Ousted Ubisoft execs arrested on sexual misconduct charges
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Former CCO Serge Hascoët and editorial VP Tommy François were detained by French police looking into their previously reported harmful misconduct.
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Five former Ubisoft executives arrested after sexual harassment investigation
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Five former executives from Ubisoft have been arrested by French police following a year-long investigation into sexual assault and harassment within the company. French newspaper Libération reported that three were arrested yesterday, with another two placed in custody today.
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Ex-BioWare employees sue studio over "shortchanged" severance
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The ex-BioWare workers claim their former employer has refused to properly compensate them for their tenure, with each of them having an average of 14 years at the developer.
Studio Sai secures $7m in seed funding
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Studio Sai has announced that it has raised $7 million in a seed funding round. Leading the funding round was PUBG publisher Krafton, while Hypergryph also contributed.
Nintendo ending online support for 3DS and Wii U software in 2024
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Both consoles will lose online play and other functionalities in April 2024.
Unreal Engine Pricing Changes
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 4, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Unreal Engine Pricing Changes With the game development world already reeling from the Unity Runtime Fee price change announcement, any talk of price changes for Unreal Engine are bound to cause more than a bit of concern. In a recent presentation, explaining the major layoffs at Epic Games, Epic Games CEO made some announcements … Unreal Engine Pricing Changes Read More The post Unreal Engine Pricing Changes appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Stray Gods crowned GOTY at 2023 Australian Game Developer Awards
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The melodic fantasy adventure is Summerfall Studios' debut title.
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Blizzard primes Diablo IV for Steam release later this month
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Diablo IV will be Blizzard Entertainment's second game to come to Steam, and the first entry in the long-running series to be sold on the platform.
What Resident Evil Village on iOS tells us about the future of AAA mobile game development
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox When you play Resident Evil Village on an iPad Pro, it's flabbergasting to believe that this is Capcom's latest mainline entry running natively on a mobile device, looking every bit as good as its home console counterparts. It feels like alchemy when considering the most recent port of the game to a handheld device was the cloud version on Nintendo Switch.
Turning players' worst fears against them in Dredge
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
"We felt that the longer we could keep things unknown or unpredictable, the better.
Stray Gods wins Game of the Year at Australian Game Developer Awards 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Summerfall Studios' Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical was the big winner of today's Australian Game Developer Awards, winning Game of the Year as well as Excellence in Accessibility and Excellence in Music. Other winners included SMG Studio's Moving Out 2, which received the Excellence in Gameplay award, and Studio Folly's Gubbins, winning Excellence in Sound Design.
In a rare move, Gearbox revives Gigantic for limited-time event
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Gearbox is briefly bringing back the defunct hero shooter so it can be experienced by players for the first time in half a decade.
Harnessing the power of player feedback
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Game developers invest countless hours perfecting a game. From crafting immersive worlds, to creating engaging mechanics and plotting captivating narratives, they put their all into it to make it the best game it can be. However, the true test of a game's success often lies in the hands of its players.
Hyenas reportedly faced major design changes before cancellation
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Like other failed online shooters before it, Hyenas suffered from an identity crisis as the team struggled to figure out what the game was.
Krafton unveils Krafton India Gaming Incubator
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Krafton India has launched a new program to support domestic talent. As reported by Tech Crunch , the Krafton India Gaming Incubator aims to aid six to ten game development teams annually. The period will range from six months to a year.
PICO Kicks Off First Dev Jam for Global Developers to Usher in a New Era in for XR
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
PICO, a leading VR brand with independent innovation and R&D creation capabilities, will kick off the 2023 PICO Dev Jam on 25th of Sep, its first-ever global challenge for emerging virtual reality developers
Nintendo shutting down Wii U and 3DS online multiplayer and services in April 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
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Hi-Fi Rush devs on making an "over the top" rhythm action game
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Director John Johanas and other key Tango Gameworks staff look back on the creation of its breakout 2023 hit, Hi-Fi Rush.
Sad Cat Studios raises $5m investment
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Sad Cat Studios has announced that it has secured a $5 million investment. With the GEM Capital investment, the game studio said it aims to use the funding to develop future projects.
The 25th anniversary issue of MCV/DEVELOP is available to read online now
Game Development News
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The full story of how MCV came about and how it's managed to survive in print for 25 years. And some other stuff.
New Game Announced! Geneforge 2 - Infestation Coming Soon!
The Bottom Feeder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Celebrating thirty years of doing whatever it is we do! We have officially announced our next game, Geneforge 2 - Infestation ! This is a giant remaster of one of our most popular games, with everything redone and tons of new material. You can learn about it here, see a trailer here, and wishlist it on Steam here. That was blatant self-promotion. There'll be more of it in March, when we release the game for Windows & Mac.
