Welcome to Photography Week!
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
From September 16 through September 20, we will be examining the photography game genre and exploring what developers can learn and apply to their own projects.
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Cheap money and bad bets: How the games industry turned pandemic success into disaster
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
By all estimations, the video game market was expected to contract once the COVID-19 lockdowns ended but even the worst-case scenarios for a return to normalcy predicted net growth when compared to pre-pandemic levels. Instead, a perfect storm of global political and macroeconomic factors, along with executive hubris, left us in a state of disarray and despair.
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The eye of the beholder: Measuring player success in photography games
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
An exploration on how different photography games measure player progress, and how to balance progression metrics and artistic freedom.
VR studio nDreams is set to lay off up to 17.5% of its staff
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
nDreams is set to lay off up to 17.5% of its staff. In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz , CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh said that despite exploring "multiple alternatives to avoid such action," a new "strategic focus could result in redundancies affecting up to 17.5% of the company." On LinkedIn , nDreams lists its headcount as between 201 and 500 employees, intimating anywhere between 35 and 88 jobs are at risk at "all levels" of the organisation.
UK studio nDreams confirms layoffs could impact 17.5 percent of workforce
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The VR company said it has struggled to navigate a 'challenging' games market.
Intel reportedly lost PlayStation 6 chip deal to AMD
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Intel reportedly lost Sony's PlayStation 6 chip contract to Advanced Micro Devices in 2022, missing out on a potential $30 billion in revenue. This is according to Reuters , with sources claiming that the deal fell through after Intel and Sony failed to settle on "how much Intel stood to take from each chip sold." The sources alleged that internal projections from Intel suggested that Sony's console business "could have pumped roughly $30 million" into the firm had the contract gone through.
IBM wins $44.9 million patent infringement suit against Zynga
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Zynga argued that it violated none of IBM's 'invalid' patents, and plans to appeal the verdict.
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Pocketpair says Palworld won't go free-to-play, but admits it flirted with the idea
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Not all games are built for free-to-play, and Pocketpair knows its monster hunter shooter also does not need to switch.
Saber Interactive secures investors to help clear debt to Embracer
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Saber Interactive has secured investments from two private equity firms to help clear its debt to Embracer. Aleph Capital Partners and Crestview Partners announced a "significant equity investment" of an undisclosed sum, to support Saber in its growth initiatives and M&A activity. As part of the transaction Jamie Rahamim (Aleph managing director and head of media) and Brian Cassidy (Crestview president and head of media) will join Saber's board of directors.
Alekon lets players make the picture perfect photo album
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
This Pokémon Snap-inspired game uses robust photo editing tools to create an expressive space for players.
Fake vintage consoles and games worth almost €50 million seized in Italy
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Italian police have seized fake vintage consoles and games worth €47.5 million. As BBC News reports, almost 12,000 consoles that stored more than 47 million counterfeit games were seized, including titles such as Super Mario Bros., Street Fighter, and Star Wars. The head of economic crime unit for Turin's financial police Alessandro Langella said the fake retro consoles originated from China and were being "imported to be sold in specalised shops or online.
Audio Alchemy Game Audio Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Audio Alchemy Game Audio Humble Bundle There is another Humble Bundle of interest to game developers (when it rains it pours!), the Audio Alchemy Game Audio Humble Bundle by Ovani bundle. This bundle contains a number of plugins for Unity, Godot and Unreal Engine for dynamic audio and music playback. Additionally the bundle is jam full […] The post Audio Alchemy Game Audio Humble Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Introducing Hungry Horrors
Indie DB
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hungry Horrors is a unique roguelite deck-builder where cooking replaces combat. Set in a world inspired by British and Irish folklore, players take on the role of a princess who must prepare traditional dishes to feed legendary creatures. The twist?
Unreal And Unity Assets Giga Bundle Encore
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Unreal And Unity Assets Giga Bundle Encore There is a “new” Humble Bundle of interest to game developers the Unreal and Unity Assets Giga Bundle Encore by Leartes Studios. I put “new” in quotes because this is actually an encore or repeat of a bundle that happened back in April of 2024. This is a collection of […] The post Unreal And Unity Assets Giga Bundle Encore appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
2D vs. 3D: A Deep Dive into Animation’s Two Main Styles for Gaming
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Animation has long been a cornerstone of the gaming industry, breathing life into characters and worlds that captivate players. However, the choice between 2D and 3D animation styles has a profound impact on how games are experienced. Understanding the differences between these two animation styles is crucial for game developers, artists, and players alike.
Xanadu Next Review
Game Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Xanadu Next Review Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" my latest game review is for Xanadu Next, a bit of an old school ARPG that was solid throughout. … The post Xanadu Next Review appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Rechecking for a collision
Cocos
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hey, I have a couple nodes with rigidbodies and colliders. when two of the nodes collide, if they have the same size they merge and grow. However, consider the following - there are 3 nodes, node A with size 2 and nodes B and C with size 1. A and B are colliding, and then C collides with B. B grows and is now of size 2, and is still touching A - however, this won’t trigger a new collision event.
Gamification in Casino Games: The Future of Digital Gambling
Game Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Gamification in Casino Games: The Future of Digital Gambling Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Digital gambling’s growth opened up the floodgates to new innovations in how games are played and how players interact with games. Probably the most significant trend to reshape gambling is through gamification. This involves casinos today enhancing player experiences and … The post Gamification in Casino Games: The Future of Digital Gambling appeared first on Game Wisdom.
AI x Game Industry in 2025 - The Unspoken Part
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Written by Michail Katkoff , founder of Deconstructor of Fun and a games industry veteran with 15 years of experience in building, operating, and scaling games and game companies. He’s also something of a protein smoothie sommelier. Now you know what’s the best way to “grab a drink” with this lad… Legendary game makers, Peter Molyneux who is renowned for creating the god games Populous, Dungeon Keeper, and Black & White, as well as Theme Park and the Fable series thinks that generative AI is
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