industry-Standard Exporting Formats rather than using my format. Bulletproof my engine by providing defaults upon load failures. Let's go one by one so you know what I mean.

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Unity Blog

MAY 22, 2023

IGF Award winner for Betrayal at Club Low Cosmo D discusses his career journey and how he incorporated board-game mechanics and randomization into the game.

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Game From Scratch

MAY 22, 2023

GameFromScratch.com Blender Animation and Games Humble Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Blender Animation and Games by Packt bundle. This bundle is a collection of ebooks (EPUB and PDF formats) covering using Blender for game development and other tasks. The most impressive part about this bundle is how current the … Blender Animation and Games Humble Bundle Read More The post Blender Animation and Games Humble Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch

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Game Errors

MAY 22, 2023

You wanted to enjoy third-person shooting when you realized that MW2 shaders optimization stuck means you cannot do it. Luckily, we know how to troubleshoot this shader issue effortlessly ! If the game cannot stop updating, learn what to do when MW2 gets stuck on checking for updates. Why is MW2 shaders optimization stuck? MW2 shaders optimization got stuck due to problems with Activision servers, temporary issues on your home network, lack of computing power on your PC, outdated GPU driver, cor

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Ask a Game Dev

MAY 22, 2023

Not all war stories are fun or amusing. This is a story about one of my forays into development hell. My employer assigned me to a small team that was building a new game out of an existing, though decommissioned, game base. The game had many constraints - minimal budget for new art assets and almost no tribal knowledge from the original team remained.

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Game Errors

MAY 22, 2023

You may notice that Miasma Chronicles keeps crashing on your PC. In this situation, you should not worry. This article has the solutions you need. This tactical RPG action game is one of the new exciting addition to the industry. Excellent gameplay, and the visuals can attract anyone. But, sometimes, you may encounter unwanted issues. For some gamers, it may stop working randomly.

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Cocos

MAY 22, 2023

I am rendering the game through RenderTexture for pixelated effect and when it’s enabled, I can’t shoot through it. Canvas Disabled and Target Texture not set (click for more details) Canvas Enabled and Target Texture set (click for more details) Project files: 5.

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Game Errors

MAY 22, 2023

The new tactical RPG action game, Miasma Chronicles, won’t launch on your Windows 11 or 10 PC if there is something wrong. But, if you can tweak certain things, this problem will go away. Strategy games have a unique fanbase. The new Miasma Chronicles is a perfect choice for any gamers who prefer this type of item. However, this game may not run on your device if some unwanted problems exist.

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Filmustage

MAY 22, 2023

The instrumental technique they utilize for such detailed task management is the craft of script breakdowns. The duties of script supervisors in the realm of film Script supervisors play a vital yet frequently underestimated role in the process of filmmaking. As guardians of narrative consistency, they collaborate closely with directors and editors to maintain the narrative integrity of the movie.

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Game Errors

MAY 22, 2023

Experiencing The Outlast Trials crashing can be much scary than the gameplay itself. Since many players complain about this issue, we decided to put together the ultimate guide for preventing crashes in The Outlast Trials that you can quickly put into action! Are you experiencing performance issues in this survival horror game? Learn what to do if The Outlast Trials FPS is low on PC.

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Cocos

MAY 22, 2023

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Game Errors

MAY 22, 2023

Getting in the mood for your favorite survival horror game and discovering The Outlast Trials won’t launch is annoying. Figuring out ways to solve this on your own might be too much to handle, so we decided to help you by providing the most accurate solutions for this problem. Are you struggling with lousy performance when playing this survival horror game?

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Indie DB

MAY 22, 2023

A new level for this co-op indie horror receives a special showcase

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Game Errors

MAY 22, 2023

PayDay 2 is an armed robbery simulator primarily intended for cooperative play. The game behaves like Left 4 Dead, with the fact that here we are leading robbers, and on the other side of the gun are not zombies but forces of law and order. You’ve gathered a good crew and want to host or join a multiplayer game, but suddenly you’re getting disconnected from the game’s servers.

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Indie DB

MAY 22, 2023

A new, huge-scale city environment is here for this fantasy indie

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Game Errors

MAY 22, 2023

As avid gamers, we understand the frustration of encountering technical issues while immersing ourselves in the world of League of Legends. One such issue that plagues players is the notorious black screen problem , which can hinder our progress and dampen the thrill of the game. Fear not, fellow summoners, for we have crafted a comprehensive guide to help you overcome this vexing obstacle and restore the vibrant colors of the Summoner’s Rift.

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Game Development News

MAY 22, 2023

Dev Pub Quiz is coming back for two more events this June

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