How digital is the video games market in 2024?
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The vast majority of the games industry is digital. This has been the case for quite some time.
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U.S. Copyright Office rejects DMCA exemption to support game preservation
Game Developer
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Video Game History Foundation decried the 'lobbying efforts by rightsholder groups' that have 'impeded' proper efforts to archive old games at libraries.
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Skyrim-dev Nate Purkeypile goes solo and makes heavy metal horror game The Axis Unseen
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 21, 2024
After 18 years in the games industry, including 14 years at Bethesda, Nate Purkeypile decided it was time for a change. He had been building giant open-world games like Fallout and Skyrim in large teams for years. So, as a first time solo developer, in order to keep things simple he decided to make his first project a… giant open world game. The Axis Unseen is a heavy-metal open-world horror game that is launching tomorrow.
Transmedia Triumphs and Traps: Lessons from the Convergence of Gaming and Media
Deconstructor of Fun
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Let’s admit it—over the past three years, some of the most buzzworthy entertainment hasn’t come from traditional Hollywood blockbusters, but from gaming adaptations and transmedia storytelling. Games have now surpassed film, music, and publishing combined in market size and it’s clear: interactive storytelling has become king. To dissect this further, Mishka Katkoff sat down with the “OG of IPs and Transmedia” Peter Levin , to discuss the state of the industry, the role of gaming, and where thin
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could boost Game Pass subscribers by 2.5m to 4m
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 into Game Pass will hurt sales of the game, but will see millions of subscribers flock to Xbox's service, leading analysts say.
What happens when a secretive blockchain company buys your game studio
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Former employees of Phoenix Labs and Rumble Games say they were told to keep blockchain platform Forte Labs' purchase of their employers an absolute secret.
Navigating the layers of hell: How Oppolyon Studio built their debut game Ascending Inferno
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 25, 2024
If there ever was a fitting metaphor for the trials and tribulations that indie developers face while creating their debut game, it’s Ascending Inferno , the upcoming release by Australian developer Oppolyon Studio. In this unforgiving experience, players must guide Dani through the nine layers of hell, to save the soul of her younger brother Vincent, who has been reduced to the form of a football.
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SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has confirmed that as it prepares to resume negotiations with video game developers, "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed the union's tiered-budget or interim agreements.
SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major studios, with over 120 games already signed to interim contract
Game Developer
OCTOBER 23, 2024
'Humane protections for actors against A.I. exploitation are not an unreasonable ask — and the success of these contracts shows that most companies agree.
What is Big Data Testing and Trending Strategies in 2025
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OCTOBER 23, 2024
Big data testing ensures accuracy and performance in handling massive datasets. Explore it’s essential automation tools and expert tips for successful implementation. Unlock the full potential of big data testing with QASource's comprehensive insights.
Rider and WebStorm Free IDE Versions Launched
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 24, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Rider and WebStorm Free IDE Versions Launched JetBrains, the makers of the popular cross platform commercial IDEs such as IntelliJ and Resharper just announced free versions of two of their IDEs, Rider and WebStorm. Rider started life as a.NET focused IDE but over time morphed into being a game development focused product with native support for […] The post Rider and WebStorm Free IDE Versions Launched appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Making players the "consciousness model for AI" in Ctrl Alt Deal
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Developed by indie studio Only By Midnight, Ctrl Alt Deal sees players take on the role of a sentient AI robot trying to escape the megacorporation that created it.
Bungie creative leadership team integrated into PlayStation Studios as live-service support team
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The Creative Studios arm at Bungie will still work on Destiny 2 and Marathon while providing extra assistance to PlayStation's live-service output.
Outliver: Tribulation is Free
Indie DB
OCTOBER 24, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that Outliver Tribulation, our African mythology-inspired, Souls-like survival horror game, is available for FREE on the Epic Games Store from October 10–17! This incredible opportunity is part of our partnership with Epic.
Huge Blender Add-On Giveaway & New QRemeshify Plugin
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 21, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Huge Blender Add-On Giveaway & New QRemeshify Plugin A ton of free add-ons for Blender were just made available for free from developer Blenderesse. Most of the add-ons are implemented using Geometry Nodes and they include: In addition to the Blenderesse giveaway, there is a new completely free add-on QRemeshify which enables you to convert triangle meshes to […] The post Huge Blender Add-On Giveaway & New QRemeshify Plugin appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Sega sues Memento Mori developer over alleged patent infringements
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Sega Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Japanese developer Bank of Innovation, alleging that the studio has infringed on multiple patents held by the Sonic publisher.
Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: Lost Crown team reportedly disbanded after disappointing sales
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Despite strong reviews, Ubisoft reportedly decided to stop supporting Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown some time after its supposed underperformance.
