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The graveyard of features in games: when stuff that seemed promising just doesn’t work

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Just because another game successfully implements a feature, doesn’t mean it’s right for yours. Still, not everything works, and sometimes, even failed features can linger. In this post, we pull back the veil and look at our graveyard of features. But that doesn’t stop us from trying!

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Games featuring paid loot boxes will soon receive a mandatory 'M' rating in Australia

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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.

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Game Developer’s best of 2022: Features of the year

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In case you missed them: just like a serving of delicious leftovers, here are a few of our favorite features and featured blogs from 2022.

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Latest PS5 update includes new accessibility features like "assist controller" support

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"This feature introduces a new way for you to enjoy games collaboratively."

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Turning Bugs Into Features

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This post will review how I took a bug that I needed to fix and turned it into a standout feature for our game.

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Foamstars will feature AI-generated artwork produced by Midjourney

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Square Enix has confirmed developer Toylogic "experimented" with Midjourney to create in-game album artwork.

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Game UI Database relaunches with new features, video support, and over 55,000 screenshots

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The database is pitched as 'the ultimate reference tool for game designers.'

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