Sony reveals PlayStation Earbuds and new handheld device, Project Q
Game Developer
MAY 24, 2023
During today's PlayStation Showcase, Sony unveiled its new handheld streaming device, codenamed "Project Q," as well as the PlayStation Earbuds.
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Sega announces 121 redundancies at Relic Entertainment
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 23, 2023
Sega has announced it will make 121 redundancies at Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment. Sega says it is restructuring the studio to focus on core franchises, including the Company of Heroes series. Company of Heroes 3 launched on PC in February and arrives on consoles this month. The Vancouver-based studio is also known for the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series, and in 2021 it developed Age of Empires 4 for Microsoft.
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Rust enums in Modern C++ – Match Pattern
That One Game Dev
MAY 23, 2023
In this article I show a smart way to do variant matching in C++ using a few clever macros and the std::visit function. The post Rust enums in Modern C++ – Match Pattern appeared first on That One Game Dev.
Origins of Ghost Master, Part Two
iHobo
MAY 23, 2023
Today is the twentieth anniversary of the release of Ghost Master. Of all my hundreds of game projects, this is still the title where I am most proud of the game design, the project where I beam with pride when I think of the incredible team and the contributions everyone made to make such a memorable and unique experience. Destiny was stacked against the game, but it did not pass unnoticed, and to this day I am forever discovering new fans who played - and loved - this extraordinary haunting si
Unraveling the Challenges of Building Successful Game Development Studios with Dino Patti & Tadej Gregorcic
Game Dev Unchained
MAY 24, 2023
Riding the Wave of Tech Evolution In an era defined by rapid innovation and evolution, the game development industry continually grapples with the pressure to remain on the cutting edge. The path to success in such an environment is often unclear, with industry veterans having to navigate uncharted waters as they seek to build and evolve their companies.
Ways to inclusively design fat characters in games
Game Developer
MAY 22, 2023
Developers from all kinds of backgrounds discuss their processes for including fat characters and expanding body diversity in their games.
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The Art of the Game
MAY 24, 2023
So, in the few moments I get here and there, I try and read what I can; usually in the pickup line at kiddo’s school. Lately, I’ve been deepdiving into UX / UI – while I ‘can’ do graphic design, I’m much more of a get the idea out and its done. It also feels like the biggest weakness because it usually has no pizzazz or style.
Accessing texture data efficiently
Unity Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Learn about the benefits and trade-offs of different ways to access the underlying pixel data of textures in your Unity project.
Life’s Meta is using AI to tackle the dating game
Game Daily
MAY 23, 2023
Artificial intelligence aims to simulate humanity’s most complex mental activities, but there is surely none more fraught and complicated than the matters of relationships, romance, and love. Life’s Meta from Buenos Aires-based Widow Games is in development and fund-raising mode right now. It’s attempting to convincingly simulate the dating experience, using AI.
Activision Blizzard fined a staggering €5000 for Diablo Immortal loot boxes
Game Developer
MAY 23, 2023
This new fine marks Activision Blizzard's second loot box-related controversy for Europe and Diablo Immortal.
Embracer's $2bn+ deal collapsed due to "external factors"
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 25, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The CEO of Embracer Group has said the abrupt end to a potential partnership his company was due to announce was brought about by "external factors." Yesterday, the company revealed in its financial results that a strategic partnership it had been close to securing had unexpectedly been scrapped, leading to the firm to lower its earnings forecast.
Marvel Snap - The Definitive Deconstruction
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 23, 2023
In January on 2019, Hearthstone and Blizzard veterans Ben Brode and Hamilton Chu announced that Net Ease had invested whopping $30M into their newly founded studio. The funding was deemed just enough for the team to reach the end of its first project without having to "scramble" for more funds partway through. At that point, Second Dinner revealed that their first project just so happens to be a licensed Marvel IP, which the team has been working on for six months already and is currently beginn
What are NFTs in video games and how they might work?
Logic Simplified
MAY 21, 2023
The advancement of technology has enabled various sectors to flourish and develop in unimaginable ways. One area that has been able to capitalise on these developments is the gaming sector, which has created an entirely new universe for gamers. One of the latest breakthroughs to hit the video gaming market is NFTs. NFT video games are facilitating unprecedented expansion in the gaming business by providing players with an opportunity to make money while they play.
Cherrypick Games has appointed ÜberStrategist as its global PR and marketing agency
Game Development News
MAY 22, 2023
Report: The Last of Us multiplayer game is being "reassessed" by Naughty Dog
Game Developer
MAY 26, 2023
Naughty Dog is determining if the multiplayer spinoff for its flagship franchise is still worth investing in.
Layoffs at Crypt of the Necrodancer developer Brace Yourself Games
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 22, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Brace Yourself Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Crypt of the Necrodancer series, has laid off an unknown number of workers. The redundancies were confirmed in a statement to PC Gamer , with Brace Yourself Games telling the site "a portion of the company's staff" were let go.
