Game Developer
AUGUST 29, 2024
Xbox senior accessibility product manager Kaitlyn Jones and principal designer Chris Kujawski explain how the company is working to make video games accessible to all.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 19, 2024
For Romanian solo dev Tarba Paul Cornel , his journey has been driven by a deep love for storytelling. “I’ve been into game development since I was eight, completely self-taught,” he says, reflecting on how his passion evolved from a childhood hobby to a full-time pursuit. While the dream of becoming a movie director didn’t pan out, game development became the perfect outlet for his creative ambitions.
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GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 29, 2024
Annapurna and Remedy have signed a deal that will see the former finance 50% of the upcoming Control 2. The deal also sees Annapurna secure the movie and TV rights to both Control and its sister series Alan Wake. It is part of Remedy's move towards self-publishing some of its own titles.
That One Game Dev
AUGUST 20, 2024
In this article, I will mention 3 great websites to learn how to create your shaders in GLSL that you shouldn't miss out on! The post Top 3 Websites for Learning Shaders appeared first on That One Game Dev.
AWS Games
AUGUST 19, 2024
From in-game chats to gig economy apps, social media, and beyond, digital conversations can quickly turn toxic, even dangerous. It’s a problem that Massachusetts-based startup Modulate is tackling head-on with its ToxMod voice chat moderation tool. The technology applies artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to voice conversations to flag problematic behavior, and has quickly captured the game industry’s attention.
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 30, 2024
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Live Service Design Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com In a recent piece I talked about the problems with covering gacha design, and while there are people who vehemently oppose it, you still need to understand that these games make serious money — 40-50 million dollars a month on … The post What Everyone Gets Wrong About Live Service Design appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Game Developer
AUGUST 30, 2024
'There's not a really strong moat around this space, so competition can increase rapidly and decrease rapidly. The ones that survive have a strong brand.
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GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 11, 2024
PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox as part of a 'strategic agreement'. The firm says it is working with Xbox to enable a 'smooth transition' so that the Tango team can "continue developing the Hi-Fi Rush IP and explore future projects". Tango Gameworks was one of four Bethesda studios that Microsoft announced plans to shut down back in May.
Tom Francis
AUGUST 22, 2024
Hi! Here’s the game we’ve been working on for 6.8 years! You can see the launch trailer and all the details on the store page, but for some reason what I feel like sharing here is the very quickly knocked together trailer I made for the developer commentary, which comes with the Special Edition of the game. It just feels like the sort of thing long time blog followers might jibe with.
AWS Games
AUGUST 15, 2024
More than 320,000 gamers and games industry professionals are expected to gather in Cologne, Germany, next week as Gamescom gets underway. One of the world’s most anticipated games industry events, the conference brings together developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and cloud providers from around the world alongside the gaming community to celebrate industry achievements and discuss the trends shaping the industry’s future.
Nvidia
AUGUST 20, 2024
At Gamescom 2024, NVIDIA announced our first on-device small language model (SLM) for improving the conversation abilities of game characters. We also announced. At Gamescom 2024, NVIDIA announced our first on-device small language model (SLM) for improving the conversation abilities of game characters. We also announced that the first game to showcase NVIDIA ACE and digital human technologies is Amazing Seasun Games’ Mecha BREAK, bringing its characters to life and providing a more dynamic and
Game Developer
AUGUST 7, 2024
Across its 21-year lifetime, Ready at Dawn developed the Echo series for the Meta Quest, along with Daxter, various God of War spinoffs, and The Order: 1886.
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 22, 2024
The Role and Difficulty of Skill Based Matchmaking Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Activision’s findings about skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) is an important read about the challenges and misconceptions of creating a competitive and friendly online atmosphere. But it also drives home one of the hardest aspects of these games and how it relates … The post The Role and Difficulty of Skill Based Matchmaking appeared first on Game Wisdom.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
Genvid's Silent Hill: Ascension has won the award for Outstanding Innovation in Emerging Media Programming at the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The interactive streaming series ran from October 31, 2023 to July 15, 2024. Comprised of 22 episodes, the series followed a choose-your-own-adventure style narrative with story outcomes decided by viewers.
Indie DB
AUGUST 16, 2024
After our recent exclusive update for Backers in our kickstarter campaign, many of you expressed a keen interest in learning more about the gameplay possibilities of our game. Today, I am excited to share some additional news and insights.
Game Development News
AUGUST 27, 2024
Fresh from showing off the rubber-keyed wonder behind closed doors at this year’s gamescom, Plaion and Retro Games Ltd has announced the November launch of The Spectrum, a near-as-damnit recreation of the original Sinclair home computer from 1982 that arguably did more than any other piece of hardware to kickstart the UK games industry.
Game From Scratch
AUGUST 7, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Marvel Snap Developer Moving to Godot Engine The developer of the popular Unity mobile title Marvel Snap, have just announced they are using the Godot game engine for future game development. In addition they have invested in Godot based company W4Games (learn more). Details from Venture Beat: Second Dinner said it will invest in W4 Games and it will also […] The post Marvel Snap Developer Moving to Godot Engine appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Game Developer
AUGUST 28, 2024
Raven employees successfully unionised in 2022 but have now filed an NLRB complaint against their employer after struggling to secure their first collective bargaining agreement.
