GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 9, 2024

Voice-controlled game developer Volley has closed its Series C fundraising round and secured $55m. It follows Volley's Series A round in 2020, and Series B round in 2022, both of which were led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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JUNE 23, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. That doesn’t necessarily mean for your game. Get email contacts.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Last week in the Dev Diary, I talked about how board game development is a long, ongoing process with a lot of different stages. Need help on your board game? I know it’s not sexy.

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Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these. Internships are a great way to earn some experience in a professional environment and to get mentorship from those of us in the trenches. This is part 2 of this year’s internship roundup. Click here for part 1 ].

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Game Development for Beginners

APRIL 28, 2023

Are you a game developer looking for ways to promote your game on social media platforms? Hashtags are a powerful tool that can help you reach a larger audience and increase your game’s visibility. In this guide, we will discuss the best hashtags for game developers to use and how to use them effectively to.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. This week, I posted the first article in my 19-part suite on game design. It’s called How to Design the Core Engine of Your Board Game. ” Need help on your board game? Click here.

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MARCH 27, 2017

My first game, War Co. succeeded because of social media. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I put the cart before the horse in my game development journey, but I got it straightened out because of social media.

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DameDev.tv

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Do you ever wonder how you can get better at game development? If so, keep reading for some great tips and watch the Livecast for all 12 ways to get better at game development. He's done it all, from Game Designer, Producer, Creative Director and Executive Producer to GameDev.tv's

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AWS Games

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Specifically, video production and game development require efficient workflows that involve multiple departments and span different time zones. Efficient movement and synchronization of enormous media assets, including high-definition video and complex Unreal Engine data is important.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 26, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Game Developers Conference organizers Informa Tech have unveiled the finalists for this year's Game Developer Choice Awards. Both are up for the Game of the Year award.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Patrik Nagy , a 20-year-old software development student from Hungary, began working on simple games at age 12, driven by a passion for programming and game development. His latest and most ambitious project, Backrooms Media , dives into the eerie lore of the Backrooms. How did you get the idea for Backrooms Media?

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2023

During her talk at IndieGameBusiness Sessions she talked about incorporating social media as a vital marketing tool. There are various ways to make sure social media plays a vital role in your overall marketing plan. Social media is just one of the available channels for marketing. You can set up a tone for your game or studio.

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Starloop Studios

APRIL 2, 2024

AI game development is becoming more and more prevalent in the gaming industry. As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, developers find new and novel ways to incorporate it into their game development processes. Magic Media and [.] Magic Media and [.]

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Played with Fire

MARCH 4, 2024

Ever wondered about the intricacies of game development, particularly in the realm of VR? Join us on an immersive exploration as we delve into the captivating world of creating VR games, uncovering the surprises and insights that have intrigued our talented team throughout the process! Tired of the constraints of reality?

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The publisher of B2B games industry website, Game Developer, Informa, has merged with TechTarget to form Informa TechTarget. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 23, 2024

Rolling Stone has returned to games media by launching a new section, Rolling Stone Gaming. As reported by Game Developer , the section will be headed by senior gaming editor Christopher Cruz, who was previously an executive producer of the site's content studio which included its daily show Rolling Stone on Twitch.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 30, 2023

Kiro’o Games is an ambitious game development company based in Yaounde, Cameroon. Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. This is his story.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Founded in 2018 by CEO Senad Hrnjadovic, SenAm Games is an independent game development studio based in Munich, Germany. We have a solid track record of developing and releasing three games in the last seven years, including client work, Hrnjadovic says.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 22, 2024

On the GamesIndustry.biz Academy stage at EGX 2023, Sinéad Oram, a 2D artist at Sony's Media Molecule, shared her insights into securing a position within this segment of game development. But it's something that – with the right level of skill and hard work – is absolutely within your grasp. Read more

