Game Global

MAY 21, 2021

We continue our series of articles about essential roles in the video game localization industry with Gérard Barnaud, a Localization Project Manager at Ubisoft , and speaker at our first Game Global Summit in Warsaw. Gérard shares with us the tasks and challenges of a localization PM, as seen from the buyer’s side.

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Nvidia

APRIL 7, 2021

With everyone shifting to a remote work environment, game development and professional visualization teams worldwide need a solution for real-time collaboration. Omniverse Connect opens the portals that allow content creation tools to connect to the Omniverse platform. Nucleus works on a local machine, on-premises, or in the cloud.

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Logic Simplified

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Game as a Service (GaaS) has fundamentally transformed the gaming industry. There is a shift noticed from the traditional model of releasing a complete, standalone game to it now becoming an ongoing, evolving experience. GaaS is shaping a more dynamic and interconnected gaming landscape for the creators and the gamers.

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iXie gaming

MAY 3, 2024

Despite the ever-evolving popularity of gaming consoles, the Nintendo Switch stands out as one of the most versatile and beloved platforms for gamers of all ages. Its unique ability to seamlessly transition between handheld and docked modes and its diverse library of games has solidified its position in the gaming industry.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He decided to leave his career in banking for video game development a month before his 25th birthday. His journey took an exciting turn when he landed a full sponsorship from the French Embassy in Kenya to visit Rubika, a leading school for Video Games, 2D/3D Animation, and Design in France.

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Ask a Game Dev

JULY 6, 2023

Here are some of the lesser-known roles in the game industry that you may not have heard of: [ Technical Artist ] - an artist who writes code to help other artists realize their visions. Prototype Artist - an art generalist who specializes in putting together usable art for a game prototype.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 5, 2023

Shueisha Games , the dedicated games branch of Japan’s renowned manga publishing house, Shueisha, has successfully established itself as a promising player in the games industry. “Our aim is to develop projects that honor the vision and creative abilities of game creators.”

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Brand Game Development

JULY 27, 2020

Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Whether you’re just spreading the word about one game or whether you’re building a whole long-lasting business from scratch, you should consider advertising as part of a larger marketing plan.

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Game Errors

AUGUST 27, 2023

Playing Dragons Dogma: Dark Arisen is an exciting experience, but it comes with its challenges, including the frustrating Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen failed to save the game issue. Why Has Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen Failed To Save The Game? How To Fix Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen Failed To Save The Game? Open Task Manager.

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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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Game Errors

JULY 18, 2023

Warframe is a free-to-play action third-person shooter online game available on Steam. Unfortunately, many players have reported the game fails to launch or open when downloaded through the Steam launcher. Learn how to verify game files on Steam. Delete local content Time needed: 2 minutes.

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Game Global

APRIL 14, 2022

After two years of successful online events, Game Global is currently building the program for its next in-person summit. Game Global events are open to game developers, publishers, service providers, and any other stakeholders related to the video game industry. Game Global does not sell speaking slots.

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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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Game Errors

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Many users have reported Steam games getting stuck on validating. When those users try to launch their Steam games, a “Validating Steam cache files” error message appears. One player reported that issue as follows: Booted up Steam today, and the game wanted to update. How come Steam games get stuck on validating?

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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.

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AWS Games

JULY 26, 2023

Advancing the art of virtual reality (VR) storytelling is one the primary objectives of Meta’s Oculus Studios, the division that publishes popular multiplayer games, including “Population One,” “Onward VR,” and “Beat Saber.” While this ensures unique player experiences, it can also present game development and hosting complexities.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 2, 2022

How to grow your games in diverse markets Many Western publishers focus their efforts on English-speaking countries because they are most familiar with these markets, which tend to command a higher average revenue per paying user. How much should you localize versus culturalize? What is the potential of these emerging markets?

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 17, 2020

It’s tempting to think that the analog nature of board games would preclude live-streaming, but this is not the case. Live-streaming board games can be done with digital tools such as Tabletop Simulator or video cameras capturing gameplay on the physical tabletop. Need help on your board game? Why stream games?

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Game Errors

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a digital game distribution service that started in 2003 and was initially associated with Valve’s popular games like Counter-Strike and Halflife. However, STEAM has evolved and is now the go-to platform for game developers due to its user-friendly interface. Why do I need to verify game files on Steam?

