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Epic Games Store allows Adults Only games.if they're blockchain

Game Developer

The Epic Games Store's stance on Adults Only games gets a slight exception for those that only have it because they're blockchain titles.

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PlayStation will not delete Discovery TV shows after all

GamesIndustry.biz

PlayStation will no longer be removing over 1,300 Discovery TV shows from its platform next month. Sony had previously announced that users will not be able to watch Discovery content on PlayStation from December 31, even if they had already purchased it. However, the firm now says that due to an 'updated licensing agreement' with Warner Bros -- which owns the Discovery brand -- consumers will now be able to access their previously purchased shows 'for at least the next 30 months'.

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BioWare's Anthem flew to 5 million overall copies

Game Developer

Before BioWare returned to Mass Effect and Dragon Age, its co-op shooter Anthem very nearly broke even for EA.

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Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows Mixed Reality

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft will be removing Windows Mixed Reality in a future operating system update. The decision includes the Mixed Reality Portal app, Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR, and Steam VR Beta.

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Deep Dive: Making a manual for every learning style with The Banished Vault

Game Developer

"There is a special feeling in making a document for your game full of nice art and writing and holding it in your hands when you're finished.

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Consumer spending on VR content dipped by 10% in 2023

GamesIndustry.biz

Consumer spending on virtual reality content reached $844 million in 2023. The figure represents a 10% decline year-on-year, according to a new report from analytic firm Omdia. Omdia attributed the dip to global inflationary pressures and the underperformance of headsets such as Meta Quest 3, PSVR2, and Pico 4.

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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: The trends that defined the year

Game Developer

From wildly successful adaptations, ongoing unionization efforts, and a morale-shattering wave of layoffs: these are the trends that defined the game industry in 2023.

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Pushing the Button.Wait. Not That One: The Launch of Fish Game

Game Developer

Gordon McGladdery, studio director at A Shell in the Pit, tells us what happened when he hit the publish button too early on Fish Game and gives five tips for mitigating damages from your development mistakes.

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The games market in 2023 is ‘one for the history books’ – for good and bad

PreMortem.Games

Top image: Baldur’s Gate 3 by Larian Studios It’s time to look back at what the year 2023 has meant for the games industry. It’s a year with two faces: one, a blockbuster-filled period with many titles competing for the Game of the Year crown, and the other, the harsh reality of over 9,000 people losing their jobs. According to Newzoo , this year ‘is one for the video game history books’.

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VR industry braces for setback: Omdia forecasts declining sales until 2026

Game Developer

Headset sales suffered a 24% decline in 2023, plummeting to 7.7 million units from 10.1 million in 2022.

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Ultra Engine Released In Early Access

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Ultra Engine Released In Early Access Ultra Engine, a new game engine from the creators of the Leadwerks game engine and the Ultra App Kit UI library was just released in early access. The engine is making some pretty big performance claims, specifically 10x the performance of Unity! There are two versions of this engine, the … Ultra Engine Released In Early Access Read More The post Ultra Engine Released In Early Access appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Take-Two struggling with mobile post-Zynga acquisition

Game Developer

Despite wanting to be a big player in the mobile games industry, acquiring Zynga to achieve those dreams may have come too late for Take-Two.

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Milestones and Metrics: How to Measure Coding Progress for Kids

Real Programming

For parents, measuring their children’s progress in coding lessons may be trickier than it seems at first. What is the metric for success? The answer is perhaps philosophical. A subject involving STEM skills often uses numbers or statistics, but not everything can be quantified so neatly. Let’s look closer at the considerations parents should take when assessing how their children fare in programming.

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Tapping into Top Tier Japanese Media: Our Indie Game’s Unprecedented Success

Game Developer

The marketing manager at SIGONO, the studio behind OPUS: Echo of Starsong, tells us how to tap into that elusive market.

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EA Sports FC 24 is Christmas No.1 | UK Boxed Charts

GamesIndustry.biz

EA Sports FC 24 has continued its hold at the top spot, making it the best-selling game in the 2023 UK retail charts heading into Christmas. According to the latest GfK data, the game experienced a 29% increase in sales after a slight dip last week. Hogwarts Legacy returned to No.2 due to a 17% boost in sales, pushing Super Mario Bros Wonder down to No.3.

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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.3 dev 1

Mircosoft Game Dev

We're ending the year with an early sneak peak at the upcoming Godot 4.3 release with its first dev snapshot!

