What are game developers getting out of Bluesky?
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Game developers are among the millions users leaving X (formerly Twitter) and signing up for Bluesky. What are they getting out of the platform?
Opinion: How will Project 2025 impact game developers?
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JULY 18, 2024
The Heritage Foundation's manifesto for the possible next administration could do great harm to many, including large portions of the game development community.
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The ascent of Indian video game development
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NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Indian video game development seems to be displaying more and more potential and exposure; we spoke to three different developers based in India about their current projects and their own experiences.
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Unity sees WebGPU as a growing market for game development
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APRIL 2, 2024
According to Unity, games that can be played "instantly" present new possibilities for game developers.
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Germany creates €100M subsidy to fund its game developers
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NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Over the next several years, Germany plans to properly support its local game development scene and increase its cultural footprint in the country.
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Why do game developers love mechs?
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Game developers weigh in on the "utter perfection" of giant mechanical robots.
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Forecasting work in video game development
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JANUARY 18, 2024
Peter Willington, Production Director at Auroch Digital shares insight into how game developers can predict the future with correct forecasting techniques.
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The Rise of Generative AI in Revolutionizing Game Development
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JUNE 18, 2024
In this article, we'll explore the impact of generative AI on game development, the challenges it presents, and how developers can leverage automation tools to navigate this new frontier.
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Approximately one third of game developers were affected by layoffs last year
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JANUARY 22, 2024
According to the GDC 2024 State of the Game Industry report, about a third of game developers were affected by a layoff in 2023.
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The best game development software
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JUNE 9, 2023
Our resources for free and low cost game development software, from game engines to art tools and tutorials, and more.
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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.
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Game Developer's Best of 2022: The top game developers of the year
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DECEMBER 21, 2022
From developers in Ukraine to Poncle, Naughty Dog and Second Dinner, these are our picks for game developers of the year.
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The best low cost game development tools
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MAY 24, 2023
From RPG Maker to PICO-8, here are a few of the best low-cost game development tools available.
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Must-have tools and libraries for indie game developers in 2024
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NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Thanks to the constant development of technology and an ever-growing set of powerful tools, indie developers can create games that rival those made by big studios. If you're an indie developer looking to take your project to the next level, here's your essential toolkit for 2024.
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UX Research in game development: an essential explainer
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NOVEMBER 3, 2023
During game development, we’re a little in the dark about how players might experience and respond. That’s where UX research comes into play.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Justin Carter's top five games
Game Developer
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Game Developer's contributing editor Justin Carter reveals his top five games of 2023.
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Xbox expands Research division to collaborate with game developers
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A new program within the Xbox Research division allows developers to give the console maker feedback and help it improve in key areas.
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Balancing creativity and deadlines in game development
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The article offers a framework for managers to balance creativity and deadlines, ensuring the timely delivery of a great game.
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What Washington State is doing to juice local game development
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OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Washington State government's Chamber of Commerce wants to the state's 'creative economy' humming along.
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Smash director Sakurai says he is "semi-retired" from game development
Game Developer
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Sakurai's time at Nintendo and game development may be winding down.
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Learn Unity Game Development with GameDev.TV Bundle
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NOVEMBER 7, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Learn Unity Game Development with GameDev.TV Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Learn Unity Game Development 2024 Bundle is a collection of Unity game engine courses by the folks at GameDev.Tv. Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
On the unionization frontlines with Autumn Mitchell, Emma Kinema and Chris Lusco: Game Developer Podcast Ep. 45
Game Developer
JULY 26, 2024
It's been a huge week for game industry unions. We chat with three people from the frontlines of those efforts today on the Game Developer podcast.
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The Best Game Development Frameworks in 2024
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 8, 2024
GameFromScratch.com The Best Game Development Frameworks in 2024 Let me start this by saying, there are no “best” game development frameworks. The value and use of a framework varies massively from project to project and developer to developer.
TRY AGAIN: How frustrations with game development lead to a platformer about game development frustrations
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
TRY AGAIN developer Adam Morina talks about how their own frustrations coming up with a game concept would lead to a game about those very frustrations.
