Activision Blizzard president joining Bored Ape company to build metaverse
Game Developer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Yuga Labs, the web3 company best known for launching the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection of NFTs, has named Daniel Alegre as its new CEO.
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.0 beta 9
Mircosoft Game Dev
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Godot 4.0 has been in beta for over three months , and the overall feature completeness, stability and usability have improved a lot during that time. We continue to release a new snapshot every week to get fast feedback on our bugfixes, and potential regressions they may introduce. Thank you for your rigorous testing and timely reports! This beta includes a few big changes which may interest a lot of users: String and StringName are now mostly cross-compatible throughout the engine API, as well
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High on Life features AI art and voice acting, according to Justin Roiland
Game Developer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Roiland is equally High on Life and on using AI.
How the fans made Goldeneye’s 25th anniversary one to remember
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
GoldenEye 007 is an iconic game. It was the N64's best-selling title outside of Japan and topped the Blockbuster rental charts for two years. But away from sales metrics, its influence on the industry was pronounced. The console shooters that followed – the good ones, anyway – lifted many of the game's innovations. And what's more, it inspired a generation of kids.
John Carmack departs Meta and bids farewell to VR development
Game Developer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The veteran programmer said Meta is "grossly inefficient" and constantly squanders resources through self-sabotage.
Epic to pay $520 million to settle FTC charges on Fortnite
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Epic Games will pay more than half a billion dollars to settle charges from the US Federal Trade Commission, the agency announced today. According to the FTC, Epic will pay $275 million for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and another $245 million for design relying on dark patterns "to dupe millions of players into making unintentional purchases.".
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Activision Blizzard president and COO Daniel Alegre stepping down
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Original Story: Activision Blizzard is losing its president and chief operating officer next year. A new 8K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission reveals Daniel Alegre will be leaving the company for "another opportunity" elsewhere. He will finish his current term of employment, which ends on March 31, 2023. No replacement has been named at the time of writing.
King's mobile Crash Bandicoot game shutting down in February 2023
Game Developer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Yet again, Crash Bandicoot was too slow to avoid death.
NDreams's first acquisition is Shooty Fruity developer Near Light
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Virtual reality developer and publisher NDreams has made its first acquisition, picking up Brighton-based Near Light for an undisclosed sum. The deal was in part enabled by the $35 million investment NDreams received back in March from the Aonic group. NDreams already has an established history with Near Light, having published two of its titles: Shooty Fruity and Perfect.
Epic to pay FTC $520M over Fortnite 's shop and privacy practices
Game Developer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The FTC is not messing around when it comes to Fortnite and how it's made money off of younger players.
Microsoft gauging interest for Xbox Game Pass ad-supported tier subscription
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
A Microsoft survey about Xbox Game Pass suggests that an ad-supported subscription tier may be coming to the service. As reported by Windows Central , the inquiry suggests that for $3 users could play new first-party Xbox titles six months after launch. Additionally, multiplayer and EA Access games would be accessible via this newer proposed tier. Read more.
Recruiter Hotseat – Jack Jewell-Mills, head of talent acquisition at Sumo Group
Game Development News
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Jack Jewell-Mills is group head of talent acquisition at Sumo Group, helping to ensure the family of 18 studios continues making great games by hiring great talent.
FIFA is Christmas No.1 as God of War drops to third place | UK Boxed Charts
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
FIFA 23 was the best-selling game in the 2022 Christmas UK retail charts, according to GfK. The game enjoyed a 67% surge in sales compare to last week, keeping Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 at bay, with the shooter seeing a 13% boost in sales. While it's possible, perhaps likely, FIFA will have been boosted by interest in this year's World Cup, which ended over the weekend, EA's football series is a regular Christmas chart topper at UK retail – as is Call of Duty.
Dev snapshot: Godot 4.0 beta 9
Mircosoft Game Dev
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Godot 4.0 has been in beta for over three months , and the overall feature completeness, stability and usability have improved a lot during that time. We continue to release a new snapshot every week to get fast feedback on our bugfixes, and potential regressions they may introduce. Thank you for your rigorous testing and timely reports! This beta includes a few big changes which may interest a lot of users: String and StringName are now mostly cross-compatible throughout the engine API, as well
Riot Games files motion to end deal with cryptocurrency firm FTX
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
League of Legends maker Riot Games has filed a motion to end its deal with cryptocurrency company FTX. As reported by researcher Molly White , the company attributed the decision to FTX’s filing for bankruptcy. "There is simply no way for FTX to cure the reputational harm already caused to Riot as a result of the highly public disrepute wrought by the debacle preceding FTX's bankruptcy filing.
In a Privacy-Centric World, Creative is More Important Than Ever
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 19, 2022
With privacy becoming more important to mobile players and the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in app advertising inventories, the quality of your creatives has never been more important to the success of your games. This was one of the key takeaways from our recent discussion with Sandro Gelashvili , Head of Creative Works at Google, and Rau Dosymbetov , Creative Producer at Nexters, on the Deconstructor of Fun podcast.
