Game Developer
AUGUST 12, 2024
Claire Kwong, creator of experimental video game installation Between, shares her findings after exploring the idea of physical touch as a game mechanic.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 14, 2024
Former banker turned game developer, Daniel Macharia , has always been passionate about sharing his knowledge. His journey began with a comprehensive 20-part YouTube tutorial series on developing his debut title, Wana Savana that learners could follow along. This passion for teaching led him to become a lecturer at the Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), where Nairobbery was first conceived and later launched.
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GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 11, 2024
PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox as part of a 'strategic agreement'. The firm says it is working with Xbox to enable a 'smooth transition' so that the Tango team can "continue developing the Hi-Fi Rush IP and explore future projects". Tango Gameworks was one of four Bethesda studios that Microsoft announced plans to shut down back in May.
AWS Games
AUGUST 15, 2024
More than 320,000 gamers and games industry professionals are expected to gather in Cologne, Germany, next week as Gamescom gets underway. One of the world’s most anticipated games industry events, the conference brings together developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and cloud providers from around the world alongside the gaming community to celebrate industry achievements and discuss the trends shaping the industry’s future.
Game Developer
AUGUST 14, 2024
The SteamOS will make its way to third-party handhelds, but Valve is still working on expanding the capabilities of it and the Steam Deck.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 12, 2024
The upcoming game Nowhere is a Nordic-inspired survival horror detective that draws players into an immersive world of eerie Scandinavian forests and a meticulously crafted narrative that builds tension rather than relying on traditional jump scares. “I’ve always been a big horror fan, whether it was books, shows, movies, or games, so I think that really comes across in the work that I do and what I enjoy,” says Luke Dodds , Director and solo developer at studio Midnight Forge.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
Genvid's Silent Hill: Ascension has won the award for Outstanding Innovation in Emerging Media Programming at the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The interactive streaming series ran from October 31, 2023 to July 15, 2024. Comprised of 22 episodes, the series followed a choose-your-own-adventure style narrative with story outcomes decided by viewers.
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Game Developer
AUGUST 12, 2024
This is a discussion about the large and largely underrepresented space of tool development from solo devs, individual artists, or tiny teams.
Indie DB
AUGUST 16, 2024
After our recent exclusive update for Backers in our kickstarter campaign, many of you expressed a keen interest in learning more about the gameplay possibilities of our game. Today, I am excited to share some additional news and insights.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 13, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, presents many opportunities in the gaming industry. Many of this year's biggest developer events, including GDC, have been awash with companies touting the use of GenAI for creating dozens of maps/levels, to improve development workflows, performing QA tasks, or even responding directly to in-game actions from a player.
Game From Scratch
AUGUST 15, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Godot 4.3 Released The first major release of the Godot Game Engine of 2024 (Godot 4.2 was released in November 2023), Godot 4.3 is jam packed with new features. In fact, this release contains almost 3,500 commits since 4.2, with contributions from over 500 contributors! Highlight new features of the Godot 4.3 release […] The post Godot 4.3 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
Game Developer
AUGUST 12, 2024
Along with voicing Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff, Lillis was known for her voice roles in Revolutionary Girl Utena and Your Lie in April.
The Astronauts
AUGUST 10, 2024
Unity has a problem From the outside, Unity lately seems to have a problem or two. By “lately”, I mean during the last decade, and by “a problem or two”, I mean probably over nine thousand problems. Fun! But what are they, how serious they are, and what can be done about it? Unity is a “little engine that could”, that started out in the year 2004. Almost everything about games and related industries was different compared to today (Steam did not exist for 3rd party games!
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 12, 2024
It was a very quiet July for video game releases in the UK, with EA Sports College Football 25 the highest charting new entry at No.7. The new American Football game has got off to a strong start considering the sport's relatively niche popularity in the UK. The game's sales are more than double what Madden NFL 24 managed in its first two weeks last year.
Indie DB
AUGUST 12, 2024
We're introducing a new type of co-op challenge map in Godsworn called Guardians of Ruhnu where, using only your hero and godpowers, you must defend the inhabitants of a small island under waves of attacks.
Game Developer
AUGUST 16, 2024
The layoffs were spread across two of Ubisoft's more prominent US offices, and mark its first round of cuts since April.
Ask a Game Dev
AUGUST 13, 2024
It's a lot easier to get hired back (as a contractor or not) with a former employer with which you have a good and established relationship. The contractor already knows the dev team, already knows the kind of games they make, already has experience with the franchise, pipeline, tools, and workflow so there's very little ramp-up time. If the cost of contracting the leader's company for the work is reasonable and within the game's budget, there's little to be lost by hiring them on.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
The Epic Games Store is launching on mobile today. The Fortnite firm announced it will be bringing its games marketplace to Android worldwide, and to iOS in the European Union thanks to this year's Digital Markets Act requiring Apple to enable third-party stores on its mobile ecosystem. Epic's mobile catalogue will begin with three titles, starting with Fortnite, which marks its return to iOS, as well as Rocket League Sideswipe (a spin-off of the popular racing sports game that launched in 2021)
Indie DB
AUGUST 14, 2024
As I reached adulthood, a village bully murdered me and abandoned my body in a temple. My fearful parents didn't seek revenge but, worried about my wandering spirit, arranged a ghostly marriage. This allowed me to rest peacefully in a suitor's ancestral.
