7 design lessons from the history of Diablo
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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.
Basic Warfare Giveaway
Indie DB
JUNE 25, 2023
We've got 100 copies of Basic Warfare an Action RTS to giveaway on Steam.
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.
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FF16's demo is a masterclass in pre-launch marketing | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
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.
EA says AI regulation and unionization could negatively impact business
Game Developer
JUNE 14, 2023
More workers are seeking to unionize, and EA has taken notice.
Fallout creator Tim Cain on his past and future as a gay game developer
Game Developer
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.
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.
CWA rescinds three Unfair Labor Practice charges against Activision Blizzard
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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.
Why Apex Legends went loud and proud with trans legend Catalyst
Game Developer
JUNE 23, 2023
Apex Legends character Catalyst is a big step forward for trans representation in games. Her creators dish on the making of a new sci-fi icon.
Microsoft killed PS5 version of Bethesda's Indiana Jones game
Game Developer
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.
Opinion: Embracer's plan for The Lord of the Rings is bad for everyone
Game Developer
JUNE 13, 2023
Embracer has announced its intention to "exploit" its ownership of The Lord of the Rings. That plan is doomed to fail.
Sega of America staff say their employer is undermining their unionization drive
Game Developer
JUNE 8, 2023
The AEGIS union made up of Sega of America workers say their unionization attempts are being blocked by management, and have called on Sega to be neutral.
Hi-Rez veterans unveil new studio to support live-service game developers
Game Developer
JUNE 7, 2023
Smite developer Hi-Rez Studios launched a new team, RallyHere, intended to support studios that create ongoing live service games.
Diablo IV earns $666 million in five days to deliver record-breaking launch
Game Developer
JUNE 13, 2023
The title has become Blizzard's fastest-selling game ever.
The best low cost tools for game art
Game Developer
JUNE 21, 2023
From Aseprite to Procreate, these are some of the best lower-cost tools for game artists.
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.
The third-annual Queer Games Bundle highlights queer devs in 2023
Game Developer
JUNE 2, 2023
Game developers Taylor McCue and Nilson Carroll released their third yearly Queer Games Bundle that features games and software made by LGBTQ developers.
Summer Games Done Quick raises over $2.2 million for Doctors Without Borders
Game Developer
JUNE 5, 2023
The cash will be donated to humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders.
How Champ Games tricks old hardware with new cartridges on the Atari 2600
Game Developer
JUNE 9, 2023
Here's how these developers are pushing the limits of an outdated console that was famously hard to develop for.
Hi-Rez Studios lays off employees in company restructuring
Game Developer
JUNE 27, 2023
To better serve the operations of its live service games, Hi-Rez is merged its different subsidiaries together under two overall developers.
Game subscription interest is fizzling out, argues analyst
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JUNE 8, 2023
According to an game industry analyst, spending on video game subscription services has hit a stopping point with consumers.
Report: Valve assisted Nintendo in DMCA against Dolphin emulator
Game Developer
JUNE 2, 2023
Emails between Nintendo of America and Valve show the latter developer had an active hand to play in getting the emulator pulled from its storefront.
Mooncat Games is a new publishing label hoping to spotlight the smallest subgenres
Game Developer
JUNE 28, 2023
The nascent company said it wants to provide small teams with an "optimistic" foundation.
IO Interactive's fantasy game may have Xbox exclusivity
Game Developer
JUNE 27, 2023
As IO steps out of Hitman's shadow with new games, that may involve making one of its future projects exclusive to Xbox and PC.
Sony's choice to delay first-party games on PlayStation Plus is paying off
Game Developer
JUNE 14, 2023
PlayStation's subscription head claims its first-party games' post-launch arrival on PlayStation Plus has helped grow the service's player base.
How Ubisoft is using a mentorship program to diversify its development teams
Game Developer
JUNE 21, 2023
Ubisoft is hoping its new mentorship program will diversify its previously male-dominated workforce.
Why nDreams hopes Synapse will be a "system seller" for PSVR2
Game Developer
JUNE 7, 2023
nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh explains why the studio went all-in on a PSVR2 exclusive game.
The best free tools for narrative games
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JUNE 16, 2023
The best free tools for writing and creating narrative games, from Twine to Ren'Py to Decker and much more.
Report: EA cutting jobs and cancelling games at Australian studio Firemonkeys
Game Developer
JUNE 2, 2023
EA intends to turn Firemonkeys into a "monotitle" studio focused solely on The Sims FreePlay.
Xbox Series X and Game Pass prices will increase in July
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JUNE 21, 2023
Microsoft revealed its plans to give global and regional price hikes for both Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Series X over the summer.
Why Sam Barlow says "witnessing" can be a powerful game mechanic
Game Developer
JUNE 6, 2023
Immortality game director Sam Barlow discusses his inspirations for making games around "witnessing" key events.
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