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From Buckles to Games: The Journey of Rex Bowden and Africa Games Week

PreMortem.Games

Photos by Moe the Photographer Like the sturdy belt and shiny buckle Rex Bowden once helped sell as a child, entrepreneurship is woven into the fabric of this co-founder of Africa Games Week (AGW). ” During his pre-teen years, Bowden mastered Tetris on his cousin’s Game Boy. So that opened my mind.”

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QXR Studios accelerates game testing and development with Amazon GameLift Anywhere

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A mage, a hacker, and a barbarian walk into a bar… What sounds like the start of a joke is the ultimate vision for cyberpunk, blockchain collectible card game “Metropolis Origins”, created by game industry veterans at QXR Studios. The game is free to play, though players can purchase faction-specific card packs on the WAX Blockchain.

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How to Improve Alan Wake 2 Low FPS for Smoother Gaming

Game Errors

If you’ve been grappling with the same issue, fear not, for I’ve embarked on a quest to share effective fixes that will have your game running smoothly in no time. It’s a delicate balance! Outdated DirectX: An outdated DirectX version may hinder the game’s performance. Access the in-game settings menu.

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PlayStation Game Testing: Insider Tips from iXie

iXie gaming

PlayStation game testing is a critical quality assurance (QA) process. It involves testing PlayStation games to ensure they function as intended and deliver a positive user experience. But what does it take to get the best out of PlayStation game testing? What is the Role of a PlayStation Game Tester? Replicating issues.

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Call for Papers: Game Global Summit: Berlin, July 11, 2022

Game Global

After two years of successful online events, Game Global is currently building the program for its next in-person summit. Game Global events are open to game developers, publishers, service providers, and any other stakeholders related to the video game industry. Game Global does not sell speaking slots.

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Practical Advice for Growing Games in Diverse Markets

Deconstructor of Fun

How to grow your games in diverse markets Many Western publishers focus their efforts on English-speaking countries because they are most familiar with these markets, which tend to command a higher average revenue per paying user. How much should you localize versus culturalize? What is the potential of these emerging markets?

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Are You Porting Games? Ensure You Take Care of These Top 5 Essentials Before Release.

iXie gaming

The gaming industry is ever evolving, with new trends emerging constantly. Game developers are under constant pressure to reach a wider audience and expand their market coverage. One of the strategies adopted to reach a broader audience is porting games. But what is game porting? Why is it important for your video game?