AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In an announcement posted across both titles' Steam pages on Thursday, the company attributed the removal to changes from a business partner. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 5, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Amazon has cut nearly 100 staffers within its gaming subsidiaries as part of its ongoing job cuts across the company. As reported by Bloomberg , those affected include employees at Prime Gaming, Game Growth, and its San Diego studio.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mobile game developer and publisher Pixel Federation entertains more than 140M players worldwide with popular mobile games, including ‘ Diggy’s Adventure ,’ ‘ Trainstation 2 ,’ ‘ Puzzle Adventure ,’ and ‘ Port City.’ Sometimes companies are reluctant to move to the cloud because it’s hard to compare costs directly.

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AWS Games

MAY 14, 2024

It’s hard to overstate the dedication of Omeda Studios developers working on the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game “Predecessor.” Its core team has developed the game since 2018, even though the studio was officially formed in 2020. AWS is a games industry gold standard, so going with GameLift was an easy decision.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 15, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Amazon is taking a second stab at creating an MMO based on The Lord of the Rings, following the cancellation of a similar project two years ago.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 11, 2023

One of the least surprising moves Netflix has made during its on-going experiment in video games, was the acquisition of Night School. The studio is known for its atmospheric, story-driven games, the most famous one being 2016's award-winning graphic adventure game Oxenfree. Read more

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 26, 2023

AWS re:Invent 2023 is fast approaching, and AWS for Games is gearing up to welcome attendees from around the globe at the annual conference for developers in Las Vegas November 27 – December 1. Programming includes sessions led by Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers such as Riot Games, Epic Games, and Nintendo Systems.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 13, 2023

The use of AI in game development has the potential to revolutionize the way games are designed and created. Didimo characters will be generated with the same game style and specifications. According to Jim Franzen , CMO at Didimo, the platform allows for an increase in digital characters in a game. “We

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Game Daily

MAY 10, 2023

Despite massive hits like Niantic’s own Pokemon Go, augmented reality games on mobile have yet to live up to their promise. So far, I love the game, and I’m encouraged by the generally positive reception from reviewers who’ve had longer to explore its mysteries. The game has a strong social element.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 26, 2024

A role that she holds dear and that inspired her to establish her company Kucheza Gaming. In 2020 she decided to channel her decade-plus entrepreneurial experience into her current venture leaving everything behind to focus on gaming. She recalls playing table tennis and tabletop games such as Ludo, Chess, Draft and Monopoly.

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AWS Games

JUNE 13, 2023

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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AWS Games

AUGUST 18, 2023

Gamescom , the annual video game trade fair and conference held in Cologne, Germany, came roaring back in 2022 with over 265,000 consumers and industry professionals coming together to interact and get a glimpse into the future of gaming. Learn more and register for the event. Learn more and register for the event.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Vela Games (Vela) is using the power of the cloud to develop its first game faster. By using scalable infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Vela can do more with less, freeing up time and resources to focus on creating a fantastic gaming experience for players. Powered by Unreal Engine from Epic Games Inc.

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

thatgamecompany (TGC) is a renowned game development studio celebrated for its distinctive approach to creating emotionally engaging games that foster human connections. This vision is not just a part of the gameplay and experience for TGC titles; it is also a developer mindset within the teams who build and run its games.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At AWS re:Invent , Riot Games’ Head of Global Infrastructure and Operations, Brent Rich, outlined how the company is in the final stages of its multi-year global datacenter decommissioning effort, which will be completed in early 2024. Where things began “Back around 2015, Riot was a rocket ship that wouldn’t slow down,” Rich said.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The advent of cloud computing has enabled several companies to reinvent themselves, either by increasing the value they offer to customers or by creating new businesses. Unreal Engine can be used by other game developers, as well as by film and television and other industries.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 2, 2019

As you might expect, this is also the time of year when a lot of people to go to Google and type in “top 10 board games for Christmas 2019.” ” Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Why are certain games popular right now?

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AWS Games

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

When Hugh Behroozy started building Blinkmoon Games , a new independent studio based in Vancouver, Canada, he wanted to bring together the best talent from across the visual effects (VFX) and games industry to create the next generation of interactive experiences. said Laura Teodosio, CEO of Arch Platform Technologies.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Developer Epic Games fires 830 people this year. The games industry is doing better than it’s ever done. According to videogamelayoffs.com , a site that tracks public announcements across the industry, a reported total of 8,000 people have lost their jobs in gaming in 2023. Top image: Fortnite. women, and people of color).

