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Longtime Mass Effect writer Mac Walters departs BioWare

Game Developer

From Jade Empire to the Mass Effect series and some Dragon Age, Walters was involved in much of BioWare's big games over the years.

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Cybersecurity Update: What Do the Latest WP.29 UNECE Regulations Cover?

Perforce

As the amount of code in vehicles increases, so will cyber threats. Two WP.29 UNECE regulations specifically address cybersecurity concerns and provide guidance for automotive manufacturers.

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Microsoft looks to Sony for help in its defense against FTC lawsuit

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Like the co-op games of the late 2000s and early 2010s, Microsoft reaches up to grab Sony's hand as the FTC's lawsuit looms over its Activision Blizzard acquisition.

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For Honor Crashing, Not Launching: How to Fix

Game Errors

For Honor is one of the most played games of this year, but as with every game, some issues of the beta are not yet fixed, and the game still suffers from errors. For example, For Honor crashes are experienced by a lot of players at the moment. They can be either at startup or randomly through the game. Besides that, users also complain about launch issues, framerate issues like low fps or drops, and other minor bugs.

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Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes

Game Developer

So far I’ve talked about Player Empowerment and One New Thing in the context of defining success. This week I want to talk about one of the coolest things that make games different than any other medium: we can let players walk in someone else’s shoes.

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What Is a Merge Conflict? How to Avoid Merge Conflicts

Perforce

Merge conflicts occur when multiple competing changes are submitted to a given file or set of files. Read to find out how to avoid a merge conflict in Git and best practices around merge conflicts.

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American Truck Simulator Crashing: How to Fix

Game Errors

American Truck Simulator aka ATS crashing were reported by a few players after the game launched this week. These players complained about game issues and bugs that are making the game unplayable: “Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California and sandy Nevada. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.” Why does American Truck Simulator keep crashing

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Ubisoft enlists ex- Dead Island 2 design director as new editorial VP

Game Developer

Diemer has been brought on to help guide Ubisoft's social experiences in its future games.

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Skybound Entertainment announces public investment campaign

GamesIndustry.biz

Skybound Entertainment has announced the launch of a Regulation A+ campaign, seeking investment from the general public. The equity crowdfunding campaign has already raised $11 million since it went live privately at an undisclosed date. Investments starts at $500, the announcement said, with Skybound saying it's planning on "special perks" for various investment tiers.

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Devil May Cry 4 —the smash success that "doomed" the franchise

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On paper, Devil May Cry 4 was a smash success for Capcom—why would it be over a decade until Devil May Cry 5 ?

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LiveWire celebrates going public with Unity Interactive Streaming

Unity Blog

LiveWire, an EV motorcycle company, debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in September and used Unity Interactive Streaming tools to do so. Learn more about the event.

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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous hits 1 million copies sold

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The Pathfinder TTRPG's most recent video game hits an important milestone.

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Urho3D Is Dead…ish

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Urho3D Is Dead…ish We first discussed the Urho3D project all the way back in 2014. The open source, cross platform, C++ based game engine was first released in 2011 and recently experienced a schism the more or left has left the project as we know it dead. On the bright side, there are … Urho3D Is Dead…ish Read More The post Urho3D Is Dead…ish appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Why we're flashing back 15 years to 2008

Game Developer

Wherein we explore some of the most foundational games of 15 years’ past.

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Crystal Dynamics to end support on Marvel's Avengers

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Crystal Dynamics is ending support on Marvel's Avengers. The studio confirmed the information in a blog post published on Friday , following an article from Exputer , which had talked to sources close to the matter.

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The Last of Us Part I received a large sales spike post-HBO launch

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The sales of us.

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Game Changers | Laila Shabir, Girls Make Games

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox GamesIndustry.biz Game Changers is a series of profiles on the groups and individuals going the extra mile to make the games industry a better place. These interviews encompass folks from around the world helping to improve conditions and attitudes towards diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, mental health and more.

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Do you want to create your own website? Here are some tips!

Code with Mike

Almost everything has moved online, and throughout the years it has also become much more accessible. One of the many ways that the internet has become more accessible is that now all kinds of people can create their very own websites. In other words, you don’t need to be a […] The post Do you want to create your own website? Here are some tips!

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Mac Walters leaves BioWare

GamesIndustry.biz

Mac Walters has left BioWare after nearly two decades with the studio, the developer announced in a post on LinkedIn this weekend spotted by Eurogamer. "As some of you already know, at the end of last year I decided to leave BioWare," Walters said. "These past 19 years have been a life-changing experience to say the least, and it made the choice to go very difficult.

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Which game studio you would like to work for or is a dream come true if you can work there?

Ask a Game Dev

ALT Once upon a time, I used to have dream projects and franchises I wanted to work on. I desperately wanted to work on the next game in the franchises I played and loved growing up. I had all these ideas and passion for them. Eventually I actually got my chance. I went to work on some of them. I got hired by one of the most well-known studios in the world.

