Game Developer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the company began running into financial problems "about 10 weeks ago.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox 2023 continues to be a difficult year when it comes to layoffs. In the past couple of weeks alone, companies including Ascendant Studios , Beamdog , Crystal Dynamics , Roblox , Blizzard , Epic Games , Team17 , Naughty Dog , Twitch and Keywords have all dismissed varying numbers of staff, ranging from 10 Hearthstone developers to more than 800 Epic employees.

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Game Developer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A former HR manager at Destiny developer Bungie is suing the studio for wrongful termination and retaliation.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Returnal developer Housemarque has announced plans to relocate to a new studio by the end of 2024. The Helsinki-based developer will stay within the city, moving to a building that will become "one of the largest and most advanced gaming headquarters in the Nordics" according to Sponda , the Finnish real estate asset company developing the project. "Our new office will play a key role in attracting talented individuals who want to work in an environment that inspires creativity and innovation,"

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Game Developer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Though the unionized developers were not directly employed by BioWare, their dismissal follows the layoff of 50 employees by the Dragon Age: Dreadwolf developer.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The GI Academy Zone, the annual career fair at EGX organised by GamesIndustry.biz , has been transformed this year with more interaction and a whole host of experts lined up for the weekend. Building on the work we do with our Academy guides section , this section of next week's major games showcase will share insight into the many routes to a career in the games industry, as well as offer attendees the chance to gain d

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Game Developer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

CD Projekt announced today that Cyberpunk 2077 has crossed 25 million in sales, and that its Phantom Liberty DLC sold 3 million copies in its first week.

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Game Developer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to a developer laid off by the studio, the new Telltale laid off staff on the upcoming game in September.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Earlier this year, an ex-HR manager of Bungie sued the company for wrongful termination. As reported by IGN , the suit claims that she was let go following a case of possible discrimination at the Bungie studio. A jury trial is set for January 22, 2024.

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Game Developer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The makers of the We Were Here series lay out why their shadow drop strategy worked well with their latest release.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox It was announced that iRacing has acquired the NASCAR simulation-style console racing games license. The deal will see 704 Games, a subsidiary of Motorsport Games, transfer the rights over.

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Game From Scratch

OCTOBER 5, 2023

GameFromScratch.com Unreal Engine Price Change — New Details Yesterday we discussed the new changes coming to the Unreal Engine pricing structure in 2024. This is a move to per seat licensing for non-game development projects, such as automotive industry, movie production, archviz and more. One unforeseen (by me) consequence of this change is the impact on the indie … Unreal Engine Price Change — New Details Read More The post Unreal Engine Price Change — New Details appe

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold more than 25 million units. The futuristic RPG was released back in December 2020.

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Game From Scratch

OCTOBER 5, 2023

GameFromScratch.com The Best Game Development Frameworks If you are looking to create a game but perhaps want to craft your own game engine from existing technologies, or you prefer to work at a lower more code focused level, using a game framework instead of a game engine may be right for you. Today we look at … The Best Game Development Frameworks Read More The post The Best Game Development Frameworks appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Jen Glennon has been hired as the new editor-in-chief of Kotaku. Glennon will start on October 10 and report to G/O Media's deputy editor, Lea Goldman. She brings with her experience of over a decade as a professional journalist.

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OPM Jobs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

You finally got that call, email or carrier pidgeon in with the news: You’ve been offered an interview at a game studio! So, how do you prepare for your first games industry interview and leave a great first impression? Lets start, straight off the bat, with a key piece of advice: It’s ok to take notes into an interview. It’s ok to refer to your notes when you’re asked a question.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Major companies including TikTok and Nintendo will be meeting games developers at the GI Investment Summit next week. The event takes place on Thursday, October 12th. It's sponsored by TinyBuild and tickets are on sale now for as low as £45 (+ booking fee and VAT). Each ticket includes access to the event, the meeting system, lunch, refreshments and and a four-day pass to the EGX consumer show that runs October 12th - October 15th.

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Game Development News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Vince Pavey speaks to Joost van Dongen to find out about his new studio, and why it’s first game Station to Station might be just the ticket for sim fans

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The advent of cloud computing has enabled several companies to reinvent themselves, either by increasing the value they offer to customers or by creating new businesses. This digital transformation wave affected several industries, from retail to healthcare, from hospitality to financial services. Gaming companies, both developers and publishers, have also aimed to capitalize on the vast amount of data and intellectual capital they have, in order to reinvent themselves and branch out into differ

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Game Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hey all, I’m back with an old series that I read years and years ago for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. It’s “The Legend of Sun Knight Volume 01” by Yu Wo. Plot: This is the first entry of a series about a world where there are gods competing for power, and religions were formed for the most powerful of them. The oldest of these religions is the Church of the God of Light.