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Newzoo maintains 2023 market value prediction at $184bn

GamesIndustry.biz

Newzoo has maintained its games market forecast for 2023 to remain at $184 billion in its annual review. In October, the data firm lowered its games market value forecast predicting a stable growth of 0.6%, which it attributed to challenges in the mobile market. Earlier this year, Newzoo estimated that the global games market would rise by 2.6% to reach $187 billion in 2023.

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From pixels to high-fives: LG U+ fosters real connections for virtual offices

Unity Blog

Discover how LG U+ has used Unity to develop a virtual office for the metaverse in an effort to help customers address the changing business world and related needs.

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Xbox Error 0x80830003: What Is It and How to Fix It

Game Errors

The Xbox error message 0x80830003 usually pops up when you don’t have enough space on your console. However, I’ve had this problem even when there was enough space on my Xbox. Fortunately, after I’ve done some research I’ve noticed that there are a few fixes and solutions that might solve the problem. Thus, I started applying them right away and decided to feature the working ones.

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How to change the cocos creator in 2d and keep it in 2d?

Cocos

Hi, How to change the cocos creator in 2d and keep it in 2d ( avoid to change in 3d)? This is what I see: My other question is the Cocos logo displayed from the beginning of the games?

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One-Armed Robber Audio Issues: Working Solutions

Game Errors

If you ran into audio issues, such as missing sounds, while playing One-Armed Robber, you are not the only one. Unfortunately there are some bugs involved and there are sound effects that weren’t implemented yet. However, I’ve managed to fix the no audio problem by using the solutions and quick fixes below. How to fix One-Armed Robber Audio Issues?

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What Game Jams Mean to Gamedev

Game Wisdom

What Game Jams Mean to Gamedev Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this Key to Games Podcast, we’re talking about game jams and how they have benefited developers around the world.… The post What Game Jams Mean to Gamedev appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Lethal Company Audio Issues: Quick Fixes and Solutions

Game Errors

If you are experiencing any audio issues while playing Lethal Company, such as missing sounds and voice-related complications, know that I and many other gamers had the same problems. The best part is that you can fix them quickly with the solutions and methods I provided below. Also, I found them after hours of going through various posts on different gaming forums, and I decided to share only the most efficient ones.

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5 Tips to Keep Yourself Entertained This Festive Season

Game Wisdom

5 Tips to Keep Yourself Entertained This Festive Season Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and often, a much-needed break from the routine of everyday life. To make the most of this festive period, it’s important to find ways to keep yourself entertained and enjoy the … The post 5 Tips to Keep Yourself Entertained This Festive Season appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Cocos Creator v3.8.2 Community Test Version

Cocos

Idk is there anyone else notice that on GitHub but I have email them couples of mons ago. I believe that properties of camera works for web however the result on native platform is not always the same.

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Indie Showcase 182

Game Wisdom

Indie Showcase 182 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" Each indie showcase highlights the many games we play here on the stream and I’m always looking for submissions for future episodes. 0:00 Intro 00:14 Kilta 3:21 Rail Route: the Story of Jozic 5:26 Maggie the Magnet … The post Indie Showcase 182 appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Cocos official tutorials

Cocos

No, I mean sample game tutorials. For example a platformer game match3 game or other kind of game. The link you point to is documentation. I just found the Flappy Bird tutorial on Coco’s site.

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Most Popular Counter-Strike Esports Events – TOP 6

Game Wisdom

Most Popular Counter-Strike Esports Events – TOP 6 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Counter-Strike­ is not just a game; it’s a global phe­nomenon. The heart of this phe­nomenon lies in its competitive­ scene, where­ skill, strategy, and teamwork converge­ to create ele­ctrifying moments. Major tournaments showcase the­ very best teams battling for glory … The post Most Popular Counter-Strike Esports Events – TOP 6 appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Cocos official tutorials

Cocos

Hello, Does Cocos have official tutorials like other engines? I cannot find any link. I it has please guide me.

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Most Popular Online Table Games for Casino Enthusiasts

Game Wisdom

Most Popular Online Table Games for Casino Enthusiasts Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com We’ve all played a table game before, whether it was as a kid during a blackout or huddled with friends and family during a game night. Table games are exceptionally popular for a reason, so it was obvious that they … The post Most Popular Online Table Games for Casino Enthusiasts appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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