505 Games owner Digital Bros to cut 30 percent of its staff
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Digital Bros' next move is to focus less on big-scale projects and more on established franchises and re-releases of already popular games.
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League of Geeks: "It's a very serious time for a studio of our size"
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
League of Geeks has a special place in the Australian games industry. A pioneer of the indie scene with Armello back in the early 2010s, the Melbourne-based studio has followed a successful path for over a decade, always lending a helping hand to other Australian indies along the way. "Our [aim] as a studio is to take strategy games and crack them open for wider audiences through a signature aesthetic, through subject matters that are cross-cultural and appeal to a far wider number of audiences
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Persona developer Atlus raising average annual salary by 15 percent
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The Japanese studio hopes the move will enable to it become more competitive on the global stage.
Steam Deck 2 will be a "generational increase" as original sells "multiple millions"
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Valve has reaffirmed its commitment to the Steam Deck hardware, stating that it's aiming for the true successor to be "a generational increase." An OLED edition of the handheld PC launches this week , and Valve staff told Axios the company is keen to continue building on this.
Tips for building your own accessibility program
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
How do you design for accessibility from the ground up? Whitethorn Games' Britt Dye has some answers.
Code your own adventure, without code
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Jordan Weisman has a lengthy entrepreneurial history in both tabletop gaming and video games. In the physical realm, he started FASA Corporation (Shadowrun and BattleTech) as well as Wizkids (MageKnight, HeroClix). In video games, he started FASA Interactive (MechCommander, Crimson Skies), Virtual World Entertainment (BattleTech Center location-based entertainment), and Harebrained Schemes (Shadownrun Returns, The Lamplighters League).
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GTA 6 is not being made by the same Rockstar that made GTA 5 | Microcast
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast returns, bringing you a digestible dose of the biggest news and analysis from the business of video games. On this episode, James Batchelor and Christopher Dring discuss the upcoming reveal of Grand Theft Auto 6, and how the development team behind it has changed since the launch of the record-breaking Grand Theft Auto 5 back in 2013.
How Parisian commuters inspired the altruistic platforming of KarmaZoo
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
"The most memorable moments of the experience are when one player is struggling to understand something and nine other players are showing them how to succeed.
A Diwali with a Difference – for Evon Technologies & Logic Simplified
Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
This year, Evon Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Logic Simplified celebrated Diwali together in style at the Grand Hyatt Regency, Dehradun , on the 4th of November. The evening was memorable for myriad reasons - dazzling stage performances by colleagues, a motivating company presentation with a significant announcement and of course, the overall feeling of joy at being a part of this celebration.
Bandai Namco unveils Nintendo-focused dev teams Studio 2 and Studio S
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The two studios have previously worked on multiple entries in the Super Smash Bros. franchise.
Super Mario Wonder leads a raft of new releases | Japan Monthly Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Famitsu has released its physical sales data for October, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder unsurprisingly topped the charts in its debut month. Although it launched more than halfway through the month's reporting window, Nintendo's latest mascot platformer was estimated to have sold more than 801,000 copies, far ahead of the 110,000 posted by the month's second-best-seller, Detective Pikachu Returns.
Watch this: Building Pipelines to Find, Grow, and Retain Diverse Talent
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Maintaining a diverse team doesn't mean just hiring a good employee when you spot one but rather supporting that person's growth over time.
Transcend Fund amasses nearly $60m in second seed fund
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Venture capital firm Transcend Fund has announced the closure of a nearly $60 million second seed fund. The firm was established in 2020 and is managed by Andrew Sheppard, Brett Krause, and Shanti Bergel.
How Later Daters makes the case that life is sweeter after 60
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Opportunities for love don't disappear after a certain age. They just look a little different.
An Overview of Voice Recognition and Voice Assistant Testing
Rocket Brush Studio
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Voice recognition and voice assistants have become central to the software as a service (SaaS) industry, changing how we interact with SaaS and promising benefits for businesses and users alike. But if you plan to offer a voice assistant or other voice recognition tool, it’s important to thoroughly test your offering before bringing it to market.
Twitch gets an 8% bump in viewership for October
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Twitch amassed 1.77 billion viewership hours watched during October. The figure represents an 8% increase compared to September's performance of 1.64 billion, according to StreamElements and Rainmaker. gg's monthly State of the Stream report. Additionally, the assessment said Twitch's daily viewership hours fell to 54.7 million in September.
The Industrial Metaverse: What Is It and How Will it Shape the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Perforce
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The industrial metaverse might seem like something from an advanced, sci-fi universe far in the future, but the building blocks of this concept are already present and functioning today.
Unity for Humanity 2024 Grant now open, with wellness-focused Grant Judge, Jewel
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
For 2024, Unity will award a total of $500,000 USD across multiple projects, including one grant in collaboration with Jewel.
Must-See Events at the 2023 ESE Kongress
Perforce
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Perforce will be attending the Embedded Software Engineering (ESE) Kongress 2023! Learn about our presence at the event, sessions, product demos, and prizes!
Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 lead Game Awards 2023 nominations
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The nominees for the Game Awards 2023 have been revealed, with Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 taking eight nominations each. Both titles have been nominated for Game of the Year, as well as Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Performance, and Best Score and Music. Alan Wake 2 also saw nominations in the Best Art Direction, Best Audio Design, and Best Action/Adventure Game categories, while Baldur's Gate 3 was nominated for Best RPG, Best Community Support, and Best Multiplayer.
Godot C# Development Sample + New Rendering Demo
Game From Scratch
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Godot C# Development Sample + New Rendering Demo Using C# with Godot Engine is powerful but at times daunting due to the lack of documentation and samples available. Thankfully there is a new example available from Chickensoft. It illustrates how to create an entire vertical slice of gameplay of a 3D platformer entirely using Godot and C#.
Remedy's upcoming free-to-play title Vanguard to become premium
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Remedy has changed its previously free-to-play multiplayer title into a paid game. Announced on Monday, Remedy explained that discussions with its publishing partner Tencent had led to the decision, which will also see the title's codename change from Vanguard to Kestrel. "Due to uncertainties in creating a successful game to the rapidly changing free-to-play market and associated risks, the parties have discussed a new direction for the game project," the developer said.
Sir Bob: Squire for Hire
Indie DB
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Sir Bob: Squire for Hire is an adventure game currently in the works by Crystal Shard, the makers of Heroine's Quest. Steam store page is now up with trailer - please wish list!
Digital Bros is posed to cut 30% of its workforce
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Games firm Digital Bros Group has announced that it will reduce its global staff by 30%. Digital Bros develops, publishes, and distributes games such as Puzzle Quest 3, Gunfire Reborn, and Miasma Chronicles.
new jam game: Where's the beef
Radiator Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
I released a quick little jam game about 2 weeks ago, but I realized I never posted it here, so here it is: " Where's the beef is a silly little beef-finding web browser game made in zero hours for 0h game jam 2023 ( [link] ) where we make games in "zero hours" when daylight savings time switches over (in Europe)" "15 levels of beef finding; literally photorealistic graphics; can YOU find the beef???
OnePlus, Samsung say they were restricted from including Fortnite in app stores | Epic vs Google
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The antitrust jury trial between Epic Games and Google rumbles on, with much of Monday's proceedings focused on the agreements between Google and other phone manufacturers as to which apps they can include on their smart devices. According to The Verge , the court was told that Chinese tech firm OnePlus required permission from Google to pre-install Fortnite on its phones – which Google is said to have denied.
Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday With Blockbuster Movie Tie-In Video Games
Game Industry News
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with a question about a practice that has mostly died off for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. It’s all about blockbuster movie tie-in video games. Movie Tie-Ins?: Well, if you are unaware, this was a practice that occurred from the era of the first video games all the way through the early 2000’s or so where blockbuster movies often got some video game developed to go along with it.
SIDE expands to Tokyo
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox SIDE, an audio services provider and PTW subsidiary has launched a new studio in Tokyo. The office will provide Japanese dialogue for games and services such as dubbing for foreign content.
Game7 issues comprehensive report on Web3 gaming
Game Daily
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Game7 has released a comprehensive report on the state of Web3 gaming. The research report is based on 1,900 blockchain games and a thousand funding rounds from 2018 through to October, 2023 and includes insights into fundraising, competitive dynamics, and blockchain networks. Game7 is a booster organization which describes itself as “a community that brings builders and game developers together to accelerate the adoption of Web3 gaming.” The report is free to download here.
Squido Studio raises CA$1.5m in funding round
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
No More Rainbows developer Squido Studio has secured CA$1.5 million in funding. The Canada Media Fund led the investment as part of its Experimentation Stream's Innovation and Experimentation program, which encourages and supports the development of projects in digital media. Other partners include Preview Labs, La Guilde de jeu vidéo du Québec, OVHcloud, Equinox Games, National Research Council Canada, Creature's Doug North Cook, and DigiHub Shawinigan.
“Post-Balance” Cogmind Item Expansion
Grid Sage Games
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Beta 11 was a huge milestone in Cogmind development, having completed a comprehensive review of all items and their stats and mechanics in order to rebalance where necessary, a process I wrote about in detail last year. The results since then have been great, but what comes next? Fun. Lots and lots of fun. Beta 12 was a part of that new direction with its expanded Garrisons , new faction interactions, and the Scrap Engine , but the main thrust is still in progress, aiming to bring tons of new it
Bandai Namco names Nintendo-focused team Studio 2 and Studio S
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Bandai Namco has unveiled Studio 2 and Studio S, a new internal development studio that will collaborate with Nintendo on game projects. The cohort of developers has been working on commissioned Nintendo projects for some time now; their credits include Nintendo Switch games Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and Arms.
Best of Fest – Next Fest 2023 Parts 8-11
Game Wisdom
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Best of Fest – Next Fest 2023 Parts 8-11 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com It’s time for another set of indie game showcase from earlier in 2023. width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" … The post Best of Fest – Next Fest 2023 Parts 8-11 appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Vultures in internal Testing
Indie DB
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
We show our progress, and we let everyone know we have our 1st stable build.
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