Riot Games lays off staff to 'solve challenges and build for the future'
Game Developer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The developer is conducting layoffs across its League of Legends team in prepartion for the 'next phase' of the (almost) 15-year-old MOBA.
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Rebots by FlatPonies launches after 6 years “We’re ready for more ambitious projects”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 7, 2024
FlatPonies , a Copenhagen-based game development studio, is finally launching Rebots , a first-person automation game that invites players to explore a universe full of quirky robots and expansive worlds. With over six years of development behind them, Lead Producer Regő Porkoláb has learned some valuable lessons. “Don’t make a game for six years!” “Rebots came from a simple concept.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could boost Game Pass subscribers by 2.5m to 4m
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 into Game Pass will hurt sales of the game, but will see millions of subscribers flock to Xbox's service, leading analysts say.
Huge Blender Add-On Giveaway & New QRemeshify Plugin
Game From Scratch
OCTOBER 21, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Huge Blender Add-On Giveaway & New QRemeshify Plugin A ton of free add-ons for Blender were just made available for free from developer Blenderesse. Most of the add-ons are implemented using Geometry Nodes and they include: In addition to the Blenderesse giveaway, there is a new completely free add-on QRemeshify which enables you to convert triangle meshes to […] The post Huge Blender Add-On Giveaway & New QRemeshify Plugin appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Transmedia Triumphs and Traps: Lessons from the Convergence of Gaming and Media
Deconstructor of Fun
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Let’s admit it—over the past three years, some of the most buzzworthy entertainment hasn’t come from traditional Hollywood blockbusters, but from gaming adaptations and transmedia storytelling. Games have now surpassed film, music, and publishing combined in market size and it’s clear: interactive storytelling has become king. To dissect this further, Mishka Katkoff sat down with the “OG of IPs and Transmedia” Peter Levin , to discuss the state of the industry, the role of gaming, and where thin
Final Fantasy, dark patterns and more with Dr. Rachel Kowert
Keith Burgun
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Hi all! today I have a wide ranging conversation with Dr. Rachel Kowert , a researcher who studies the effects of games and also discusses a wide range of other pop culture topics, through her youtube channel Psychgeist. She’s written and contributed to a lot of books (including a Psychgeist series , spoken at numerous events including the United Nations and the United States Congress.
Ex-Humble Games staff form new publisher, Good Games Group
Game Developer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Humble will use Good Games to continue supporting games it had already published prior to restructuring its staff in July.
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Undisputed hit: An indie-made boxing game featuring real fighters has just sold 1m copies
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Undisputed has sold one million units.
Using generative AI to build the ultimate VALORANT esports team
AWS Games
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Riot Games are calling on esports fans and builders alike to participate in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Hackathon: Esports Manager Challenge. This new hackathon will put the latest generative AI tools in the hands of fans to unlock new ways to build and develop stronger esports teams. VALORANT is a tactical first-person-shooter game by Riot Games, combining precise gunplay with unique agent abilities in a strategic 5v5 format.
4 x Reasons Why Squad Busters Suffers While Brawl Stars Soars
Deconstructor of Fun
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Written by Michail Katkoff , founder of Deconstructor of Fun and a games industry veteran with 15 years of experience in building, operating, and scaling games and game companies. Another Squad Busters post? Why? In July our analysis ( Squad Busters One Month Later: Down, But Not Out ) was very much focused on reviewing the game’s extremely risky go-to-market strategy, which boldly dismissed Supercell’s meticulous process.
Why art tests fail artists and the game dev industry
Game Developer
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Art tests in game dev often harm diversity and fail to reflect real skills. It's time to rethink their use and adopt more inclusive hiring practices.
What happens when a secretive blockchain company buys your game studio
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Former employees of Phoenix Labs and Rumble Games say they were told to keep blockchain platform Forte Labs' purchase of their employers an absolute secret.
Game composer Nobuo Uematsu will retire after Fantasian's console launch
Game Developer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
After nearly 40 years of composing music for games (and Square Enix and Final Fantasy specifically), Uematsu has reached the end of the road.
European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit
Game Developer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Sony lost the case against UK peripheral firm Datel, failing to ban Datel from marketing Action Replay products.
Sony shuts down Concord dev Firewalk and mobile studio Neon Koi
Game Developer
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Both studios are being closed down so PlayStation can 'ensure we are meeting near and long-term business priorities.
