PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As the Executive Producer of LIMBO, Dino Patti knows what it takes to deliver a world-class product. Developing LIMBO as the Co-Founder and CEO of Playdead taught him invaluable lessons about creating impactful games. Here’s what he learned: 1. Accessibility matters. We designed LIMBO to be approachable for everyone, whether they were seasoned gamers or picking up a controller for the first time.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The device is reportedly in the early stages of development.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony's Helldivers 2 was the big winner of the 2024 TIGA Awards, taking home the Best Technical Innovation and Game of the Year prizes last night.

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Jesper Juul

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

On the occasion of my upcoming book Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer , I am writing The History of the Commodore 64 in Twelve Objects , posted weekly from November 1 st , 2024: Object #5: Zzap!64 and other Magazines On the magazine cover, a spaceship swoops across the glowing city, laser beams across the sky summarily disposing of enemy crafts.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In response to a comment by Bill Markus, the co-founder of Dogecoin, that gamers have become “ideologically captured,” Elon Musk announced that his firm xAI will open a game studio. Musk states: “ Too many game studios that are owned by massive corporations ,” and that said studio will “ make games great again.” The real issue in the industry is not the concentration of content creators under publishing labels, but rather the shift in economic power towards platform holders.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Developers are always trying to find that winning formula for the perfect game, but it takes more than analytics to build an amazing game.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Nintendo has announced it will phase out its online store and services for Switch in China by the end of May 2026.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Belgian developer Cyborn has introduced a fresh perspective on mixed-reality gaming with the release of Wall Town Wonders , a game that transforms living spaces into bustling miniature towns built right on the wall. The game invites players to interact with tiny townsfolk, build unique structures and explore surprises, all while pioneering the possibilities of mixed-reality technology.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty are still selling, but CDP saw revenue decreases in 2024-2025's penultimate quarter.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Unions for Ubisoft's AAA and mobile studios in Barcelona have filed a lawsuit against the Assassin's Creed publisher over its remote work policy changes.

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Game From Scratch

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

GameFromScratch.com RavEngine C++ Game Engine RavEngine is an open-source cross platform C++ 23 based 3D game engine for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and more. It is considered an early alpha and should not be used in a production capacity. It is based heavily around the Entity Component System (ECS) design and has a robust […] The post RavEngine C++ Game Engine appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Indie DB

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A Medical "Papers, Please" with a Lovecraftian Twist. Use archaic medical procedures to diagnose and treat patients, but beware—nightmarish entities haunt your every step, causing hallucinations, deception, and deadly consequences. Survive 30 days.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Casey Hudson formed Humanoid Origin in 2021 to build a new sci-fi universe.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Shuhei Yoshida will retire from Sony Interactive Entertainment on January 15 next year.

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Game From Scratch

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

GameFromScratch.com The Future of Fab Fab, Epic Games new universal game development asset marketplace launched last month and it’s safe to say the launch wasn’t 100% smooth. Fab was intended to replace the Unreal Engine marketplace, SketchFab store as well as Quixel Megascans. They already announced that Quixel Megascans return as well as the re-enabling […] The post The Future of Fab appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Godot security team clarifies the risk exposed by Check Point Research's report.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

After bringing the Switch to China in 2019, Nintendo will shut down its eShop in the country for unexplained reasons.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Only a week or two after confirmation that Microsoft is working on a handheld Xbox device , we now have reports that Sony is also in the early stages of developing a new portable device – its first foray into this market since the discontinuation of the ill-fated PS Vita five years ago.

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Game From Scratch

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

GameFromScratch.com godot-rust – Rust GDExtension for Godot godot-rust is a GDExtension (also available as a GDNative implementation for Godot 3.x) that brings the Rust programming language to the open source Godot game engine. We first looked at godot-rust two years ago and are revisiting it because godot-rust 0.2 was just released. godot-rust is described as: Key Links […] The post godot-rust – Rust GDExtension for Godot appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Multiplayer games are becoming more complex every single day – but so is the challenge of maintaining a stable, high-performance environment. Scaling is not merely about increasing server capacity but requires a nuanced approach to managing synchronization, network stability, security, and cross-region data consistency. Every aspect of this process introduces unique testing demands that, if unmet, can lead to significant performance issues that impact gameplay and user retention.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A group of workers at 2K's Motion Capture Studio in Petaluma are now hoping to usher in 'positive change.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It has been reported that Nintendo announced a discontinuation of its online services for the Nintendo Switch in China.