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The list of games is reproduced below. Steam organises a recurring event called the Steam Next Fest : Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. You have until the 7th of October 2021 @ 17:00 UTC to test the games!

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Nvidia

JANUARY 8, 2024

They are advancing real-time content generation, text summarization, customer service chatbots, and question-answering use cases. However, many use cases that would benefit from running LLMs locally on Windows PCs, including gaming, creativity, productivity, and developer experiences. Try this reference project on GitHub now.

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Game Errors

APRIL 5, 2023

These earning opportunities present themselves in betting, coaching, professional gaming, streaming, content creation, skin trading & investing, and online competitions. You can make thousands of dollars from this game in any form. This article will detail how the game got to this point and how you can make money too.

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Game Errors

MARCH 13, 2023

Steam is the most popular game client software for Windows 11/10. Millions of players install and launch Windows games with the Steam client software. However, sometimes Steam games won’t launch on Windows 11/10. When games don’t start, nothing happens when users click to launch them within Steam.

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Game Errors

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Don’t be concerned if you recently attempted to download a game or application on your console and got Xbox Error 0xd05e0115. In none of the methods presented previously work, you can: Clear Your Xbox Storage Delete Local Saved Games Reset Your Console 1. Manage Storage : Select View contents or a similar option.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The gaming industry is ever evolving, with new trends emerging constantly. Game developers are under constant pressure to reach a wider audience and expand their market coverage. One of the strategies adopted to reach a broader audience is porting games. But what is game porting? Why is it important for your video game?

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CG Spectrum

APRIL 3, 2023

The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) was held last week in San Francisco, boasting 28,000 attendees ! Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. Meet Penny!

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Jaunty Bear Games

OCTOBER 9, 2022

It’s hard to ignore the recent trends in retro gaming, as it appears that this industry has undergone some sort of renaissance in the past few years. In fact, retro gaming has become so popular that there are even business opportunities available where you can resell your old games and earn money in the process.

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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

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s unapologetically reminiscent of the Star Wars podracer games from the 1990’s but it’s insanely fast and incredibly fun. The game is made by a two-man team called Reclaim Interactive. “I Young got his podracing fix through the Star Wars Episode 1 Racing games (SWE1R). I like the design of the Star Wars racers.

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Game Analytics

JANUARY 3, 2023

Building video games has never been a simple task. You can have a brilliant idea for a game, but without the right skills, tools and resources, it can be near-impossible to tackle by yourself. So to get his advice and learn his secrets, we sat down to hear his story and journey as a solo-game developer. So I had a game there.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Independent game development studio, Norsfell , was founded in 2013 to forge new genres that bring people together. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, Norsfell has grown from a small startup developing mobile games into a studio with nearly 40 team members who helped launch the award-winning multi-platform game, “ Tribes of Midgard.”

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Testing mobile games is crucial as it helps you release bug-free games, boosting the gaming experience. However, in the fast-evolving tech world, developers have had to build mobile games for different operating systems (OS), including iOS, Android, and Windows. Otherwise, the game will not be published on the App Store.

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Game Errors

MARCH 15, 2023

Xbox is inarguably one of the most popular gaming consoles in the market. As a result, users have to start from scratch if they want to play a game on another device. As a result, users have to start from scratch if they want to play a game on another device. Select Manage game & add-ons > Saved data.

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Game Errors

JUNE 1, 2023

Watch Dogs 2 is an open-world action-adventure third-person video game that comes highly recommended by most players who enjoy the game. Despite its popularity, players have reported various issues with the game, including Watch Dogs 2 stuck on loading screen. Corrupted, missing, or outdated game components.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

A solid game outsourcing partnership is reason enough to see your project as 50% complete. In a competitive game, players’ initial focus is on the visual component. Working with an established game art outsourcing firm with a solid track record alleviates any worry about deadlines or allocating internal resources.

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Game Errors

JUNE 15, 2023

Steam is a system for the digital distribution of interactive content and software developed by the Valve corporation, and we can safely say that it is one of the mega-popular platforms for entertainment and multiplayer gaming. Have you experienced a low frame rate (FPS) in Steam games despite having a powerful PC?

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Game Errors

MARCH 21, 2023

Games typically throw up error messages when they crash. However, sometimes games randomly crash to the desktop without showing any error message. Or games sometimes freeze without showing a message. When that happens, it’s not clear why the games are crashing. Why does my game keep crashing for no reason?

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