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Logic Simplified

JANUARY 14, 2024

Cloud-based Gaming allows players to play video games from anywhere, and on any compatible device, without downloading the game on their device. How Does Cloud Gaming Work? Cloud Gaming requires a subscription (monthly or annually) of the cloud gaming service and games are purchased over that subscription.

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Game Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

I wrote that the place, where millions of games and electronics were turned around for resale “isn’t just a factory, it’s a mint” In those days, used games were a valid currency, with much of the revenue generated from trades going back into the purchase of new games. billion (down 10% year-on-year from $1.4

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Logic Simplified

JUNE 20, 2023

Complete Project Details Game Genre Business simulation App Platform Web, iOS and Android Time Duration of Project 10 months Our Team on Project Project Manager - 1 Architects - 1 Tester - 1 3D Designers - 3 Front-end Developer - 3 Back-end Developer - 3 Built With Unity game engine for front-end development Node.js

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Ask a Game Dev

JANUARY 13, 2023

A lot of tech companies are laying off workers after investing big early in the pandemic and expecting things to remain that way. Short questions: Ask a Game Dev on Twitter Long questions: Ask a Game Dev on Tumblr Frequent Questions: The FAQ. Business gonna business.

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AWS Games

JUNE 15, 2023

Epic Games (Epic) is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of Unreal Engine (UE), one of the most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tools that powers some of the world’s leading games including Fortnite, and is also utilized by creators across industries to deliver cutting-edge experiences.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

Unlike the years before, we decided to really leverage our fantastic community of senior games industry folks to present you with trends that will shape our industry during the year. The k-factor, which measures the virality of a game, is at an all-time low. Is it the artwork in itself that is not selling the game? Exit mobile.

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Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own epic game? We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. Accessibility is taking center stage, making the gaming world a welcoming space for everyone. So, are you ready to unleash your inner game developer?

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article on how to prepare for the cost of board game fulfillment. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. That means you have to fulfill your games through a third-party distributor OR YOUR CUSTOMERS MIGHT GET CHARGED EXTRA.

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AWS Games

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this blog, we explore the challenges Gaggle Studios faced with DDoS attacks due to the success of their online game, ‘Goose Goose Duck.’ Goose Goose Duck,’ a game of social deduction created by Gaggle Studios, stands out in the online gaming realm. Monetary Transactions: Many online games involve in-game purchases.

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Today at AWS re:Invent 2021, AWS announced the general availability of Amazon EC2 G5g instances—bringing the first NVIDIA GPU-accelerated Arm-based instance. Today at AWS re:Invent 2021, AWS announced the general availability of Amazon EC2 G5g instances—bringing the first NVIDIA GPU-accelerated Arm-based instance to the AWS cloud.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The k-factor, which measures the virality of a game, is at an all-time low. Verdict: CORRECT (1 Point) #2 Publishers Push to Off-Platform Payments Webshops, enabled by companies like Xsolla , have had a breakthrough year. Which will result in a big win for companies like Xsolla. This was an easy prediction.

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Grumpy Gamer

JULY 22, 2020

Every time I order something from a on-line store not named Amazon I'm repeatably shocked at how bad it is. I eventually canceled both incorrect orders and just bought the same laptop from Amazon for the same price and it took 2 days to arrive, not the 9-15 days directly from Del. There is a reason Amazon is eating everyones lunch.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 9, 2019

When you’re making your first board game, retail distribution is probably not top of mind. Many creators choose to focus on making a brilliant game, well play-tested, with great art, and good Kickstarter potential. Molly's latest game, The Million Dollar Doodle, is live on Kickstarter! Pitch your ridiculous companies.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

TWiG #212 - Apple's New Price Points / Game Genre Taxonomy pt 2 / Nintendo's Mobile Strategy ? Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio A year ago, Supercell announced their intention to open a studio in North America with the mission of developing games for PC and Console. ✉️ Received this email from a friend?

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Lately, we see more and more games inspired by these social media trends making it to the top charts in terms of downloads. AppMagic investigates the rise and fall, successes and failures of these specific types of games. No wonder it scores so well as mobile games. In January 2023, the game generated 1.9M Think again.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In the new episode of the DoF podcast, we have the honour of hearing from Jordan Mazer , Head of Talent at a16z Games. Jordan has over ten years of expertise in human resources and talent acquisition, and his outstanding career path has included stops at Amazon, Scopely, Riot, and, most recently, a16z. Their mission?

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 31, 2023

In this week’s newsletter we dive into the “true ownership” game economy trilemma and the intricacies behind obstacles for web 3 economies. Companies like Blizzard and Valve have been trying to make it happen for years and to some extent have already succeeded with products like the Wow Tokens or the Steam Workshop.

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