FBI warns that mobile games may be front for cryptocurrency scams
Game Developer
MARCH 15, 2023
The FBI suggests mobile players be wary of anyone who wants them to spend real-world money on cryptocurrency to play a game on their phones.
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Does a licensor offer the developer benefits beside the use of the IP, such as reference assets or facilitating the use of original voice actors?
Ask a Game Dev
MARCH 15, 2023
Sometimes they do! Back when licensed movie games were a thing, I worked on one. The studio I was working for was actually developing two different licensed movie tie-in games at the time and the dev team relationships with the different movie studios was like night and day. Our movie studio treated us very well - we got to scan the actors’ faces and costumes, record actor voice lines, obtain an advanced copy of the movie script (that was kept under lock and key and had to be signed out by the c
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Ex-Blizzard leadership founds new developer Magic Soup Games
Game Developer
MARCH 15, 2023
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AI Labs Analysis: Streamlining Filmmaking with Risk Detection and Prevention
Filmustage
MARCH 15, 2023
Introduction In this article, we will delve into the capabilities of AI Labs Analysis and explore how this groundbreaking feature can revolutionize the filmmaking process. AI Labs Analysis: Identifying Risks in the Script AI Labs Analysis goes beyond the standard script breakdown, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze the script for potential risks and issues, such as: COVID-19 Safety Measures: Ensuring the health and well-being of the cast and crew is of paramount importance.
What are the opportunities for devs making PlayStation VR2 games?
Game Developer
MARCH 15, 2023
We take a look at the PlayStation VR2, and examine what opportunities there are for developers on the platform.
A Complete Guide to API Security Testing
Rocket Brush Studio
MARCH 15, 2023
With the rise of cloud computing, APIs have become an increasingly popular way of sharing data and services between applications. However, the increased use of APIs also means a greater risk of malicious activity. According to a report by Salt Security, API attack traffic reached an average of 26.46M calls in 2022.
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Gamedev Fund is now open to applications from indie game developers in the EU
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MARCH 15, 2023
Hitman dev IO Interactive opens studio in Turkey to expand triple-A production
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MARCH 15, 2023
IOI said the studio will allow it to establish a "foothold for triple-A development" in the region.
Barbie Fashion Designer , Call of Duty 4 among 2023 Video Game Hall of Fame finalists
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MARCH 15, 2023
The Strong Museum has named the 12 games shortlisted for this years World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, which features titles like Computer Space, The Last of Us 2013, and Wii Sports.
The March issue of MCV/DEVELOP is online now! Featuring Savvy Games Group, Hooded Horse, the winners of the Women in Games Awards, YRS TRULY, and PR insights from Renaissance’s Stefano Petrullo
Game Development News
MARCH 15, 2023
Read insights from Hooded Horse, Savvy Games, Renaissance YRS TRULY, Room 8, Modulate and more in the FREE March issue of MCV/DEVELOP!
The real journeys that informed South of the Circle 's vision of Antarctica
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MARCH 15, 2023
South of the Circle is an exploration of how your past decisions have lead you to where you are now, set against a backdrop of Cold War Antarctica.
Microsoft finds another cloud partner in bid to win over Activision Blizzard regulators
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MARCH 15, 2023
The Xbox maker has penned a 10-year deal with Japanese cloud gaming provider Ubitus to bring its titles to other platforms.
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iHobo
MARCH 15, 2023
Ten Player Motives #3 If the victory motive asks us to endure frustration to get to the win, and the problem-solving motive asks us to endure confusion to solve the puzzle, is there something else we can endure for our future pleasure? There is: boredom. You may have noticed that a lot of videogame players complain about grinding, and yet games still contain an enormous amount of grinding.
Some quick tips to help first-timers make the most of GDC 2023
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MARCH 15, 2023
If this year's GDC is your first—don't sweat. We've got quick tips to help you have a great time at the show.
How Mino is using NFTs to promote monster game Dimensionals
Game Daily
MARCH 15, 2023
In the current Web3 fever , a Pokemon-style browser game with an NFT business model feels like an inevitability. Mino Games’ “first major crypto project”, Dimensionals , is a free-to-play RPG about gathering a deck of “lovable, collectible characters” Some of the monsters that players collect (or, in the crypto-adjacent language of the day – “mint”) will be rare, and they will be tradeable, not just for other monsters, but for revenue.
FTC finalizes $245 million fine against Epic over Fortnite sales practices
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MARCH 15, 2023
The FTC has fined Epic over claims the company used "dark patterns" in Fortnite to trick players into spending.