Two New Godot 4 Sample Scenes
Game From Scratch
MAY 24, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Two New Godot 4 Sample Scenes In a follow-up to our earlier Four Godot 4 Graphic Demo Scenes from back in March, we now have an additional two new Godot 4 sample scenes. The first new scene is the Desert Light example, described as: A graphics demo for Godot 4 – Focus is Volumetric Fog and … Two New Godot 4 Sample Scenes Read More The post Two New Godot 4 Sample Scenes appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Ten highlights from Nordic Game this Week
Game Daily
MAY 21, 2023
Nordic Game conference takes place this week in the lovely city of Malmo, in Sweden. It features a wide variety of speakers from around the world, addressing some of the most interesting and urgent issues in modern gaming. Here are ten highlights from the days ahead. AI Development Concerns The first talk is by Andre Schenini Moreira (managing partner, FMA Legal), and it addresses a matter that’s top of mind for game developers and publishers right now – artificial intelligence.
Unity 2022 LTS is coming in June
Unity Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Get ready to fuel your ambitions with the new Unity 2022 LTS release.
Focus Entertainment CEO Sean Brennan resigns after four months
Game Developer
MAY 24, 2023
Brennan's time as Focus' CEO was short, but the publisher has already found someone to step in for the ex-Bethesda producer.
IGI Origins developer Antimatter Games closing down this summer
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 26, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox UK-based studio Antimatter Games will close its doors within the next few months. The developer's parent, Enad Global 7, announced it would be winding down operations at the studio after "exploring various strategic options" to keep it open.
What Is Application Security? AppSec + AppSec Tools Overview
Perforce
MAY 23, 2023
We discuss the principles of Application Security (AppSec), the best practices to enforce it, and the AppSec tools you should use.
Move From Unity to Godot Engine in Seconds
Game From Scratch
MAY 25, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Move From Unity to Godot Engine in Seconds Today we are going to look at how easy it is to move assets from the Unity game engine to Godot in just a few seconds. We recently did a video showcasing how easy it is to move from Unreal Engine to the Unity engine using the excellent Unreal Engine … Move From Unity to Godot Engine in Seconds Read More The post Move From Unity to Godot Engine in Seconds appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Bandcamp has successfully unionized at Epic Games
Game Developer
MAY 22, 2023
Before the weekend started, Bandcamp's employees had a majority vote to become the first union inside of parent company Epic Games.
Battlefield leaders form new shooter studio Time To Kill Games
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 23, 2023
Former EA DICE leaders have reunited to form Time To Kill Games, a new AAA studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The developer is led by Lars Gustavsson, who up until November last year, ran the Battlefield series as creative director at EA DICE. The studio currently consists of seven people, but with plans to scale up to between 80 and 120 employees. It’s working on a new shooter built using Unreal Engine.
Looking to boost your game’s LTV? Try an on-device advertising campaign
Unity Blog
MAY 26, 2023
When, where, and how you first reach users on the user acquisition side has an effect on your game’s lifetime value (LTV). Here are three strategies for boosting LTV with on-device advertising campaigns.
Script breakdown's vital role in filmmaking amidst a pandemic
Filmustage
MAY 22, 2023
One process stood its ground as an unshakeable pillar: the script breakdown. This article will delve into its role and importance, precisely amidst a pandemic. Understanding script breakdown At its core, script breakdown is the backbone of filmmaking. It's a meticulous process that dissects a script into its components, helping the production team understand and plan every aspect of a film.
Microsoft files appeal against CMA block on Activision Blizzard merger
Game Developer
MAY 25, 2023
Microsoft's legal fight with the CMA over the future of Activision Blizzard continues.
Loot box disclosure fines are a joke | This Week in Business
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 26, 2023
Earlier this week, we reported that European ratings board PEGI made an example out of Activision Blizzard and Plaion for leaving some key information out of their submissions for Diablo Immortal and a limited-edition release of Hunt: Showdown, respectively. Specifically, the publishers neglected to mention that their games contained randomized in-game purchases, or as they're more commonly called, loot boxes.
LDtk – Level Designer Toolkit in 2023
Game From Scratch
MAY 26, 2023
GameFromScratch.com LDtk – Level Designer Toolkit in 2023 LDtk, the Level Designer Toolkit (previously known as LeD) is a free and open source map editor from one of the creators of Dead Cells. LDtk has received several improvements since we last looked at it, including the addition of MacOS support. Another new recent feature is the addition of … LDtk – Level Designer Toolkit in 2023 Read More The post LDtk – Level Designer Toolkit in 2023 appeared first on GameFromScrat
In-Demand Unity Courses: Your Path to Game Development
Game Development for Beginners
MAY 23, 2023
Are you passionate about creating your own games? Do you dream of becoming a skilled Unity game developer? If so, then enrolling in a Unity course could be the perfect opportunity for you to learn the ins and outs of game development using the powerful Unity game engine. Unity game development courses are designed to.
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