Meta lost $16.1 billion on its big metaverse bet during 2023
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Reality Labs continues to lose billions each quarter, and Meta now expects those losses to "increase meaningfully year-over year.
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Solo dev Diego Ras of Raccoo Venture “Everything starts with paper and pencil”
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
He worked 5 years on his nostalgic 3D platformer Raccoo Venture , but according to Brazilian solo developer Diego Ras the journey was ‘extremely rewarding’. He started his career in advertising, but the world of video games always held his real interest. “Making games was something that seemed very far from reality”, he says. Yet, with help from the internet and some classes in college, he realized that he too could create games.
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What do developers think about the success of Palworld?
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
No one thought a game dubbed "Pokémon with guns" would go as far as it has.
Report: 95% of studios are working on or aim to release a live service game
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new report from Griffin Gaming Partners says that 95% of game makers are developing or maintaining a live service game. The 2023 Game Development Report, made in partnership with Rendered VC, surveyed 537 studios from across the globe.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth sells 1 million copies in first week
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The newest Like a Dragon entry is looking to be the most important entry in the franchise.
Seven reasons to be hopeful about the future of the video games industry | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The past 12 months have been the bleakest I've seen in video games. Cancelled projects, closed studios and thousands upon thousands of employees laid off, with few jobs available for them to step into. And this period of intense pain is likely to continue all year and into 2025. We've discussed at lengths the reasons for the situation. As an industry, we spent too much during the pandemic, costs have risen exponentially, revenue is falling, competition is as fierce as ever and investment levels
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Scottish government greenlights "national games strategy"
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The Scottish government has announced its backing for a "national games strategy" to support the growth of the industry in the country. In partnership with the Scottish Games Network, Techscaler (a network for kickstarting and scaling Scottish startups), and tech incubator CodeBase, the government aims for its programme to "create a more successful games ecosystem in Scotland and ensure the country can support the sector more effectively as it continues to grow and evolve.
Konami's video games and pilates studios are ticking over nicely
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Metal Gear Solid. Yu-Gi-Oh! Pilates studios. Konami has the lot.
The future's so bright, I gotta wear Apple's $3,500 shades | This Week in Business
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
It was another week of bad headlines in the games industry, with Eidos Montreal layoffs on Monday and a brief reprieve on Tuesday before Wednesday brought stories of Sega , Nimble Giant , GameSpot , and Artificer all cutting staff, and Square Enix's Tokyo RPG Factory closing entirely. Thursday we had layoffs at Airship Syndicate. It's ugly out there, and it's been ugly for about a year now.
Exploring the 2024 State of the Game Industry report - Game Developer Podcast ep. 39
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Game Developer, Omdia, and GDC staff discuss the State of the Game Industry 2024 survey, hitting on layoffs, unionization, game engine changes, and much more.
Eggspace Entertainment raises $4.25m in seed funding round
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mixed reality game maker Eggspace Entertainment has secured $4.25 million in a seed funding round. Transcend Fund led the funding round, while The Venture Reality Fund and angel investor Lautaro Brunatti also participated.
Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station is coming to PS VR 2
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
PSVR2 version on the way.
For Students and Educators: The Launch of Exclusive Academic Subscription
Filmustage
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
In the world of film and storytelling, every student has the power to change narratives. Supporting them isn't just an investment in their future; it's an investment in storytelling itself. Students bring fresh perspectives, but often face barriers like financial constraints and limited access to tools. Support, like Filmustage's Academic Subscription, removes these barriers, nurturing the next generation of boundary-pushing filmmakers.
Imagine Earth - 1.15
Indie DB
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Dear Space Colony Managers, a lot has been going on behind the scenes in the last few months, we've been working hard on console versions of the game, constantly improving it in many details and carefully fine-tuning proven features. At the end of this.
Game Design And Programming Book Bundle
Game From Scratch
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Game Design And Programming Book Bundle There is a new bundle of interest to game developers, the Game Design and Programming by Pearson Humble Bundle. This bundle contains a large collection of game development books, including several rarer books about game design, all in PDF format. As with most Humble Bundles, this one is organized into … Game Design And Programming Book Bundle Read More The post Game Design And Programming Book Bundle appeared first on GameFromScra
The Last Citadel's Demo
Indie DB
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The Last Citadel, A Co-Op, Roguelite Indie Game Unveils Free Demo And Launches Kickstarter Campaign January 29th, 2024.