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Unlocking Portugal's game development industry
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 2, 2024
The Gaming Hub aims at becoming a "focal point for innovation, collaboration, and growth within the gaming industry in Portugal and beyond," executive director of the Portuguese Game Developer Association (APVP) Diogo Rato said at the time.
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
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APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.
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How nDreams became one of the biggest VR game developers in the world
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JULY 13, 2023
nDreams is the world's largest virtual reality game developer outside of Meta and Sony. Here's how the studio has managed to grow in a still-burgeoning market.
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Exploring the 2024 State of the Game Industry report - Game Developer Podcast ep. 39
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FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Game Developer, Omdia, and GDC staff discuss the State of the Game Industry 2024 survey, hitting on layoffs, unionization, game engine changes, and much more.
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Game Developer's Best of 2022: Chris Kerr's top five games
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DECEMBER 27, 2022
Here's what caught (and held) the attention of Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr during 2022.
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If Hollywood adapts more games, developers deserve a cut
Game Developer
JANUARY 19, 2024
The 2024 GDC State of the Industry report indicates one quarter of triple-A developers are seeing their games adapted for film or television. Will the workers reap the rewards?
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Hasbro's $1 billion bet on internal game development
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 30, 2024
And despite the success of those partnerships, Hasbro is actually investing considerably in building out its own internal development. That's something Dan Ayoub, head of digital product development at Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast brand, is keen to emphasize when we speak with him at the Game Developers Conference.
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One lesson from 10 years of writing for Game Developer
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Bryant's must-read lesson from the last decade: don't worship idols to find meaning in yourself.
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Discord Launch Game Development SDK
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MARCH 18, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Discord Launch Game Development SDK Today at GDC Discord (check out our server here) announced they are moving into the world of game development, or more specifically game hosting, with the launch of the Embedded App SDK.
How to effectively lead leaders in game development
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 1, 2024
At Develop Brighton last month, Criterion general manager Charity Joy gave a talk on the art of leading people who are themselves managing other leaders, sharing the tools she's picked up along the way in her career in game development.
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Exploring the challenges of AI-generated art in game development
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AUGUST 20, 2024
Speaking at Devcom today, Red Meat Games creative content strategist Judy Ehrentraut discussed the importance of ethically training generative AI models, and how certain tools can be utilised during game development. "AI
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Elden Ring crowned GOTY at the Game Developers Choice Awards 2023
Game Developer
MARCH 22, 2023
Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok were the big winners at the Game Developers Choice Awards 2023.
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Using ImGui for Game Development
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
The post Using ImGui for Game Development appeared first on That One Game Dev. In this article you will learn more about what ImGui is and why you should use it in your next project.
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Studio Global Presence in Game Development As A Competitive Advantage
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AUGUST 2, 2024
Once you realise the importance of having a robust and adaptive framework and implement a similar structure into your operational approach, your workflow will become unmatched.'
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Virtuos acquires British indie game developer Third Kind Games
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 20, 2024
Virtuos has acquired British indie game developer, Third Kind Games. Virtuos says the acquisition will enhance its "AAA co-development capabilities and establish a new foothold for Virtuos in the UK."
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Embracer rolls out new AI policy to 'massively enhance game development'
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JUNE 20, 2024
The company claims shunning AI models will lead to it being 'outrun' by its competitors.
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Jussi Kemppainen is exploring AI-assisted game development with Echoes of Somewhere
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 30, 2023
With the discussions over the use of AI in game development raging on, Jussi-Petteri Kemppainen , Lead VFX Artist at Mainframe Industries and founder of Dinosaurs Are Better , spends his spare time to see what all the fuss really is about. ” He envisions a future where all game development is AI-assisted.
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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.
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Game developers are still feeling the pull of last-generation consoles
Game Developer
AUGUST 8, 2024
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S reported surprising sales slumps in the last few months. What will this mean for the rest of this console generation?
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New Year, New GD: Inside Game Developer's new design
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DECEMBER 13, 2023
Welcome, once again, to the all-new GameDeveloper.com, now updated for better readability, easier content discovery, and an all-around improved site experience.
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