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Juego Studio

OCTOBER 5, 2023

When it comes to game development, there are so many factors that come into play. But more than anything, you must hire unreal game development professionals The post How much does it cost to hire unreal game developers? appeared first on Juego Studio.

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Game Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Star Trek: Lower Decks gives us a great look at what it’s like to not be important, to be instead the rank-and-file junior officer that doesn’t engage in universe-ending drama. However, season four seems to be asking a tougher question than the series has faced in previous seasons. That question being, what does one do when one gets promoted? In “Twovix,” we see all of our lower deckers get promoted except Rutherford, but he quickly follows in “I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee.

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Ask a Game Dev

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The answer to your question is "Yes, if your skills and experience are transferable to the role you want". As an example, full stack/web developer experience would be relevant if we were hiring for a browser game or to build us a web interface like the World of Warcraft Armory. Full stack/web dev experience would not translate to doing environment art or combat design because none of the skills that candidate brings to the table would be applicable to the role.

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Game Development News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As the school holidays end, and with some children starting nursery and primary classes for the first time, Amiqus’ Business Manager Liz Prince looks at the challenges facing parents looking to return to work – and offers some thoughts on what studios can do to encourage and support them

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Game Errors

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Are you an avid Apex Legends gamer frustrated by the recurring ‘Problem Processing Game Logic’ error? You’re not alone. This error has been a thorn in the side of many players, disrupting gameplay and causing unnecessary stress. This guide is your go-to resource for resolving this issue once and for all. We’ll delve into the most recent updates related to Apex Legends and offer hands-on solutions that have worked for us and many others.

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Game Development News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, shares insights that 40 of the top 100 mobile games have launched their Web Shop using Xsolla's solution

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Jesper Juul

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Another busy week in the Playful Thinking series. Frank Lantz’ The Beauty of Games is out now. How games create beauty and meaning, and how we can use them to explore the aesthetics of thought. “Are games art? This question is a dominant mode of thinking about games and play in the twenty-first century, but it is fundamentally the wrong question.

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Cocos

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I suppose I need to use the AnimationStateListener but I’d like to know if I need to use the complete or end method or an animation which doesn’t loop. Code examples are welcome.

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Artoon

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The healthcare sector is transforming and at its core lies the remarkable […] The post The Rising Adoption of mHealth Apps in the Healthcare Industry appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Cocos

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Thanks, Steve, good info! Yeah, my game isn’t huge either, and cocos2d has been good. The biggest problems are having to write some work-arounds occasionally, but that’s ok. Right now, the iPad keyboard drives me nuts (the three different keyboards have different behaviors, and I can’t get the undocked one to close when I tap outside my edit box I’m editing), but really Windows is my biggest customer.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Video games have come a long way since they were first conceptualized in the 1950s, with expansive open worlds that can fit right in your pocket, but you don’t need to go back 70 years to see what games looked like back then. Digital Chess, one of the first video games ever created, has experienced a massive revival on mobile, with hundreds of Chess games available to download from the iOS store.

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Cocos

OCTOBER 5, 2023

creator 3.8.0 I am trying this manual and get some problems. [link] I just want to add one c++ static function that will be called from ts. I guess some paths are incorrect and I can’t see some folders or files. native/tools/swig-config isn’t in my creator directory. It seems to be C:ProgramDatacocoseditors3.8.0resourcesresources3dengine-nativetoolsswig-config.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Roman Empire, regarded as the epitome of ancient power and opulence, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Its grandeur, historical richness, and timeless tales of ambition and conquest have inspired filmmakers for decades. Over the years, the Roman Empire has been the backdrop for a diverse array of films. These range from grand historical epics and thrilling gladiatorial battles to political dramas and epic love stories.

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Cocos

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Has there been any improvements in this space, we’re using 3.7.3. We’re experiencing the same issues on Firefox and Chrome. On all of our webp images.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Dublin-based Keywords Studios has laid off its Dragon Age: Dreadwolf QA team contracted to assist BioWare Edmonton in Canada. As reported by Polygon , the recently unionised team were let go in late September after BioWare decided not to continue its contract in August. Last year, the QA workers joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union, making the group the first game industry union in Canada.

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Cocos

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hi, I’m building Unity playable ad, according to their document, Mraid.js must be used, and also the game must load only after Mraid is ready, and we should also calling the url via Mraid.open(url). I wonder if there is a method for Cocos Creator 3.x to “talk” with the “native javascript” side ? For example : upon the download button clicked, how to call the javascript Mraid.open(url) ?

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Cocos

OCTOBER 5, 2023

when I load bundle ,It has so many request. Causes my download to be very slow can I merget them?

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