Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The game division's upper management reportedly kept going over and against each other, and Annapurna Interactive's staff were helpless to watch it happen.
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The news that Square Enix considers its two major Final Fantasy titles in the past year – Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – to have missed their sales targets won't be a surprise to many people in the industry. On the contrary, this outcome was so predictable that it's provoked all manner of exaggerated eye-rolling.
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Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Waiting For Godot 4.4 Just over a month ago Godot 4.3 was released so now of course it is time for us to start waiting for Godot… Godot 4.4 that is. There have been two Godot 4.4 Dev releases, these releases are essentially pre-Beta versions and are certainly not considered for use in production. […] The post Waiting For Godot 4.4 appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
As developers strive to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay, innovative techniques are emerging that offer unprecedented levels of realism, interactivity, and player engagement.
Keith Burgun
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Over the last few years, I have went through a lot of the Final Fantasy series. I have recently beat 5, 9, 10, 13, 13-2, Remake and Rebirth (which I reviewed here), and I also played a lot of almost every other non-MMO mainline entry in the series (in the distant past I have also beaten final fantasies 1, 4, 6, and 7), plus direct sequels. Between that and the fact that I’m a game designer, and one who is also working on my own RPG, I feel like I’m in a pretty good position to give s
Game Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Xpiratez Is a Mega, Megamod Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com In my last post talking about one of the largest mega-mods for X-Com , I mentioned that the X-Com Files is one of the two biggest out there, well, it’s time to talk about the other one on the list. … The post Xpiratez Is a Mega, Megamod appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The company is reverting to a seat-based subscription model, but will be increasing the price of Unity Pro and Unity Enterprise in January 2025.
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Logic Simplified
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
This post was originally published on [ 22-06-2021 ] and has been updated on [ 30-09-2024 ] to reflect new information and insights. Smartphones are as much a tool for entertainment as they are for communication, and mobile games rule the roost for keeping users entertained. This is a win-win for both players as well as game app developers , because good game apps are forever in demand.
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Unreal to Godot – Amazing New Exporter Tool There is a powerful new tool for Godot Engine game developers, called appropriately enough Unreal to Godot Exporter. I covered the authors previous tool Unreal to Unity (available on Unity asset store here) and it was by far the best way to get assets from Unreal Engine to Unity. I […] The post Unreal to Godot – Amazing New Exporter Tool appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A new specialist games industry business development agency has been launched by industry veteran Chris Buckley. Hub and Spoke Games will offer expert experience, knowledge, services, and sales within the external development (exdev/outsourcing/WFH), cinematics, QA, localisation, audio, game scouting, publishing, PR/marketing, B2B events and advertising industries.
Game Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Does Starcraft’s 2 Strategy Design Still Succeed? Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com It would stand to reason that if I played through all the Command & Conquer games while researching my RTS book, I would have to check out the other “tiny” competitor of StarCraft. While I didn’t have the time … The post Does Starcraft’s 2 Strategy Design Still Succeed?
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The free repository relaunched a few weeks ago to provide 'the ultimate reference tool for game designers.' Then OpenAI came knocking.
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
When I heard that Joseph Garrett, aka the Minecraft YouTuber known as Stampy, was 'joining' 4J Studios to work on a new game, I dismissed it as a bit of a marketing stunt.
Mircosoft Game Dev
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
After 2 years of development, Godot 3.6 is finally out and it comes fully packed with features and quality of life improvements! This includes 2D physics interpolation and hierarchical culling, and 3D mesh merging, level of detail, tighter shadow culling, ORM materials, and more.
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
GameFromScratch.com The Unity Run-Time Fee Is Dead – Prices Increased Today, on exactly the one year anniversary of Unity’s biggest mistake, Unity have announced they are completely removing the maligned run-time fee. When first announced the fee was a massive overreach and caused a huge backlash within the Unity community that can still be felt to this day.
Real Programming
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Math is one of the most important, fundamental things kids can learn in school, but they’re not always rushing to their math class. Depending on how the concepts are framed, math can seem abstract, difficult, or boring. We all know that excited, engaged students are better learners, so how do we make students hungry to learn math? RP4K has a few ways to make our online math courses fun and exciting.
