Report: Valve won't publish Steam titles that feature AI-generated content
Game Developer
JUNE 29, 2023
The company told one Steam developer it "cannot ship games for which the developer does not have all of the necessary rights."
Nintendo is done releasing new content for Mario Kart Tour
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The upcoming Anniversary Tour will be the last to feature new content.
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Procedural Content Generation in Game Development
Starloop Studios
APRIL 18, 2024
Procedural content generation (PCG) is a prime example of how AI in game development is leveraged in creative and compelling ways. As the use of AI in game development ramps up and speculation is rife as to how it will be used in the future, procedural content generation is one of the most well-recognized and [.]
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Addendum to cut content: people find remnants of cut content in game files often enough. So/but is there any even rough estimate you could give of cut content that’s dug up versus cut stuff that could never be found?
Ask a Game Dev
APRIL 10, 2024
The kind of games that have the least cut content are annual sports titles - they have the most stringent schedules and know exactly what they are committing to with each annual cycle, so they have significantly less wiggle room than a project with a longer schedule and bigger scope (e.g.
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Upgrade Your Graphics: Explore New Ray Tracing Features for NVIDIA Nsight Tools
Nvidia
MARCH 21, 2024
Helping you build optimized, bug-free applications in this era of rendering technology, the latest release of NVIDIA Nsight Graphics introduces new features for ray tracing development, including tools to help you harness AI acceleration. The union of ray tracing and AI is pushing graphics fidelity and performance to new heights.
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The new normal • Video game layoffs are a feature, not a bug
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 4, 2024
Onslaught of digital newcomers Not every game maker has been equally successful at adapting to the new reality of digitally distributed content, micro-transaction sales, and live-services operations, or had the intellectual property that managed to differentiate itself from the onslaught of digital newcomers.
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The Hunger Games for User Generated Content: Case Fall Guys
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 31, 2023
E pic’s user-generated content (UGC) domination has required thousands of employees and 5 years of development but pays off with 40% of player game time and $350M generated from creator worlds. Gamemakers should watch closely for how this new mode impacts Fall Guys’ performance as a distinct add-on feature.
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Does cut content exist for video games? Not material devs save for later use in dlcs or expansions, but content that was created and for some reason didn’t make it to the final product. Idk like, a boss battle was way too long so a portion of gameplay was cut off or some footage devs felt like removing from certain cutscenes.
Ask a Game Dev
APRIL 4, 2024
Of course cut content exists. On the latest shipped game that I worked on, I was hired for and spent months working on a significant game mode that was eventually cut. Our game mode was playable with a full game loop but the higher-ups decided it wasn't shaping up to be what they wanted for the overall game.
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New Video Creation and Streaming Features Accelerated by the NVIDIA Video Codec SDK
Nvidia
MAY 24, 2023
This post highlights new features supported in version 12.1, and how they’re being used to enhance video processing use cases like content creation and streaming on NVIDIA GPUs. These optimizations also reduce content delivery network (CDN) costs by minimizing bandwidth requirements. Video Codec SDK 12.1
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Google’s Blockchain Content Policy: Better Late than Never
Deconstructor of Fun
AUGUST 2, 2023
After a long wait, Google made its move with its latest Developers Blog post and new policies regarding blockchain-based content ! The former dedicates a separate post and policy for blockchain content while the latter just squeezes in a couple of new rules. The 8-month-long wait may seem really long.
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Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection reportedly used modder's work without credit
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 18, 2024
As reported by IGN , players noticed that a mod created by modder 'iamashaymin' was reportedly featured in the game despite its developer clarifying last month that it did "not include any code or content that is taken from uncredited sources."
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Fixed: Valorant ‘DX11 Feature Level 10.0 is Required to Run the Engine’
Game Errors
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
However, players have reported encountering the error message “DX11 Feature Level 10.0 What is DX11 Feature Level 10.0 What is DX11 Feature Level 10.0 The error message “DX11 Feature Level 10.0 How to fix DX11 Feature Level 10.0 Conclusion The error message ‘DX11 Feature Level 10.0
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Don’t Nod restructures around three genres
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 28, 2024
In 2023, we witnessed an exceptional year of content, featuring a multitude of high quality games, encompassing both small and large-scale innovative titles. Read more
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Unity's push for "responsibly sourced" AI tools
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Despite the debate surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in games development, Unity has been a big proponent for adding AI-powered features into the process, announcing its Muse suite of features earlier this year as well as signing partnerships with AI-driven asset creators. Read more
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How XSplit Delivers Rich Content for Live Streaming with NVIDIA Broadcast
Nvidia
JANUARY 15, 2021
It’s a simple yet powerful live streaming and recording software for producing and delivering rich video content that powers countless live streams and recordings around the world. What new features or SDKs from NVIDIA are you looking forward to now? What excited you most about NVIDIA Broadcast Engine?