Here are the changes to the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2024 categories
Game Development News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
There are three new MCV/DEVELOP awards this year and a few that could be described as new-ish. Read on to find out what's changed and don't forget to nominate!
Michael Blaker’s Retro Game Friday: Mega Man Battle Network 4
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Hey all, I’m back with the fourth entry in a series I really enjoyed back in the day for this week’s Retro Game Friday. It’s Mega Man Battle Network 4. Plot: The plot is pretty solid for a Mega Man game, with Lan and MegaMan facing off against an existential threat in the form of a life ending asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Naturally there’s all other sorts of things going on, and notably you have to complete the game at least three times to fully unlock all the secrets, which
My Course on Vulkan is out!
That One Game Dev
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
This is my third course on Udemy and it will teach you the Vulkan specification so that you can render graphics on the screen. The post My Course on Vulkan is out! appeared first on That One Game Dev.
I really disagree with your suggestion that people should make an effort to change the copyright laws. Because to me, it just sounds like you are asking people to do an impossible task while also ignoring the fact that large companies like Disney have been lobbying Congress to tilt the copyright laws to their advantage. In addition, your posts comes across as if we should just be contempt with the current state of the laws in spite of all the flaws. Heck even you yourself even stated in an old post that the current laws are flawed and far from perfect. So tell us, what should we actually do given the current circumstances?
Ask a Game Dev
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
I agree that making an effort to change the copyright laws is very hard. I agree that it has a very small chance of success. However, very small is still a non-zero chance of success - it is just very small. If enough voters push their representatives to make legal changes, laws can be made. Doing things like posting angrily on the internet has a success chance of zero.
Top 5 Mobile Game Monetization Strategies for 2024
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The concept of a mobile game is worth thousands or even millions of dollars, which may not be enough. Some games, like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile, generate billions of dollars annually. For instance, in 2022 alone, Honor of Kings generated a whopping $1.8 billion in revenue. But not all mobile games are profitable, with some developers making little from their mobile games.
Recruiter Hotseat – Eduardo Gonçalves, head of talent acquisition at Keywords Studios
Game Development News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Eduardo Gonçalves, head of talent acquisition at Keywords Studios, explains how the studio group takes part in the entire game development process, and what it is looking for from prospective Keywordians
PlayStation Game Testing: Insider Tips from iXie
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
PlayStation game testing is a critical quality assurance (QA) process. It involves testing PlayStation games to ensure they function as intended and deliver a positive user experience. Through PlayStation game testing, testers can identify potential glitches and other issues that may hinder the game’s performance and overall user experience. As a result, it ensures the PlayStation game meets users’ expectations and delivers a seamless gaming experience.
shapez 2 – Play the Demo
Indie DB
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The shapez 2 Demo is out now and available on Steam for free!
How to detect the BACK button input on Android device
Cocos
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Thanks you @coimbra I also found this to add in the AppActivity.java @Override public boolean onKeyDown(int keyCode, KeyEvent event) { if (keyCode == KeyEvent.KEYCODE_BACK) { // Kill the application //finish(); //System.exit(0); // Move the task containing this activity to the back of the activity stack. moveTaskToBack(true); return true; } return super.
Create SpriteFrame From Graphics Component Drawn Shape
Cocos
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Let’s say if draw a shape with const g = this.getComponent(Graphics); g.lineWidth = 10; g.fillColor.fromHEX('#ff0000'); g.moveTo(-40, 0); g.lineTo(0, -80); g.lineTo(40, 0); g.lineTo(0, 80); g.close(); g.stroke(); g.fill(); and wanted to convert this drawn shape into a sprite frame that can be used in another node’s sprite component, how it’s achievable?
Applovin for Cocos
Cocos
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
@zhangxm Just wonder if Cocos has plan to work with applovin to release an extention like admob. In the past, applovin has mentioned to release a plugin for Cocos.
7 year experienced (iOS/Android- Cocos2d-x/axmol) for hire
Cocos
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Hi Guys, I am looking for remote job for myself. I have 7 years of experience in cocos2d-x / axmol. Co-founded ‘Nujen’ A mobile game development company at Iran.
Is Vungle SDK still compatible with Cocos Creator 3.8? I got issues
Cocos
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
On iOS the ads can be displayed but only few callbacks work.
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