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Below, I share four rude awakenings I’ve had during the development of War Co. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. There are far more game developers out there than I thought. Game development is cool.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nigeria-based games developer Maliyo Games is behind a new Disney game coming to mobile this month. The animation is co-produced with Kugali Media and set in a futuristic Nigeria, while the game is called Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef, and is due to launch on the same day. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Los Angeles-based studio shared a statement on social media , citing a "lack of support for VR within the industry" as the main reason for closing its doors. "As As an AAA VR game developer, we are just not able to justify the expense needed going forward," the studio said. "[We]

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

This article explores the latest trends shaping the future of game art, including real-time rendering, stylized game art, AI-assisted creation, and the rising influence of user-generated content in shaping artistic directions. The Rise of Cross-Media Art Integration Game art is no longer confined to gaming alone.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 15, 2024

Perforce's latest annual State of Game Technology report claims the top three issues game developers currently face are funding, collaboration, and time for innovation. 90% thought that the availability and access to senior leadership was more important than "the ability to work remotely" (81%).

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

.” Epic MegaGrant Developing a game in Kazakhstan poses its own set of challenges, as Khoroshavin explains. The indie game development community here in Almaty is almost non-existent,” he says. We’re working on a few prototypes,” he reveals, adding that he regularly shares sneak peeks on social media.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 12, 2021

Other industries could definitely benefit from the checklist mentality, and I consider crowdfunded board games to be among them. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Ask a few friends to retweet/share your social media posts.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2025

Nearly 30,000 attendees were welcomed to the March 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Convention Center with an official ribbon cutting by the Mayor of San Francisco. AWS also hosted insightful sessions featuring Epic Games, Netflix Games, Riot Games, Jackbox Games, and more.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Social media has a knack for bringing niche topics to the attention of a large audience. Lately, we see more and more games inspired by these social media trends making it to the top charts in terms of downloads. AppMagic investigates the rise and fall, successes and failures of these specific types of games.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 3, 2024

There's no shortage of success stories surrounding Baldur's Gate 3, and Larian Studios creative content manager Ben Maltz-Jones added to the stack in a Game Developers Conference session titled "Roll Play: The Strategy Behind Baldur's Gate 3 on TikTok." million likes spread across more than 100 TikToks uploaded to the site.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

In this piece, we will look at the seven key obstacles that indie game creators frequently face and provide insights into how they can overcome them. Creating and releasing a successful indie game requires a great deal of skill, dedication, and perseverance. Also Read: What to look for in your game development partner 5.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

In this piece, we will look at the seven key obstacles that indie game creators frequently face and provide insights into how they can overcome them. Creating and releasing a successful indie game requires a great deal of skill, dedication, and perseverance. Also Read: What to look for in your game development partner 5.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As a result, multiplayer games have revolutionized modern gaming, from human vs. computer to human vs. human interaction. Building multiplayer games can be rewarding and exciting for aspiring game developers. But before that, let’s start with some basics.  Multiplayer game genres are diverse.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 14, 2024

Former banker turned game developer, Daniel Macharia , has always been passionate about sharing his knowledge. His journey began with a comprehensive 20-part YouTube tutorial series on developing his debut title, Wana Savana that learners could follow along. I don’t want the game to become political.”

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

However, developing hyper-casual games comes with its own set of challenges, including keeping up with trends and staying ahead of the competition. So, whether you are an aspiring game developer or simply a curious gamer, join us in this exploration of the trends and challenges of hyper-casual game development.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

With the rise of the gaming industry and the increasing popularity of PC gaming, many developers are jumping into the field. However, game development is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution to achieve success. You can also utilize email marketing and press releases to promote your game.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 20, 2018

Start to Finish: Publish and Sell Your First Board Game is still going to continue. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. This will also help me since I’ll regain a few hours each week for game development. What comes next?

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 17, 2024

The International Game Developers Association and YouTuber Youna 'CodeMike' Kang have filed challenged the United States Patent and Trademark Office following a new requirement for home addresses to be included during trademark registration.

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