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Activision made a secret deal for gun product placement in Call of Duty
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Content warning: This article discusses violence towards children. Activision made a secret deal with Remington to feature the arms maker's Adaptive Combat Rifle in 2009's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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A follow-up to the sunk cost post. While easier said than done, how do you make the choice between cutting a feature (or features) you’ve sunk so much time into or just giving it more to complete it?
Ask a Game Dev
JUNE 2, 2023
cut features and reduce scope), or some combination of both must happen in order to reach that goal. When deciding whether to cut a feature, the largest determining factor is the priority of the task. If the feature is low priority, the decision to cut is easy. Either the velocity must increase (e.g.
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NVIDIA RTX, Unreal Engine 5 Define Future of Game Development and Content Creation
Nvidia
MAY 26, 2021
UE5 represents a generational leap in both workflows and visual fidelity, extending the engine’s support for DirectX Raytracing, NVIDIA DLSS, and NVIDIA Reflex, and adding new features such as Nanite and Lumen that make it faster and easier for games to implement photorealistic visuals, large open worlds and advanced animation and physics.
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52 Your answer about cut content reminded me of one of the early Star Wars games (sorry, can’t remember the title). Evidently Obsidian cut a lot of content that was later added back by modders. Are you familiar with this? How was this possible?
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The partially-built endgame content was locked off from the game but left on the disc. This is, in large part, because leaving unused assets on disc usually ensures more stability than it risks by removing those assets in case any of them are behind-the-scenes dependencies for other assets or game features.
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Hi, I’d like to ask something about dlcs. I apologize in advance if this turns out to be a stupid question but I really have no idea about how game industry works. So… do software houses usually decide the plot of the dlcs together with the main game (or at least before the main game is released on the market) or they tend to wait for the audience’s feedback and then start planning accordingly? Like, when the game is out, a certain character ends up being very popular in the fandom. So… will they decide to focus the dlc on this popular character in order to give ppl what they want or they’re still gonna stick to their original plans? In a few words, could fandom popularity influence the plot of future content of a game?
Ask a Game Dev
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Generally speaking, the ease of making changes to the game, its narrative/characters/content is inversely proportional to how close that content is to release. That boss already has all of its mechanics locked down, all of the art done, all of the voice over recorded, all of the features designed, and so on.
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Does sunk cost ever affect game dev? IE we put so many zots into a feature that isn’t working, we may as well put in more to finish it?
Ask a Game Dev
MAY 30, 2023
ME:A had a major problem with sunk cost - the game was originally intended to feature a procedural planet generator that could create a near-infinite number of planets to explore.
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Event: Jensen Huang NVIDIA Keynote at SIGGRAPH 2023
Nvidia
JULY 24, 2023
8, Jensen Huang features new NVIDIA technologies and award-winning research for content creation. 8, Jensen Huang features new NVIDIA technologies and award-winning research for content creation.
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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Complex feature The core concept of worlds within worlds was the first feature prototyped for Cocoon, undergoing substantial improvement and iteration. It was a complex feature to make, and aside from making it look cool, we also had to solve a range of technical challenges.
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AWS for Games debuts Guide to Generative AI for Game Developers, and more at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2024
The Gilded Mansion Demo featured a mystery solving game that was built with AWS Bedrock and Anthropic Claude to drive player conversations with in-game characters in search of clues to solve a crime. AWS Events On Monday evening, AWS, Amazon Games and Women in Games International (WIGI) co-hosted a Women in Games event at the Minna Gallery.
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Web3 metaverse MMO Avalon unveiled in new trailer
Game Daily
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The game features action-combat including magical powers in player-vs-environment and player-versus-player modes. The trailer features a pretty world of warriors, who flit between environments, with ample tools for building and crafting. ” Core to Avalon will be player-created content.
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Happy to announce a new Scheduling feature beta-testing
Filmustage
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
At the same time, the speed and quantity of content consumption picked up tremendously as we found ourselves locked at home and for many it was an opportunity to experience the wonderful world of cinema.
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AWS for Games to spotlight generative AI at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 6, 2024
Featured partners include Perforce, JetBrains, Incredibuild, AccelByte, Pragma, Heroic Labs, Scenario, NVIDIA, Modulate, and Endava. Managing live games requires a balance of retaining mature players with evergreen content, personalizing offers, attracting new players, and getting them into your core loop as quickly as possible.
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Attracting investors and publishers with the right kind of game demos
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Typically highlighting a game’s mechanics in their raw form, even before content and visuals receive their final polish. As you approach the launch phase, directing your efforts towards a public demo can effectively engage your established target audience and immerse players in your game’s narrative, should it feature one.
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Build and load bundle from zip, is it possible?