Indie DB
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
1. "Island" location 2. Hold tight to the rope, pirate! do you feel that breeze?! 3. Perhaps you would like to admire the scenery: (screenshots) 4. By the way, do you know what we're gonna talk about next time?
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In a stunning turn of events appropriate for Hollywood, all workers and executives at Annapurna Interactive have resigned from the company.
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A study conducted by the University of Oxford in collaboration with FuturLab and PowerWash Simulator has found that 72% of players were likely to experience an uplift in mood during play sessions.
Rocket Brush Studio
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Explore some of the most critical technology failures that disrupted industries, from the Microsoft global outage crashes to the Boeing 737 MAX. Learn key lessons from these epic failures to ensure your projects avoid similar pitfalls and succeed.
Deconstructor of Fun
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Written by Ahmetcan Demirel , the maestro of product management and a podcast host ( Game Dev Diary ) from Germany! With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. When Ahmetcan isn’t busy crafting and designing killer features, you’ll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city.
The Bottom Feeder
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
We’re back to Avernum, and we’ve got a ton of new ideas. While I mostly write stuff of general interest, there are times when I have to address posts more directly to my fans. This is one of those times. Let's get the basic PR out of the way: We have launched the Kickstarter for our next game, and we're thrilled to finally return to the world of Avernum!
Indie DB
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This article gives an overview of the process and challenges of porting our Unreal Engine 5 game from Windows (Steam) to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
French union STJV is calling for the strike and has also raised concerns over wages and 'appalling' conversations with management.
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Microsoft has reportedly apologised to Jyamma Games following claims the firm ignored the developer during the Xbox certification process of Enotria: The Last Song. In a Discord message seen by GamesIndustry.biz , Jyamma CEO Jacky Greco said Microsoft had contacted them after the developer announced on Monday that it would be delaying its Xbox launch indefinitely.
Rocket Brush Studio
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
This blog highlights the top 10 digital accessibility testing companies in the USA, focusing on their expertise in ensuring web and mobile applications comply with accessibility standards. It covers key services offered by each company, making it easier to choose the right partner.
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
We are excited to announce our newest sponsor for the awards on the 26th of September.
Mircosoft Game Dev
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Introducing the Godot Editor for Meta Quest (Horizon OS) devices
Indie DB
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
A new version of Project Helia (the ambitious indie MMO) has been deployed! Unlike previous releases which have focused primarily on gameplay and mechanics, this release focuses on atmosphere. With drifting soundscapes, mysterious relays, and reworked.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Godot was a big winner when devs revolted against Unity's Runtime Fee—but its founders were worried about a surprise influx of users.
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Every month on GamesIndustry.biz we publish data on the accessories market. It's part of our monthly charts reports. Now, these figures don't really get picked up elsewhere. Most other media outlets seem primarily interested in how the games are performing or which console is currently on top. But it's there, every month. And there is some fascinating insight to be gleaned from these numbers.
The Bottom Feeder
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Writing a video game with a good story is easy! Just have it be 20 hours of reading! Done and dusted! "Players will forgive your game for having a story as long as you allow them to ignore it." - Vogel's 2nd Law of Video Game Storytelling I recently wrote a blog post about writing good, clear stories that progress logically and make sense. It was based on a short, really good video by the guys who made South Park (and a bunch of other stuff).
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Australian Government doesn't want titles featuring "in-game purchases with an element of chance" being recommended to children under 15 years of age.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The company has concluded the financial portion of its Saber Interactive divestment, but buyer Beacon Interactive has waived the option to purchase 4A Games and Zen Studios.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Days after shutting down Midwinter's 'Project T' and closing the studio, Behaviour Interactive has acquired another studio.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Unity's move to "generational" updates is meant to help devs access engine improvements more often.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Bromberg told Game Developer that Unity's Runtime Fee reversal is part of a bid to bring the company "back to where it began.
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