CD Projekt voluntarily recognizes Polish developer union
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Now recognized by CD Projekt, the Polish Gamedev Workers Union aims to have "fruitful cooperation" with the developer and partner with other companies.
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FTC appeals to block already-completed Microsoft-Activision deal
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has made its appeal to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard – despite the $68.7 billion deal closing in October. As Reuters reports, lawyers representing the FTC and Microsoft appeared before a three-judge panel at the Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals yesterday. The FTC argued that district judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, who denied the government body's appeal for a preliminary injunction in July, held the FTC to too high a standard.
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Nintendo Live event canceled following threats against staff
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Safety concerns for its staff and attendees have forced Nintendo to cancel its annual live event that was meant to start up in mid-January 2024.
Sony will reportedly take over Bungie if it doesn't meet financial targets
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Sony is expected to take full control of Destiny developer Bungie if the studio fails to meet the financial targets it was set after it was acquired last year. That's according to an extensive report on IGN , which cites multiple current employees.
Rovio to close down Montreal dev Studio Lumi
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Rovio set up Studio Lumi to help get it into the console/PC space, but those plans are now dashed with the subsidiary's closure and its project scrapped.
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Unity Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2023
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Rovio closes Studio Lumi
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Rovio has shut down Studio Lumi following its recent acquisition by Sega. As PocketGamer.biz reports, 16 members of staff lost their jobs as a result and development has ended on an unannounced project. Rovio confirmed that staff in key roles, such as SVP of brand strategy Ben Mattes, will retain their positions.
GameStop says firing CEO was a "risk" after reporting quarterly $14.7 million operating loss
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
"We may not successfully manage the transition associated with certain of our executive officers.
The industry will rally soon, says RallyHere head
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
It's been a difficult year across the games industry, but the games-as-a-service sector has had some additional concerns all its own, from the trend of just-launched and seemingly successful titles being unexpectedly shut down to Destiny 2 reportedly missing its revenue projections by almost half , there are some questions about what's happening in live service games.
Game Preservation: Saving digital worlds for future generation of gamers
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Preserving video games is not just about saving entertainment, it's about safeguarding our cultural and historical identity.
Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo cancelled due to threats against staff
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Nintendo has cancelled its upcoming fan event in Tokyo after "persistently receiving threats" against its employees. The cancellation was announced via a statement online , spotted by Eurogamer. Nintendo does not detail the nature of the threats, but added that they have spread to target both the staff and spectators of the upcoming Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals.
The triumphs and struggles of the resurgent Australian game industry
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Australia's game industry is building momentum—but not without stumbles.
Prewarming Your Lazy Shaders to Avoid Store-Rejecting Hiccups
The GameDev Guru
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Not handling shader prewarming? Then yo are not helping your players pay you money.
Microsoft incorporates contract workers into ZeniMax union, offers some full-time roles
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
"We wanted to ensure we could secure the same working conditions, fair pay and benefits as our directly employed ZeniMax coworkers.
The UK's best-selling Grand Theft Auto games | UK Time Tunnel
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox There are only three franchises bigger than Grand Theft Auto in the UK: FIFA, Call of Duty and Mario. All three of those franchises feature dozens of entries stretching back decades. Whereas the GTA series boasts just seven mainline entries and a handful of spin-offs.
How ‘Lies of P’ Music Was Made
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
When creating the music for Lies of P, I focused on balancing the musical elements to not be overly flashy or excessively dull. Instead, I delicately crafted the music to allow players to navigate subtle emotional nuances effectively.
The Best Open Source Game Tools
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 7, 2023
GameFromScratch.com The Best Open Source Game Tools Are you interest in game development but what to use an entirely open source set of tools? In that case you are in luck as in this guide we list the best open source (not source available like Unreal, fully OSI compliant open source) game engines, graphics and audio tools … The Best Open Source Game Tools Read More The post The Best Open Source Game Tools appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Deep Dive: Creating and fine tuning the save system of Shadow Gambit
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
It takes some serious planning to pull off a save system that supports the player's save scums. Here's how Mimimi Games did it.
