7 design lessons from the history of Diablo
Game Developer
JUNE 16, 2023
Nothing lasts this long in entertainment without doing at least a few things right. And the Diablo series did a lot of things right.
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Real Programming
JUNE 12, 2023
When parents think of video games, they might think of grainy computer games that seemed miraculous because kids could play them at home rather than in the arcade. True, parents today didn’t grow up pumping quarters into pinball machines, but video games have come a long way in just the past few years. Today, the value of the video game industry has eclipsed Hollywood.
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Developers say Valve blocks AI games from Steam
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 30, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Valve, owner of Steam, is shifting from accepting AI-made games on its digital store. The news was first reported by an AI game developer that shared their rejection letter on Reddit nearly a month ago.
Want to make a great game trailer? Stop pretending it’s a movie trailer
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 29, 2023
Top image: Nobody Saves the World – DrinkBox Studios. Why? Great game and great trailer ! Most games do not call for the flashy or stylistic trailer editing you see in a typical Hollywood movie trailer. This is because a game trailer often has to communicate more, or at the very least, different information than a movie trailer. MORE editing does not mean BETTER editing and LESS editing does not mean WORSE editing.
Now available: 12 recipes for popular visual effects using the Universal Render Pipeline
Unity Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
The all-new URP cookbook provides 12 recipes for popular visual effects that can be applied to a wide range of games, art styles, and platforms. If you work with stencils, instancing, real-time ambient occlusion, decals, and more, then this is the resource for you.
Neal Stephenson talks metaverse and AI’s gaming future
Game Daily
JUNE 5, 2023
Can a 30-year old book tell us anything about the shape of the metaverse, and digital entertainment more broadly, in 2023? After all, a great deal has happened in the intervening years since the release of Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash, in which the word “metaverse” was coined. For a start, metaverses now exist, albeit in rudimentary forms such as multiplayer social spaces like Fornite and Minecraft.
CWA rescinds three Unfair Labor Practice charges against Activision Blizzard
Game Developer
JUNE 2, 2023
The labor union has withdrawn some Unfair Labor Practice charges against the Call of Duty publisher, but feels Kotick is "undermining this productive process.
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FF16's demo is a masterclass in pre-launch marketing | Opinion
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JUNE 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox It's rare to be able to watch public opinion about a game change in real time – and in the cases when we do, it's usually not a change for the better. Goodwill for a game (or for any other product or brand) is usually built up slowly but squandered quickly. It's been refreshing, therefore, to watch the incredibly positive swing in opinion and word of mouth about Final Fantasy 16 this week, following the release of
Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
Kiro’o Games is an ambitious game development company based in Yaounde, Cameroon. Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. This is his story. Olivier Madiba recalls playing games on warm sunny afternoons at his grandmother’s home with a spark in his eyes.
Introducing Unity Muse and Unity Sentis, AI-powered creativity
Unity Blog
JUNE 27, 2023
Every object, every system, and every pixel in games will eventually be touched by AI. Get to know Unity’s newest AI products for creators: Unity Muse, an expansive platform for AI-driven assistance during creation, and Unity Sentis, which enables developers to embed neural networks in the Unity Runtime.
Unity 2022 LTS Released
Game From Scratch
JUNE 1, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Unity 2022 LTS Released Unity have just released Unity 2022 LTS. This is an LTS or Long Term Support release of the Unity game engine, meaning it will continue to see patches and updates for two years and is therefore the recommended version to use if you are starting a project today. There are … Unity 2022 LTS Released Read More The post Unity 2022 LTS Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Obituary: Delphine Software founder Paul de Senneville died at age 89
Game Developer
JUNE 26, 2023
In his brief time with video games, de Senneville formed two game development studios and partnered with publishers such as Interlay and Electronic Arts.
Label Plus – An SDF-based BMFont generation and rendering plug-in is here!
Cocos
JUNE 29, 2023
Editor Introduction Many developers want to have as much uniqueness in their games as possible. Some with their art style, some with their music, and some with gameplay. Some developers share their uniqueness with the perfect font for their game, and some have played around with their font to make for some fun and interesting story-building. But finding that perfect one for your game might not be available or even created.
