Microsoft will bring its Xbox PC games to NVIDIA's streaming service
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Now that it has a new partnership with Microsoft, NVIDIA no longer has any objections to Xbox's merger with Activision Blizzard.
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When We Made… A Little to the Left
Game Development News
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Max Inferno released A Little to the Left late last year, and artist, designer and company co-founder Annie Macmillan told Vince Pavey all about their work on the cosy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organise household items
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Report: Activision failed to tell employees of 2022 data breach
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The data breach at Activision occurred in late 2022 and reportedly includes personal information of its employees.
Live: Microsoft's Activision Blizzard press conference in Brussels
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Microsoft is speaking to the media following a closed hearing at the European Commission, as the tech giant tries to convince the regulator to approve its bid to buy Activision Blizzard. The deal is facing opposition from regulators in Europe, UK and US. If you're a bit lost around what's going on, let's recap.
Microsoft signs "binding" contract to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The deal is contingent on Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard gaining approval.
Phil Elliott to become CEO of Modern Wolf
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Phil Elliott has been appointed CEO of indie publisher Modern Wolf, effective from March. Elliott had announced he was leaving Square Enix Collective two weeks ago on Linkedin. He had been at Square Enix's indie publishing label since 2013, when he joined as head of community. His role as director of indie publisher has been taken over by Timea Edvi, who has been at the Collective since 2016 and most recently was senior brand and marketing manager.
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Patrice Désilets and his lifelong obsession with time
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox In 1997, a young and eager Patrice Désilets had just graduated from film school and was looking for a job. Ubisoft Montreal happened to have just opened its offices. But becoming a video game developer wasn't really the plan. "Not even close," he tells GamesIndustry.biz.
NLRB forbids employers from "broadly" trading severance packages for silence
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The NLRB does away with general non-disparage agreements in its newest ruling.
Microsoft, Nintendo sign ten-year Call of Duty deal, more Xbox games to follow
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Microsoft and Nintendo have signed a binding legal agreement to bring Call of Duty to the latter's platforms for ten years – if the former's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard goes through. Last year, Microsoft pledged ten-year deals to bring the best-selling shooter series to both Nintendo and Steam if it successfully acquires the franchise and its publisher.
The Music of Jurassic World Primal Ops – Techniques for Game Composers
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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A Deep-dive Into Audit Testing in Software Quality Assurance
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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How To Hell With the Ugly brought a fantasized 50's L.A. to life through color
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
To Hell With the Ugly adapts the Boris Vian novel of the same name into a game of solving your own kidnapping in the boiling heat of 1950's L.A.
Exporting from Unreal Engine to Godot, Unity or Blender
Game From Scratch
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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CWA president calls on European Commission to approve Microsoft-Activision merger
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The CWA continues its support of Microsoft's bid for Activision Blizzard.
Release candidate: Godot 4.0 RC 3
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
We're almost ready to release Godot 4.0! Barring any last minute critical regression, this RC should reflect what the 4.0-stable release will be.
Get Out and M3GAN production company Blumhouse to start making horror games
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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Microsoft increases the cost of Xbox Series S|X units in Sweden
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has raised the retail price of its Xbox Series S|X systems in Sweden. As reported by GamingDeputy , the tech firm's changes for the consoles were spotted on its website.
Game Design Elements You Don't Want to Forget!
DameDev.tv
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
There are some game design elements you don't want to forget, because if you miss them, your game could lack the polish it needs. The topics I discuss in this blog are varied but essential. Although this isn't a complete checklist of things to include in your games, it's a good reminder of elements such as parallax backgrounds, color schemes/palettes, color balance, resolution options, and layers and depth.
Bungie wins $4.3m in arbitration case against AimJunkies
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Bungie has won part of its legal fight against cheat provider AimJunkies, and was awarded $4.3 million in damages and fees. According to TorrentFreak , an arbitration process took place behind closed doors, with Judge Ronald Cox ultimately siding with Bungie about claims of violations of the DMCA anti-circumvention provisions, trafficking violations, breach of contract, tortious interference, spoliation, and more.
FIFA 23 Not Launching: How to Fix & Open It Smoothly
Game Errors
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The new FIFA 23 brings the most realistic football simulation experience to your PC, Xbox, and PS5. However, the game often does not work as it should, or it does not start at all. You might be one of those gamers with a problem running FIFA 23 on a Windows 10/11 PC or console. The reasons can be different, and we have collected solutions for you that can help you launch and play FIFA 23 without any problems.
Microsoft signs deal with Nvidia, but is 'not close' to deal with Sony over Activision Blizzard
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sony remains opposed to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, despite the two companies meeting in Brussels today. But Microsoft has reached a deal with Nvidia, which will see Xbox games released on Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud service. This will include Activision Blizzard games (and Call of Duty) if the deal goes through. It follows a similar deal the firm has signed with Nintendo.
Unreal Engine 5 For Game Development Humble Bundle Returns
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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Activision staffers learn of December data breach months later
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Activision staffers learned of a December 2022 data breach at the gaming firm only days ago, and not from their employer. As reported by TechCrunch , the leak was made public when malware research group vx-underground, a platform that says it has the largest collection of malware source code, shared the details on Twitter. The site notes that hackers obtained data such as employee names, work email addresses, telephone numbers, and for some, the location of their offices.
5 Ways AI Is Revolutionizing Video Games of Today
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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Production firm Blumhouse unveils new gaming division
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox TV and film production firm Blumhouse has launched Blumhouse Games. The new gaming subsidiary will create and publish horror-themed titles across mobile, console, and PC.
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Owlchemy's Andrew Eiche has been named CEO
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Virtual reality games studio Owlchemy Labs has appointed Andrew Eiche as CEO. His new position will be effective on March 3; he previously served as chief operating officer and originally joined the company in 2015.
Minecraft Error Code 0x803f8001: How to Fix [Easy Guide]
Game Errors
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
To fix Minecraft error code 0x803f8001, you need to get a little creative. When you start the Minecraft launcher but instead of the game launching, you get error code 0x803f8001, you’re not alone. This frustrating issue is more common than you think. Luckily, fixing this problem is easy and you’ll be back to playing your game in no time. What is Minecraft Error Code 0x803f8001?
Why I Love: Alisia Dragoon
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Why I Love is a series of guest editorials on GamesIndustry.biz intended to showcase the ways in which game developers appreciate each other's work. This entry was contributed by Sergei Kolobashkin, founder and creative director at 110 Industries, who have just launched Wanted: Dead a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Dev error 6068 in Call of Duty Warzone & MW2? Here’s the Fix
Game Errors
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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CWA asks European Commission to approve Microsoft-Activision merger
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Communications Workers of America president Chris Shelton has urged the European Commission to approve the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, saying it could positively influence the labour market. Shelton's statement comes as Microsoft is attending a closed hearing with the European Commission in Brussels today.
Hogwarts Legacy Black Screen: Fix it in Less Than 2 Minutes
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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Rebecca Sampson from Hangar 13 on sponsoring the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games 2023 Awards show
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Hangar 13 are sponsors for this year's MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games 2023 Awards, and we've taken the chance to chat to them about both their involvement with the awards and how the industry is doing at supporting the women within it.
Atomic Heart Won’t Launch: Effective Ways to Fix It
Game Errors
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
If some internal problems appear on your PC, Atomic Heart won’t launch. But, if you take the proper steps, you will be able to run this game without any hassles. You may have noticed that Atomic Heart is crashing after startup or not opening at all. If it happens, at first, you should figure out or at least have some clue why this problem is bugging you.
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