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Treyarch co-founder pleads guilty to crashing drone into firefighting plane during LA fires

Game Developer

Under his plea deal, Akemann will pay the $65,000 repair bill for the Super Scooper plane and perform 150 hours of community service for wildfire relief.

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Angel Investor Joakim Achrén • Should founders take a market salary?

PreMortem.Games

Joakim Achrn helps founders build successful games companies. Hes the lead of an angel syndicate specifically for games and an investor himself. To follow his work, subscribe to elitegamedevelopers.com/newsletter When Joakim Achrn posted on LinkedIn that founders shouldnt take a market salary, and added: If you need a high salary now, maybe startup life isnt right for you, right now, he ignited a fierce online discussion.

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Konami upgrades revenue forecast after Silent Hill 2 remake sells over 2 million copies

Game Developer

The Japanese publisher said Bloober Team's remake is exceeding expectations.

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$1bn revenue not enough to offset Meta's AR/VR Reality Labs' $4.4 billion loss

GamesIndustry.biz

Meta has published its earnings report for the three months ending December 31 2024, and despite $1.08 billion in revenue from its Meta Quest hardware, it has recorded a loss of $4.97 billion in its AR/VR Reality Labs division.

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EA unites four studios under the new Battlefield Studios banner to jointly develop the series

Game Developer

DICE is joined by Motive, Criterion, and Ripple Effect to make the next Battlefield game and get the series back in action.

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Konami revises forecasts as profits increase 38% to $560m

GamesIndustry.biz

Konami has released its financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, during which revenues increased 22% to ¥310.8 billion and profits rose 38% to ¥87.1 billion.

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord composer Winifred Phillips wins Grammy award

Game Developer

Phillips has previously worked on franchises including Little Big Planet, Assassin's Creed, and God of War.

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Acclaimed Roll7 titles Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World delisted on Steam

Game Developer

It's currently impossible to purchase either game on the popular PC storefront.

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Nintendo to cease foreign payment on digital stores in Japan

GamesIndustry.biz

Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store for Japan will stop accepting payments from international credit cards and PayPal accounts from March 25, 2025.

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Kepler Interactive says it's still worth betting on bold, interesting games

Game Developer

'There is a large group of players that are genuinely looking for new games multiple times a year.

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Poltergeist Prodigy announced

Indie DB

Solo developed indie game Poltergeist Prodigy, a first-person haunting game where you delight in being a mischievous ghost, has been announced.

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A follow up to your answer about veilguard (was really hoping you would touch on that one). Why do game companies that have a “bad” release always seem to start from the bottom of the pyramid when it comes to restructuring and recouping losses? Why fire low level devs who did their best with what they had, when the companies have people in senior positions making hundreds of thousands of dollars (if not more) that they could just cut from? Why do the trenches always get the punishment first?

Ask a Game Dev

The short answer is because s**t rolls downhill. For a longer and more nuanced answer, there's multiple factors to consider. The main issue is that the company is trying to cut costs immediately. This is usually for two major reasons: Reassure investors to keep them from dumping the stock and driving down the company's value Save as much money as they can from their current stockpile for other projects still in development.

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Midnight Society shuts down

GamesIndustry.biz

Deadrop developer Midnight Society has closed down.

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Infinite Echoes Ultimate Ovani Sound and Music Humble Bundle

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Infinite Echoes Ultimate Ovani Sound and Music Humble Bundle The Infinite Echoes Ultimate Ovani Game Sound and Music Humble Bundle is now live. This bundle is a huge collection of game development-oriented sound effects and music packs from Ovani Sound. It also includes dynamic music playback plugins for Unreal Engine, Unity and Godot.

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Why Some Puzzle Games are More Addicting Than Others?

Deconstructor of Fun

Written by Ahmetcan Demirel , the maestro of product management and a podcast host ( Game Dev Diary ) from Germany! With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. When Ahmetcan isnt busy crafting and designing killer features, youll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city.

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I am having scene error problem

Cocos

How to fix this error admin?

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Magenta Horizon Video Review

Game Wisdom

Magenta Horizon Video Review Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" my latest video review is up for Magenta Horizon, an impressive and challenging action game…provided you can figure it all out.… The post Magenta Horizon Video Review appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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I am having scene error problem

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Unlocking the Secrets of Online Slots

Game Wisdom

Unlocking the Secrets of Online Slots Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Every online slot game has an important key element: volatility. This measures how often a game pays out. It also determines the size of these payouts. High-volatility slots offer larger, less frequent wins. These are for risk-takers. Low-volatility slots give … The post Unlocking the Secrets of Online Slots appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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ESA warns of 'negative impact' to hit game industry with Trump's tariffs

Game Developer

Semiconductors used to make game hardware will be caught up in the Trump administration's tariffs, which the ESA fears will harm the game industry's contribution to the US economy.

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How Modding Enhances Game Experience

Game Wisdom

How Modding Enhances Game Experience Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Modding, short for modifications, has become an essential part of gaming. It allows players to alter and personalize their gaming experiences, extending the longevity and depth of games. By adding new features, mechanics, and content, mods can transform even the … The post How Modding Enhances Game Experience appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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ESA warns Trump tariffs will bring "significant harm" to US developers and players

GamesIndustry.biz

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has warned that any tariffs levied by Donald Trump's administration will cause "significant harm" to the video game industry - and players - in the US.