Nintendo doesn't credit composers on new Nintendo Music app
Game Developer
OCTOBER 31, 2024
If you want to know who composed a given Nintendo track, your answer is in another castle.
Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: Lost Crown team reportedly disbanded after disappointing sales
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Despite strong reviews, Ubisoft reportedly decided to stop supporting Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown some time after its supposed underperformance.
Netflix closes its only AAA game studio
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The Southern Californian developer was around for less than two years.
Microsoft CEO says Xbox is intent on manifesting a multiplatform future
Game Developer
OCTOBER 25, 2024
'We are focused on growing the platform and expanding to new ecosystems to engage as many gamers as possible.
Creating dozens of unique pixel worlds for UFO 50
Game Developer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
UFO 50's creators reveal the creative inspirations behind the ambitious faux-retro compilation.
Report: Roblox inflated user numbers and downplayed child predator presence to investors
Game Developer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
An investigation accuses Roblox Corp. of misrepresenting its key metrics and child safety programs to investors.
Ubisoft's Italian staff join French peers in striking return-to-office mandate
Game Developer
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Like their coworkers in France, members of Ubisoft Milan are concerned about how the developer's three-day in-office policy will affect their day-to-day lives.
Book Excerpt: Game Economy Design: Metagame, Monetization and Live Operations
Game Developer
OCTOBER 10, 2024
'This book provides a comprehensive overview of game economy design. The reader will gain insights into the components that form a game economy, how these components are utilized to shape a metagame experience and how monetization is integrated into this.
Germany launches new funding program for indie dev founders
Game Developer
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The country's 18-month program will provide current and future studio founders with money and guidance to run their teams and help grow out the German game industry.
SAG-AFTRA signs agreement with AI-powered voice company Ethovox
Game Developer
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The union said the deal will ensure performers are 'protected and empowered in the AI age.
SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major studios, with over 120 games already signed to interim contract
Game Developer
OCTOBER 23, 2024
'Humane protections for actors against A.I. exploitation are not an unreasonable ask — and the success of these contracts shows that most companies agree.
U.S. Copyright Office rejects DMCA exemption to support game preservation
Game Developer
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Video Game History Foundation decried the 'lobbying efforts by rightsholder groups' that have 'impeded' proper efforts to archive old games at libraries.
Obituary: LucasArts artist Ti-Ning Kwa has passed away
Game Developer
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Kwa provided art and model work for The Sims sequels and their expansions and Tribes 2 before pivoting to making award-winning, high-end luxury eyewear.
Survey says half of developers consider VR market on decline or in stagnation
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Developers speaking to the Game Developers Collective seem to think the VR games market has hit a roadblock, even with this year's launch of the Apple Vision Pro.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's QA devs strike over Activision Blizzard's return-to-office mandate
Game Developer
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The CWA alleges Activision Blizzard and Microsoft are refusing to accomodate QA staff with certified medical conditions with their 'strict' return-to-office policy.
Outersloth receives more funding, partners with 'Slay the Spire' creator
Game Developer
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The 'Among Us' developer has signed 13 games to its new label since its announcement in June.
Disco Elysium writer launches third splinter dev, Summer Eternal
Game Developer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Other former ZA/UM staff and Disco Elysium writers have banded together to form Summer Eternal, an 'art collective/RPG studio' hoping to continue Elysium's legacy.
Firaxis strikes up partnership with Shawnee Tribe for 'sincere representation' in Civilization VII
Game Developer
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Shawnee Tribe Chief Ben Barnes hopes that the move ensures the future of Shawnee language
New lawsuit alleges Ubisoft shared user data with Meta
Game Developer
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The suit claims Ubisoft violated several federal acts by not letting users know (or consent) to having their private information shared with Meta.
Tequila Works lays off 'small number' of staff after cancelling project
Game Developer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Despite reducing staff after cancelling a project, Tequila Works says it will now put its entire development focus on another game it has been making.
Former PlayStation exec says 'AA is gone,' blames rising costs and a 'collapse of creativity' in the industry
Game Developer
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Shawn Layden points to smaller games as the future, citing that AI is 'not a savior.
Deep Dive: Masterminding the fluid movement system behind Echo Point Nova
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
Here's how the combination of camera effects, sound FX, and VFX created a smooth and high octane experience.
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