Game From Scratch

DECEMBER 22, 2023

GameFromScratch.com China Massively Disrupts Game Industry Monetization The Chinese government have just announced new regulations that will have a MASSIVE impact on the world of game development. It immediately resulted in huge stock market losses for China’s two largest gaming companies Tencent and NetEase. The announcement is a crackdown on “gacha” style monetization strategies, loot boxes and … China Massively Disrupts Game Industry Monetization Read More The post Chi

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Here at PreMortem.Games we have a great admiration for developers that go through a complete development cycle alone. Because, let’s be honest, creating games is hard. And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

"After more than two decades of serving as a central showcase for the video game industry, ESA has decided to end E3.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox As the holidays draw near, it's the time for us to indulge and feast upon pie… charts. And bar graphs, tables, and other statistics. I refer to, of course, the annual GamesIndustry.biz Year In Numbers infographic, providing you with a snapshot of where the video games business stands as the year ends (perfect for sounding knowledgeable in any remaining meeting you unfortunately having coming up in the last couple

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Concept Art World

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Concept Art World Bayard Wu Bayard Wu is a freelance illustrator and concept artist currently working in the video game industry. Bayard studied animation at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. Link: Portfolio | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram All images © Bayard Wu or their respective copyright holder.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As we approach the end of another exciting year at NVIDIA, it's time to look back at the most popular stories from the NVIDIA Technical Blog in 2023. As we approach the end of another exciting year at NVIDIA, it’s time to look back at the most popular stories from the NVIDIA Technical Blog in 2023. Groundbreaking research and developments in fields such as generative AI, large language models (LLMs), high-performance computing (HPC), and robotics are leading the way in transformative AI solution

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Unity Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Our updated optimization guides include the latest updates from Unity 2022 LTS and provide you with useful tips and tactics to optimize your projects.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Kotick's tenure at Activision Blizzard saw it become one of video games' biggest publishers, along with it (and himself) the subject of numerous recent controversies.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 21, 2023

PlayStation will no longer be removing over 1,300 Discovery TV shows from its platform next month. Sony had previously announced that users will not be able to watch Discovery content on PlayStation from December 31, even if they had already purchased it. However, the firm now says that due to an 'updated licensing agreement' with Warner Bros -- which owns the Discovery brand -- consumers will now be able to access their previously purchased shows 'for at least the next 30 months'.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Filmustage wishes you a Happy New Year 2024! ? In addition to presenting gifts in the form of exciting releases and ? festive promotions , the New Year is also a time to look back and analyze the months gone by. For the film industry, the past year has been anything but ordinary. It's been challenging, undoubtedly, yet in many ways, it has been historic.

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Indie DB

DECEMBER 12, 2023

MUZY is a scary horror game where you are uncovering secrets behind a well known, and what used to be the most popular children's toy called - MUZY. Multiple tales have been reported regarding these toys which also leads to deaths - and you as an detective.

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Unity Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Discover the made with Unity games that took home big awards during The Game Awards 2023. Plus, find out more about our longstanding collaboration with 10 Chambers, the studio behind GTFO and the just-announced Den of Wolves.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Well then, we’re well into Cogmind’s 10th year now xD It’s kinda hard to nail down a clear “ten-year” mark, since we could measure Cogmind’s age from its birth as a 7DRL nearly 12 years ago, or when I started working on it full time in mid-2013, or its first commercial release in May 2015, but anyway yeah this is my 10th annual review , a thing I started doing every year since I decided to build this world of robots in full.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Despite alleged anti-union behavior from management, the QA team at Experis Game Solutions formed their union and are now drawing up a contract.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox After more than two decades as the industry's most prominent trade show, E3 is dead. Its demise is unsurprising (even expected, depending on who you talk to) but this still marks a significant moment, and one that saddens much of the games industry and the media.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In this article, we'll explore how the holiday classics can fuel your imagination and provide fresh, innovative ideas for your writing endeavors. So, find your most comfortable spot and join us as we delve into Christmas movies — not only for their seasonal charm but also for their insightful contributions to the art of screenwriting. Inspirational Elements in Christmas Movie Writing The charm of Christmas movies lies in their unique ability to inspire screenwriters through a diverse array of st

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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.

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The Art of the Game

DECEMBER 6, 2023

So, due to life being busier than a 1 legged dude at a butt kickin’ contest – I totally forgot to post about showing the game at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2023. Each year it keeps getting bigger and I LOVE that its right in my backyard.