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 16, 2024
The X-Com Files Delivers (Almost) the X-Com I’ve Wanted for Years Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com I’m constantly surprised and impressed with the sheer scope and creativity that comes from the modding scene. One that has been on my list to check out for a long time is the X-Com Files , one of the larger … The post The X-Com Files Delivers (Almost) the X-Com I’ve Wanted for Years appeared first on Game Wisdom.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 19, 2024
The closure (or near closure) of Humble Games was yet another brutal headline in what has been a bleak 18 months for indie games publishers We've seen collapsing share prices, redundancies, a reduction in games being signed and entire company closures. Of course, publishers are caught up in the same nightmare that the entire games industry has been dealing with – a drop in game revenue mixed with over-investment and rapidly rising costs.
Indie DB
AUGUST 12, 2024
We're introducing a new type of co-op challenge map in Godsworn called Guardians of Ruhnu where, using only your hero and godpowers, you must defend the inhabitants of a small island under waves of attacks.
The Astronauts
AUGUST 10, 2024
Unity has a problem From the outside, Unity lately seems to have a problem or two. By “lately”, I mean during the last decade, and by “a problem or two”, I mean probably over nine thousand problems. Fun! But what are they, how serious they are, and what can be done about it? Unity is a “little engine that could”, that started out in the year 2004. Almost everything about games and related industries was different compared to today (Steam did not exist for 3rd party games!
Game From Scratch
AUGUST 15, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Godot 4.3 Released The first major release of the Godot Game Engine of 2024 (Godot 4.2 was released in November 2023), Godot 4.3 is jam packed with new features. In fact, this release contains almost 3,500 commits since 4.2, with contributions from over 500 contributors! Highlight new features of the Godot 4.3 release […] The post Godot 4.3 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Game Developer
AUGUST 21, 2024
Xbox's new multiplatform push continues to be scrutinzed as the company insists it's needed to further make Xbox 'as strong as possible.
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 30, 2024
Using Bank Wires to Deposit At Canadian Casinos Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com If you are looking to deposit funds at Canadian casinos, using bank wires may be a convenient option for you. We will explore the process of depositing at Canadian casinos with bank wires, including creating an account, verifying your identity, … The post Using Bank Wires to Deposit At Canadian Casinos appeared first on Game Wisdom.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 29, 2024
Make no mistake, Xbox was the star of Gamescom 2024. Well, that and Monster Hunter Wilds. But in terms of companies, there was no booth bigger or more involved than what Xbox had in Cologne. Of course, it helps that Xbox's historical rivals – Sony and Nintendo – were entirely absent from the event. It was a surprise, to me at least, considering both console giants have pretty large games arriving on shelves in early September, and there is playable event code for both.
Indie DB
AUGUST 5, 2024
Rustforge is a strategic automation game where you defend your virtualized human colony from a hostile force. Grow them - protect them. The game is currently in pre-alpha development stage and Kirous Games is working hard towards a first playable version.
Rocket Brush Studio
AUGUST 28, 2024
The blog post provides a rundown of the top 10 software testing QA outsourcing companies in the USA for 2024, highlighting their services, experience, and industry expertise.
The Bottom Feeder
AUGUST 28, 2024
How many other magic items get an official expansion all their very own? Though the prices for these things are so eye-watering. The Deck of Many Things is one of the greatest designs in all of gaming. Created by Rob Kuntz and Gary Gygax and published in 1975 , it dates back to the earliest days of Dungeons & Dragons. It was created back when everything was new and nobody knew how to do anything and all writers just had to navigate by dead reckoning.
Game Developer
AUGUST 6, 2024
Game franchises like DC and Mortal Kombat may once again be up for sale as Warner Bros. Discovery tries to make some money.
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 2, 2024
Has eSports Helped the Game Industry? Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Esports has come a long way from high score chasing, to the Battle By the Bay, the World Cyber Games, and much more. It wasn’t until the 2010’s that the legitimacy and reach of eSports reached a fevered pitch, with … The post Has eSports Helped the Game Industry?
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 19, 2024
Developer Game Science has been asked to justify a document circulated to influencers and content creators that demanded coverage of Black Myth: Wukong did not include covid-19 references, "politics", or "feminist propaganda." When the document first leaked online over the weekend, journalists were quick to point out that it did not match paperwork given to critics reviewing the game, leading some to assume it was fake.
Indie DB
AUGUST 28, 2024
We are happy to announce that the pre-release trailer of Anima Flux is live. The new trailer showcases stunning hand-drawn story, gameplay features, unique locations, and cooperative adventure, further immersing players in the dystopian universe of Anima.
Rocket Brush Studio
AUGUST 1, 2024
Volume testing ensures software can efficiently handle many users and transactions. QASource leverages AI trends to optimize this process, enhancing performance and reliability. Discover how cutting-edge AI solutions transform volume testing for robust software development.
Game From Scratch
AUGUST 22, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Godot Popularity at GMTK Jam 2024 Explodes The GMTK 2024 Game Jam (Game Makers Toolkit) just concluded and GTMK has released some interesting details about game engines that were chosen for each GTMK Jam, going back to 2020. Suffice to say, the explosive growth in the popularity of the Godot game engine simply cannot be ignored this […] The post Godot Popularity at GMTK Jam 2024 Explodes appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2024
Ex-staff claim the publisher has eliminated its entire publishing team. If true, it's unclear what that means for the games Armor's expected to publish.
Deconstructor of Fun
AUGUST 19, 2024
Written by Jesper Gustavsson , Director of Product at SYBO Games and a games industry veteran with 10 years of experience in building and operating mobile games as a product manager. Opinions shared are personal and do not reflect those of the employers. Special thanks to Ahmetcan Demirel and Mishka Katkoff for feedback during the research process. Executive Summary If you follow the mobile gaming market, you’re probably aware of the “shark-fin” phenomenon—games that skyrocket in popularity only
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