After 13 years, Remedy's dream of Alan Wake 2 is real – and it's really going for it
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 12, 2023
Remedy's last game, Control, was a real breakout hit for the developer. Released in 2019, the action adventure attracted ten million players and plenty of critical praise. So the smart business play would be to double down and immediately begin work on a sequel. But Remedy didn't do that. Although more Control is coming, the Finnish studio has chosen to do something decidedly more risky and build a sequel to its 2010 Xbox game, Alan Wake.
Vermintide 2 Keeps Crashing: How to Fix & Avoid Crashing on Startup
Game Errors
JUNE 30, 2023
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has launched for PC and consoles and like many PC ports, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is also a victim of issues like Vermintide 2 crashing on the computer. Here we will discuss all the errors that PC players have been experiencing while trying to play the game and will also provide you with a possible fix or a workaround so that you can play the game without any problems.
Get started developing mixed reality for Meta Quest 3 with Unity
Unity Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
Mixed reality development with Meta Quest 3 and Unity is here. Create captivating, cross-platform, immersive experiences that blend the real with digital content.
How to break into the visual effects industry with advice from Alt VFX
CG Spectrum
JUNE 20, 2023
CG Spectrum's Community Manager, Penny Gaulbatz, and Partnership Manager, Magdalena Bisogni, teamed up with Alt VFX to hold an exclusive event for students and alums, providing an insider's guide to visual effects and offering expert tips on how to break into the industry. Hosts Penny and Magdelena were joined by Alt VFX special guests, Global Talent and Culture Manager Haley Gibson, and VFX Supervisor Genevieve Camilleri, who also mentors the Nuke compositing courses at CGS!
Fallout creator Tim Cain on his past and future as a gay game developer
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JUNE 5, 2023
Tim Cain, lead designer and programmer of InterPlay's first two Fallout games, released a video on his time in the game industry as a gay man.
Keeping Scores in your Unity game
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JUNE 21, 2023
Keeping scores is a major engaging factor in games. Players are always eager to beat that high score and to make sure no one surpasses them. Implementing a score system in your game could be the key to unlocking player engagement. In this tutorial, we will see how to calculate scores and how to store.
What crisis? Xbox plays its hand, and it's impressive | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 11, 2023
Ahead of Xbox's latest showcase, Phil Spencer took to the stage to speak with fans. During it, he apologised for being emotional on a podcast – referring to his appearance on Kinda Funny, where he reacted to the poor performance of Bethesda's Redfall, and expressed his frustration with the console business. I don't believe he should apologise for anything.
Compiling Unreal Engine 5 Dedicated Servers for AWS Graviton EC2 Instances
AWS Games
JUNE 15, 2023
Epic Games (Epic) is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of Unreal Engine (UE), one of the most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tools that powers some of the world’s leading games including Fortnite, and is also utilized by creators across industries to deliver cutting-edge experiences. Epic Games and AWS recently collaborated to introduce AWS Graviton instance support for Unreal Engine.
The new Water System in Unity 2022 LTS and 2023.1
Unity Blog
JUNE 28, 2023
The new Unity water system was first introduced for the High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP) as part of the 2022.2 Tech Stream. The latest LTS release and upcoming 2023.1 Tech Stream extends the system’s feature set for better integration with worlds and gameplay. Dive into all that you can do with these tools.
Developer Shares Building Fabrics, Ropes, And Soft Bodies
Cocos
JUNE 14, 2023
A dev, Night by Night 00, shared his work on building warpable and wearable materials for games. Though not fully complete, the demos already show a lot of progress, and the developer is selling their findings on the Cocos store for Chinese developers. The developers love it, so we thought we’d share the insights this developer gave with our Western community.
After two years, Paradox refunds Vampire Bloodlines 2 pre-orders
Game Developer
JUNE 7, 2023
Paradox confirmed Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 is still in development, and is issuing full refunds for those who pre-ordered it before its delay.
