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Analysis • Sony moves away from customer electronics to become a media empire

PreMortem.Games

For years I’ve characterized the Japanese powerhouse predominantly as a consumer electronics manufacturer. Unlike Microsoft, which develops operating and application software, and Nintendo, which considers itself a toymaker, Sony has long focused on building high-quality media devices. Sony will always keep a foot in electronics.

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The new normal • Video game layoffs are a feature, not a bug

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Before the news cycle had fully absorbed Sony’s announcement that it was letting go of 900 people, Electronic Arts released a similar statement regarding the termination of about 5 percent of its total headcount, approximately 670 jobs. It tells you that the current console cycle has reached its final stage.

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Learn From the Best: Top 10 Mobile Game Development Companies in the World

Big Games

Following good values and trends are essential for any mobile game development company. Hashbyte Studio is a leading mobile game development company that focuses on providing high-quality games to our audience. Hashbyte Studio For Passion and Transparency Hashbyte Studio is a prominent mobile game development company.

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Detective Dotson by Masala Games is a cultural joyride through modern-day India

PreMortem.Games

At Electronic Arts he did the graphics in Will Wright’s team that created Spore. Now it’s an independent studio of 30 developers, animators, storytellers and artists. “We started referencing the India around us rather than the image of it in collective media and that re-training was quite a challenge.”

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Why I Love: Alisia Dragoon

GamesIndustry.biz

Why I Love is a series of guest editorials on GamesIndustry.biz intended to showcase the ways in which game developers appreciate each other's work. An occasional QuackShot, Comix Zone or Streets of Rage 2 did happen every once in a while, but the console was primarily a Sonic player. Read more

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Some questions about Cocos Creator

Cocos

pstrejczek: Is there a reason Electron is the preferred way for Steam publishing ? But currently we don’t have builtin Steam SDK integration yet, and there is mature Steam SDK integration in Electron. But currently we don’t have builtin Steam SDK integration yet, and there is mature Steam SDK integration in Electron.

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Fortifying the Gaming Realm: A Deep Dive into Game Security Testing 

iXie gaming

Here are a few reasons why developers must prioritize game security testing in today’s fast-paced gaming realm: 1. Electronic Arts Server Cyber-Attack (2021) In 2021, hackers breached the Electronic Arts (EA) server and maliciously obtained the source code as well as the Frostbite engine’s internal tools that power several EA games.

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