Microsoft owes everyone more context for mass Xbox layoffs
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Costs are down, revenues are up, and its stock has never been higher—yet Microsoft still laid off nearly 2,000 developers.
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Introducing GamesIndustry.biz's Black Voices Progress Report
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FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Today is the first day of Black History Month and the start of GamesIndustry.biz's Black Voices Progress Report. Throughout the month, we will publish articles offering insight into the different experiences Black professionals have in the games sector.
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Sega of America's layoffs to hit organized staff hard, union worked to lessen impact
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
As it approaches its one-year anniversary, the worker-led AEGIS union will be hit hard by Sega of America's layoffs in the coming weeks.
From Kingdom Hearts fan movies to writing EA's Black Panther | Black Voices Progress Report
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
This interview is part of GamesIndustry.biz’s Black Voices Progress Report, offering insight into the different experiences Black professionals have in the games sector. You can read more about the project and check the other entries on this page. The project and the studio were unveiled in July last year: EA launched Cliffhanger Games, a new developer working on a Black Panther game.
Devil May Cry 4 and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition suddenly delisted from Steam
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The two Devil May Cry games have other versions players can buy, but their being pulled came without any notice from Capcom.
Konami raises forecasts as profits rise 53% to $427m
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Konami has raised its forecasts for the financial year following a strong nine-month period in which revenues rose 11% and profits were up 53%. For the nine months ending December 31, 2023, the Japanese publisher reported business profit up ¥62.8 billion ($427 million, up 53% year-on-year) and operating profit of ($405.2 million, up 59%).
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Devolver Digital CEO Douglas Morin steps down
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Devolver CEO Douglas Morin has stepped down after more than two years in the role. Morin initially joined the company in 2020 as Chief of Staff and was actively involved in Devolver's public listing in November 2021. He is being replaced by Harry Miller, who is the co-founder of Devolver, and was already executive chairman. Miller has previously held the CEO role, and helped form the company in 2009 alongside Rick Stults, Graeme Struthers, Nigel Lowrie and Mike Wilson.
Inkle partners with Google on new game
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Inkle's The Forever Labyrinth puts players in a narrative rogue-like that's instantly playable on the browser and at no cost.
Data.ai: Genshin Impact hits $5bn faster than any other mobile title
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Genshin Impact has reached $5 billion in consumer spending quicker than any previous mobile game, according to a new Data.ai report. The MiHoYo RPG hit the revenue figure 40 months after its September 2020 launch.
Immortals of Aveum director thinks it suffered from launching at $70
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Ascendant Studios founder/CEO Bret Robbins looks back on the launch and aftermath of its debut title Immortals of Aveum.
Nordcurrent snaps up Cinemaware library
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Mobile games firm Nordcurrent has acquired Cinemaware's title portfolio from Starbreeze Entertainment. Nordcurrent intends to expand its game offerings with titles such as Defender of the Crown, Wings, and S.D.I.
Report: Showgunners developer Artificer laying off 50 percent of employees
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The cuts will reportedly impact up to 25 workers–and more could be on the horizon.
Death Stranding 2 and new Kojima stealth game headline PlayStation's State of Play
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Sony showcased an array of titles heading to PlayStation 5 in 2024 and beyond during last night's State of Play , which ended with an in-depth look at the sequel to Death Stranding. Entitled Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, the next title from director Hideo Kojima sees the return of Norman Reedus as Sam Bridges and Léa Seydoux as they try to connect new lands to the network, with the sequel increasing the focus on
Supermassive Games appoints new CEO, bids farewell to co-founders after 15 years
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Co-founders Joe and Pete Samuels have left the Until Dawn and Dark Pictures Anthology developer.
Report: Airship Syndicate lays off 12 staff
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
12 people have reportedly been laid off from Wayfinder studio Airship Syndicate. According to Polygon's senior reporter Nicole Carpenter , president Ryan Stefanelli and CEO Joe Madureira have also been taking pay cuts as a result of the restructuring. A spokesperson told Carpenter: "This decision was made to ensure that Airship Syndicate can continue to operate and deliver great experiences.
Something strange in your neighborhood? Call the Home Safety Hotline
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
This short horror title uses a vintage visual style and vast bug bestiary to simulate a creepy call center in the '90s.
RAFA Racing Club acquires Grid Finder
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox RAFA Racing Club has acquired the online racing community service platform, Grid Finder. The acquisition deal was for £3 million; Grid Finder intends to expand its platform with more broadcasters, sim racing tools, and engineers and create technology for RAFA's brands.
Transitioning from PC-only development to multiple platforms
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
An efficient transition requires good organization skills and solid knowledge on how consoles development can be done efficiently.
EGDF says it's disappointed in Apple's new EU policy
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The European Game Developer Federation(EGDF) says that it's discouraged by Apple's changes to iOS. As the DMA requires, the iOS firm is opening its mobile ecosystem to allow third-party app stores. However, it includes a 17% commission fee on all transactions for companies that use it, which also consists of a charge of €0.50 for each install per year after the first million.
Rotten Flesh - NOW Released On STEAM!
Indie DB
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Rotten Flesh have now just been released on Steam! Will you check it out and try to find your dog by shouting his name on your microphone?
Supermassive Games co-founders exit company
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Supermassive Games founders, Pete Samuels and Joe Samuels, are stepping down. In the announcement shared on social media , Samuels said that he will be leaving the games business with his brother.
InstaMAT – Powerful New Texture Application
Game From Scratch
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
GameFromScratch.com InstaMAT – Powerful New Texture Application InstaMAT is a new application from the makers of InstaLOD, that is used to create and layer procedurally generated textures in a manner very similar to Substance Designer and Quixel Mixer. InstaMAT is described as: InstaMAT lets you tap into unprecedented workflows when it comes to working with 3D materials … InstaMAT – Powerful New Texture Application Read More The post InstaMAT – Powerful New Texture Applic
Palworld is biggest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch | News-in-brief
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FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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Boosting Unreal Engine Performance with Amazon FSx for OpenZFS as a Shared Derived Data Cache
AWS Games
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Creating video games is a complex process, requiring diverse teams to collaborate across various aspects of a project. With recent world events, development environments are increasingly hybrid. Team members are now contributing from both home and office locations, as well as adopting virtual workstations. Caching is essential in the development of large, immersive games to ensure efficient asset retrieval and performance optimization.
Unity Lunar New Year Bundle 2024
Game From Scratch
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Unity Lunar New Year Bundle 2024 The annual Unity Lunar New Year bundle is now live, with the ability to save up to 95% dozens of Unity assets. It is organized into three different tiers and if you buy a higher dollar value tier you get all of the other assets as well. The Unity Lunar … Unity Lunar New Year Bundle 2024 Read More The post Unity Lunar New Year Bundle 2024 appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
[Release post of the official Shader Graph extension]
Cocos
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Hi, there are two questions bothering me. Can shader graph convert to effect that I can use in the lower creator version? Is there any way to attach the material with shader graph to the material properties(cpu or gpu) of particle system?
Tandem Events is looking for coding speaker sessions for Develop:Brighton
Game Development News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Tandem Events is looking for more speakers for its coding track at Develop:Brighton
Why isn’t licensing for brands, music, etc. permanently acquired for use in video games that include them? Who benefits from no one being able to sell the game legally in 10-20 years time (as opposed to the games we can still buy after decades)?
Ask a Game Dev
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Licensors want to maintain control of their intellectual property. Most of the time, they grant a reasonable temporary use of the license because they want to re-evaluate how things are going from time to time and decide whether to renew the license or not. For old games from 10-20 years ago, the brand owner may not want their brand associated with that game anymore.
Ins and Outs: January 2024’s industry hires roundup
Game Development News
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Here are the highlights from the recent industry hires and moves, as published in MCV/DEVELOP’s December 2023 and January 2024 issue.
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