From Concept to Success: A Deep Dive Into Our Popular Gaming Solutions
Logic Simplified
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Game as a Service (GaaS) has fundamentally transformed the gaming industry. There is a shift noticed from the traditional model of releasing a complete, standalone game to it now becoming an ongoing, evolving experience. The new approach involves continuous updates, expansions, and in-game purchases to extend the lifespan of games, by letting game app developers address player feedback and fix issues long after the initial release.
Starbreeze's _Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons_ to get 2024 remake
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, the 2013 adventure game from Starbreeze, introduced the world to Josef Fares and is being remade for current-gen systems.
Setting up a Minecraft Java server on Amazon EC2
AWS Games
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Introduction This blog covers how to deploy your own personal Minecraft Java server on AWS. Hosting your server on AWS can eliminate common networking challenges and security concerns associated with at-home servers. Because you have control over the virtual machine, you can configure any mods or plugins that you want. We will use Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to run a Minecraft server for you and your friends.
Archetype's _Exodus_ being built as Wizards of the Coast's next big franchise
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The Dungeons & Dragons publisher wants Archetype Entertainment's sci-fi RPG to give it a new foothold in a genre it's had minimal success in.
Godot Powered W4 Games Gets $15M Investment
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 7, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Godot Powered W4 Games Gets $15M Investment W4 Games, a commercial company started to support the Godot ecosystem by several key Godot Engine developers, just received a huge investment, $15,000,000 specifically. This is the second round of investments they have received, with the first being an $8.5M investment in September 2022.
Games in 2024: The Year Of AI Passion Projects
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The only thing more critical than great games, exciting tech, and even artificial intelligence for the games industry in 2024, is passion
Gaussian explosion
The Astronauts
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Over the past month it seems like Gaussian Splatting (see my first post) is experiencing a Cambrian Gaussian explosion of new research. The seminal paper came out in July 2023, and starting about mid-November, it feels like every day there’s a new paper or two coming out, related to Gaussian Splatting in some way. @MrNeRF and @henrypearce4D maintain an excellent list of all things related to 3DGS, check out their Awesome 3D Gaussian Splatting Resources.
Does it make sense to integrate AI into your game's content production pipeline?
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
How to integrate AI into the content production pipeline – and does it even make sense to do so?
CWA issues union guidelines for AI in the workplace
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The Communications Workers of America (CWA) has published a guide on using AI in the workplace. The organization said that the guide serves not to stop new technologies but to ensure that their benefits are shared broadly.
The Game Awards 2023 sidelines devs in favor of reveals, celebs, and one big muppet
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
There was plenty to celebrate, but little time to do so.
Unity Power Tools Dev Assets Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 7, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Unity Power Tools Dev Assets Humble Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Unity Power Tools Dev Assets Humble Bundle is a huge collection of tools, templates and extensions for the Unity game engine. This joins the already running 23 for $23 Mega Bundle already running on the Unity Asset Store, … Unity Power Tools Dev Assets Humble Bundle Read More The post Unity Power Tools Dev Assets Humble Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com
_Ynglet_ developer Triple Topping is closing its doors after declaring bankruptcy
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The Danish indie studio is laying off its entire workforce.
Playdigious and DotEmu co-founder launches mobile distributor StoreRider
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Xavier Liard has announced the creation of his new company, StoreRider, which focuses on connecting game developers and alternative Android stores. The goal of StoreRider is to guide mobile developers through the sea of third-party mobile storefronts so they can generate additional revenue by distributing their title outside of Google's Play Store. StoreRider will be based in Paris, with Liard also the co-founder of publisher and mobile porting powerhouse Playdigious and retro revival firm DotEm
Rocksteady plans offline mode for _Suicide Squad_ post-release
Game Developer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Squad offline.
Can You Unlock More and Spend Less by Going Around the App Stores?
Game Refinery
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Looking to experiment with an external web store for your mobile game? Here are some key things you should keep in mind.
Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 Examines Star Trek: Very Short Treks “Skin a Cat” Episode
Game Industry News
DECEMBER 7, 2023
I happen to like Star Trek: The Animated Series , so I was thrilled when I heard that they were releasing new shorts with its animation style in a series called Star Trek: Very Short Treks. I have to admit that they’re a bit of a mixed bag for me. Humor is very hit or miss; we’ve all got our own particular brand of humor, and I admit that mine does not trend toward the nihilist.
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