Game Developer
AUGUST 12, 2024
The deal will enable Tango to continue developing the Hi-Fi Rush series while exploring 'future projects.
AWS Games
AUGUST 13, 2024
Introduction : The importance of selecting a proper game backend Selecting a game backend solution is one of the most significant decisions that game studios face during development. The decision criteria varies depending on the type of game being released, the game launch timeline, the available engineering resources, and studio budgets. Harmony Games, a mobile game studio founded in 2023, considered two possible paths for solving the backend problem.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 12, 2024
By the time Assassin's Creed Shadows launches this November, the game would have been in development for four years. It's the longest development cycle for the series so far, and 25% longer than its acclaimed predecessor, 2020's Assassin's Creed Valhalla. "It's great to work on a game that comes after something with the pedigree of Valhalla," explains lead producer Karl Onnée.
Indie DB
AUGUST 13, 2024
Unleash the power of gravity in the Gravity Fields DLC! Manipulate gravity fields to move, lift, and control vast numbers of objects in an expansive sandbox environment. Explore innovative gameplay mechanics and experience stunning visuals. Bend the.
Game Developer
AUGUST 15, 2024
'This book brings together the knowledge and perspectives of numerous past and present games industry leaders and practitioners to form a clear picture of how leadership operates in a game development studio.
Game From Scratch
AUGUST 15, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Dekogon Townscape Essentials Unreal Asset Humble Bundle The Dekogon Townscape Essentials – 2000+ Unreal Engine Assets Humble Bundle. This bundle is a collection of Unreal Engine 5.x assets that all redeem on the Epic Games Marketplace from Dekogon, although unfortunately they are redeemed one key at a time. While this is an Unreal Engine asset bundle, you […] The post Dekogon Townscape Essentials Unreal Asset Humble Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 15, 2024
Game publisher Reforged Studios has acquired Ground Shatter and Extra Mile Studios. Ground Shatter is led by founder and director James Parker, and is the developer behind roguelike deck-builder Fights in Tight Spaces. Extra Mile Studios is led by Bobby Farmer, and is known for providing co-developer services on Revolution Software's Broken Swords series.
Indie DB
AUGUST 10, 2024
I'm super excited to announce our new narrated gameplay trailer and 1.4.0 patch for the demo is released!
Game Developer
AUGUST 12, 2024
The game industry lacks a solid code of ethics, and the organization hopes to create one with long-term benefits for developers and players alike.
Mircosoft Game Dev
AUGUST 15, 2024
With over 3,500 commits authored by over 500 contributors, the latest Godot Engine release comes packed full of new features and improvements.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 13, 2024
The latest episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now available to download. This week, we continue our look at the latest financial results, with highlights from Warner Bros, Bandai Namco, Sega and Remedy. We dive a little deeper into Sony and the decline it faces in PS5 sales, as well as our conversation with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick around the publisher's latest results and its future line-up.
Indie DB
AUGUST 11, 2024
ApocaShift is not dead! latest one-year update showing off changes to the game and a short sneak peak of a new mob.
Game Developer
AUGUST 14, 2024
Like other CEOs, Matt Bromberg thinks genAI can be a boon to game development, but he isn't putting his full faith in the technology just yet.
Game Development News
AUGUST 16, 2024
Following the receipt of hundreds of entries and after an extensive selection process, the shortlist for the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2024 is ready for your viewing pleasure!
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 13, 2024
Keywords Studios has acquired Wushu Studios for an undisclosed sum. The Liverpool-based studio was founded in 2017 by Alan McDermott and provides work-for-hire services to publishers and developers in addition to porting, remaster, and live support services. Wushu has worked on games including Baldur's Gate 3, Fall Guys, Forza Horizon 5, The Ascent, and State of Decay 2.
Indie DB
AUGUST 15, 2024
Today we want to tell you about all the amazing stuff we've worked on the past few months!
Game Developer
AUGUST 16, 2024
Boyes was vague about what he'll do after leaving Iron Galaxy, but indicated he wanted to help tackle some of the game industry's 'biggest problems.
Game Development News
AUGUST 15, 2024
Perforce Software, the devops company for global teams requiring speed, quality, security and governance at scale along the development lifecycle, announces the release of the 2024 State of Game Technology Report.
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