Hi-Rez veterans unveil new studio to support live-service game developers
Game Developer
JUNE 7, 2023
Smite developer Hi-Rez Studios launched a new team, RallyHere, intended to support studios that create ongoing live service games.
UK Games Fund grants £3 million to 22 'rising' game developers
Game Developer
APRIL 17, 2024
The multi-million pound funding will go towards startup studios whose projecs have the potential to be 'the next best-selling, BAFTA-winning titles.'
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Xbox Game Studios brings game developers, producers, and team managers together at GDC in 2023
Game Developer
MARCH 20, 2023
At GDC 2023, Xbox Game Studios will share fresh perspectives and newfound insights on team managment, publishing partnerships, and studio culture.
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How nDreams became one of the biggest VR game developers in the world
Game Developer
JULY 13, 2023
nDreams is the world's largest virtual reality game developer outside of Meta and Sony. Here's how the studio has managed to grow in a still-burgeoning market.
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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: The events that defined the year
Game Developer
DECEMBER 20, 2023
From Unity's botched Runtime Fee to Embracer going scorched earth on its own development studios, here are the events that shaped the game industry in 2023.
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New Zealand government reaffirms support for Game Development Sector Rebate
Game Developer
JANUARY 4, 2024
The initiative allows eligible studios to claim a 20 percent tax rebate and is worth $40 million per annum.
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Exploring Top 3D Art Styles for Game Development
Starloop Studios
APRIL 22, 2024
Introduction As technology evolves, so does the landscape of game development. These styles not only define a game's visual and aesthetic appeal but also enhance player engagement and experience. At Starloop Studios, we are always exploring innovative [.]
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New AAA studio Muddy Robot launches
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 18, 2024
A new AAA studio has launched, composed of industry veterans from EA, Sony, Blizzard, Disney, Apple, and Google. Founded in October 2023, Muddy Robot Games is led by former International Game Developers Association president Chris Hood.
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Developer cohort unveils Fun Dog Studios
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A team of game developers who have worked on various AAA titles such as Mass Effect, The Witcher, and Doom Eternal have unveiled Fun Dog Studios. The studio is a minority-led and completely employee-owned game developer.
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AI in Game Development
Starloop Studios
APRIL 2, 2024
AI game development is becoming more and more prevalent in the gaming industry. As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, developers find new and novel ways to incorporate it into their game development processes. The post AI in Game Development appeared first on Starloop Studios.
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How Meta’s Oculus Studios Division reduces game development time and costs with Amazon GameLift
AWS Games
JULY 26, 2023
Advancing the art of virtual reality (VR) storytelling is one the primary objectives of Meta’s Oculus Studios, the division that publishes popular multiplayer games, including “Population One,” “Onward VR,” and “Beat Saber.” While this ensures unique player experiences, it can also present game development and hosting complexities.
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Latoya Peterson: "Studios are at the mercy of this house of cards that is the funding system that we've built"
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 15, 2024
At the Game Developer Conference last month, Glow Up Games co-founder and CXO Latoya Peterson contributed to a series of micro-talks around sustainability, calling out the fundamental flaws of games funding. Peterson has had three careers, as she put it during her talk. million in funding. Read more
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.
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Firewall studio First Contact shuts down
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Los Angeles-based studio shared a statement on social media , citing a "lack of support for VR within the industry" as the main reason for closing its doors. "As As an AAA VR game developer, we are just not able to justify the expense needed going forward," the studio said. "[We]
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Discover the Best Blockchain Game Development Studios
Juego Studio
APRIL 27, 2023
The wide usage of blockchain technology in the gaming industry is on the rise. As a result, more and more companies specialize in blockchain game development to create unique gaming experiences that take advantage of […] The post Discover the Best Blockchain Game Development Studios appeared first on Juego Studio.
Studio Bolland and the highs and lows of entering the South African game dev scene
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 6, 2024
So far during this South Africa Games Week special, we've highlighted some established studios – Nyamakop , 24 Bit Games , as well as Sea Monster Entertainment and Free Lives to be published later this week – and a more recent studio founded by South African industry veterans ( Six Peaks Games ).
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Choices developer Pixelberry Studios reportedly lays off staff
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 17, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The list of games studios suffering layoffs continues to grow with California-based Pixelberry Studios the latest to dismiss some of its employees. Read more
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Summerfall Studios on life after Stray Gods
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The role-playing musical made in Melbourne won Game of the Year at this year's Australian Game Developer Awards , in addition to Excellence in Accessibility and Excellence in Music, and has been a critical success since its release in August. Read more
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Wildlife Studios cuts 21% of its staff
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Wildlife Studios has announced that it will cut its workforce by 21%. As reported by Game Developer , the decision will affect 133 people at the mobile game firm. Read more
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Toys for Bob closes physical studio location
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft's recent layoffs resulted in 86 redundancies at game developer Toys for Bob. As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle , per state filings, the studio behind Spyro Reignited Trilogy also saw its physical office closed. Read more
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AWS for Games debuts Guide to Generative AI for Game Developers, and more at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.
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Behaviour Interactive has acquired UK game developer SockMonkey Studios
Game Development News
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Canadian video game studio Behaviour Interactive has announced that it has acquired Middlesbrough’s SockMonkey Studios
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Dorothy Orina left engineering behind to pursue game development at Maliyo Games
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 3, 2024
Although she enjoyed her time in Turkey and her engineering studies, she decided to leave both behind to pursue her passion for game development. Today she works at Maliyo Games, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Then when I came back, I got feedback that I had been accepted for the game development internship.”
