Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 has taken 15 million players to the skies
Game Developer
JUNE 24, 2024
Asobo's 2020 flight sim hits a new milestone ahead of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's release in November.
The Art of the Spiral: Failure Cascades in Simulation Games
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APRIL 30, 2024
Exploring how failure cascades shape gameplay in simulation games like Songs of Syx and Rimworld, balancing dramatic stories with player recovery opportunities.
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PowerWash Simulator maker FuturLab joins Miniclip Group
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 10, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox UK game studio FuturLab has joined digital entertainment firm Miniclip. The PowerWash Simulator maker will continue having creative control over its game development and studio operations. Read more
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American Truck Simulator is running ads for real truck companies
Game Developer
JUNE 30, 2023
Real life trucking company Schneider National is using American Truck Simulator to bring in new hires who may have picked up skills from playing the game.
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Frostpunk 2's developers didn't want it to be a 'jackass simulator'
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Frostpunk 2 explores the cruelty of the human condition—but its creators didn't want players to necessarily enjoy being cruel.
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I Make Board Games in Tabletop Simulator (A Guest Post)
Brand Game Development
MAY 18, 2020
That’s because it’s easy to make board games in Tabletop Simulator, an inexpensive board game simulation tool available on the Steam store. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. How Did I Start?
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.
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PowerWash Simulator dev FuturLab acquired by Miniclip
Game Developer
APRIL 10, 2024
Under Miniclip, things will be business as usual at FuturLab, with no shakeups expected to take place.
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Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Studios confirms layoffs
Game Developer
JANUARY 5, 2024
The studio has reportedly cut 19 jobs–or roughly one third of its entire workforce.
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Boxing Simulator Codes: Complete Guide For Gamers
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Are you looking for the latest Boxing Simulator codes? Whether you’re a novice looking to boost your boxing skills or a seasoned player searching for valuable ways to elevate your gaming experience, we’ve got you covered. What are the Boxing Simulator codes? Launch Roblox Boxing Simulator.
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Manor Lords sales now exceed 2.5 million copies
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Slavic Magic's breakout strategy simulator keeps growing, both in sales and Early Access content.
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Delivery Simulator Codes For 2023: Check Them All
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
In this expansive universe, delivering parcels in Roblox Delivery Simulator has never been more rewarding, thanks to a series of valuable codes, available for any worldwide gamer. What are the Delivery Simulator Codes for 2023? Launch Roblox Delivery Simulator. How to get more free codes for the Delivery Simulator?
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Sword Lands Simulator Codes For 2023: Check The Latest Ones
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
If you’re an aspiring warrior looking to unlock powerful in-game rewards and enhance your adventure in the Sword Lands Simulator universe, make sure you check all of today’s listed gaming codes. What are the Sword Lands Simulator codes for 2023? How to redeem Sword Lands Simulator Codes?
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Basketball Simulator Codes In Roblox: Expert Guide For 2023
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
In case you’re a Basketball Simulator enthusiast looking for the latest codes to improve your gaming experience, this is the right place for you! What are the Basketball Simulator codes for 2023? Expired codes As of now, there are no Basketball Simulator expired codes. What is the best basketball game in Roblox?
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How Two Point Studios carved its simulation game niche
Game Developer
AUGUST 30, 2023
Two Points Studios co-founders Mark Webley and Gary Carr, both veterans of Bullfrog and Lionhead Studios, share lessons on building a sustainable company in a niche genre.
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Atari acquires Surgeon Simulator franchise through Infogrames label
Game Developer
JUNE 26, 2024
IP transplant.
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Deep Dive: Cooking up a palatable food prep experience in Fruitbus
Game Developer
JUNE 4, 2024
It is the feeling of cooking that is important, not the preciseness of the simulation.'
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Supporting Game Design with Evolutionary Algorithms
Game Developer
AUGUST 13, 2024
Evolutionary algorithms can optimize game parameters by simulating various scenarios -- enhancing design, especially for complex games.
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Dutch publisher Mystic Forge nets €2 million to help indies get to market
Game Developer
JULY 2, 2024
The company specializes in strategy, simulation, and RPG titles.
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Focus Entertainment acquires Train Simulator dev Dovetail Games
Game Developer
APRIL 20, 2023
Choo-choo, all aboard the acquisition train.
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Implementing USD for Game Development Pipelines: An Interview with Polyphony Digital
Nvidia
MARCH 17, 2023
USD is an open-scene description with APIs for describing, composing, simulating, and collaborating within 3D worlds. Tools Pipeline Engineering Lead Megumi Ando sat down with NVIDIA to discuss the integration process in the company’s latest release as well as their adoption plans in Polyphony’s game development pipeline.
Xbox accessibility update adds keyboard remapping
Game Developer
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Xbox will soon let players with limited mobility remap their Adaptive Controller to simulate keyboard keys for games only playable on keyboard and mouse.
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How Code Wizards load tested Heroic Labs’ Nakama to two million concurrent players with AWS
AWS Games
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Many game developers struggle to build game backend systems that can scale for large numbers of players, especially during events like game launches where there can be very high and unpredictable amounts of traffic. Nakama, a game backend service from the company Heroic Labs (an AWS partner), aims to solve this problem.
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Something strange in your neighborhood? Call the Home Safety Hotline
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
This short horror title uses a vintage visual style and vast bug bestiary to simulate a creepy call center in the '90s.
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6 Reasons Why Board Game Development is So Iterative
Brand Game Development
MAY 13, 2019
Board game development is notorious for its trial-and-error approach. Experienced designers and developers will tell you that it’s all about iteration. You may create dozens of versions of the same game until you finally find one you’re satisfied with. Need help on your board game?
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Top Game Development Sessions at NVIDIA GTCÂ 2023
Nvidia
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development. Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development.
How to get started with Unity Game Development – Tips & Tricks from iXie Experts
iXie gaming
AUGUST 17, 2023
Unity, a widely adopted game engine, plays a pivotal role in empowering aspiring game developers in making great gaming experiences, thanks to its user-friendly interface and strong community support. But where does one start with game development on Unity? Because help is just a click away.
Frontier says attempts to diversify portfolio have failed after Realms of Ruin falls short
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The UK studio will now prioritize the development of "creative management simulation" titles like Planet Coaster.
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Levelling up healthcare: Understanding games' life-changing medical potential | Playable Futures
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 8, 2024
Video games' relationship with training and simulation goes back decades. In the healthcare sector in particular, the applied gaming movement has generated all manner of training tools to guide professionals through different procedures and equipment.
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Candlebook Island imagines an idyllic life of curing monsters
Game Developer
DECEMBER 19, 2023
This cozy game is a slice of life simulator that encapsulates the hopes and dreams behind your first job out of college.
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Stray Fawn Studio announces expansion to indie game publishing
Game Developer
MARCH 15, 2023
The developers behind 2022's The Wandering Village are stepping into game publishing, particularly for simulation and building titles.
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Wearable Technology in Game Development: A rising trend in 2023
iXie gaming
JUNE 23, 2023
Wearable technology is rapidly gaining traction and reshaping various industries, and the gaming sector is no exception. In 2023, the integration of wearable technology into game development is emerging as a significant trend. Conclusion Wearable technology is undoubtedly a rising trend in game development in 2023.
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Player Empowerment as the Ultimate Success Criterion
Game Developer
DECEMBER 9, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, I listed my success criteria as they relate to "player powered" games: aka "Immersive Simulations." This week, I talk about the first, and maybe most important of those criteria: Player Empowerment.
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How to build immersive gaming experiences with AR/VR game developmentÂ
iXie gaming
AUGUST 7, 2023
Naturally, the process of building these experiences on AR/VR platforms calls for some of the most talented groups of developers who love a challenge. To understand AR/VR game development , one needs to understand the fundamentals of AR/VR as a platform. Why is AR/VR different? Why AR/VR then?
How Dwarf Fortress and Rimworld tell radically different stories
Game Developer
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Dwarf Fortress allow deep simulation and player-centered storytelling, but Bay 12's game simply feels more personal. Both Rimworld and newly 1.0
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Top Game Development Sessions at NVIDIA GTCÂ 2023
Nvidia
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development. Join us for the latest on NVIDIA RTX and neural rendering technologies, and learn how they are accelerating game development.
How Green New Deal Simulator inspires hope in a climate changing world
Game Developer
JULY 20, 2023
The game provides accessible education on renewable energy transition, all with a simple deck of cards.
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VR and AR in Learning – Benefits & Examples
Logic Simplified
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Augmented reality is a technology that enhances a real-life environment by adding digital elements to a live view, whereas Virtual reality replaces a real-life environment with a simulated 3-dimensional environment. Students can solve realistic problems in simulated environments and transfer that learning to the real world.
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The creative sparks ignited by Global Game Jam
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 14, 2024
Titles like Celeste, Superhot, and Goat Simulator can also pinpoint their origins to a particularly inventive game jam idea its developers chose to push into full development.
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Andrew Eiche named CEO of Job Simulator developer Owlchemy Labs
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
A changing of the guard is imminent at the Google-owned VR studio.
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Stress Testing: Pushing Games to Their Limits Before They Reach YoursÂ
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In the world of game development , ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for players is crucial. One of the most critical steps in achieving this is stress testing—which involves putting your game through its paces to identify and address potential issues before they reach your players. What is Stress Testing?
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Technological limits as a creative strength with surreal '90s AI simulator Strange Aeons
Game Developer
APRIL 6, 2023
Creator Karolis Dikcius discusses the "high-concept, medium-fidelity" motto that drove this unsettling but distinctive title.
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Experience the Latest Breakthroughs in Game Development with NVIDIA at GDC
Nvidia
JULY 1, 2021
The Game Developer Conference (GDC) is here, and NVIDIA will be showcasing how our latest technologies are driving the future of game development and. The Game Developer Conference (GDC) is here, and NVIDIA will be showcasing how our latest technologies are driving the future of game development and graphics.
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Timing is Everything in Board Game Development
Brand Game Development
JUNE 23, 2017
Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Just here for Highways & Byways updates? His name is James Masino.
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