Game Development News

MAY 29, 2024

Amazon Games announced today that it has reached an agreement with Maverick Games to publish a new AAA multi-platform title. The unannounced game will be a narrative-led open-world driving game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Nvidia

JULY 1, 2021

The Game Developer Conference (GDC) is here, and NVIDIA will be showcasing how our latest technologies are driving the future of game development and. The Game Developer Conference (GDC) is here, and NVIDIA will be showcasing how our latest technologies are driving the future of game development and graphics.

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Nvidia

MARCH 25, 2021

Check out our top sessions below for those working in the gaming industry: Ray Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 Learn how ray tracing was used to create the visuals in the game, and how the developers at CD Projekt RED used extensive ray tracing techniques to bring the bustling Night City to life.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I sat down with John Krajewski , the man behind the unique and forward-thinking game, Eco. The conversation shifted from the nuances of game development to the larger, looming concept of the “metaverse.” ” The allure of video games has always been about escapism and achievement.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Depending on these, you can make a budget-friendly game or the next GTA. Keep reading this blog to understand how mobile game development costs differ from AAA games. Will it be a 2D puzzle or an AAA game like Grand Theft Auto V? The best part about these is that even a solo developer can create them.

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Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It's true that developing with the Switch as the primary platform would make it work well on the Switch and perform well on other platforms. However, the tradeoff is that the game would look like an upscaled version of a Switch game on the higher-end platforms.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 16, 2024

Why 10 Chambers Continues to Choose Lurkit Tapping into the tight, niche communities is usually the biggest struggle for game developers. This player base is picky about their games and would only play them if a recommendation came from someone they trust. The developer added aspects you'd only see in AAA titles.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 16, 2023

It’s mostly because mobile devices became the platform du jour to publish movie tie-in games and other similar shovelware-style titles. Development costs are lower, turnaround time is faster, expectations are lower, and audiences are larger on mobile, so it makes sense that licensors would go there.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

Unity versus Unreal – this seems to be an ever-lasting battle in the game development world. Having been the market leaders for years, these two are the main candidates for the title of the best game engine. The game development industry is booming, and it’s impossible not to notice how quickly it’s expanding.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I recently spoke to Eric and chronicled his mesmerizing journey from architecture’s rigidity to the fluidity of game development. I’m making a game called Lucid ,” began Eric, a clear nod to a rich history of 32-bit gaming, particularly the SNES era. .” There was a turning point though.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Unreal Fest, the annual developer conference organized by Epic Games, the company behind Unreal Engine (UE), returns to New Orleans October 3—5 for three days of speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, and specialized industry tracks. This allows smaller game companies to produce AAA game content, and that’s exciting.”

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 24, 2023

There was augmented and virtual reality making breakthrough advances and with the Unreal Engine coming into the picture, the level of headway has been phenomenal for the development of the video game sector. Its advanced 3D creation tools empower developers to build photoreal visuals for immersive experiences.

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AWS Games

MAY 14, 2024

Its core team has developed the game since 2018, even though the studio was officially formed in 2020. Made by fans, for fans, “Predecessor” was born out of the ashes of “Paragon,” a MOBA game developed by Epic Games from 2016-2018. AWS is a games industry gold standard, so going with GameLift was an easy decision.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 13, 2024

Get your latest Newzoo report for free >>> HERE <<< In this episode of the Deconstructor of Fun podcast, host Mishka Katkoff engages with Ben Porter, NewZoo's Director of Consulting, to delve into the profound shifts within the gaming industry reflected in NewZoo's latest report. Tools, tech and platforms (aka.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2022

An essential data platform for all mobile gaming studios. This is because we don’t want to reduce the actionability of the data with games that succeed massively in what can be described as closed domestic markets. The money you save on platform fees will go directly into further improving and growing your games.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The console games sector grew in 2023, after a couple of decline years, due to the elimination of two roadblocks: Eliminated Roadblock #1 Major game delays in 2021 and 2022 The growing complexity and scope of game development already slowed down development and the pandemic disrupted development schedules even further.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2024

Not to mention that backend costs of a successful live game were very high. In the realm of game development, the backend is often likened to the unsung hero working tirelessly behind the scenes, powering the intricate mechanics that make our favorite games tick. Right up there with personnel and marketing expenditures.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

It specializes in game development. . iXie initially focused solely on game QA and specialized QA but recently the studio broadened its area of expertise to include game localization, art production, and 3D services. . Notable gaming companies Viking Corporation has collaborated with are Ubisoft, Sega, and Nintendo.

