Report: NFT developer Dynasty Loop owes employees $2 million in paychecks
Game Developer
MARCH 10, 2023
The Montreal-based studio allegedly hasn't paid its staff in months, and they've run out of options and patience.
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The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 10, 2023
Video games have the ability to transport users to another place and time. The indie game that does this especially well is A Space for the Unbound by Mojiken Studio. It takes players back to the 90s, to a small town in rural Indonesia. There, a high school student struggles with everyday life and the fact that he has magical powers. “It’s a tribute to the time we grew up in and serves as a time capsule for that period”, says Dimas Novan, Director and Art Director of A Space for the Unbound.
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Fortnite 's new season doesn't support Windows 7 or 8
Game Developer
MARCH 10, 2023
Epic says limited bandwidth and concerns over security flaws led to the choice of ending support.
How to get away with being an abusive employer | This Week in Business
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 10, 2023
This Week in Business is our weekly recap column , a collection of stats and quotes from recent stories presented with a dash of opinion (sometimes more than a dash) and intended to shed light on various trends. Check back every Friday for a new entry. It seems like every week there's another new story coming out about employees being mistreated or neglected by their employers.
Stump'd! has an axe swinging, raccoon flinging controller
Game Developer
MARCH 10, 2023
Stump'd! is all about chopping wood, swinging an axe at a stump to split logs while carefully flinging any pesky raccoons out of the way.
Two decades later, the cross-media dream is a reality | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 10, 2023
On the face of it, there aren't too many points of comparison between The Last of Us and Hogwarts Legacy, beyond the fact that they're both very successful at the moment., The critically acclaimed HBO drama adaptation of The Last of Us has boosted sales of the games , while Hogwarts Legacy has become one of the fastest-selling games in years – but they are very different franchises with very different audiences.
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Square Enix has called Forspoken's sales lackluster
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 10, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix has described the sales for Forspoken as lackluster. The comment came from company president Yosuke Matsuda, who will be stepping down from the role, in a financial results briefing session for the firm.
Ratloop Games is delisting Lemnis Gate ahead of July shutdown
Game Developer
MARCH 10, 2023
Ratloop's 2021 shooter Lemnis Gate will be delisted next month ahead of its full shut down in the summer.
PlayStation 5 tops Japanese monthly charts for the first time
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 10, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in its home market of Japan last month – the first time Sony's current console has outsold the previously dominating Nintendo Switch in that market. Famitsu , translated by Google and spotted by VGC , released sales data for Japanese games retail from January 30 to February 26, which showed the PS5 sold 367,000 units throughout the four-week period.
Digital games distribution is ripe for disruption
Game Developer
MARCH 10, 2023
Digital distribution has empowered a handful of platforms, but their grip on the market is starting to look more fragile.
Effective Shooting Scheduling
Filmustage
MARCH 10, 2023
A shooting schedule aims to ensure that the production stays on track, within budget, and that all scenes are shot in the most efficient and effective manner. It includes information about the shooting days, locations, scenes, cast and crew availability, and other logistical details. A shooting schedule aims to ensure that the production stays on track, within budget, and that all scenes are shot in the most efficient and effective manner.
Square Enix confirms Forspoken had "lackluster" sales
Game Developer
MARCH 10, 2023
Cuffed with bad luck.
The water technology behind Avatar: The Way of Water
Unity Blog
MARCH 10, 2023
Learn more about the CGI technology created using Unity Wētā Tools to produce the water in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Sweeney: Commercial AI models shouldn't use art without artists' consent
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 10, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said he would like the firm to balance protecting artwork and creators' engagement with new technology such as image generators. The comment comes from a recent interview with PC Gamer and months after ArtStation, which Epic owns , created a "noAI" tag prohibiting creative work from being used by AI systems on the platform.
Research and immersion in video games can make for a potent brew
Game Development News
MARCH 10, 2023
Auroch Digital’s production director Peter Willington shares insight into how the research journey of a project can help contribute to its success
Best Games of Next Fest 2023 Part 3
Game Wisdom
MARCH 10, 2023
Best Games of Next Fest 2023 Part 3 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is part 3 of my favorite games of next fest February 2023 showcase. 0:00 Intro 00:18 Bleak Sword DS 1:27 Yog-Sothoth’s Yard 3:38 Full Void 5:30 Striving for Light Survival 7:04 Teslagrad 2 8:38 Desynced 10:48 … The post Best Games of Next Fest 2023 Part 3 appeared first on Game Wisdom.
MCV/DEVELOP Award categories explained: Development Essentials
Game Development News
MARCH 10, 2023
Let's look at the MCV/DEVELOP Award category that celebrates those essential resource partnerships that can make all the difference to the success of a game.
When it comes to microtransactions, how much data does it take to adjust prices? If a class of items (such as skins) is underperforming expectations is a price reduction considered or is it better to stay the course since there is no need to liquidate stock like in a physical store?
Ask a Game Dev
MARCH 10, 2023
We don’t really do a lot of price adjustment of existing products, since it doesn’t cost us anything to continue to offer it at the price we ask. Usually we try to figure out why a particular product did or didn’t sell well, and then try to adjust it in some way so the next similar product does better. ALT Prices are also not the only means we have of adjusting product settings.
The Importance of Planning and Pre-production in Filmmaking
Filmustage
MARCH 10, 2023
The pre-production phase includes several key steps, including script development, script tagging, role definition, scheduling, research, and development. Let's explore these steps, elements, and workflow in more detail: Research and Development: In the pre-production phase, the filmmakers conduct thorough research on the subject of the film or TV show, the target audience, and the competition.