Are Self-Driving Cars Safe?
Perforce
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Cars are increasingly dependent on technology and will progressively become more autonomous — and ultimately self-driving. For this reason, it's important to learn about the security concerns with self-driving cars so you can answer the questions "are self-driving cars safe" and "in what ways are driverless cars safer than human drivers?
Scarmonde has been RELEASED!
Indie DB
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The doors have opened and the DAY IS HERE! Scarmonde has been released to the public at last and is available on Steam and ITCH!!!
Epic launches combined Fab marketplace amid confusion and backlash from artists and developers
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Fab, the new unified marketplace from Epic Games is launching today, combining the offerings of Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab Store and Quixel.
Microsoft CEO says Xbox is intent on manifesting a multiplatform future
Game Developer
OCTOBER 25, 2024
'We are focused on growing the platform and expanding to new ecosystems to engage as many gamers as possible.
Flax Engine 1.9 Released
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 19, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Flax Engine 1.9 Released The Flax game engine just released Flax 1.9. Highlights of the Flax Engine 1.9 release include: Key Links Flax Engine Homepage Flax Engine 1.9 Release Notes Flax Discord Lumberyard Bistro Sample Ported to Flax You can learn more about the Flax Engine 1.9 release in the video below. The post Flax Engine 1.9 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
HELLSEED: All Chapters out this Halloween
Indie DB
OCTOBER 25, 2024
We are proud to announce that our game HELLSEED will be leaving early access on Steam This Halloween.
Hi-Rez Studios shutting down Realm Royale Reforged and Divine Knockout in February
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hi-Rez Studios has announced that two of its multiplayer games will be shutting down on February 17, 2025: Realm Royale Reforged and Divine Knockout.
Survey says half of developers consider VR market on decline or in stagnation
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Developers speaking to the Game Developers Collective seem to think the VR games market has hit a roadblock, even with this year's launch of the Apple Vision Pro.
CCP CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson to kick off the Games Growth Summit 2025
Game Development News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
SAVE THE DATE! The 4th edition of the award-nominated Games Growth Summit is back on the 28th Feb at RSM UK in Farringdon. The team are delighted to announce Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP as our Fireside Keynote for GGS.
Epic Games FAB Marketplace Launched
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 22, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Epic Games FAB Marketplace Launched Epic Games have finally launched Fab, their new online marketplace for Unreal Engine, but also Unity and other game engines as well as various DCC tools like Max, Maya and Blender. Fab was first announced at GDC 2023 and is a unified market of various markets Epic already control including […] The post Epic Games FAB Marketplace Launched appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
EA Sports FC 25 launch breaks revenue record for soccer games | US Monthly Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 24, 2024
EA Sports FC 25 debuted at the top of Circana's US charts for September, and reached the highest launch month dollar sales of any soccer game released to date.
2K's mocap team files to unionize in 'necessary step' for the studio
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OCTOBER 23, 2024
Nearly two dozen full-time motion capture workers at the XCOM and NBA developer are seeking better job security and wages to maintain long-term careers in theindustry.
Plague: London 1665 is Now Available!
Indie DB
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The wait is over! Step into the grim and perilous world of Plague: London 1665, now officially released on Steam, Epic and GoG!
VR and AR in Learning – Benefits & Examples
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
For ages, humans have attempted different ways of learning that have been simple and involve no technology. Evidence from the past shows that people acquired knowledge through observing, engaging in apprenticeships, experimenting, and receiving oral instruction well before formal educational systems were established. Today, AR and VR back learning and development with immersive learning (AR and VR-powered).
Is AA dead? | Microcast
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The latest GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is available to download now, bringing you a quick dive into the biggest stories of the past week.
Twitch axes in-chat badge identifying game developers
Game Developer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Along with getting rid of the badge, Twitch is restarting its organization reviews that let accounts see stream analytics, manage games, and build Extensions.
Developing "Marines vs God" - 4vs1 hybrid
Indie DB
OCTOBER 20, 2024
My friend and I have been working on epic assymetial game (4 vs 1) and we've ready to show you the first trailer ! Demo is very soon ! ! !
Amazing New Corel Draw Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 24, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Amazing New Corel Draw Humble Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the poorly named Design with Corel Finish With AI Software Bundle contains a collection of art applications. The foremost among the included applications is the newest version of Corel Draw 2024 Standard Edition, which isn’t a subscription but a […] The post Amazing New Corel Draw Humble Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Games may not be the killer app for VR | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Looked at from certain perspectives, the VR/AR market seems to be making steady progress.
European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit
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OCTOBER 21, 2024
Sony lost the case against UK peripheral firm Datel, failing to ban Datel from marketing Action Replay products.
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