John Carmack leaves Meta, criticises firm's efficiency
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
John Carmack has resigned from his position as an executive consultant for virtual reality with Meta. The veteran developer informed Meta employees via an internal message, which was later leaked to the press. Carmack has since posted the full message on his Facebook profile. "This is the end of my decade in VR," he began. "I have mixed feelings." Read more.
The Ultimate Assets and Sounds Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 19, 2022
GameFromScratch.com. The Ultimate Assets and Sounds Humble Bundle. The Ultimate Assets and Sounds Humble Bundle is a collection of game development related assets from the GameDev Marketplaces. It consists primarily of pixel art graphic packs (character sprites, tiles and tilemaps and effects) as well as sound packs (ambient, foley effects, sfx and more).
The future of game marketing and community | Playable Futures Podcast
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
It’s a double whammy for our latest episode of the Playable Futures Podcast, with gaming communities at the centre of the discussion. For this episode, presenter Will Freeman chats to Mark Reed, Founder of Heaven Media to reflect on gaming’s relationship with marketing and the important role that communities play in shaping its landscape.
Why ad ceative is more important than ever
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 19, 2022
In Today’s Email ? This week, we dive into how to adapt creatives to a changing privacy landscape. On the go? Listen to one of our podcasts from this week, we’ve got ? TWIG #213 THE SEASON FINALE! ? Veteran Technical Director James Marr Answers: What Makes A Great Game Engineer? ✉️ Received this email from a friend? Subscribe here! In a privacy-centric world, creative is more important than ever With privacy becoming more important to mobile players and the prevalence of artificial intelligence
Ask a Game Dev - Untitled Article
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 19, 2022
So… for a moment, let’s put aside the fact that the purpose of a publicly traded company like most AAA game publishers (Nintendo, Ubisoft, Take Two, EA, Activision, Sony, Microsoft, etc.) is to earn money for its shareholders. Let’s also ignore that nobody can ever really agree as to the exact amount of money that crosses from “not greedy” to “greedy” actually is.
How virtual production student Ewald found his Haven at CG Spectrum
CG Spectrum
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Creative Director and Producer Ewald Vorster discovered the world of real-time 3D through his work. Always seeking innovative new ways to create engaging content, Ewald decided to dive deeper into virtual production by enrolling in CG Spectrum's real-time 3D and virtual production courses. The CG Spectrum community soon became a learning haven for Ewald, receiving guidance and support from not only his expert mentors but also his peers—other students and alumni—via its vibrant online community.
Fix: DirectX 12 Crashing Games [Fortnite, Civ 6 & others]
Game Errors
DECEMBER 19, 2022
DirectX 12 has been designed to take better advantage of modern hardware, allowing games to run more efficiently and potentially leading to higher frame rates and lower system requirements. It allows for more realistic and detailed graphics, providing developers access to more advanced graphics features and capabilities. Directx 12 crashing games – is a problem that several players have encountered in pretty much any game.
The December issue of MCV/DEVELOP is online now! Inside: Zordix’s Christina Seelye, Raptor PR, Unity Gaming Services, Scorn, PGA 2K23 and more!
Game Development News
DECEMBER 19, 2022
There’s a new issue of MCV/DEVELOP out now – and you can read it here for free.
Fortnite Stuck on Birthday Screen Error [Quick Fix]
Game Errors
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Many players ran into Fortnite stuck on birthday screen error preventing them from getting into the game. For now, only console users, such as Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo Switch encountered this glitch. To make sure that all players follow the age restrictions outlined in the Terms of Service, Epic Games started requesting users’ ages. While choosing a date of birth and verifying it in-game should be simple, the system has encountered problems and some controller-using gamers do not ha
Keywords Studios announces partnership with Women in Games will continue in 2023
Game Development News
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Keywords Studios has confirmed that it will continue its ongoing relationship with Women in Games next year.
SmartFoxServer 2.18.4 patch is available!
Smart Fox Server
DECEMBER 19, 2022
We have just released SFS2X patch 2.18.4 which fixes a rare issue with encryption. You can read the release notes and proceed with the download from here. While you are at it, also check out the latest client API in our dedicated download section. Please note : the patch requires SFS2X 2.18.0 or higher.
Types of Gamers and The Bartle Player Taxonomy
Juego Studio
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The post Types of Gamers and The Bartle Player Taxonomy appeared first on Juego Studio.
Bug with setResizeCallback() cc3.6.2?
Cocos
DECEMBER 19, 2022
@Koei I have understood my problem, about my second question, What callback function that i can use when android phone change orientation?
US senator presses Valve on Nazi content
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Last week, a group of seven Democratic legislators in the US co-signed a letter sent to more than a dozen prominent publishers and developers asking them what they were doing about extremism in their games. Motherboard reports that alongside that effort, New Hampshire Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan sent a letter specifically to Valve's Gabe Newell about "a significant presence of users displaying and espousing neo-Nazi, extremist, racial supremacist, misogynistic, and other hateful sentiments.
Bug with setResizeCallback() cc3.6.2?
Cocos
DECEMBER 19, 2022
jsb.onResize = (event) => { console.log('resize'); }; try this.
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