Panda CEO departs after Smash Bros. tournament sabotage allegations
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Following last week's allegations from Smash World Tour, Panda Global announced it would undergo an internal restructuring.
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14 low-budget, highly successful story games
Game Analytics
DECEMBER 5, 2022
One of the reasons why hyper-casual games are so popular is due to how quick and easy they are to make. Simple controls, artwork, and game design make it easy for any developer to pick up. But hyper-casual isn’t the only way to go. There are other ways to build a game on a budget. One way is narrative. We’ve talked a lot about how to add new layers to your games by simply layering in a story.
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ZeniMax Studios' QA workers to vote on unionization
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Another union is being formed, this time by QA workers at ZeniMax Studios.
Bucking the Recession in Mobile Gaming
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In data.ai and Deconstructor of Fun’s latest collaborative report, we dive deep into a comprehensive analysis of the mobile gaming sector and which genres are defying the economic slowdown. You can access the interactive charts and download the full report here. After soaring to new heights during the lockdowns, mobile gaming got hit by platform privacy changes and an overall decrease in engagement as the world opened up again.
First-party Xbox Series X|S games will be $70 starting 2023
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Microsoft joins other publishers in making its first-party titles priced for $70 at launch.
FTC reportedly split on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Game Daily
DECEMBER 5, 2022
According to sources, Microsoft has been readying its legal defenses against a potential lawsuit in response to the titanic deal.
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What Game Should I Make First?
DameDev.tv
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Do you ever wonder what game you should make first? Or how to keep the development within a realistic scope? If so, keep reading this What Games Should I Make First Livecast and learn more. Laurie (Avocado Fire) joins Rick Davidson & Tim Ruswick* to talk about ideas and how to start your first game without following a tutorial and starting from scratch, along with other helpful tips.
CDPR designer explains why Cyberpunk 2077 's multiplayer got cut
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DECEMBER 5, 2022
Getting a bunch of chooms together for some co-op fun was this close to being a reality for Cyberpunk 2077.
How Mobile Games Can Buck the Recession
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DECEMBER 5, 2022
In Today’s Email ? This week, we dive into the games that are defying headwinds from the recent economic slowdown in every category. On the go? Listen to one of our podcasts from this week, we’ve got ? TWiG #211 - ATT's Effects on the Industry / Loot Box Legislation / Boom Beach Frontlines Shuts Down ? Tokenomics #21 - Former Covet Fashion GM Sarah Fuchs on Muus Collective and Bringing Fashion Gamers to Web3 Lastly ?
Michael Blaker’s Movie Monday Featuring A Christmas Story
Game Industry News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Hey all, I’m back with a season appropriate classic for this week’s Movie Monday. It’s A Christmas Story! Plot: The plot is fairly standard, but it features an adult man we learn is named Ralph, telling a set of stories leading up to Christmas when he was 9. It features all sorts of ridiculous things that range from a onesie pajama set that he receives as a gift to the family’s turkey dinner being destroyed by the neighbor’s dogs.
Redshot Developer Interview
Game Wisdom
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Redshot Developer Interview Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com. width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen". An interview with Brian Lynch who developed the game Redshot. We spoke about making his first metroidvania, the challenges of using bullet time and building it for speedrunning, and more. Find it on steam. Follow him on … The post Redshot Developer Interview appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Juego Studio Fueled by Innovation & Transformation Enables the Businesses Crack Their Challenges: Good Firms
Juego Studio
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The post Juego Studio Fueled by Innovation & Transformation Enables the Businesses Crack Their Challenges: Good Firms appeared first on Juego Studio.
Top 10 Challenging Indie Games to Test your Mettle
Game Wisdom
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Top 10 Challenging Indie Games to Test your Mettle Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com. Challenging games from indie developers can be quite addictive. They may not have the same budget or mainstream appeal as well-known games from popular publishers, but that doesn’t mean they couldn’t be just as fun and entertaining. The overpowering need … The post Top 10 Challenging Indie Games to Test your Mettle appeared first on Game Wisdom.
For a jr dev, or a dev who is foraging into new territories/ researching new stuff, is it common for the person to reach out to devs from other studios for help? If that person found you, what could he offer in return?
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 5, 2022
ALT What you’re asking about feels a lot like [ finding a mentor ] - a more experienced dev who can help the less experienced dev level up and improve more quickly. If you’re working in game dev already, it’s pretty rare to go cross-studio unless the project itself is so big that it is a cross-studio collaboration (e.g. Call of Duty, Battlefront, etc.).
Hiring A Mobile App Development Company In India? Why Do We Think It Is Your Best Decision Ever!!
Artoon
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Some 5 billion mobile apps exist between the two app stores. That […]. The post Hiring A Mobile App Development Company In India? Why Do We Think It Is Your Best Decision Ever!! appeared first on Artoon Solutions.
FTC reportedly split on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Game Daily
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In January of this year, Microsoft announced that it planned to acquire World of Warcraft and Call of Duty studio Activision Blizzard in a landmark $68.7 billion deal. The news has encountered its share of scrutiny from a number of parties, including the US and UK governments. This week, new reports allege that regulators are split on whether or not the deal should continue forward.
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