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How Improved Graphics are Transforming the Online Casino Experience

Code with Mike

Over the years, online casinos have become increasingly popular among gamers of all ages. This is due to a combination of factors, such as convenience and accessibility – as well as the fact that modern technology has allowed for an ever-improving gaming experience. One important area where this improvement can […] The post How Improved Graphics are Transforming the Online Casino Experience appeared first on CodeWithMike.

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Collision Callbacks not triggering

Cocos

Hi, i’m relatively new on Cocos Creator, but i hope i can help you because i’m working on collision from a while me too. At your node you need add two components, RigidBody2d (Kinematic, Static or Dynamic, depends on your needs) and a BoxCollider (Circle or whatever you need). See at this example: After that create all other elements with a rigidBody and a shape collider.

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Artificial Intelligence and Online Sports Betting

Code with Mike

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in the world of online sports betting. AI technology can be used to help bettors make better decisions about their wagers along with the hottest NFL predictions, as well as insights into the teams and players involved in the game. AI can also help […] The post Artificial Intelligence and Online Sports Betting appeared first on CodeWithMike.

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Conan Exiles Black Screen on Startup: How to Fix

Game Errors

Since its launch, gamers have been complaining about the different technical issues they face with the game, one of which is Conan Exiles black screen on startup. This issue is encountered on different game consoles and Windows. Fortunately, the game developers have been working tirelessly to provide solutions to the issue, but if you’re still experiencing it, this article will help you fix the problem.

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2023 – An Online Entertainment Year Awaits

Code with Mike

There are so many things to look forward to in this new year. New start, new goals, and of course a lot of great entertainment coming your way. If you’re a huge fan of tv-shows, events, movies, and games, well you have come to the right site. In this article, […] The post 2023 – An Online Entertainment Year Awaits appeared first on CodeWithMike.

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London Developer Conference slated for March 30

GamesIndustry.biz

Events business Roucan has unveiled the London Developer Conference. The new conference will take place on March 30 at the Truman Brewery in London and will share venue space with W.A.S.D. It joins the slate of events that make up the London Games Festival.

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Exploring the Latest Innovations in Online Gaming

Code with Mike

Online gaming has come a long way since its humble beginnings. From simple text-based games to immersive, visually stunning experiences with detailed storylines and characters, online gaming has become very popular among gamers. With the ever-growing number of new technologies and advancements in the industry, developers are now able to […] The post Exploring the Latest Innovations in Online Gaming appeared first on CodeWithMike.

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Beginners Guide to Unity Particle System

Game Development for Beginners

Often when trying to make a VFX in Unity we stumble upon the particle system. Unity Particle system and the shader are the two most used methods to create VFX effects in Unity. In this article, we will learn the basics of Unity Particle system and try to create some basic effects with it. Introduction.

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Online Casino or Land-Based Casino – Which Is Better?

Code with Mike

The boom of smartphones and tablets has brought with it a new debate in the online gaming community. Which is better, online casinos or land-based casinos? The discussion has been raging for a number of years now, and while both industries are extremely popular, there are several key differences between […] The post Online Casino or Land-Based Casino – Which Is Better?

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How to catch js errors? CC 3.6.2

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muxiandong: let consoleError = window.console.error; window.console.error = function () { console.log(" =>”, JSON.stringify(arguments)); consoleError && consoleError.apply(window, arguments); } is this suppose to be used for Firebase Crashlytics ?

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#x4662979f55ca6ce0a: Your Profile Was Signed Out Warzone 2 [FIX]

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People playing Call of Duty Warzone 2 and MW2 encounter Your profile was signed out error indicating #x4662979f55ca6ce0a error code with a status CAPHIS , which prevents players from enjoying the game. All platforms have been experiencing this error, this includes Xbox One, PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. I keep receiving this on PS5 when searching for a match in multiplayer, WZ2, and DMZ.

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When Node Is prefab, the reference to it disappears from inspector

Cocos

Hi all, when my node in scene connected to prefab, and I assign it as reference to inspector field, in the game its reference disappears and become null: However, when I disconnect node from prefab, everything works fine: Please look this video /uploads/default/original/3X/3/b/3b5b803eb524757b45356285cb394c70cedb7e46.mp4 Cocos 3.7.

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Error While Updating Worn Items in Roblox: How to Fix

Game Errors

Roblox provides a platform for gamers to develop their games or play several online games developed by other people. The platform has over 170 million registered users and it is common that these users sometimes run into problems during their game. One major issue gamers encounter is the error when updating in-game items. This error usually occurs when players are trying to dress their avatars, bringing up an error message that reads “ Error while updating worn items “ If you are fac

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Can't set active true false inside animation clip. Cocos Creator 3.7.0

Cocos

Hi all, I remember in previous versions of Cocos I could set animation key with active property, but in new one I don’t see this property: