Game Developer

APRIL 4, 2024

Lead sound engineer Junya Osada says making a procedural sound system allowed Nintendo's sound team to work more closely with other departments.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 4, 2024

Everyone’s favourite candid games exec, Phil Spencer, was in the news last week discussing the concerning ‘lack of growth’ in video games. He’s said it before and he’s not wrong. It’s one of the two big factors behind the industry-wide layoffs we’ve been reporting on (the other being the rapidly rising cost of everything).

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Game Developer

APRIL 4, 2024

The news means the Dutch studio could be set for a mini revival, with Nijman pledging to release Ultrabugs and support existing projects.

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Keith Burgun

APRIL 4, 2024

With the Kickstarter right around the corner, today I’d love to introduce you to my favorite friend in the Spellstorm cast: Bunny Wizard ! Bunny is a very positive and optimistic guy. Bunny’s Story One day, Bunny Wizard was flying around in a fancy new automated blimp. He was headed to see a concert in Goldenbridge when the blimp he was on took a very bad route to get there, one that passed right through the Spellstorm.

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Game Developer

APRIL 4, 2024

The platform's relationship with kids has been the subject of scrutiny for years, but Stefano Cozarro thinks Roblox helps more than it exploits.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 4, 2024

Vlambeer's Rami Ismail has sold 50% of his shares of the studio to co-founder Jan Willem Nijman. Sharing the news in a blog post , Ismail explained that the pair decided it was better for the studio to be owned by one of them. "After discussing what that means and who should be that one, I have decided to let Nijman buy out my share of Vlambeer," he wrote.

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Game Development News

APRIL 4, 2024

Sumo Group’s Jenny Muhlwa talks to MCV/DEVELOP about a new programme to help developers evolve into great game industry leaders

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Game Developer

APRIL 4, 2024

Splitting off from Sega Europe also hurt Relic, which is now laying off 41 employees a week after going independent.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 4, 2024

It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Brenda Panagrossi has been appointed as Ubisoft's US general manager.

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Game Developer

APRIL 4, 2024

Panagrossi has been with Ubisoft for 22 years, and is now in charge of its market plans in the United States.

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Game From Scratch

APRIL 4, 2024

GameFromScratch.com Godot 4.x 3D Tutorial: Lighting, Shadows and Global Illumination This is a casual, slightly unstructured tutorial covering the task of lighting in the Godot 4.x (Godot 4.2 specifically in this example) game engine. We cover topics including lighting and shadows, world environment, emissive textures, global illumination and more. The tutorial is video only and uses assets from the GameMasters […] The post Godot 4.x 3D Tutorial: Lighting, Shadows and Global Illumination a

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Game Developer

APRIL 4, 2024

Bringing the revenue-generating juggernaut to PC gives the game new life.and possibly expanded revenue for EA.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 4, 2024

Venture capital firm A16Z Games has invested $75 million into its third annual accelerator for pre-seed game startups. The Speedrun Tech x Games accelerator is a 12-week program that supports startups with investment, mentorship, and industry connections to secure funding. A16Z will invest $750,000 in those selected, with applications open until May 19.

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Game Developer

APRIL 4, 2024

Life is a rollercoaster, just gotta ride it.

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Indie DB

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s a common opinion among gaming folk that all the best games have one feature in common: you can pet the animals! So, wanna pet that cat? Or scratch a doggo behind the ears? In DDS2 you can!

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 4, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Read more

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Game Wisdom

APRIL 4, 2024

Indie Showcase 192 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" … The post Indie Showcase 192 appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 4, 2024

It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Dinosaur Polo Club has named Amie Wolken as its new chief executive officer.

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Cocos

APRIL 4, 2024

The built-in videoplayer is really hard to use, try this instead? github.com cocos-awesome-tech-solutions/demo/Creator3.6.2_VideoTexture at 3.6.x-release ·. Cocos' Awesome Technical Solutions. Contribute to cocos/cocos-awesome-tech-solutions development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Game Wisdom

APRIL 4, 2024

Godly Automation With Reus 2 and Desynced Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this video, I’m previewing the games Reus 2 and Desynced. Reus 2 was played during the strategy fest with a demo, and Desynced is in early access and played with a press key. 0:00 Intro 00:18 … The post Godly Automation With Reus 2 and Desynced appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Cocos

APRIL 4, 2024

Thank you for your help. We would like to be able to display the UI on different screen sizes. For example, we have the following image as a header. The height of the image is 32px and the width of the image is the same as the screen size. This will work. First, we will use this page as a reference for SLICES. [link] This lovely header image does not break the heart display no matter how many horizontal len.

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Game Wisdom

APRIL 4, 2024

Betting Strategies – Explained Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com For as long as people have been gambling, there has been a debate as to whether strategy can be employed to win a game. For the most part, most agree that gambling games are purely luck based, and no amount … The post Betting Strategies – Explained appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Cocos

APRIL 4, 2024

By the way, It seems you are not familiar with coocs multi-resolution solutions. Maybe it is vary different with unity. So, why not try fotget unity style and learn cocos style. It’s quite simple and I thing you will understand it vary soon.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 4, 2024

To say that video games have seen the fastest technological evolution in all of entertainment would be an understatement. From humble beginnings in the arcades to their evolution into home consoles, and then to handheld gaming devices, to the introduction of online gaming, and now subscription models, the industry has never been the same in any given decade from its origin.

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Cocos

APRIL 4, 2024

Thank you for your help. We would like to be able to display the UI on different screen sizes. For example, we have the following image as a header. The height of the image is 32px and the width of the image is the same as the screen size. This will work. First, we will use this page as a reference for SLICES. [link] This lovely header image does not break the heart display no matter how many horizontal len.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 4, 2024

Ensuring your video game is bug-free and reliable is crucial in today’s fast-paced gaming world. To achieve this, you must conduct thorough game testing throughout the game development process. However, as you build your video game, you will make many revisions and changes to modify and improve its performance, user interface, or other key elements of your game.

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Cocos

APRIL 4, 2024

Hello There, My video player overrides/swalling my touches. I have input listener I’t doesn’t work on web if i touch screen, touching events won’t working. But if i do my video player > stay on bottom button clicked i’t works but on that case i have to select “Enable_Transparent_Canvas” because if i don’t black screen appears on my screen and also it doesn’t allow me to put some background image to the video.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 4, 2024

Embarking on a journey into the dynamic world of gaming can feel like stepping into a labyrinth of challenges and opportunities. But while the task can seem daunting, with the right skills breaking into the gaming industry becomes much easier. Whether you’re a budding developer, a passionate gamer, or a creative storyteller, this guide is your key to navigating the vibrant world of game development.

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Cocos

APRIL 4, 2024

Yes, There some important concepts Design resolution Auto fit strategy: fixed height, fixed width Weight compont Slice Sprite By using these, most screen adaptation issues are not a problem,

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Code with Mike

APRIL 4, 2024

The online gambling industry, a sector known for its quick adaptation to technological advancements, has been significantly transformed by the emergence of machine learning (ML). This branch of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how online casinos operate, how they engage with customers, and even how they tackle security challenges. Machine […] The post The Impact of Machine Learning on the Online Gambling Industry appeared first on CodeWithMike.

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Cocos

APRIL 4, 2024

Thank you for your help. We would like to be able to display the UI on different screen sizes. For example, we have the following image as a header. The height of the image is 32px and the width of the image is the same as the screen size. This will work. First, we will use this page as a reference for SLICES. [link] This lovely header image does not break the heart display no matter how many horizontal lengths are used.

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Game Errors

APRIL 4, 2024

The Call of Duty series has been a staple of the first-person shooter genre, offering players intense combat scenarios and a rich, narrative-driven experience. However, like any complex games, it’s not immune to technical problems. One such issue that has been a thorn in players’ sides is the MW3 Dev Error 5433, especially within the game’s zombie mode.

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Cocos

APRIL 4, 2024

Hello, When attempting to run the game on a mobile device after building it, the following error occurs consistently: 14:34:38 [DEBUG]: D/ JS: [ERROR]: Error 3817, please visit [link] for details. Arguments: GameUI, 2 2024-04-03 14:34:38.886 29347-29369 14:34:38 [DEBUG]: D/ JS: Corrupted component value: null This error message is encountered for all nodes under the canvas.

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Ask a Game Dev

APRIL 4, 2024

Of course cut content exists. On the latest shipped game that I worked on, I was hired for and spent months working on a significant game mode that was eventually cut. Our game mode was playable with a full game loop but the higher-ups decided it wasn't shaping up to be what they wanted for the overall game. We managed to save some of the early content we built for that game mode and repurpose it for another game mode, but a significant amount of the systems and features we built for the cancell

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