Game Developer

MARCH 29, 2023

A selection of coverage from some of the industry's most accomplished artists and animators, from their GDC 2023 panels.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 29, 2023

“Can gaming truly change a country for the better?” Johana Riquier is convinced it can. She’s Managing Diorector of Gamerging. She’s a gaming business strategist and a diversity advocate specialized in the Middle Eastern and African market based in Senegal. “The power of gaming and emerging technologies unlocks new opportunities for growth and innovation in the Global South.

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Game Developer

MARCH 29, 2023

At GDC 2023, Anita Sarkeesian described why current DEI initiatives at gaming companies are doomed to fail—and how "transformative justice" might foster better healing, more equitable workplaces.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion has been a hot button topic in the games industry over the past decade, with numerous companies embracing DEI efforts in the wake of scandals and tragedies that emphasized the inequality of industry, specific companies, or society as a whole. But despite high-profile chief diversity officer appointments and more pro-diversity communications from companies, Feminist Frequency executive director Anita Sarkeesian used her GDC session last week to say they are making

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Game Developer

MARCH 29, 2023

Disney's cut its 50-person metaverse team in the first round of its 7,000 layoffs.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The pandemic brought around a lot of change, and those who had maybe never considered themselves as neurodiverse were suddenly taken out of their comfort zone and faced with new challenges, new ways of life, and a whole lot of time at home with their own brain. This has contributed to neurodiversity becoming a huge topic of conversation in the games industry.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Electronic Arts today announced that it will be laying off approximately 6% of its staff as part of a restructuring plan that also includes optimizing its real estate portfolio and re-focusing its efforts around growth opportunities. EA's last annual report said it employed 12,900 people globally as of the end of March 2022, when a 6% cut would have put the total number of layoffs around 775.

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Game Developer

MARCH 29, 2023

The Nintendo eShop gets a last minute reprieve, as Nintendo 3DS and Wii U owners can continue to redeem download codes until April 3.

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Unity Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

We spoke to creators from our community for the 2023 Unity Gaming Report. In this blog, discover bonus creator insights that were not included in the report.

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Game Developer

MARCH 29, 2023

Inside the process of bringing the Negro Leagues Storylines to MLB the Show 23 , showcasing Black triumph and joy over Black trauma.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

The Walt Disney Company has shut down its metaverse division as part of a round of layoffs. The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal , which had talked to people familiar with the situation, and was then confirmed by Variety. Disney's Next Generation Storytelling & Consumer Experiences unit employed around 50 staff, all of which were made redundant.

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Game Developer

MARCH 29, 2023

"Great game audio lasts with you long after you've finished playing, reinforcing the moods and emotions of the game.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Japan is the latest market to approve Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The decision was announced in a new statement from the Japan Fair Trade Commission, the regulator responsible for evaluating this deal, its potential impact in Japan, and whether it violates the nation's Anti-Monopoly Act.

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Game Developer

MARCH 29, 2023

Capcom says the title surpassed that milestone in just two days.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Last week, the Game Developers Conference pulled in more than 28,000 attendees for its second show time since the pandemic. By comparison, in 2022, the show had an attendance of 12,000 people visiting San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center.

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Game Developer

MARCH 29, 2023

The studio said it has "heard the concerns" of PC players.

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Cocos

MARCH 29, 2023

Is it feasible to develop a 3D game in 2 hours with AI tools Try it online: [link] the FULL SOURCE CODE will be availabe on Cocos Store. I scored 21, could anyone get a higher than mine?！！！ Recently, Technological advancements are changing rapidly by AI, especially by ChatGPT. Just as we thought that Stable Diffusion and Mid Journey only threatened the artists, we were still glad that programmers were unlikely to be replaced.

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Rocket Brush Studio

MARCH 29, 2023

Customer Experience Testing plays a crucial role in ensuring the software meets customer needs and expectations. By testing software with real users, businesses can identify pain points and improve the overall user experience. For example, an eCommerce website can test its checkout process to ensure it's user-friendly and streamlined, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and retention.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

The US games industry spending followed up a modestly down January with a modestly up February, according to the latest monthly numbers from Circana (formerly the NPD Group). Total games spending: $4.6 billion (up 6% year-on-year) Software/content spending: $3.9 billion (up 1%) Hardware spending: $495 million (up 68%) Accessories spending: $212 million (up 13%) Total games spending: $8.9 billion (flat year-over-year) Software/content spending: $7.

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iHobo

MARCH 29, 2023

Ten Player Motives #5 When we first started conducting surveys into how and why people play games, we discovered that one aspect of the play experience was almost universally loved by our respondents: excitement. The example of Bejeweled shows that this was somewhat misleading, however: yes, everyone enjoys feeling excited, but one person's rollercoaster is another person's vomit-inducing nightmare.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The organisers of GDC have told GamesIndustry.biz they are hoping to set up a hotline for attendees who face abuse and harassment at future events. Earlier this week, the organisers said they "severely condemn" such behaviour following a wave of allegations ranging from spiked drinks to assault during networking events and in attendees' hotels during GDC week.

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Perforce

MARCH 29, 2023

The State of Automotive Software Development Report highlights automotive trends 2023 and top concerns among developers.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has said that Sony's attempts to stop its $68.7 billion sale will not harm its business partnership with the platform holder. As reported by VGC , Kotick emailed employees his thoughts on the ongoing acquisition deal by Microsoft.

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Game From Scratch

MARCH 29, 2023

GameFromScratch.com GDevelop Release Mobile Version The cross platform open source no-code game engine GDevelop just released a mobile version for Android, which frankly is the best mobile game engine I’ve used yet. This release comes at a good time, as there is a Fanatical GDevelop bundle available, which contains 13 months of Gold subscription, that … GDevelop Release Mobile Version Read More The post GDevelop Release Mobile Version appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Australia has proposed an 18-plus age rating for titles with digital gambling and a mature (15 and up) classification for titles with loot boxes. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun , the suggested changes to the National Classification Scheme would apply to any game that features gambling, prominent or otherwise.

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Game From Scratch

MARCH 29, 2023

GameFromScratch.com Blender 3.5 Released Blender 3.5 has just been released, the first release of 2023 (Blender 3.4 was released in Dec 2022). In a few short months Blender managed to add or improve upon a ton of features. Highlight features of Blender 3.5 include: Key Links Blender 3.5 Release Notes Download Link We went … Blender 3.5 Released Read More The post Blender 3.5 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Game Wisdom

MARCH 29, 2023

The Latin American Games 2023 Showcase Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is an indie showcase covering the demos I check out during the Latin American Games Showcase for 2023. 0:00 Intro 00:29 Super Crane Bug 1:56 Uniduni 3:07 Tiny Witch 4:21 The Bunny Graveyard 5:45 Super Hiking … The post The Latin American Games 2023 Showcase appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 29, 2023

I think you may misunderstand the point of a consultant. Generally, a consultant is an expert in some field that a company hires so they can get questions answered. Sometimes that expertise is in things like sensitivity feedback or diversity/equity/inclusivity, but it can also be in any number of fields - corporate efficiency, a specific type of technology, economics, ancient Chinese history, military tactics and equipment, constructed languages, skateboarding physics, or (in Darrah’s case) exte

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Game Errors

MARCH 29, 2023

Many players of this iconic game recently experienced situations in which GTA 5 keeps crashing. Although this is a decade-old game, some problems are not fully fixed, and it might be difficult to pinpoint precisely the cause for such issues. We compiled a list of steps to take if GTA 5 keeps crashing without error or with one. If crashes are not your only issue and you experience performance issues, learn how to fix GTA 5 stuttering.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Ubisoft Europe exec Rob Cooper is leaving the company after more than 23 years. Cooper is managing director of Northern Europe, Middle East and export territories for the company, and a long-serving veteran in the UK games scene. His career began in 1990 at San Serif working on the Trivial Pursuit brand, before moving to Nintendo and assisting with the UK launch of the Game Boy.

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Game Errors

MARCH 29, 2023

If you are having building shaders issues on The Last of Us, you are not alone. After the initial release of this game on PC, many users have had this problem. This article will explain this issue and feature a few possible solutions. Undoubtedly, The Last of Us Part 1 is one of the best-looking games with an excellent story. You will not find a second title similar to this.

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Filmustage

MARCH 29, 2023

What is VFX? VFX, or visual effects, refers to the process of blending computer-generated imagery (CGI) with live-action footage, resulting in realistic and engaging scenes in films. These digital effects are instrumental in realizing a filmmaker's creative vision, enabling the creation of awe-inspiring visuals that enthrall audiences. Different types of visual effects Movies employ a wide range of visual effects, from basic compositing to intricate simulations.

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Game Errors

MARCH 29, 2023

If you cannot play The Last of Us on your PC just because of the error message, you don’t have enough system and video memory to start the game, don’t worry. This article will give you the solutions. With stunning graphics, immersive gameplay mechanisms, and emotional storytelling, The Last of Us can be anyone’s favorite game. Recently it has been released on PC.

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Cocos

MARCH 29, 2023

wow, that’s awesome, I’m ganna have a try.

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