What are game developers getting out of Bluesky?
Game Developer
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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Twitch axes in-chat badge identifying game developers
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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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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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Must-have tools and libraries for indie game developers in 2024
Game Developer
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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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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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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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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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Justin Carter's top five games
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DECEMBER 27, 2023
Game Developer's contributing editor Justin Carter reveals his top five games of 2023.
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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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TRY AGAIN: How frustrations with game development lead to a platformer about game development frustrations
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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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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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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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If Hollywood adapts more games, developers deserve a cut
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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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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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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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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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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.
Unlocking Portugal's game development industry
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 2, 2024
The Portuguese games industry had a big presence at GDC last month, with over 50 delegates from 20 companies attending, 14 companies represented in the country's pavilion (its first ever at the event), and a reception organised at the Consulate General of Portugal welcoming over 100 attendees.
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Game Developer's Best of 2022: Chris Kerr's top five games
Game Developer
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Here's what caught (and held) the attention of Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr during 2022.
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The Best Game Development Frameworks in 2024
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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.
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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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers
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FEBRUARY 9, 2024
“As I travel across Africa creating games, there’s something everyone seems to agree on…” says Bethlehem Anteneh , a trained architect, co-founder of SOSTLab and the moderator of the She Got Game panel at Africa Games Week (AGW). Think of a bar where 90% of the people are men.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Holly Green's top five games
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DECEMBER 28, 2023
From Dave the Diver to Dredge to Baldur's Gate 3, these are the Games community editorial coordinator Holly Green couldn't put down this year.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: The best games of the year
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DECEMBER 18, 2023
Find out why Alan Wake 2, Hi-Fi Rush, and Humanity were all among the best games we played in 2023.
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Dorothy Orina left engineering behind to pursue game development at Maliyo Games
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APRIL 3, 2024
Although she enjoyed her time in Turkey and her engineering studies, she decided to leave both behind to pursue her passion for game development. Today she works at Maliyo Games, based in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoyed the thrill of playing games with friends and family. My favorite is Kenya at 50.
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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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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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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: 10 Must-Read Deep Dives
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DECEMBER 18, 2023
This year, our deep dives and postmortems reflected not only the modern games that affect our current lives but also delved into game history and beyond.
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Survey reveals devs consider genAI double-edged sword in game development
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AUGUST 19, 2024
Those surveyed believe the controversial technology may make games cost less, but that may also come at the expense of overall quality.
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Hasbro's $1 billion bet on internal game development
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 30, 2024
Last year was a massive one for Hasbro's video game business, with Monopoly Go and Baldur's Gate 3 providing the toy maker with two of its biggest hits in games to date. But those games were licensing deals, externally developed by Scopely and Larian Studios, respectively. Read more
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Level up game development insights at AWS re:Invent 2024
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The dynamic AWS for Games programming lineup is designed to spark discussion on some of the biggest trends and challenges in the gaming industry. With so many AWS for Games sessions, chalk talks, and workshops to explore, our team has compiled a curated guide to re:Invent for Games customers.
Embracer says it spends more money on platforms than game development
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
CEO Lars Wingefors thinks revenue programs like Epic Games' First Run program can help developers reduce the cost of bringing their games to storefronts.
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UK Games Fund grants £3 million to 22 'rising' game developers
Game Developer
APRIL 17, 2024
The multi-million pound funding will go towards startup studios whose projecs have the potential to be 'the next best-selling, BAFTA-winning titles.'
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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: The events that defined the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2023
From Unity's botched Runtime Fee to Embracer going scorched earth on its own development studios, here are the events that shaped the game industry in 2023.
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Exploring the challenges of AI-generated art in game development
GamesIndustry.biz
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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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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