Mark Cerny thinks consoles can guide the industry's tech future
Game Developer
JUNE 7, 2024
In Cerny's eyes, console development is a key part of figuring out where technology's headed, regardless of the platform players are on.
Navigating the Unknown: Developing a Mixed Reality Game from Ground Up vs. a Console Game
Game Developer
JANUARY 25, 2024
With Mixed Reality (MR) as a key feature in current and next generation VR hardware and headsets, many developers are wondering if their console skill sets transfer to more virtual settings.
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.
Epic Games adds free cross-play overlay tool to consoles
Game Developer
AUGUST 16, 2023
The new overlay from Epic Online Services helps developers with cross-play games on consoles better connect their communities and boost player numbers.
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Live service, subscriptions and F2P: A new reality for console gaming
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 1, 2024
Over the last five years there's been tremendous change across console gaming driven by the growth in live service games, the increase in free-to-play titles, and the burgeoning influence of multi-game subscription services.
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Tips for Effective UI Design in Console Game Development
Starloop Studios
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
For something purely visual, UI design is absolutely integral in a good gaming experience. Effective UI design in console game development can be the difference between a player enjoying their time with your title and them never picking it up again.
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Lightspeed Studios appoints Sony veteran as vice president of PC and console publishing
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 24, 2024
Lightspeed Studios has appointed industry veteran Michael Pattison as vice president of its publishing division for PC and console.
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Why games consoles are holding back interactive storytelling
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 3, 2024
While this often translates to how well said characters do in combat or when confronted by puzzles, developers are exploring more ways in which players can shape stories as well. One such studio is As Dusk Falls developer Interior Night.
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Transitioning from PC-only development to multiple platforms
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
An efficient transition requires good organization skills and solid knowledge on how consoles development can be done efficiently.
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Most Popular Programming Languages for Game Development
Real Programming
JUNE 12, 2023
True, parents today didn’t grow up pumping quarters into pinball machines, but video games have come a long way in just the past few years. Today, the value of the video game industry has eclipsed Hollywood. Video games are played on phones, computers, gaming consoles, and tablets. Many don’t, and that’s fine too!
Why You Need a Unity Specialist for your Unity Game Development
Starloop Studios
DECEMBER 1, 2022
There’s a reason that games on Unity make up somewhere around half of all games on mobile, PC, and console. Unity game development is user friendly, accessible, highly customisable, and offers a wide range of opportunities for developers to implement into their final gaming experience.
Why 70% of Developers Prefer Unity for Mobile Game Development
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
However, Unity has stood out as one of the most preferred and trusted mobile game engines. A staggering 70% of the top Android and iOS developers use it to develop exceptional mobile games. Unity provides numerous essential tools to facilitate seamless mobile game development. Let’s find out.
Top Emerging Free Game Development Tools and Trends!
Big Games
JANUARY 8, 2024
Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own epic game? Buckle up, aspiring developers, because the barrier to entry just shrunk to the size of a pixel! We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. Let’s jump in!
The 7 Stages of Game Development
Starloop Studios
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
The game development pipeline is a lengthy process. In our experience working on everything from AAA titles to smaller-scale projects, a common thread are the stages of game development.
What Makes Unity So Popular for Game Development
iXie gaming
JULY 23, 2023
Because of its adaptability, user-friendliness, and tremendous capabilities, it is a popular choice among developers working in a variety of fields and sectors. In this article, we will discuss the factors that contribute to Unity’s continued dominance in the game development industry.
How Do You Enter The Game Development Industry As A Beginner?
Big Games
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The realm of game development is a captivating blend of creativity, technology, and passion. If you are a beginner and thinking of entering this world of game development, then this can be both an exciting & daunting journey. What is Game Development? What draws you to the world of game development?
Mordhau on consoles: “A lot of smoke and mirrors go into making things hit”
PreMortem.Games
JULY 17, 2023
Now that Mordhau has arrived on both PlayStation and Xbox , console players finally get the chance to hack & slash their way through medieval battlegrounds. The brutal and bloody combat game from Slovenian developer Triternion has already been very successful for the last 4 years on PC.