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Diablo and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater support studio Disruptive Games has made layoffs
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
'Disruptive Games has sadly had to let go of many amazing, talented game developers.'
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Toca Boca and Mojang alum unveil games studio Roro
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 31, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Ex-Mojang Studios and Toca Boca staffers have formed a new game development studio, Roro. It was founded by CEO William Sampson and Robin Flodin, whom is joined by Kristoffer Jelbring. Read more
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iOS Game Development Challenges and Key Details
Starloop Studios
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
iOS game development is a cornerstone of the mobile gaming industry. Except for Android, iOS has the largest market share, making it a sensible platform to release games for mobile game developers. The post iOS Game Development Challenges and Key Details appeared first on Starloop Studios.
The Best Game Engines for Mobile Game Development
Starloop Studios
APRIL 10, 2024
One of the most critical decisions for mobile game development projects is determining the best game engine for your project. At Starloop Studios, we carefully consider each game engine's advantages and how they can help us develop the best mobile games possible.
Dean Gichukie’s studio Kunta Content delivers authentic African stories
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 30, 2023
This Kenyan-based studio is on a mission to tell authentic, ultra-African stories. Inspired by Kunta Kinte from the historical book and miniseries ‘Roots’, their studio name and logo also hold a powerful secret, the numbers 17 and 67, symbolising the year Kunta Kinte was captured. And, most importantly, enjoy the journey.
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Stray Gods crowned GOTY at 2023 Australian Game Developer Awards
Game Developer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The melodic fantasy adventure is Summerfall Studios' debut title.
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Report: 95% of studios are working on or aim to release a live service game
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new report from Griffin Gaming Partners says that 95% of game makers are developing or maintaining a live service game. The 2023 Game Development Report, made in partnership with Rendered VC, surveyed 537 studios from across the globe.
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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.
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Stray Gods wins Game of the Year at Australian Game Developer Awards 2023
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Summerfall Studios' Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical was the big winner of today's Australian Game Developer Awards, winning Game of the Year as well as Excellence in Accessibility and Excellence in Music. Meanwhile, the coveted Studio of the Year accolade was awarded to Melbourne-based firm PlaySide Studios.
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Ultimate Game Development Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Ultimate Game Development Humble Bundle There is a new humble bundle of interest to game developers, the Ultimate Game Development Bundle is a collection on Unreal Engine and Unity assets from Leartes Studios and others.
Virtuos opens new studio in Poland
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 11, 2023
Development services provider Virtuos has announced the launch of a new studio in Warsaw, Poland. The new branch of Virtuos Labs is one of three, joining established studios in Lyon and Montpellier, and aims to have a team of 35 people by the end of the year.
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Game Art Studio: The Future of Game Development?
iXie gaming
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
This is why game art studios have emerged over the past decade. Instead of working on the next big blockbuster title alone, game art studios help companies create their titles with minimal financial investment. Many ask if there is a future for these developers who spend years developing these games.
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Procedural Content Generation in Game Development
Starloop Studios
APRIL 18, 2024
Procedural content generation (PCG) is a prime example of how AI in game development is leveraged in creative and compelling ways. As the use of AI in game development ramps up and speculation is rife as to how it will be used in the future, procedural content generation is one of the most well-recognized and [.]
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"I dream of an Italian game developer opening a studio in the UK"
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 11, 2023
During our time at the First Playable event in Florence, we spoke with nine Italian game developers of all different shapes and sizes. And we sat down with larger developers who are part of bigger groups, such as Ubisoft and Embracer. Stormind doesn't fit into either of those categories.
[FOR HIRE] Game Development studio with 5+ years offering external development services
Cocos
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Hey everyone, I’m with Yellow Panda Games , we are a brazilien game development studio with over 5 years of history. We’ve developed web games for Netflix, mobile games for Giga Gloob, art assets for major games and much more. We offer Art, Development and QA services.
[FOR HIRE] Game Development studio with 5+ years offering external development services
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Hey everyone, I’m with Yellow Panda Games , we are a brazilien game development studio with over 5 years of history. We’ve developed web games for Netflix, mobile games for Giga Gloob, art assets for major games and much more. We offer Art, Development and QA services.
[FOR HIRE] Game Development studio with 5+ years offering external development services
Cocos
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Hey everyone, I’m with Yellow Panda Games , we are a brazilien game development studio with over 5 years of history. We’ve developed web games for Netflix, mobile games for Giga Gloob, art assets for major games and much more. We offer Art, Development and QA services.
[FOR HIRE] Game Development studio with 5+ years offering external development services
Cocos
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Hey everyone, I’m with Yellow Panda Games , we are a brazilien game development studio with over 5 years of history. We’ve developed web games for Netflix, mobile games for Giga Gloob, art assets for major games and much more. We offer Art, Development and QA services.
Jon Nielsen jumped from comics to solo game development “It was inevitable”
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 5, 2024
Nielsen is a self-taught game developer, with many of the necessary skills ‘accidentally’ acquired over the years. Nielsen worked as a comic writer and artist for over ten years before transitioning to game development. Since then, he has created three games. All built skills useful in game development!
Top Game Development Trends
Juego Studio
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The gaming industry has witnessed rapid growth as the relevant technology evolves by the day, setting new game development trends. The post Top Game Development Trends appeared first on Juego Studio.
Solo developer Kaighen Finley: “It’s easy to lose myself in game development”
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 17, 2023
Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Just to be on the safe side he mainly focused on web development, but his heart was not in it. Initially, I wanted to build games, but invested my eggs in web development first because I thought I was being pragmatic.
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