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Game From Scratch

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

GameFromScratch.com Black Friday 2024 For Game Developers Every year we round up all the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for game developers and 2024 is no exception. The follow are the best deals we located for game development software, tools and assets. Assets Unity Asset Store Unity have 850+ assets on sale 50% off, as […] The post Black Friday 2024 For Game Developers appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Rocket Brush Studio

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Learn how inadequate analytics impact your testing processes and discover strategies to overcome reporting challenges. Elevate your QA efficiency with actionable solutions for accurate insights, smarter decisions, and enhanced QA outcomes.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Yoshida has become synonymous with the PlayStation brand after spending over three decades at Sony.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Nintendo is going after more unauthorized Switch shops and modders, and has asked a US District Court to subpoena business records from various firms in order to identify alleged pirates.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Guest post by David Fox , founder of Double Coconut — a design and development studio that has delivered hit mobile and web games for partners such as EA Sports, WB Games, Microsoft Casual Games, and more. In an ever-chaotic gaming business, Telegram seems to finally be a platform where a studio can launch with self-determination and have a real shot at a profitable game.

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Real Programming

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

When we think of careers in math, roles like accountants, mathematicians, or engineers often come to mind. While these are undoubtedly excellent career paths, math is also the backbone of countless other exciting and unexpected opportunities. As industries evolve, so do the applications of mathematical concepts, opening doors to diverse career paths that merge creativity, logic, and problem-solving.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

French and Italian staff at Ubisoft previously went on strike over returning to the office, and now Barcelona unions are combating the policy through legal means.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Why I Love is a series of guest editorials on GamesIndustry.biz intended to showcase the ways in which game developers appreciate each other's work. This entry was contributed by Mladen Bošnjak, creative director at Misfit Village, currently working on their SCP based thriller Go Home Annie for PC and Consoles.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

First-time success in console submission is no small feat. For gaming companies, achieving certification on the initial attempt can mean the difference between a profitable launch and costly delays. Console platforms set a high bar for certification, encompassing stringent compliance, functional, and performance criteria. Here, we’ll explore why first-time pass rates are challenging yet essential—and how expert partners like iXie – the Gaming Division of Indium can help make them achievable.

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Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This might surprise you, but more often than not… yes. My most recent executive producer started off as a customer service agent at the studio, and worked his way through QA and production. The CEO of that company was a producer who worked on Everquest for seven years. Another executive producer I worked for started as a customer service agent for Dark Age of Camelot, became a writer, then producer on Warhammer Online, and now he’s doing something else.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With the new funding, Codecks aims to beef up staff and create new features to help game developers to keep track of their workload.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has been captivating audiences for four decades.

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Game Wisdom

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

How Social Features Are Revolutionizing Modern Video Games Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Social features in video games have reshaped the gaming landscape, making it more interactive and community-driven than ever. Multiplayer modes, which were once limited to couch co-op or LAN parties, now dominate with online matchmaking systems. These allow players from … The post How Social Features Are Revolutionizing Modern Video Games appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The mobile gaming landscape has become fiercely competitive, defined by rapid hardware advancements and an increasingly diverse array of devices. For game developers, success in this arena hinges on providing a seamless experience across the growing spectrum of devices. Meeting that challenge requires not only advanced game QA practices but access to an extensive and up-to-date device inventory—one that can bridge performance, compatibility, and regional expectations to help games thrive in a gl

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What seemed like just a technical challenge turned into a journey that included design, production, marketing and all the other aspects of the industry that make a good idea become a finished and published project.

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