Developers anonymous: The normalization and impact of miscrediting in games
Game Developer
MAY 30, 2023
We chat with developers and advocates to learn more about the practical and emotional impact of miscrediting, and discuss possible solutions.
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Navigating publishing agreements – Insights from games lawyer Felix Wong
PreMortem.Games
MAY 30, 2023
Felix Wong is a specialist games lawyer for over 12 years and currently working at Level Up Partners. He has been on the legal team of companies like Epic Games and helped Fall Guys-creator Mediatonic with their explosive rise to fame. He’s been on both sides of the table when it comes to developer/publisher negotiations and therefore has a clear view of the pitfalls in publishing agreements.
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The Witcher 3 tops 50 million sales as CD Projekt prepares for next trilogy
Game Developer
MAY 30, 2023
Sales revenue is down at CD Projekt despite that milestone, but development on the next The Witcher trilogy is ramping up.
Game Drive returns with MY.GAMES, Amazon Web Services and Google to support mobile game devs
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 30, 2023
The team at MY.GAMES, together with Google and Amazon Web Services, have just revealed the third season of its Game Drive program, specifically for mobile developers. For those who haven’t heard of it, Game Drive is a business accelerator program aimed at creating more opportunities for the growth and development of the next generation of talented mobile game makers.
Dolphin emulator removed from Steam after Nintendo DMCA
Game Developer
MAY 30, 2023
Nintendo's newest DMCA prevents the popular emulator from growing even further.
Skybox AI from Blockade Labs
Game From Scratch
MAY 30, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Skybox AI from Blockade Labs Skybox AI is a free to use tool, powered by a modified Stable Diffusion, from Blockade Labs. It is used to create game ready Skybox textures from text prompts. Skybox AI is described as: The most recent release added several interesting new features: With Sketch mode, we’re introducing a new … Skybox AI from Blockade Labs Read More The post Skybox AI from Blockade Labs appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
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The streaming evolution: Adapting film budgeting to new media
Filmustage
MAY 30, 2023
This article aims to demystify film budgeting in the age of streaming platforms and provide valuable insights on navigating challenges and maximizing opportunities. Overview of streaming platforms and the film industry Streaming platforms like Netflix , Amazon Prime , Disney+ , and Hulu have significantly reshaped the film industry. Traditional theatrical distribution has given way to direct-to-consumer streaming services, altering revenue models and changing how filmmakers plan and budget their
Thunderful Group appoints Massive Entertainment founder as its new CEO
Game Developer
MAY 30, 2023
Martin Walfisz will officially step into the role later this year.
DevOps and Agile Implementation in Healthcare
Rocket Brush Studio
MAY 30, 2023
The healthcare industry is facing a myriad of challenges in the current times, ranging from the increasing demand for quality patient care to regulatory compliance and rising costs. The traditional approach to healthcare delivery is no longer adequate to meet these challenges, and there is a growing need to adopt modern software development practices such as DevOps and Agile methodologies.
NetEase taps Dragon Quest producer to lead new Tokyo studio PinCool
Game Developer
MAY 30, 2023
PinCool will strive to create "entertainment content" for a global audience.
Thunderful Group names Massive founder Martin Walfisz as new CEO
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 30, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Martin Walfisz, founder of Tom Clancy's The Division developer Massive Entertainment, will be the new CEO for Thunderful Group. Currently a board member for the group, Walfisz will take on the role before September 1, succeeding acting CEO Anders Maiqvist.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart becomes the series' first PC game in July
Game Developer
MAY 30, 2023
Rift A-port.
How Microsoft hopes to defeat the CMA's block against its ABK acquisition
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 30, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal has published a summary of Microsoft's appeal against the block against its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, lending more insight into how it hopes to overturn the decision. Microsoft filed its appeal with the CAT last week following the Competition and Markets Authority's announcement in April that it would not approve the $68.7 billion deal.
What are Shaders?
That One Game Dev
MAY 30, 2023
In this article you will learn on the basic level what shaders are and how they are used in graphics programming. The post What are Shaders? appeared first on That One Game Dev.
Newzoo: Revenue across all video game market segments fell in 2022
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 30, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Newzoo's latest report says that the video game market shrank by 5% in 2022. The global video games market hit $183 billion in 2022, down 5% year-on-year.
Unity States: Finite State Machine Tutorial
Game Development for Beginners
MAY 30, 2023
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on utilizing finite state machines (FSMs) in Unity game development! In this article, we will guide you through the concept of Unity states and provide you with a step-by-step guide to implementing a powerful finite state machine system in your Unity projects. By the end of this tutorial, you will.
Understanding the barriers facing games students – and how to remove them
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 30, 2023
Earlier this year, a GDC talk entitled 'From Rosy-Eyed to Dissatisfied: What Game Education Is Missing' addressed the main issues game students encounter, and how to solve them. The talk was presented by Cristina Amaya, president of Latinx in Gaming and director at DreamHack, and Kenzie Gordon, PhD candidate and instructor in Media and Technology Studies at the University of Alberta, Canada.
3 reasons editors love Parsec for Teams
Unity Blog
MAY 30, 2023
Remote work and collaboration made easy for 72 Films post-production team: Parsec wins editors’ hearts by delivering superior speed, frictionless setup, and office-like performance.
Microsoft-ABK deal approved in South Korea
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 30, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has won the approval of regulators in South Korea for its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to Korea Xbox News , and confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz by a Microsoft representative, the Korea Fair Trade Commission passed the deal unconditionally.
What are Shaders?
That One Game Dev
MAY 30, 2023
In this article you will learn on the basic level what shaders are and how they are used in graphics programming. The post What are Shaders? appeared first on That One Game Dev.
Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: AI Generated Voices in Games
Game Industry News
MAY 30, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with an interesting topic for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. It’s all about AI Generated Voices in Games. A couple months ago the world lost one of its more prolific actors, and one who was a major voice actor for gaming as well. Of course, I’m speaking about Lance Reddick, who has voiced Commander Zavala (shown above left) in Destiny since it first launched its Alpha.
Shooting raycast through canvas
Cocos
MAY 30, 2023
After you add RT to the camera, camera’s width and height has changed. With the same mouse position and different width/height, camera.screenPointToRay generates a wrong ray. This should be a bug with camera and RT, we will fix it later. github.com/cocos/cocos-engine Adding A Render Target to Camera Causes camera.screenPointToRay to Generate Wrong Ray opened 06:09AM - 31 May 23 UTC lealzhan [link] [raycast- … demo.zip]([link] !
Destiny 2 Error Code Guitar: How to Fix It
Game Errors
MAY 30, 2023
Out of nowhere, in the middle of gameplay, the Destiny 2 error code Guitar happened and ruined everything. We heard this many times and made a step-by-step guide for handling this annoying error. Can’t get into your game account? Learn what to do when Destiny 2 is stuck on signing in. What is Destiny 2 error code Guitar? Destiny 2 error code Guitar is a known error that occurs when too many items are on the ground.
Preview with [link] instead of http?
Cocos
MAY 30, 2023
I see. Cocos Creator does not have your requested feature readily available. So, how about we setup a proxy server with ssl and intercept the preview URL and rewrite to https? A good read: httptoolkit.
Rainbow Six Siege Error Code 0-0x00100608 [Quick Fix]
Game Errors
MAY 30, 2023
Is your gaming experience ruined by the Rainbow Six Siege error code 0-0x00100608? If so, you are in the right place. We know the most frequent causes for this network-related error , so we paired them with the best fixes you can apply to fix it! Can’t communicate with other players? Learn how to fix voice chat in Rainbow Six Siege. What is Rainbow Six Siege error code 0-0x00100608?
Does sunk cost ever affect game dev? IE we put so many zots into a feature that isn’t working, we may as well put in more to finish it?
Ask a Game Dev
MAY 30, 2023
Sunk cost affects us like it affects most humans. We’re loss-averse creatures and our brains abhor feeling like we’ve wasted resources. The problem then becomes throwing “good” resources after bad and trying to “get over the hump” when it is really just digging our own graves even deeper. One famous example is Mass Effect Andromeda. ME:A had a major problem with sunk cost - the game was originally intended to feature a procedural planet generator that could create a near-infinite number of plane
Cocos Creator vs Cocos2d-x
Cocos
MAY 30, 2023
I’m looking at the axmol code, I’d like to get a minimal viable solution of VideoPlayer working. It looks like I’ll also need to add the media folder. I have a dumb question, I’m not seeing make files in my cocos2d folder, I’m probably just blind. Can you point me to where I’d add the media and ui classes for my cocos2d-x 3.17 project? [UPDATE: oh, I was looking for make files, but I see the 3.
Indie Game Showcase #162
Game Wisdom
MAY 30, 2023
Indie Game Showcase #162 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" The indie showcases highlight the many games we play here on the channel. If you would like me to play your game for a future one please reach out. All games shown are either demos or press … The post Indie Game Showcase #162 appeared first on Game Wisdom.
PUBG Not Authorized by Your Platform [Solved]
Game Errors
MAY 30, 2023
You were ready for some battle royale time when you saw the PUBG not authorized by your platform error message. We will not let this ruin your plans! Join us and follow the solutions we propose to eliminate this error once and for all! Another common problem is related to the game version. Learn what to do when PUBG doesn’t update. Why is PUBG not authorized by your platform?
Cost-effective music licensing: A detailed guide for film budgeting
Filmustage
MAY 30, 2023
Ensuring your film's soundtrack is legally compliant without compromising your creative vision calls for a sound strategy and meticulous film budgeting. Understanding the importance of music licensing in films Music plays a critical role in enhancing the emotional resonance of a film. Think of the haunting strings in "Jaws" (1975) or the iconic guitar riff from "Pulp Fiction" (1994).
CS GO High Ping: How to Fix It for Good
Game Errors
MAY 30, 2023
Experiencing high ping in CS GO can be very frustrating, especially if it happens at the breaking point of the match. You can even get disconnected and marked as an abandoned match, resulting in temporary bans from games. Follow our guide to prevent all this and have a bearable ping. Some gamers will not even be able to start the game. If you are one of them, learn what to do when CS GO doesn’t launch.
Announcing the Launch of the 2023 IG50 Awards: Recognise Rising Talent
OPM Jobs
MAY 30, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the 2023 IG50 Awards, a prestigious event that celebrates the brightest and most promising undiscovered stars within the UK games industry. In an exciting collaboration, One Player Mission and Into Games have joined forces to present this game-changing initiative, aimed at showcasing 50 exceptionally talented individuals who aspire to become the next generation of game development superstars.
Halo Wars 2 Won’t Launch: Proven Fixes
Game Errors
MAY 30, 2023
Halo Wars 2 is a strategy video game released on Windows and Xbox One by Microsoft Studios in February 2017. Players have reported the Halo Wars 2 won’t launch problem on their PCs, and we have taken our time to discuss this problem and proven fixes you can implement to enjoy your game and get it working again. Keep reading. Why isn’t Halo launching?
Want to show videos in my C++ game (cocos2d-x 3.17.1)
Cocos
MAY 30, 2023
I’ve had to read up a lot on this, but I at least now have a better idea on how to look through his code, I’ll look for Media Foundation. Thanks!
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