Authentication for Mobile Games
AWS Games
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Introduction User authentication and authorization is a critical aspect of almost any application. For mobile games in particular, managing the authentication and authorization of your players can pose some unique challenges. Some of these challenges relate to the use of mobile devices themselves. Other challenges relate to securing the many backend systems a modern mobile game may interact with, such as game servers, social networks, and payment providers.
Jared Creasy: “Combat online toxicity by building healthy communities”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Top image: Photo door Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels.com Community management has become a vital aspect of maintaining a successful gaming ecosystem. Jared Creasy , Senior Community Manager at Tripwire Interactiv e, shared his insights during his IndieGameBusiness Sessions talk. Toxicity in online gaming communities is not just a moral issue, it’s a matter of business survival.
The Latest in Helix DAM: What Is Digital Asset Management?
Perforce
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Helix DAM, or digital asset management, offers a visual, web-based UI that lets teams store, use, review, and share creative assets.
Hutch Games slapped for loot box disclosure violations
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has upheld two claims against Hutch Games for violating loot box disclosure rules. The regulator found that ads for F1 Clash: Car Racing Manager on the App Store and Rebel Racing on Google Play were misleading because they neglected to include mention of paid loot boxes in the game. Hutch argued that because players could progress through the game without spending money, such disclosure was unnecessary.
Maintenance release: Godot 4.1.2
Mircosoft Game Dev
OCTOBER 4, 2023
As Godot 4.2 enters feature freeze this week, a new Godot 4.1 maintenance release arrives with a handful of improvements to stability and performance!
El Paso Elsewhere Tells a Stylish Story
Game Wisdom
OCTOBER 4, 2023
El Paso Elsewhere Tells a Stylish Story Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com El Paso Elsewhere is all about love — from a love of rap and hip-hop, Max Payne-style shooting, and the love of messy relationships. When the game hits its target, it can be great to play, but I wish it … The post El Paso Elsewhere Tells a Stylish Story appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Blizzard to launch Warcraft Rumble in November | News-in-brief
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
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It’s been reported that SAG-AFTRA members recently voted in favor of a strike. The union has been in negotiations with a number of video game companies including EA, Activision and Insomniac. In what ways will the strike affect (both positive and negative effects) these companies and their associated studios?
Ask a Game Dev
OCTOBER 4, 2023
If it's anything like [ the last strike ] in 2016, it will likely follow the same procedure. If the union chooses to strike, any games that started development before a certain cutoff date would continue unaffected. Any games that start development after that cutoff date will be struck until an agreement is reached. To my recollection, only about 40% of video game voice acting is done by union workers anyway.
Latest xcode failing with "iconv_close"
Cocos
OCTOBER 4, 2023
@stevetranby I have tried this same It doesn’t work for me for iOS targate. Can you please tell me what else I have to do.
Forza Motorsport Crashing: Fix It Fast & Easy
Game Errors
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Forza Motorsport, is a racing experience that’s unmatched in its class. But what do you do when this exceptional game crashes unexpectedly? The frustration is real, and I’ve been there. If you’re nodding along because this sounds like your experience, you’re in the right pit stop. This guide is geared to get your engines roaring and your gameplay smooth once again.
They Got Outs: the MCV/DEVELOP where-are-they-now
Game Development News
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A special edition of Ins and Out this month, as we chart the career courses of as many key MCV contributors as we could reliably track down.
Forza Motorsport Low FPS: Fix It Right Away
Game Errors
OCTOBER 4, 2023
If you’ve encountered the annoying Forza Motorsport low FPS problem, you’re not alone. I’ve been there myself. This unfortunate issue can significantly impact your gaming experience. However, I’ve dealt with this problem in a few ways, and I’ve discovered the best solutions to it. So, rest assured, as this guide contains well-tested solutions to boost your FPS and return you to peak racing form.
The Basic Steps of Game Production
Game Wisdom
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The Basic Steps of Game Production Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this critical thought, I’m talking about the absolute basic requirements of any videogame if it wants to be considered a commercial product in the market today.… The post The Basic Steps of Game Production appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Forza Motorsport Won’t Launch: How to Fix It Effectively
Game Errors
OCTOBER 4, 2023
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of speeding down a digital highway in Forza Motorsport, is there? That said, if you’re experiencing the same issue that I’ve come across and Forza Motorsport Won’t launch for you either. Then you already know how frustrating it can be. But the good news is, I’ve researched this issue and have compiled a guide that should get you back on the track.
Latest xcode failing with "iconv_close"
Cocos
OCTOBER 4, 2023
You may have entered it incorrectly, based on your screenshot. The format I showed was setting the “Other Linker Flags” directly.
Forza Motorsport Stuck on Loading Screen: Working Fixes
Game Errors
OCTOBER 4, 2023
If you’re reading this, you’re probably as pumped as I was to get behind the virtual wheel. Unfortunatelly, like me, you encountered the Forza Motorsport Stuck on Loading Screen error. But don’t sweat it, because you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll dive into some actionable solutions to get you past that loading screen problem and back on the track where you belong.
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