Game Development News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Bandai Namco are holding a Closed Beta Test for Tekken 8 this October - MCV/DEVELOP

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Mircosoft Game Dev

AUGUST 6, 2021

We had a beta 2 build ten days ago , and a number of issues have since been found and fixed, so it's time for Godot 3.4 If you already reviewed the changelog for the previous beta, you can skip right to the differences between beta 2 and beta 3. Core: Improve the console error logging appearance: ( GH-49577 ).

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 9, 2023

Since the open beta launch of Black Desert Online in 2014, Pearl Abyss has been synonymous with its flagship PC MMORPG.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JULY 27, 2021

beta 2 , even though we never had a formal beta 1 announcement on this blog. beta 1 is available for download for comparison purposes, but since it had a major regression on C# support on Windows , I skipped its blog post. and included in this beta are: Animation: Add animation "reset" track feature ( GH-44558 ).

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Mircosoft Game Dev

AUGUST 19, 2021

This beta 4 build provides additional features and fixes to bugs reported against previous builds. If you already reviewed the changelog for the previous beta, you can skip right to the differences between beta 3 and beta 4. Core: Improve the console error logging appearance: ( GH-49577 ). beta 3 and beta 4.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This beta 5 build provides additional features and fixes to bugs reported against previous builds. If you already reviewed the changelog for the previous beta, you can skip right to the differences between beta 4 and beta 5 ( part 1 , part 2 ). Core: Improve the console error logging appearance: ( GH-49577 ).

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This beta 6 build provides additional features and fixes to bugs reported against previous builds. If you already reviewed the changelog for the previous beta, you can skip right to the differences between beta 5 and beta 6. Core: Improve the console error logging appearance: ( GH-49577 ). beta 5 and beta 6.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The two studios are collaborating on the online action multiplayer game, which is heading to PC and console starting with a closed beta in 2023. The acquisition was mentioned in a press release for Transformers: Reactivate, which was announced during last night's The Game Awards. Read more.

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Game Errors

JUNE 1, 2023

The first two runs of Diablo 4 beta have finally concluded, and if you’ve participated in the beta testing, you might be familiar with a variety of bugs and glitches. Stuck on the loading screen A notable problem during the Diablo 4 beta was the game’s loading screen becoming frequently stuck on the PC.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 27, 2023

So, at the beginning, the idea comes from my side, but its final shape is given by multiple feedback, both from the team and also from beta testers at a later stage.” Consoles and Mobile will follow in a few weeks. But I usually share ideas with my team, and I’m very flexible to improvements, suggestions, and critics.

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Game Errors

JULY 24, 2023

If we shift focus to the Beta versions, the verdict is simple. Diablo 4 is the biggest Beta in the entire Diablo series , including Diablo 3, with 62 million hours of playtime. With 62M hours played, thank you for making #DiabloIV the largest Beta in Diablo franchise history. That’s more than 70,700 years!

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Game Errors

MARCH 18, 2023

Diablo 4 is finally in players’ hands with the launch of the open beta version. We recommend doing the following for a more stable and faster internet connection: If you use WiFi, move your router and modem close to the computer or console. We’ve all been waiting impatiently.

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Game Errors

MAY 9, 2023

If you are playing on a console, check to make sure that your console is properly connected to your home network. Restart your device ( Pre-check ) If you are playing on a console or a computer, try restarting it and then launching the game again. Clear your cache If you are playing on a console, try clearing your cache.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Only after endless hours of testing and iterating, the game is considered ready for a late-Alpha or even a Beta release, on the basis of how polished the in-game features are. Console Game Development As a leading unreal game development studio, we have delivered robust console titles for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms.

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Game Errors

JUNE 4, 2023

The most common of them include the different types of Street Fighter 6 communication error, as was the case with the beta version as well. So, we have listed the possible workarounds that may help with issues like Street Fighter 6 error code ww-30001 or Street Fighter 6 open beta error code aw-20001.

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iXie gaming

MAY 3, 2024

Despite the ever-evolving popularity of gaming consoles, the Nintendo Switch stands out as one of the most versatile and beloved platforms for gamers of all ages. This includes acquiring the hardware, such as the Nintendo Switch console, controllers, and other peripherals needed for specific games.

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Game Errors

JUNE 7, 2023

Although the error occurred in the early beta due to overloaded servers, nowadays, it occurs due to various network-related reasons. On PS5, the error code 300022 occurs due to pilled-up cache files, your home network blocking the console, or outdated PS5 software. How to fix Diablo 4 Error Code 300022?

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

On console, I’ve seen growth slow down, mainly because at some point you’ve reached everybody on console that wants to subscribe,” explained Spencer. While Microsoft hasn’t increased the price of the Xbox Game Pass or its Xbox consoles, that might not hold for much longer, and Spencer hinted changes could be on the way in the future.

