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

PreMortem.Games

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. They have expertise and knowledge on multiple platforms, which include PCs, consoles, and mobile.

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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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Japanese Games VS Western Games:

Game Errors

Aesthetics Finally, when it comes to aesthetics, Japanese games often feature colorful, anime-style visuals that are inspired by manga and anime, while Western games tend to have a more realistic, gritty aesthetic that is often influenced by Hollywood action movies. Does Japan dominate the gaming industry?

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

iXie gaming

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. It should also be performed whenever significant changes or updates are made to the game.

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Molyneux on media mistakes, and creativity

Game Daily

This week though, he gave a long and frank interview to Simon Parkin’s excellent My Perfect Console podcast , in which he spoke about his habit of over-promising game features that often fail to materialize. But this is going to be kept under wraps for a considerable amount of time.”

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What are AAA Games and Mobile Games?

iXie gaming

In this blog, we will explore the differences between AAA games and mobile games, and you shall discover the different factors that characterize them. Meaning of AAA games Game creators don’t mind putting millions of dollars into game development as long as it meets their expectations in sales and ratings.

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