Failed to Load Settings With 502 Roblox Studio [Fixed]
Game Errors
MARCH 10, 2023
The error failed to load settings with 502 Roblox Studio can prevent you completely from creating anything on this platform. But, there are certain tricks that can help you to solve this problem. The Roblox Studio is a building tool that you can use to create things according to your own preferences. However, if it fails to load settings due to an error, it must be an annoying matter.
Dynasty Loop staff reportedly owed $2m in missed payments
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 10, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Montreal-based indie Dynasty Loop has been accused by staff of missing months of paychecks, with uncertainty around whether the affected workers are still employed. Polygon reports the studio owes around 20 workers and external contractors more than $2 million in missed payments, including bonuses and expenses, according to multiple people affected by the situation.
Low GPU Usage Witcher 3: How to Fix It Quickly
Game Errors
MARCH 10, 2023
Wondering how to boost low GPU usage in Witcher 3? If your PC is running with recent and high-end components, while performance in Witcher 3 isn’t satisfactory , it’s time to do some tweaking. This problem commonly occurs when a ‘bottleneck’ exists between your GPU and other components. Having trouble with Steam overlay when playing this game?
Nodes hierarchy when multiple colliders
Cocos
MARCH 10, 2023
leRenard: What I would like to achieve is to set listeners for B and C when they, for instance, intersects with the floor Maybe you can try this: 3.x: PhysicsSystem2D.instance.testPoint 2.x: cc.PhysicsManager.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare Fatal Error: How to Fix
Game Errors
MARCH 10, 2023
If you’re a die-hard Call of Duty Modern Warfare fan, there’s no worse scenario than when your favorite game stops working for seemingly inexplicable reasons. The popularity of any modern game can plummet if it is riddled with bugs and crashes during launch or while playing. Today we will tackle a specific error in CoD Modern Warfare that reads: “Fatal Error.
Suicide Squad reportedly delayed again
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 10, 2023
Warner Bros has reportedly delayed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League again. According to Bloomberg , developer Rocksteady needs more time to iron out bugs and polish some aspects of the title, but the core gameplay won't be affected to a meaningful degree, a source said. It's unclear what the game's new release window might be, but Suicide Squad was due to launch on May 26 and should still release this year, according to Bloomberg.
Low GPU Usage FiveM: How to Fix It Quickly
Game Errors
MARCH 10, 2023
Low GPU usage FiveM players usually notice when they investigate low FPS. Although Grand Theft Auto is one of the most successful games in the industry, players who play the FiveM modification of the game cannot deal with the fact their PC cannot fully perform. Although the original game dates from 2013, some known bugs are still not fixed entirely.
Adriano Rizzo, QA lead at Payload Studios on the state of play in QA today
Game Development News
MARCH 10, 2023
QA has come a long way in recent years, but with issues around representation, automation and underappreciation, have things come far enough?
Don’t Let Version Mismatch in Valorant Stop You: Fix it Now
Game Errors
MARCH 10, 2023
One of the most popular character-based tactical shooter games, Valorant is also prone to different types of issues since its launch that includes the version mismatch error. Many users have been reporting this common which usually arises as they try to join the game and play along with friends. But if Valorant is stuck on the loading screen instead, we have some quick fixes to help you get going with your game.
How To Get All Hidden Achievements In Hogwarts Legacy
Code with Mike
MARCH 10, 2023
In true open-world RPG fashion, Hogwarts Legacy is a long game to beat—especially if you plan on getting the platinum trophy by completing all of the achievements. You should know that the time it takes to beat the main story is minuscule compared to how many hours you’ll need to […] The post How To Get All Hidden Achievements In Hogwarts Legacy appeared first on CodeWithMike.
Low GPU Usage Valorant: Fix It With These Quick Solutions
Game Errors
MARCH 10, 2023
Low GPU usage Valorant players automatically relate to poor performance and low FPS. It is difficult to define it, but anything under 70% while playing games is considered low GPU usage. This can cause issues on high-end gaming PCs as well, so keep reading since some of the tips can be applied, regardless of how recent your PC is. Games nowadays have demanding graphics, and ideal GPU usage is 90% to 100%.
When We Made… Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
Game Development News
MARCH 10, 2023
Game designer and artist Danilo Dias spoke to Vince Pavey about JoyMasher’s Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
Low GPU Usage in Cyberpunk 2077: How to Fix It Easily
Game Errors
MARCH 10, 2023
Low GPU usage Cyberpunk 2077 can ruin the gaming experience of this amazing action role-playing title. If you noticed that the game suddenly performs poorly and GPU usage is under 70%, these findings are likely connected. The problem with low GPU usage often occurs with an old graphics card. However, if you are confident that your card meets the minimum system requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 , proceed with our list of reasons and fixes for this problem.
Support of emoji for Labels
Cocos
MARCH 10, 2023
Thanks, I assume CHAT_ICON_TO_STRING is a map that contains all Unicode and name of the image? So something like: first:1F469-1F3FD-200D-2764-FE0F-200D-1F48B-200D-1F469-1F3FE second: emo/ic_05.png ? In what format should the first be? Just like how I wrote it or in some other special format?
Death Carnival
Indie DB
MARCH 10, 2023
This fast-paced arcade shooter reveals additions to its soundtrack
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