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Nvidia

JUNE 21, 2023

THE FINALS | Beta Gameplay with DLSS 3, Ray Tracing, and NVIDIA Reflex The DLSS Super Resolution plugin supports a variety of image quality modes—from Ultra Performance to Quality—determined by the native resolution relative to the DLSS output resolution. However, if you need access to the console commands, they can be found under r.ngx.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The drone centering and following feature added back in Beta 10 has been quite useful for this purpose. It might even be interesting outside the map, up in the top-center console, though that comes with its own problems in addition to that area’s relatively limited height.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

MARCH 24, 2022

There will likely be breaking changes between this release and the first beta release. Only the beta will mark the so-called "feature freeze" As such, we do not recommend porting existing projects to this and other upcoming alpha releases unless you are prepared to do it again to fix future incompatibilities.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

MAY 18, 2022

Windows: Improve console handling and execute ( GH-55987 ). This changes the editor console handling to be like on Unix systems (Linux and macOS). So Godot doesn't open with a console by default, but you can see console output if you start it from a console yourself. Check out the Releases page for the latest 2.x

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Game Errors

JUNE 14, 2023

Disable these mods and delete any previous game versions, such as beta. The Destiny 2 error code Beagle often occurs on Xbox, so here are some tips on how to troubleshoot it: Reconnect the hard drive : Physically disconnect your hard drive from the console and connect it again. Ensure you plug it in back correctly and boot your Xbox.

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AWS Games

MAY 7, 2024

Furthermore, launching globally across console and PC platforms introduced an additional layer of intricacy, requiring planning and execution to ensure a seamless experience for players worldwide. Using Karpenter At the end of October 2023, Karpenter moved to a beta readiness.

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Unreal Engine (UE) is a quality software for the development of various game types, and it’s used by a significant number of famous game development studios in terms of the creation of incredible PCs and console projects. Alpha and Beta tests are essential. Once a game is ready, it should undergo rigorous testing.

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AWS Games

JUNE 13, 2023

Metropolis Origins” launched in limited beta in November 2021, and the QXR Studios team anticipates a wider commercial release at the end of 2023. I could start on a server with a token that would bridge to Anywhere and make that fleet available via the AWS Console in the AWS cloud. It was easy for me to set up a Windows environment.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 15, 2023

Maybe they will ask if the game is on a single platform or is expected to be on various consoles, if cross-play is expected, or if the company has infrastructure on-site or prefers to be in the cloud. During the following Playtesting session, the game designer is unimpressed with the current state, mentioning missing features.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Beta testing with a group of users is an invaluable step in this process. You can opt for a premium purchase model, providing a limited demo with the option to unlock the full game for a fee, similar to traditional console games. These testers can provide fresh perspectives and uncover issues you might have missed.

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Game Errors

JUNE 6, 2023

Platform preferences: Both Fortnite and Apex Legends are available on mobile, PC, and console. If we look at Fortnite, we can see that 69% of players play it on Console, which includes both Xbox and PlayStation. It is because some players play this title on both PC and Console or even all of these three platforms.

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Grid Sage Games

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Such a button was already added to Beta 13 to support the occasional longer item/effect descriptions, but was given new purpose for the very rare possibility that a robot might have too many total lines in its info window, in which case one way to cut it down to size is to put excess resistances in a popup window.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 31, 2023

Compatibility and Platform Fragmentation Games are developed for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. Additionally, leveraging crowd testing or beta testing with real users can help gather feedback on different input devices and configurations.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Sample special mode consoles remaining functional regardless of zoom state. This ended up requiring that some of them be moved to the new window-container-map-view-thing I described last time, or in other cases slight architectural changes. Cogmind’s inventory can be sorted by type, mass, and integrity, each with their own key (t/m/i).

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 29, 2022

Aaron: Google Play offers developers a wide range of soft launch options in Play Console , such as closed testing , open testing , and pre-registration. The Play Console also provides the option to run store listing experiments that allow you to test and find the best icon, screenshots, videos, and descriptions for your game on Google Play.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Many thanks to all the contributors who worked on it, including all testers who tried beta and RC releases to ensure that the 3.4-stable Windows: Open a new console window for the editor instances on Windows 11 ( GH-55925 , GH-55967 ). was released a month ago, and it went fairly smoothly!

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Mircosoft Game Dev

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Many thanks to all the contributors who worked on it, including all testers who tried beta and RC releases to ensure that the 3.4-stable Windows: Open a new console window for the editor instances ( GH-55925 ). was released a month ago, and it went fairly smoothly! Tiles: Only add light occlusion for visible TileMaps ( GH-54435 ).

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Game Designing

MARCH 1, 2023

Game developers may handle a number of different duties including programming, level design, beta testing, and more. Functions, and limitations of common video game platforms including consoles and mobile. The title ‘game developer’ is a relatively general term basically meaning anyone who works on a game.

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

They say imitation is a form of flattery, and there’s no shortage of mobile games that share a striking similarity with other popular titles in the PC, console and mobile markets. That said, players in the UK and Netherlands can currently register for a closed beta test , but only on Android devices.

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