Fix PES 2016 Crashes, Lag, Black Screen, FPS Issues
Game Errors
JUNE 8, 2023
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 (PES 2016) is a popular game among soccer gamers but as every well-known game errors can occur. Most of them come from the fact that the game is a port of PC from the Xbox and PlayStation versions. The most common PES 2016 Errors are Crashes, Lag, Stuttering and FPS Drops, and Black Screen. Below you can find these errors detailed and how to fix them and play the game without any issues.
Xbox: We will do a $1bn on PC this year
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 11, 2023
Xbox chief Phil Spencer says Microsoft will generate $1 billion from PC games this year. In a panel called 'What's Next For Gaming', Spencer observes that contrary to popular opinion, Xbox is a far bigger business today than it was during the Xbox 360 era. Part of that is the growth it's seen on other platforms, including PC. He reiterates the company's mission to bring "new players and new creators" to what gaming is all about, for the benefit of everyone in the games industry, not just Xbox.
Design review of Redfall by Arkane Studios Austin
Radiator Blog
JUNE 2, 2023
I completed the main campaign in Redfall ( official site, Steam , also on Game Pass), a 4 player co-op open world shooter by Arkane Austin, who's mostly known for detailed single player story-filled action games. The reviews and player reaction haven't been positive, but as an Arkane fan I felt compelled to play it for myself and take it on its own merits.
9 Verified Solutions on the Unity Asset Store's new AI Marketplace
Unity Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
Discover a wide range of third-party solutions for AI-driven development and gameplay enhancements, curated by Unity and available on the Unity Asset Store.
Developer Shares Building Fabrics, Ropes, And Soft Bodies
Cocos
JUNE 14, 2023
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Microsoft killed PS5 version of Bethesda's Indiana Jones game
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JUNE 22, 2023
As with Redfall , MachineGames' incoming Indiana Jones game was meant to be fully multiplatform before Microsoft elected to make it just for Xbox and PC.
Meta is looking to casuals to lift the metaverse’s fortunes
Game Daily
JUNE 2, 2023
Meta this week unveiled its next virtual reality hardware iteration, Quest 3. Separately, the company opened up about its expectations for the VR / metaverse market and its hopes that the casual sector holds the key to widespread adoption. Speaking at Gamesbeat Summit , Meta’s Tim Lion (head of gaming marketing, global brand & programs) shared a research paper created alongside Newzoo.
Embracer announces restructuring program, studio closures expected
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 13, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Embracer has announced a restructuring program, which will lead to studio closures. The "comprehensive" program, CEO Lars Wingefors said, is to "better optimise the use of [Embracer's] resources.
Fix: Quantum Break Crash on Launch, Low FPS & Stuttering
Game Errors
JUNE 30, 2023
Quantum Break is only available for users with Windows 10 and DirectX 12 support in the Windows Store. Because the game is a PC port, a lot of gamers are encountering Quantum Break errors , such as crashing on launch which is making the game unplayable. These issues are related to graphics, the stability of the game, framerate, and stutter. Our guide provides solutions for the most common and encountered Quantum Break issues: crashes, low fps, and stuttering.
A Long Journey to an Uncertain End: Crafting an inclusive, queer space opera in Unity
Unity Blog
JUNE 23, 2023
Crispy Creative’s Kylan Coats shares his team’s passion for creating immersive gaming experiences and how it led to the thrilling journey of developing the studio’s first title, A Long Journey to an Uncertain End (out June 28).
Kim Parker Adcock on harnessing the potential of neuro-divergent talent in the games industry
Game Development News
JUNE 15, 2023
Neuro-divergency in games was discussed at length at the inaugural UK Games Mental Health Summit last month and One Player Mission’s Kim Parker Adcock was taking notes
Xbox's Matt Booty says game streaming is a "very, very small market"
Game Developer
JUNE 20, 2023
Xbox head of studios Matt Booty told The Hollywood Reporter that Microsoft doesn't see the world of cloud-streamed games as a large market.
What Is Static Analysis? Static Code Analysis Overview
Perforce
JUNE 7, 2023
Static analysis is a debugging method, typically used early in development. Find out how it differs from dynamic analysis, benefits and limitations of static analysis — and when you should use it.
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