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Video Game Development Trends That You Should Know
Moonmana
JULY 25, 2022
How do we see it in 2022 and what’s at play for developers? What are the fresh trends in the gaming industry? The last few years have been motivating the game development field quite actively. Game developers, designers, and artists had to be quite inventive and creative to move it forward.
A report from Eurogamer and VGC stated that Nintendo showed their next console to a select few developers at Gamescom behind closed doors. Do you think the report is plausible? And is it generally common for console manufacturers to talk about their next console to developers privately towards the end of a console generation?
Ask a Game Dev
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The Nintendo Switch started development around 2012-2013, was unveiled in 2016, and was released in 2017. If Nintendo started developing a new console shortly after the Switch's launch (2018), we're about due for a new console unveiling. How do you think the new console's third party launch games get made?
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Behind the Veil: The Complexities of Game Development and Market Reception
Game Dev Unchained
MAY 17, 2023
In the expansive and rapidly evolving world of video games, the stakes have never been higher. The rise of increasingly intricate and expensive game schemes has not only upped the ante for game developers but also heightened the expectations of an ever-demanding audience. “Game schemes are expensive.
Top 5 Coding Languages Compatible with the Unity Game Development Engine
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Unity is a leading game development engine used by about 70% of game developers globally. This platform provides numerous features and tools to build games for several devices, including consoles, desktops, virtual reality/augmented reality, and mobile devices. But Why C# For Unity Game Development?
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6 Best Console Game Testing Practices to Wow Your Players
iXie gaming
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Testing console games is crucial in ensuring your game functions as intended before releasing it to the audience. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for testing your console game, several best practices can help you test your console game thoroughly. But why is console game testing important?
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How to Seamlessly Integrate Stories Into AAA Console Gameplay
Starloop Studios
AUGUST 29, 2023
With AAA console game developers focusing on ensuring their games are more immersive than ever, intersecting gameplay and narrative has never been more crucial. Though the vast majority of games have a story, very few of them allow for meaningful gameplay and story integration.
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Take a break from busy GDC and meet Dutch developers at The Netherlands Lounge
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle in the Moscone Centre and just have a good conversation and decent coffee with Dutch games industry professionals? Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. We create games that make you smile”, says CEO Stein Damen. “By
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How To Choose The Best Mobile Game Development Engine for Your Gaming Project
Logic Simplified
OCTOBER 18, 2023
If you are planning to develop a mobile game, then it is crucial to understand that a successful game that attracts players and stands out in crowded app stores takes a lot of time, effort and dedication. Selecting the most suitable mobile game engine is one of the crucial decisions that must be taken.
Learn From the Best: Top 10 Mobile Game Development Companies in the World
Big Games
OCTOBER 12, 2023
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. They have expertise and knowledge on multiple platforms, which include PCs, consoles, and mobile.
Unreal Engine for Android Game Development: What to Expect
Moonmana
DECEMBER 27, 2022
They continue to attract diverse audiences all over the globe, and game developers, for their part, continue offering unique and thrilling titles to suit any taste. . Game development companies catch the wave and try to please picky gamers with compelling mobile games. Full-packed professional documentation base.
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Three Minutes to Eight developer Chaosmonger Studio “Multiple stories moving parallel”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
My goal was to create a gaming experience mimicking a borderline state of mind. Spider Web of Narratives Developing a game with a complex narrative structure, multiple endings, and randomized events can be a daunting task. His experience in those fields really helped him in his game development career.
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What Resident Evil Village on iOS tells us about the future of AAA mobile game development
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox When you play Resident Evil Village on an iPad Pro, it's flabbergasting to believe that this is Capcom's latest mainline entry running natively on a mobile device, looking every bit as good as its home console counterparts.
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GDC 2023: Trends re-defining the future of game development
AWS Games
MARCH 14, 2023
By Rob Schoeppe, General Manager, Global Game Tech Solutions & Business Development at AWS With the 2023 Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) just one week away, the AWS for Games team has been talking with our customers, partners, and internal team about the trends they think will have the largest impact on the industry over the years to come.
