Game From Scratch

DECEMBER 22, 2023

GameFromScratch.com China Massively Disrupts Game Industry Monetization The Chinese government have just announced new regulations that will have a MASSIVE impact on the world of game development. It immediately resulted in huge stock market losses for China’s two largest gaming companies Tencent and NetEase. The announcement is a crackdown on “gacha” style monetization strategies, loot boxes and … China Massively Disrupts Game Industry Monetization Read More The post Chi

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Here at PreMortem.Games we have a great admiration for developers that go through a complete development cycle alone. Because, let’s be honest, creating games is hard. And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

"After more than two decades of serving as a central showcase for the video game industry, ESA has decided to end E3.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 21, 2023

PlayStation will no longer be removing over 1,300 Discovery TV shows from its platform next month. Sony had previously announced that users will not be able to watch Discovery content on PlayStation from December 31, even if they had already purchased it. However, the firm now says that due to an 'updated licensing agreement' with Warner Bros -- which owns the Discovery brand -- consumers will now be able to access their previously purchased shows 'for at least the next 30 months'.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As we approach the end of another exciting year at NVIDIA, it's time to look back at the most popular stories from the NVIDIA Technical Blog in 2023. As we approach the end of another exciting year at NVIDIA, it’s time to look back at the most popular stories from the NVIDIA Technical Blog in 2023. Groundbreaking research and developments in fields such as generative AI, large language models (LLMs), high-performance computing (HPC), and robotics are leading the way in transformative AI solution

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Concept Art World

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Concept Art World Bayard Wu Bayard Wu is a freelance illustrator and concept artist currently working in the video game industry. Bayard studied animation at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. Link: Portfolio | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram All images © Bayard Wu or their respective copyright holder.

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Designer Notes

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game developer Jake Solomon, best known for the XCOM reboot and Midnight Suns. They discuss how much money he had to give back to Accenture, how to animate multiple units at the same time, and why Sid suddenly started golfing so much. This episode was recorded on April 25, 2023. Games discussed: Sopwith , Silent Service , Zork , Jumpman , Ultima V , Falcon 4 , F-19 Stealth Fighter , Pirates!

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Kotick's tenure at Activision Blizzard saw it become one of video games' biggest publishers, along with it (and himself) the subject of numerous recent controversies.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 20, 2023

PlayStation 5 has sold 50 million consoles worldwide, Sony has announced. It achieved the feat on December 9th, 2023, which means the console is now tracking just one week behind the PlayStation 4. Back in July when the console hit the 40 million mark, it was tracking two months behind PS4. The PS5's launch was hampered by severe stock issues driven by a worldwide shortage of components, which meant the console was consistently out of stock for its first two years on the market.

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Indie DB

DECEMBER 12, 2023

MUZY is a scary horror game where you are uncovering secrets behind a well known, and what used to be the most popular children's toy called - MUZY. Multiple tales have been reported regarding these toys which also leads to deaths - and you as an detective.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Filmustage wishes you a Happy New Year 2024! ? In addition to presenting gifts in the form of exciting releases and ? festive promotions , the New Year is also a time to look back and analyze the months gone by. For the film industry, the past year has been anything but ordinary. It's been challenging, undoubtedly, yet in many ways, it has been historic.

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Unity Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Discover the made with Unity games that took home big awards during The Game Awards 2023. Plus, find out more about our longstanding collaboration with 10 Chambers, the studio behind GTFO and the just-announced Den of Wolves.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Well then, we’re well into Cogmind’s 10th year now xD It’s kinda hard to nail down a clear “ten-year” mark, since we could measure Cogmind’s age from its birth as a 7DRL nearly 12 years ago, or when I started working on it full time in mid-2013, or its first commercial release in May 2015, but anyway yeah this is my 10th annual review , a thing I started doing every year since I decided to build this world of robots in full.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Like 2022 before it, Valve's list of best-sellers for 2023 feature the year's biggest titles and games that have have been around for a year or longer.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 22, 2023

China today announced a series of planned restrictions on video game monetization and engagement tactics, according to Reuters. The National Press and Publication Administrations released new draft rules that will ban a swath of common mechanisms in games, including daily log-in rewards, bonuses for first-time spenders, and incentives to spend repeatedly on a game.

