Scopely adds Riot Games alum Mike Seavers as SVP for technology
Game Developer
JUNE 25, 2024
As technology SVP, Seavers will build on Scopely's cross-platform plans across its free-to-play titles.
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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Catly developer denies it's using generative AI or blockchain technology in its cute cat game
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DECEMBER 16, 2024
SuperAuthenti wants to 'paws' the rumors of generative AI and blockchain technology in Catly.
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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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GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Science and Technology
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Article based on the 2024 GDC lecture given by video game composer Winifred Phillips (latest: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord) This article explores how electronic and technical sounds can be used as sound sources for musical composition.
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Near half of game devs say they're working with generative AI tools
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JANUARY 18, 2024
As generative AI becomes a bigger presence in games, developers use the technology while remaining wary of its impact.
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Naughty Dog's technology head Christian Gyrling departs after 17-year tenure
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Gyrling worked as a programmer on nearly every Naughty Dog game starting with Uncharted: Drake's Fortune , and also worked on Darkwatch and The Bourne Conspiracy.
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Elon Musk announced that he will open a studio and “Make games great again”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Despite his credentials in game development—first as a programmer on Cadillacs & Dinosaurs and later in his role at Tesla where he hoped to feature titles like Cuphead as part of the Tesla driving experience—Mr.
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Devs claim Apple has pulled a Unity in the EU with new Core Technology Fee
Game Developer
JANUARY 26, 2024
App Store devs interested in using third-party services in the EU will need to agree to new terms, and a fee that could eventually cost them €0.50 per install.
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Unity CEO says he's 'less focused' on generative AI
Game Developer
AUGUST 14, 2024
Like other CEOs, Matt Bromberg thinks genAI can be a boon to game development, but he isn't putting his full faith in the technology just yet.
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NVIDIA RTX Advances with Neural Rendering and Digital Human Technologies at GDC 2025
Nvidia
MARCH 17, 2025
AI is transforming how we experience our favorite games. With game development becoming more complex, AI is also playing a role in helping artists and engineers realize their creative visions. At GDC 2025, NVIDIA is building upon NVIDIA RTX Kit Source
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Epic acquires AI-powered 3D asset tagging technology Loci
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APRIL 3, 2025
The Fortnite maker says the tech will help 'automate artist workflows and improve discoverability of content.'
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Iconic game Barbie Fashion Designer faced incredible technological hurdles
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JULY 3, 2023
Mattel and developer Digital Domain had their fair share of challenges in turning Barbie Fashion Designer into the game that it is.
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EA acquires AI-driven sports tracking platform TRACAB Technologies
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FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The publisher wants its developers to leverage the platform to create more realistic simulations.
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How Cloud Gaming Will Change the Mobile Game Development Landscape?
Big Games
JANUARY 12, 2025
billion by 2030, valued at a CAGR of 45.5%, cloud gaming is not just reshaping mobile gaming; it’s a catalyst for innovation, redefining how games are played, shared, monetized, and evolved, ushering in a new era of gaming experiences. So, precisely what is the role of cloud gaming, and how does it work?
Nintendo president says generative AI can be used in 'creative ways'
Game Developer
JULY 4, 2024
Contrary to recent reports, Nintendo hasn't ruled out using generative AI technology, but emphasized that games 'cannot be created by technology alone.'
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Advanced PC game development techniques & technologies
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
As developers strive to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay, innovative techniques are emerging that offer unprecedented levels of realism, interactivity, and player engagement.
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SAG-AFTRA says strike likely if publishers disagree with AI protections
Game Developer
JUNE 13, 2024
Negotations are being held up by a lack of consensus on the controversial technology and what it means for voice actors.
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Level up game development insights at AWS re:Invent 2024
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Attendees can check out an expo floor packed with technology demonstrations, customer and partner sessions , gamified learning events, and more. 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.
6 lessons game developers can learn from Epic Games’ cloud governance strategy
AWS Games
MARCH 12, 2025
For game studios large and small, a smart cloud governance strategy can go a long way in reducing costs and increasing security for a live service game. Following are a few key learnings from Epic Games work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that game developers should consider when developing a cloud governance strategy.
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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EA desperately wants investors to know it's on the generative AI bandwagon
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
EA execs say the technology is at the 'very core' of its business and could propel user generated experiences to new heights.
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Book Excerpt: Designing Games Meant for Sharing
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JULY 9, 2024
This book talks about the importance of social mechanics in games and how these mechanics evolved over time to accommodate new technologies and new social contexts.'
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Ex-Steam Labs dev claims 1,000 Steam games use generative AI
Game Developer
APRIL 25, 2024
Valve approved games with genAI only a few months ago, which goes to show how quickly the technology is becoming commonplace.
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EA makes photosensitivity and speech recognition tech patents open-source
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Non-EA developers can now use the publisher's technology that detects photosensitivity issues and creates personalized speech for their own games at no cost.