AAA Game Development: Creating Next-Generation Games
Starloop Studios
MAY 4, 2023
With every new console generation comes the anticipation of next-gen games and the experiences they can bring to players. The arrival of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S was met with similar excitement and curiosity as to what the new console generation would bring. At Magic Media, we are well-versed in [.]
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Game developer tools
Cocos
AUGUST 28, 2023
In Unity and other editors, I’m used to using IMGUI to create game debug windows: select a level, add money, append health, spawn an enemy… There are no such tools in cocos. I see two ways: design interface myself or use the browser console for call functions and change variables. What ways of interacting with the game do you use?
Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan on Xbox is a big milestone for the African games industry
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 12, 2024
In 2023, Olivier Madiba , the CEO of Cameroon-based Kiro’o Games , shared a profound insight into the ‘paradox of naivety’ In a PreMortem Games interview , he revealed how his initial lack of industry knowledge became his greatest ally when he first embarked on his journey as a game developer.
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7 Game Testing Techniques You Must Master to Achieve Infallible Console Games
iXie gaming
AUGUST 8, 2023
Game lovers can agree that the quality of a gaming application is the most exciting thing about a game setup. Game QA is an integral part of game development which ensures that the end products of console games are safeguarded against glitches.
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Unity has launched new AI tools for game developers
Game Development News
JUNE 28, 2023
Unity has announced new AI tools designed for game developers using their engine - MCV/DEVELOP
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The finalists have been announced for the Game Developers Choice Awards 2024
Game Development News
JANUARY 18, 2024
The list of finalists for this year’s Game Developers Choice awards has been announced
How Champ Games tricks old hardware with new cartridges on the Atari 2600
Game Developer
JUNE 9, 2023
Here's how these developers are pushing the limits of an outdated console that was famously hard to develop for.
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Mobile vs. Console Gaming: A Detailed Guide
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The advancement in technology has given rise to many gaming platforms. Consoles and mobiles are two of them. Consoles have larger screens, and high-quality graphics, and can perform multiple actions using game controllers. Both platforms have their advantages and disadvantages.
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Best Online Game Development Solutions for Your Smartphones
Big Games
AUGUST 17, 2021
Earlier the game players were constricted to play online games such as simple puzzles to adventures series only on the desktop, but the massive development of mobile technology within the past few years has brought a noticeable change in the game application development industry.
The Advantages of PC Game Development
Starloop Studios
AUGUST 24, 2022
The gaming industry continues to grow year after year and proves to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment out there. It’s never been easier to find games to play due to their accessibility on consoles, mobile devices, and PC. Each platform has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, but PC [.].
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Developers’ Guide to Multi-Platform Game UI Design Best Practices
Starloop Studios
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Game UI design for multiplatform projects is a significant challenge for game developers. Video game UI requires certain elements regardless of platform, but the platforms can have wildly different requirements from game UI design.
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PlaySide on growing Dumb Ways To Die: "We just passed Pokémon on TikTok"
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
PlaySide won Studio of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards last month, an achievement crowning over a decade in game development. We've worked with Disney, Warner Bros, Paramount, SkyDance, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network," lists Ryan McMahon, general manager for PC and console at PlaySide Studios. "If
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From California to the Philippines with friendly goblins: The story of Orc Chop Games
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 12, 2024
The revenue it generated enabled Vince to pursue a long dreamed-of career in console games development, forming a new studio with Susan to make a different type of game. Co-founders Vince and Susan McDonnell first hit was Zombie Farm, a mobile title they self-published under former studio The Playforge. Read more
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I don’t know if this is confidential or “too technical” for the blog, but how does developing for consoles actually work? As in, what is the workflow like? Obviously, you do all the coding on a PC, but how does the build get tested on consoles? How do you debug on consoles? It would be awesome if you could do a little rundown, but I understand if it’s not possible.
Ask a Game Dev
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A console dev kit is a lot like a networked computer fused with a game console. It has beefier hardware than the retail console (because it needs to be able to hold and run debug builds of the game). Game consoles today typically have plugins for Microsoft Visual studio to handle the remote debugging process.
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