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Unreal Engine , created by by Epic Games, is one of the most advanced tools for creating and rendering photo-realistic visuals and immersive experiences. This is needed to power the latest games and the Metaverse. Traditionally, such experiences required a thick client, a desktop computer for example, with a discrete GPU. Unreal Engine’s Pixel Streaming allows the running of Unreal Engine applications on a server in the cloud and streaming its rendered frames and audio to browsers and mobile dev

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Like 2022 before it, Valve's list of best-sellers for 2023 feature the year's biggest titles and games that have have been around for a year or longer.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 20, 2023

PlayStation 5 has sold 50 million consoles worldwide, Sony has announced. It achieved the feat on December 9th, 2023, which means the console is now tracking just one week behind the PlayStation 4. Back in July when the console hit the 40 million mark, it was tracking two months behind PS4. The PS5's launch was hampered by severe stock issues driven by a worldwide shortage of components, which meant the console was consistently out of stock for its first two years on the market.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 28, 2023

You're likely already acquainted with the AI Scene Synopses feature within Filmustage, a tool that enables you to effortlessly generate detailed synopses for each scene in a script with just one click. We've taken this functionality to new heights. Now, imagine the convenience and depth of understanding you'll gain when, with a single click, you can obtain a synopsis of the ENTIRE script!

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As Slush 2023 wraps up, it sparked numerous conversations around the likelihood of small seed-funded gaming ventures growing into substantial teams within the current investment climate. In the reflective spirit of December, my thoughts drift to a podcast from earlier this year hosted by Eric Kress featuring Niklas Herriger , an executive coach and angel investor, also a former founder of Gondola.io (acquired by Tilting Point in 2019) who specialises in mentoring the leadership skills of CEOs, C

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Rocket Brush Studio

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Explore the transformative power of AWS Generative AI in simplifying DevOps workflows. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies from Amazon Web Services streamline code development, enhance collaboration, and optimize continuous integration and deployment, making DevOps easier and more efficient than ever before.

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The Bottom Feeder

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A mirror. What fascinates me most about the video game industry is how, as huge as its grown, it lacks the institutions of other industries. Video games are a global industry with a massive and growing fan base that sells hundreds of billions of dollars of our wares a year. We can't stop pointing out that we're bigger than film and music combined. Because we're very insecure.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Impacted Activision Blizzard workers employed by the company between 2015 and 2020 will be eligible for compensation from a $45.75 million settlement fund to be established by the company.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Bobby Kotick will resign after more than 30 years as CEO of Activision Blizzard. In a formal announcement to employees , the executive said he would be leaving on December 29.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Do you hear the sound of bells? This means that Santa is already preparing his sleigh, and John McClane is loading his gun to defend the spirit of Christmas. We at Filmustage couldn't leave you without gifts either, so from Dec 13th, 2023, to Jan 2nd, 2024 , we present an offer that outshines even the brightest star on the Christmas tree: special prices for our Amazing Studio Plan!

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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.

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Indie DB

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The Holiday Update is out now, featuring a new post-game side-quest, a new weapon, and a revamped Superboss with 1 Million HP! Also a return of the April Fools boss + bug fixes!

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Rocket Brush Studio

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Hyperautomation 2.0 emerges as a transformative force, redefining traditional testing methodologies. It aims to automate end-to-end validation processes using core AI technologies and address challenges such as daily release cycles.

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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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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Electronic Arts today announced a rebranding for Frostbite, its internal game development engine. It's the first new logo for the tech in nearly a decade. Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz about the rebranding EA's Frostbite GM Tim Cowan addresses our question of why an internal game engine needs a public-facing brand in the first place, much less one that gets periodically refreshed.

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Unity Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Find out how Unity educators and creators are spearheading alternatives to four-year degree programs.

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Game From Scratch

DECEMBER 19, 2023

GameFromScratch.com Aseprite 1.3 Released Earlier this month the popular sprite painting an animation application Aseprite released version 1.3. This is a milestone release, as the last point release Aseprite 1.2 was released all the way back in 2017. Key features of this release include: Tilemap/Tileset functionalityDark themeSkew transformationText fields for the transformationResize tags dragging … Aseprite 1.3 Released Read More The post Aseprite 1.3 Released appeared first on GameFrom

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Indie DB

DECEMBER 19, 2023

IndieDB is hosting its annual Indie of The Year Awards, and The Gray Man reached the Top 100 in the first round of voting. Now, let’s try the Top 10! Got a new minor update!

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Real Programming

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For parents, measuring their children’s progress in coding lessons may be trickier than it seems at first. What is the metric for success? The answer is perhaps philosophical. A subject involving STEM skills often uses numbers or statistics, but not everything can be quantified so neatly. Let’s look closer at the considerations parents should take when assessing how their children fare in programming.

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