Game Developer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Come January 2024, Microsoft staff will have to start paying for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate after previously having it as a free job perk for years.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

On his company Twitter account Next Game Level , he introduces himself with a great sense of humor. ‘Game developer from Italy! And yes, my name is…Mario!’ We’re talking about Mario Malagrino, developer of Remote Life and the upcoming Crude. He’s operating as a solo developer because he works at a different pace than most others. “I’m really very fast at creating artwork and assets.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

"Right now your customers' money flow and support the Russian military machine.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In all the furore over Microsoft's record-breaking acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it's almost been possible to forget that Sony recently had a major acquisition of its own – a far cry from the scale of the Activision deal, certainly, and not even a match for the price tag of Microsoft's earlier Zenimax acquisition , but Sony's $3.6 billion buyout of Bungie was a big step for the company nonetheless.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The month-long Fortnite OG event has led to the battle royale's highest number of players to date.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This Week in Business is our weekly recap column , a collection of stats and quotes from recent stories presented with a dash of opinion (sometimes more than a dash) and intended to shed light on various trends. Check every Friday for a new entry. Earlier this week, we looked at Microsoft's decision to block unlicensed third-party peripherals from working on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and asked what kind of impact that would have on unlicensed accessibility devices (potentially devastating) a

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Update : A spokesperson from Cryptic Studios has confirmed "personnel changes" at the company to GamesIndustry.biz. As a result of Embracer's restructuring, the Star Trek Online developer will be operating under DECA Games going forward. The spokesperson did not clarify the number of people impacted. "As part of the Embracer Group’s comprehensive restructuring program, Cryptic Studios will now operate under DECA Games," they said.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Several current and former staffers have confirmed there has been a "reduction in force.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Written by Christopher Brousseau. A 10-year gaming industry veteran, leading game development teams focused on free-to-play titles across mobile and PC. Worked on hit mobile titles such as Sims Freeplay, Need for Speed No Limits, Subway Surfers, and Sims Mobile. Summary Warcraft Rumble is an action-strategy game akin to Clash Royale but with a focus on single-player tower offense.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The company said the layoffs will mainly affect staff in the United Kingdom and Australia.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The cloud can greatly benefit members of the game industry. It provides a robust and secure development and hosting environment with the latest in computing technology. AWS offers Intel, AMD, ARM, and Nvidia processors combined with an on-demand cost structure. This means developers have computing power when they need it with minimal upfront investment.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

During game development, we’re a little in the dark about how players might experience and respond. That’s where UX research comes into play.

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Game From Scratch

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

GameFromScratch.com MetSys – Metroidvania System for Godot There is a new add-on for creating Metroidvania style games using the Godot Game Engine, MetSys or the Metroidvania System 1.0. This toolkit makes it easy to Metroid and Castlevania style 2D games by providing a new set of map editing tools. This tool requires the most current (beta only … MetSys – Metroidvania System for Godot Read More The post MetSys – Metroidvania System for Godot appeared first on GameFromScr

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The layoffs hover over Destiny 2 and its upcoming expansion as Bungie hopes to turn its recently troubled fortunes around.

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Game Development for Beginners

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Embarking on the journey of creating a video game is an exhilarating adventure that intertwines creativity, technical skill, and strategic planning. The game development cycle is the backbone of this process, ensuring that from the initial spark of an idea to the final release, every step is meticulously crafted and executed. This cycle is not. Read more The post 5 Essential Phases of the Game Development Cycle: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on VionixStudio.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In game development, capturing the perfect visual style is paramount.

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Game Development for Beginners

