VR publisher nDreams acquires Shooty Fruity developer Near Light
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
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Behind Demonschool's eye-catching design choices
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Necrosoft Games' Demonschool is a turn-based tactics game like no other. We talked to game director Brandon Sheffield about how it came to be.
Vampire Survivors (again) | Games of the Year 2022
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2022
I've been low-key worrying about this Game of the Year write-up for months, because I didn't really know what it was going to be about. I quite liked Elden Ring, but I didn't get terribly far into it and didn't have much of anything interesting or new to say about it. It's a From Software Souls game, and the open-world is a great match for From's punishing style of design and its myriad reminders that you aren't ready for this boss or that part of the world yet.
Ubisoft reveals transition process for Stadia owners
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Ubisoft's process for bringing Stadia owners over to PC is relatively simple, it just needs to be done before January 18, 2023.
UK watchdog calls on Nintendo to fix Joy-Con drift, compensate consumers
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Consumer watchdog Which? has urged Nintendo to provide a compensation option to buyers that have experienced Joy-Con drift. In a new study , the organisation tested five pairs of Joy-Cons sourced from consumers, alongside the base Switch console model. All five sets had drift issues, with the left stick affected the most. The laboratory test found several manufacturing issues, dust and other contaminants were found inside the controller despite dustproofing cowls on the joysticks.
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Tencent purchases 20% stake in Korean game developer Shift Up
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Tencent has purchased a 20% stake in the South Korean video game studio Shift Up. As reported by South China Morning Post , the conglomerate is now the second largest shareholder in the developer behind Goddess of Victory: Nikke. A month after launching in November, the mobile game Goddess of Victory, published by Tencent subsidiary Level Infinite, generated $100 million in consumer spending.
Sony's DualSense Edge won't fully address battery life, joystick drift
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
Not a full evolution of the PlayStation 5's original DualSense controller, sounds like.
Q&A: Belia Portillo, international and partnership lead at Jackbox Games on Jackbox Party Pack 9
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
Vince Pavey had the chance to speak to irreverent party game developer Jackbox Games.
Deep Dive: The soft body physics of JellyCar , explained
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
This walkthrough is an excellent starting point for your own investigations into similar physics simulations.
Unity & Unreal RPG Essentials Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 20, 2022
GameFromScratch.com. Unity & Unreal RPG Essentials Humble Bundle. There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Unity & Unreal RPG Essentials by Blink Humble Bundle is a large collection of fantasy roleplaying themed assets. Available for Unity and Unreal Engine developers (as well as Godot developers, as shown in the video below), the bundle … Unity & Unreal RPG Essentials Humble Bundle Read More.
High on Life is now the most popular title on Xbox Game Pass
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
Update : This post has been updated with additional metrics provided by Xbox.
Status of the OpenGL 3 renderer
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
Last year we announced that we were planning on creating an OpenGL-based renderer to complement the current Vulkan-based renderers. At that time, we thought that we wouldn't have it ready until 4.1. However, we are now confident that we will be shipping 4.0 with an OpenGL-based renderer; it just won't be feature complete. As a reminder, an OpenGL-based renderer is still crucial so we can support older platforms, and Web export.
Riot Games' Valorant director leaves studio for Bungie
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
From hero shooters to.something currently unannounced.
Status of the OpenGL 3 renderer
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
Last year we announced that we were planning on creating an OpenGL-based renderer to complement the current Vulkan-based renderers. At that time, we thought that we wouldn’t have it ready until 4.1. However, we are now confident that we will be shipping 4.0 with an OpenGL-based renderer; it just won’t be feature complete. As a reminder, an OpenGL-based renderer is still crucial so we can support older platforms, and Web export.
Ask a Game Dev - Untitled Article
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Sure. When designing a puzzle, a designer must think of the process by which the player interacts with them. Specifically, there are four steps: The player sees and recognizes the puzzle goal The player discovers the clues/objects needed to solve the goal The player associates the relationship of the clues with the puzzle and each other and works out potential solutions The player solves the puzzle with the proper solution The designer must make it clear to the player what is happening and what
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YotesMark Patreon's 5-Year Anniversary! (2017 - 2022)
Yotes Games
DECEMBER 20, 2022
It's our Patreon Anniversary! (From 2017 to 2022.) It's amazing how far we've come and how long we've kept going despite the hurdles.? Big THANKS to EVERY backer keeping this #indiedev dream afloat! ?️? [ Join the Stampede!?➡️: patreon.com/YotesMark ].
3D Art Styles For Games
Moonmana
DECEMBER 20, 2022
When it comes to game development, visuals do matter. Developing high-quality and impressive graphics is an essential step that requires a great deal of time, effort, and skill. However, when choosing a method for the game’s visual presentation, many people reach a dead end, and numerous questions arise. You may wonder what kind of game art will suit your project, highlight its essence, and meet the purpose. . 3D art styles have always been extremely popular among game artists and players. 3D ga
Jingle Jam 2022 pulls in $3.6m for charity
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2022
This year's Jingle Jam has raised over €3.4 million ($3.6 million) in global donations. The program's charities of the year included Campaign Against Living Miserably, Special Olympics Great Britain, and Mermaids. Since the Bristol-based Jingle Jam began in 2011, it has amassed $22 million in charitable donations. Read more.
Game Localization Ultimate Guide
iXie gaming
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Making a game accessible to only a specific region is one of the worst mistakes a developer can make. There are nearly 8 billion people in the world, and you need to get as many of them as possible to play your game. Hence, localization is the best strategy to attract more players. If you’re looking to get into the world of game localization, this guide is for you.
GamePlay Space shutters after eight years
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Non-profit organization co-working space dedicated to games development GamePlay Space has closed its doors after eight years. GamePlay was established by Execution labs, Concordia University, various local institutions, and indie groups. The decision to close was due to the difficulty sustaining itself during the COVID-19 pandemic and transitioning work climate.
NFT Game Development: Scope and Challenges
iXie gaming
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The world of video games is constantly evolving, with new technologies and game modes being added frequently. One of the newest trends in the gaming industry is the development of games that utilize non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Since NFT games are still a relatively novel concept, there is still considerable uncertainty surrounding them. This article will discuss the scope and difficulties of creating NFT games so that you can gain a better understanding of this new genre.
Software Testing Trends that will Dominate 2023
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
The software testing industry has experienced rapid growth over the past year, driven by the continuous emergence of new testing methodologies, tools, and practices. With the digital transformation era underway, organizations must ensure their software products are tested in order to meet customer needs and launch successfully.
Is Cocos2DX C++ framework dead?
Cocos
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Hi, I thought it would be because Cocos Studio needs it to compile to native android or ios apps. else studio will only compile for make web apps. thought you had to install cocos2dx for studio to make it a native device app and for that to happen thought they will have to keep cocos2dx maintained because of studio Or am I wrong can cocos studio without cocos2dx source compile to a native android app or ios ?
Battle.net Error BLZBNTBGS000003F8: How To Fix it in 5 Steps
Game Errors
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Users of Blizzard’s game launcher Battle.net can play the most well-known games and communicate with all other connected players, in one place. The problem is that many players encountered Battle.net error BLZBNTBGS000003F8 which disconnects them from the server. If your internet has problems connecting to the game servers, Connection to the Blizzard game server has been lost.
Ale Abbey
Indie DB
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Details are the focus for this light-hearted ale sim’s latest update
Modern Warfare 2 Stuck On Press A To Start Screen [Fixed]
Game Errors
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The Modern Warfare 2 stuck on press A to start screen problem frequently prevents players from entering the game. At the moment, this problem only affects users of Xbox consoles. Several complaints from MW2 gamers claim that there is a glitch preventing players from having fun with the game. On the Xbox, the game loading screen frequently becomes stuck and won’t advance with a press A to start message.
How to make cocos 2d window big (windows)
Cocos
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Hello I was wondering if anybody knows how can i make the cocos helloproject window big, instead of it looking like this. I want to be able to make it big.
Levelling Up – Embracer Freemode’s Gabrielle Hibberd
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DECEMBER 20, 2022
Gabrielle Hibberd, the new head of PR at Embracer Freemode, explains how their flock of enthusiastic ducks is only getting started.
How to make cocos 2d window big (windows)
Cocos
DECEMBER 20, 2022
You can see that it’s 480x320, so it gives you something to search for in your code. Look at AppDelegate.cpp ; everything is in there.
nDreams has acquired Brighton VR/AR studio Near Light
Game Development News
DECEMBER 20, 2022
VR game publisher and developer nDreams has acquired VR/AR developer Near Light, in its first ever studio acquisition.
How to type a tween(this.node) variable?
Cocos
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The issue is just that you have not imported the Tween. import { Tween} from ‘cc’; If you are on VS code you can just click on the Tween with red line and VS code will suggest a quick fix.
GAME OVER: March 2022
Game Development News
DECEMBER 20, 2022
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the games industry mobilised to offer its support.
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