Cocos
AUGUST 25, 2023
What mean that pandamicro said: gzip compression is a built-in feature of the web server and the browser will automatically decode it when the returned content is gzip. Example like image what you need is to enable this feature on the web server
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Destiny 2 player to pay $490,000 in damages for racial harassment
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 14, 2023
Content warning: Article contains references to racism and racial violence A Destiny 2 player has been ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in damages to Bungie after racially harassing a community manager last year.
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On the topic of feedback, what do games do when they are receiving conflicting and mutually contradictory feedback? For example, group X says Z the game is too hard and complicated, while group Y is saying the game is too easy and not deep enough.
Ask a Game Dev
JUNE 20, 2023
If you ever ask a player whether they want more content or less content, they’ll always choose more. Building out feature N generally comes at the opportunity cost of building feature M - we can’t afford both, so we have to choose one. Higher priority features and content get built.
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NVIDIA 2023 Highlights: Driving Generative AI, LLM, HPC, Robotics, and Virtual Worlds Breakthroughs
Nvidia
DECEMBER 19, 2023
NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip Architecture In-Depth Take an in-depth look at the architecture and features of the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip. Subscribe to the Developer Newsletter and stay in the loop on 2024 content tailored to your interests. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , and Discord for the latest developer news.
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Ancient China comes to life in Thriving City: Song by White Star Studio
PreMortem.Games
MAY 24, 2023
One of the most eye-catching features of Thriving City is its distinctive visual style. We were so excited to base our content around ancient China. Reinhard Wu explains: “The second test showed many players wanting to experience a city sim with more playable content, something they prioritized over historical accuracy.
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The gorgeous visuals of Bionic Bay that Juhana Myllys calls Painterly Pixel Art
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 24, 2024
The game design process in this project mainly involved designing the rudimentary features for our level editor”, he explains. ” Part of figuring out the features of the editor is also designing the user interface for it. Now it’s mostly about creating the content of the levels for me now.”
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Game-Changing Storytelling: How To Integrate Narrative Elements in Mobile Games
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
A narrative can also help with pacing, building and releasing tension alongside key story beats while directing the players’ attention and emotions through them, all the while supporting other features and creating a meaningful foundation for retention. Several exploration games also incorporate similar story designs.
Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. From strategy development, content creation, coding to testing, the development process reflects on the successful delivery of the game. Every release brings with it wide-ranging improvements.
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What is Unity 3D: All that you need to know
Game Development for Beginners
MAY 19, 2023
It provides developers with a comprehensive set of tools and features to create interactive 2D and 3D games, simulations, visualizations, and other interactive content for various platforms, including mobile devices, desktops, consoles, and virtual reality (VR) devices. Game development Before delving.
v1.6 Released: New Pirate Mode, New Game Content and Better UI
Greenheart Games
MARCH 8, 2018
Existing mods should continue to function as they have before but we have added a few new features which modders can make use of: – Mods can now add an (optional) icon to their topics by specifying an iconUrl ( documentation ). Added: Translations of new content. – Mods can spawn messages in the new sidebar. The post v1.6
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How men can help stamp out harassment of women in games
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 27, 2023
Content warning: This article features references to harassment, abuse and sexual assault.
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Q&A with Remedy Entertainment: Adopting USD into the Game Development Pipeline
Nvidia
MARCH 1, 2023
We adopted USD to streamline our content pipelines and have something that performs well with large amounts of data and can be easily extended. Finally, we wanted to have a bi-directional interoperation between our tools and third-party digital content creation tools (DCCs). Do you plan to continue using USD in future game development?
Top Emerging Free Game Development Tools and Trends!
Big Games
JANUARY 8, 2024
Here are some of them: AI-Powered Content Creators Ludo AI: This tool excels at generating gameplay concepts and mechanics based on your preferences. Simply input parameters like genre, target audience, and desired features, and Ludo AI will suggest potential game ideas. It can even help define core loops and progression systems.
Interview: Netmarble N2 on its new metaverse blockchain game Meta World: My City
Game Daily
MAY 15, 2023
GameDaily: What are the most important features in Meta World My City that you consider to be genuine innovations in blockchain gaming design? The first innovation we would like to highlight is Union Tokenomics, which enables players to stably enjoy the content. Min-Kwan Kwon: We are going to update the contents step by step.
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Year 10 of the Cogmind
Grid Sage Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
In previous years I’ve opened the review with a collage of dev images of varying themes and content, but approaching the end of this year we have one major theme that stands out, and that I’ll be writing more about below, so let’s hear it for the interface mockups! All your base are belong to us. More on that later.
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Unreal Engine 5.2 Released
Game From Scratch
MAY 11, 2023
This release is absolutely loaded with new (often experimental features) such as the new Procedural Content Generation tools, the new more details Substrate material system, Blueprint Tools support and Chaos Skin support. GameFromScratch.com Unreal Engine 5.2 Additionally MacOS users … Unreal Engine 5.2
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