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In the world of gaming and professional work, comfort and ergonomics play pivotal roles in productivity and overall experience. An ideal chair is more than a seating arrangement; it’s a tool for better health and enhanced performance. This guide offers an in-depth look into the features you should consider when choosing a gaming chair and. Read more The post The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Gaming Chair: Top 5 Picks for Gamers and Professionals appeared first on VionixStudio.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox RapidEyeMovers has announced that it will host a city-wide games festival in Kendal, UK. The Humanise Festival of Play will, in part, turn the town into a playable map and feature existing game events.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Imagine playing a game with distorted sound or visual effects. This will likely affect your gaming experience in a significant way. For instance, if the sound and the visual effects are not in synch, the player will experience a terrible game. If the game explains something that needs to be done immediately, the player will likely lose for getting the information later after the explained action has been executed.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Scottish Games Awards 2023 took place yesterday in Glasgow, with Alexander Tarvet's The Longest Walk winning Best Small-Budget Game, and Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot - The London Case (developed by Blazing Griffin) getting Best Large-Budget Game. Other winners included Matt Stark's Viewfinder, which got the award for Technical Achievement, and Blinnk and the Vacuum of Space, which won the Pure Quality award.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Modern mobile games have high-quality animations, sounds, and visuals. Manually testing these games can be time-consuming, delaying the time-to-market. Also, you run the risk of missing specific testing aspects, considering their broad testing requirements. However, releasing a game that has not been thoroughly tested can affect its success and performance, leading to a poor gaming experience.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox BlizzCon 2023 started today as Blizzard president Mike Ybarra took the stage and began with his memories of playing games with friends. Ybarra acknowledged that the firm is now a part of Microsoft , and he then introduced Xbox boss Phil Spencer to the stage. Spencer expressed that Blizzard and its title library occupy a special place within Microsoft.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

“Gaming is not a destination; it’s a journey driven by passion.” This quote proves itself very true in the case of Saravanan R, Senior Test Lead at iXie. Their unwavering passion for gaming led them to iXie , and it continues to propel them forward in the fiercely competitive gaming industry. Join us as we embark on a journey through Saravanan’s remarkable career in the gaming industry.

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Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

askagamedev : Previously I wrote about the fundamentals of crafting interesting choices in gameplay - the choice must have more than one viable option and the choice must have stakes. However, I don’t want to leave things too abstract - game design is about taking an idea and translating it into real game rules and mechanics. Today, I’ll go into some more specific implementation principles that designers can use while crafting their choices in order to get the player thinking.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Unity has a rich and sophisticated animation system for the game development process , also referred to as ‘ Mecanim ’. It is a powerful tool for game developers to create dynamic, true-to-life animations for characters, objects, and environments in their games. Unity Animation System lets them bring their game characters and objects to life by animating their every movement, move, and visual effects.

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Crafting a narrative that sends shivers down the spine and clings to the psyche, as if touched by an ancient hex, pays homage to the timeless ballet of archetypal shadows and legendary narrative pivots. For those who dare to dabble in the demonic art of horror screenwriting, steering through a maze of well-trodden paths is the key to unleashing a masterpiece that will resonate through the vaulted tombs of cinematic history.

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Artoon

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Augmented reality app development cost is essential for businesses and developers. Many […] The post How Much Does Augmented Reality App Development Cost in 2023? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Catnip Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Tiny Player version 2.0 is out now on iOS. This is a rather big update: Refreshed user interface Import from Files ZIP support Equalizer (high-shelf/low-shelf) Embedded lyrics Designated “incoming” folder Removed support for variable playback rate Removed “autosort” feature Requires iOS 15 or newer If you like the app, you can use the new in-app tip jar.

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Artoon

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Virtual money game development is a thriving sector within the gaming industry […] The post Top Virtual Money Game Development Companies In India appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Computer System: macOS Monterey Cocos Creator Version: 3.8 Reproducibility: 100% Phone Model: Any Phone Browser: Any Previous Working Version: Cocos Creator Version: 3.4.1 Steps to Reproduce: Open Cocos Creator and select Editor 3.8.0 to create an Empty (2D) project. Create any scene and add some text to it. Package the project for web mobile with all default options.

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Artoon

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A Taxi Booking On-Demand Mobile App is a software application that allows […] The post How Much Does it Cost to Develop a Taxi Booking App in 2023 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Hello, The ScrollBar in Cocos creator is not interactable in the traditional web scrollbar way where you can click and drag on the bar itself to scroll. I saw some people on the forum talking about this too, and people in those threads said they had to write this code themselves. I tried to get this working yesterday but I am struggling a lot. Does anyone happen to have a script for an interactable ScrollBar?

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I’m using Cocos Creator 3.7.2. I want to switch device orientation (android/ios) to portrait or landscape in some scene. I had google some topic, but not found solution from Cocos Creator. Then, I tried to change some code from Java side setRequestedOrientation(ActivityInfo.SCREEN_ORIENTATION_PORTRAIT ) But end up cause crash app with error CocosCreator.app/Contents/Resources/resources/3d/engine/native/cocos/engine/Engine.cpp:328: bool cc::Engine::redirectWindowEvent(const cc::WindowEvent &)

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Please provide the best solution to track touch end event if target isnt the same to touch start?

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