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The Art of the Game

DECEMBER 6, 2023

So, due to life being busier than a 1 legged dude at a butt kickin’ contest – I totally forgot to post about showing the game at Cleveland Gaming Classic 2023. Each year it keeps getting bigger and I LOVE that its right in my backyard.

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Rocket Brush Studio

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Explore the transformative power of AWS Generative AI in simplifying DevOps workflows. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies from Amazon Web Services streamline code development, enhance collaboration, and optimize continuous integration and deployment, making DevOps easier and more efficient than ever before.

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Unity Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Find out how Unity educators and creators are spearheading alternatives to four-year degree programs.

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Indie DB

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The 2023 Indie of the Year Awards moves into its next phase: voting for the Top 100!

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Impacted Activision Blizzard workers employed by the company between 2015 and 2020 will be eligible for compensation from a $45.75 million settlement fund to be established by the company.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Activision Blizzard and California's Civil Rights Department have reached a settlement over the latter's accusations that the company had become a "breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women." On Friday, the CRD announced the agreement between the two organisations would see Activision pay just shy of $55 million to cover direct relief to workers and legal fees.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This year has marked significant milestones for the Godot Foundation, and it's all thanks to the incredible support from our community.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In this article, we'll explore how the holiday classics can fuel your imagination and provide fresh, innovative ideas for your writing endeavors. So, find your most comfortable spot and join us as we delve into Christmas movies — not only for their seasonal charm but also for their insightful contributions to the art of screenwriting. Inspirational Elements in Christmas Movie Writing The charm of Christmas movies lies in their unique ability to inspire screenwriters through a diverse array of st

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Unreal Engine , created by by Epic Games, is one of the most advanced tools for creating and rendering photo-realistic visuals and immersive experiences. This is needed to power the latest games and the Metaverse. Traditionally, such experiences required a thick client, a desktop computer for example, with a discrete GPU. Unreal Engine’s Pixel Streaming allows the running of Unreal Engine applications on a server in the cloud and streaming its rendered frames and audio to browsers and mobile dev

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Indie DB

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Shadow Survival now has an early steam demo with a good portion of gameplay for a proper preview.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Despite alleged anti-union behavior from management, the QA team at Experis Game Solutions formed their union and are now drawing up a contract.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox After more than two decades as the industry's most prominent trade show, E3 is dead. Its demise is unsurprising (even expected, depending on who you talk to) but this still marks a significant moment, and one that saddens much of the games industry and the media.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As Slush 2023 wraps up, it sparked numerous conversations around the likelihood of small seed-funded gaming ventures growing into substantial teams within the current investment climate. In the reflective spirit of December, my thoughts drift to a podcast from earlier this year hosted by Eric Kress featuring Niklas Herriger , an executive coach and angel investor, also a former founder of Gondola.io (acquired by Tilting Point in 2019) who specialises in mentoring the leadership skills of CEOs, C

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Now recognized by CD Projekt, the Polish Gamedev Workers Union aims to have "fruitful cooperation" with the developer and partner with other companies.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From wildly successful adaptations, ongoing unionization efforts, and a morale-shattering wave of layoffs: these are the trends that defined the game industry in 2023.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Safety concerns for its staff and attendees have forced Nintendo to cancel its annual live event that was meant to start up in mid-January 2024.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A longtime actor of TV and film, McCaffrey came into games through Remedy's Max Payne franchise, and continued to work with the developer throughout its work.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The publisher has expanded its Patent Pledge initiative by open sourcing tools and tech from some of its biggest franchises.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

This year the blog section was our litmus test for industry sentiment on accessibility, generative AI, climate change, and the shift away from Unity in light of its Runtime Fee disaster.

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