Release candidate: Godot 4.0.1 RC 1
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MARCH 15, 2023
Following the biggest Godot release ever we've collected several critical fixes and smaller usability improvements to make your experience with 4.0 more pleasant. This is the first release candidate for early adopters to test the changes, with the stable 4.0.1 release coming soon after.
Matthias Linda's seven year quest to make retro JRPG Chained Echoes
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MARCH 15, 2023
How the solo developer made the JRPG of his dreams.
An Indie Store Page Review of Jeebo & Jorbo vs. Life
Game Wisdom
MARCH 15, 2023
An Indie Store Page Review of Jeebo & Jorbo vs. Life Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" We’re back with more store pages to review on Indie Inquiries. If you would like us to review your store page in the future, please reach out. Store Page 0:00 Intro 1:37 Capsule/Thumbnail 4:47 Trailer 10:03 Screenshots… The post An Indie Store Page Review of Jeebo & Jorbo vs.
Povilas Svetovas, QA engineer at Nordcurrent on the state of play in QA today
Game Development News
MARCH 15, 2023
QA has come a long way in recent years, but with issues around representation, automation and underappreciation, have things come far enough?
Final Boss: Aj Grand-Scrutton, CEO and co-founder of Dlala Studios
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MARCH 15, 2023
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PreloadScene doesn't load resource files on web-mobile build on 3.7.1
Cocos
MARCH 15, 2023
Hi, First of all, thanks for the greate game engine Currently, I’m working on a project which is targeting someone uses this webapp via very low download speed network. Silent loading assets before switching scenes is mandatory, so I tried using ‘preloadScene’ method. However, it seems like this method only works on Previews and not works in a web-mobile version build.
Gears of War 4 Update Error: How to Fix it Quickly
Game Errors
MARCH 15, 2023
Gears of War 4 from 2016 symbolizes an excellent third-person shooter that most players still enthusiastically play on their computers. Unfortunately, sometimes the game has problems when starting, during the game, and similar. One of the common problems is that the game has an error due to the update process. We are here to help you deal with this error quickly and efficiently and continue your game smoothly.
Atari and Fig launch Atari Game Pool to fund future titles
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 15, 2023
Atari and Fig, the video game division of the Republic platform, have launched the Atari Game Pool crowdfunding campaign. The pool aims to raise between $1 million to $15 million by August 6 to fund the creation of future titles. In its first 24 hours, the campaign pulled in $100,000. With the raised capital, Atari intends to bring on external developers to create new titles from its library of IPs which include Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids.
Designer Notes 73: Liz England
Designer Notes
MARCH 15, 2023
In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Liz England, best known for her work on Scribblenauts , Sunset Overdrive , and Watch Dogs: Legion. They discuss how she organized her mom’s RPG inventories, what is the boiling point of a lion, and whether system complexity matters if the player can’t see it. This episode was recorded on September 17, 2022.
Flux Games launches new publishing division Short N Sweet Games
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 15, 2023
Flux Games has opened Short N Sweet Games, its new publishing subsidiary. The label intends to focus on partnerships with new studios to launch their console titles worldwide. Parent company Flux Games was founded in 2012 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Xbox Not Syncing Data Error: Why & How to Fix Quickly
Game Errors
MARCH 15, 2023
Xbox is inarguably one of the most popular gaming consoles in the market. However, there are times when users encounter errors while using it, and one of the most common errors is the “Xbox not syncing data error.” This error is quite annoying as it prevents all of your progress from syncing across multiple devices. As a result, users have to start from scratch if they want to play a game on another device.
Yellow Brick Games opens Montreal studio
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Yellow Brick Games has opened a new studio located in Montreal. The company was founded in 2020 , and its main office is based in Québec City, Canada.
Amazon GameSparks launches guidance for in-game achievements, player matchmaking, and friends lists
AWS Games
MARCH 15, 2023
At the Game Developers Conference 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the preview of Amazon GameSparks , a fully managed service that makes it easier for developers to build and manage their game backend features. The service is relevant for game studio production teams that want to use built-in integrations and game features to reduce the time and cost it takes to launch and maintain a game.
Jen Oneal and J. Allen Brack discuss "incredibly difficult" exit from Activision Blizzard
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 15, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Jen Oneal and J. Allen Brack have called their exits from Activision Blizzard difficult. In speaking with VentureBeat , the two former Blizzard leaders reflected on the time since their tenures ended at the games firm.
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