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Moonmana

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Founded in 2008 , Moonmana is a European game development company and Art production studio that works hand-in-hand with Forbes TOP 13 List of the most valuable video game companies. . They readily accept challenges, devoting all of their creative ideas, talent, and enthusiasm to the realization of game projects.

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Game development is a complex process that involves a lot of different specialists and consists of a number of steps and smaller tasks. . To develop a high-quality and competitive game, you should carefully execute every stage, step by step. Experience of game publishing . Portfolio . The team’s competence.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The world of game development has seen a significant shift with the recent release of Unreal Engine 5, which promises to bring an unprecedented level of realism and interactivity to gaming experiences. The introduction of Unreal Engine 5 is an exciting development for the game development industry.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Sony aimed to redefine the handheld gaming experience and delivered on it while enjoying great success in the process. PSP was home to some of the most technically advanced game development on a handheld in its time. Will there be dedicated handheld platforms in the future?

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The Bottom Feeder

JULY 24, 2023

Never trust professional reviews of AAA games. They were written by professional indie game developers who should know better. They will pay billions of dollars a year to FREE games like Fortnite and League of Legends for COSMETICS. Some of us really need that platform to stay in business. But whatever.

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Game Errors

MAY 15, 2023

If you can’t play with your friend who plays on different platforms, learn how to fix the Clark Monterey crossplay error in MW2. If Modern Warfare 2 status is anything other than All Platforms ONLINE, the problem is not on your side. Verify game files Update the network driver Delete cache files 1.

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AWS Games

JUNE 8, 2023

“Once I had a playable build of ‘Crossfar,’ I started researching a good place to host the game and a platform that would support growth. The number of services available on AWS and the quality of those services are key to the success of solo game development businesses like mine.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 26, 2023

The rules of the game are not established yet, and, as a game developer, you are expected to create them. On the other hand, it leads to a quite unstable business where you might have to pivot after a year of development. However, the hard part lies in experimenting with everything except the game development itself.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 21, 2023

As a part of iXie since its inception, he has made major contributions to the growth and development of this gaming division of Indium Software. Santosh has worked on all gaming platforms, but his core competencies are PC, consoles, mobile and web games.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 12, 2023

Just like in the years prior, the blog post travels at lightspeed across the mobile gaming industry, achieving two distinctive outcomes: EXCITEMENT: Ilkka’s annual blog posts excite game developers everywhere. FRUSTRATION: These blog posts can also annoy game executives and senior leaders.

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Starloop Studios

JULY 12, 2023

Though game porting is a popular practice in the gaming industry, carried out by developers both big and small, they’re far from guaranteed to be successful upon launch and after. A common misconception about game porting is that it’s as simple as compiling a new version for a new platform and simply releasing it. [.]

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Nevertheless, now that the hype faded out and people are more focused on actually making games, the trade-off between decentralization and mass market reach should sway developers to forget about buzzwords. It will help big platforms like the App Store to meet on a common ground.

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Starloop Studios

JULY 6, 2023

Game porting is a common practice in the gaming industry, as it has been for decades, but in more recently, despite the complexity of game porting, game ports are released faster and with more efficiency than ever.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 21, 2023

This royalty was as high as 20% depending on the platform and the conditions of the market. They eliminated the creator royalties and decreased their platform royalty (the cut they take as the marketplace) to as low as 0.5%. Of course, how much you want to take as royalty depends on the asset type and community.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Narrative design has always been an important part of video game development, but its significance in modern-day games continues to grow as narrative elements play an important role in player engagement and retention. The top 200 merge game titles (source: GameRefinery platform). Source: GameRefinery platform ).

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As the Supercell blog post stated a year ago, “ We are establishing this new team to pursue a specific goal: assemble and enable the best talent in North America to create what’s next across any platform, not just mobile. We want to build ambitious games players may not expect from Supercell. It’s two teams , actually.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To hear the complete discussion, select your preferred platform below Pieter reflects on the valuable advice he received from one of his investors at the beginning of his journey. So, what pearls of wisdom can Pieter offer to fellow industry professionals, especially game developers diving into the AI realm?

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Ethan is always looking for worthy, free-to-play mobile games for the N3TWORK Platform. Ask him about a free, $10,000 UA test for your game. Having gone through one massive shift in the way games are built, operated, and played, it senses that we are on the precipice of another. This post is sponsored by Xsolla.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 13, 2021

Written by Ethan Levy , who is always looking for worthy, free-to-play mobile games for the N3TWORK Scale Platform. Ask him about a free, $10,000 UA test for your game. On one hand, it makes sense that Netflix would want to be the Netflix of gaming. What directions could Netflix take?

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