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QORPO brings generative AI features to AneeMate with AWS
AWS Games
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Grabbing the attention of gamers is challenging in a crowded market, but QORPO s unique video gaming experiences stand out. Leveraging many managed services from Amazon Web Services (AWS), the game developer, publisher, and solutions provider accelerated creative game development for popular titles like Citizen Conflict.
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Valve welcomes AI games onto Steam (but only if devs promise they aren't doing anything illegal)
Game Developer
JANUARY 10, 2024
"We are making changes to how we handle games that use AI technology. This will enable us to release the vast majority of games that use it."
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IO Interactive's mission to speed up game development | GI Sprint
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 21, 2024
When Ulas Karademir last worked at IO Interactive, it was a Square Enix-owned, Danish game developer that made Hitman. He left in 2014, and has since held numerous senior roles at Unity, before joining Crytek co-founder Cevat Yerli to build an engine for distributed development (RealityOS).
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Microsoft to bring generative AI design tools to Xbox devs
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Microsoft wants its Xbox developers to use AI in their quest and narrative design, and eventually leverage that technology out to third-party studios.
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Logic Simplified Merges with Evon Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Recently, the merger of Evon Technologies Pvt Ltd and Logic Simplified was announced, with exactly this synergism at its core. Evon Technologies was founded 17 years ago, as a small business big on skill, passion and a commitment to grow roots in the technology industry. The two companies will be functioning as one.
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Populating the city-builder of the future: A Deep dive into character diversity in Cities: Skylines II
Game Developer
MAY 29, 2024
Here's how we partnered with Colossal Order to accelerate the production pipeline for creating scores of unique citizens within the world of Cities: Skylines II using our AI-powered, 3D character creation technology.
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Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
Game Developer
MARCH 3, 2025
The publisher is using the controversial technology to determine if players would want spinoffs for Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot.
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Dorothy Orina left engineering behind to pursue game development at Maliyo Games
PreMortem.Games
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. Orina set up virtual labs for her school, using AR technology. I did all the tests within that period.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires AI-learning video company iSIZE
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
SIE plans to use iSIZE's machine learning technology for video and streaming, which may allow for some interesting possibilities for the PlayStation 5 and beyond.
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What's made Saber Interactive such a long-lasting studio?
Game Developer
MAY 24, 2024
From TimeShift to Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive's in-house technology and international operations are what's kept it alive and thriving, says CEO and co-founder Matthew Karch.
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Technological limits as a creative strength with surreal '90s AI simulator Strange Aeons
Game Developer
APRIL 6, 2023
Creator Karolis Dikcius discusses the "high-concept, medium-fidelity" motto that drove this unsettling but distinctive title.
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Interim CEO Jim Whitehurst explains Unity's product-led path to profitability
Game Developer
APRIL 1, 2024
Whitehurst and chief product and technology officer Marc Whitten discuss Unity's plans to rebuild trust with developers after the 2023 Runtime Fee fiasco.
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Roblox boasts 'exceptional' revenue and players for 2024's third quarter
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
also used its new financials to reiterate its investment in 'technology, policies, and partnerships to pursue the highest standards of trust and safety on our platform.' Roblox Corp.
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The Top 10 Popular VR Game Development Tools
Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Similarly, in a game development setup, various virtual reality tools have become easily accessible to both creators and consumers to create and encounter immersive experiences. 10 Popular VR Game Development Tools There are a range of tools and frameworks that are being used for VR game development projects.
Sony declared winner in $500M patent infringement suit
Game Developer
MARCH 27, 2024
Genuine Enabling Technology filed its suit against Sony in 2017, claiming PlayStation consoles and controllers communicate in a way similar to an idea it patented in 2001.
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Solo dev Jason Priskomatis on his horror debut Friday Night: “Keep pushing your comfort zone”
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 3, 2025
Jason Priskomatis , the solo developer behind EJETA Studios, always enjoyed playing video games, ever since he was young. While studying Information Technology in Athens, Greece, he created a small game for his thesis. Why did you become a solo developer? How do you stay motivated through (years of) development?
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Report: Nintendo tells Activision Blizzard next console will match PS4, Xbox One performance
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Details on the next Nintendo console are currently elusive, but emails between Activision Blizzard executives give an idea of its technological capabilities.
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Immortals of Aveum 's new motion capture tech was a pandemic pivot
Game Developer
APRIL 28, 2023
Immortals of Aveum is making use of some neat motion capture technology—all because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AWS to showcase tools for breakthrough gaming experiences at GDC 2025
AWS Games
MARCH 13, 2025
Experience first-hand how Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games helps build breakthrough gaming experiences at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 17-21, 2025 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Meet with AWS for Games experts to learn about the transformational power of generative AI and cloud game development.
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