GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This Week in Business is our weekly recap column , a collection of stats and quotes from recent stories presented with a dash of opinion (sometimes more than a dash) and intended to shed light on various trends. What are they doing in the games space? Check every Friday for a new entry. Who are they? Read more

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Chaosmonger Studios , based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a multimedia production company specializing in everything from documentaries, science fiction films and animations to music video, graphic design and video games. His latest game Three Minutes to Eight is a real tour de force, both in storytelling and visual flair.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 23, 2023

This Week in Business is our weekly recap column , a collection of stats and quotes from recent stories presented with a dash of opinion (sometimes more than a dash) and intended to shed light on various trends. Check back every Friday for a new entry. Read more

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Game Development for Beginners

MAY 5, 2023

The gaming industry has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, making it an attractive career choice for individuals passionate about video game development.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Developer Epic Games fires 830 people this year. The games industry is doing better than it’s ever done. According to videogamelayoffs.com , a site that tracks public announcements across the industry, a reported total of 8,000 people have lost their jobs in gaming in 2023. Top image: Fortnite. women, and people of color).

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He’s not just an indie game developer; he’s a music producer and a 3D animator. His impeccable animation skills shine in the teaser videos he meticulously moulded for his debut title Kanairo 101. They hired him to create animations for an augmented reality game. A light bulb went off.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 24, 2023

The Invincible is the debut game of Starward Industries , a new studio based in Kraków, Poland. For the last couple of years the team has been working hard to transform the gripping story from the novel with the same name by Polish sci-fi author Stanislaw Lem, into a thrilling adventure game. “We

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

As the Managing Director of South African-based Alkemaiz Games, she recalls how people were amazed by her artistic talents as a child. In September 2023, she received a Rising Star Award at the Fak’ugesi Festival for her game ‘Rapz,’ which she created to foster a sense of self-love in young girls.

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Game Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Hey all, I’m back for the first Video Game Tuesday of the year with a look ahead. It’s my Most Anticipated 2023 Video Games. It’s a game that I’m really, really looking forward to. Though I do worry that the Switch’s hardware won’t be able to handle the game.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 17, 2023

Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Game development is a natural medium for my range of skills and interests”, he says and so he ‘pivoted sharply’ into game development after two years. I function well like that.” Why did you become a solo developer?

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The Bottom Feeder

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Since almost 14000 new games were released on Steam last year (Really!) It's a biannual event where indie developers can make demos of their games available for a week. As always, wishlisting an upcoming indie game you support is hugely appreciated. I could actually feel the game's attempts to please me bouncing off.

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Real Programming

APRIL 28, 2024

Video Games Are Everything When kids play, they don’t even realize they’re learning. RP4K’s coding camps for kids revolve around making video games, and we understand how to make a game of it. RP4K also uses gamification dynamics in our sessions, leveraging what makes video games so engaging for learning purposes.

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Game Designing

AUGUST 26, 2023

Video games are one of the world’s most beloved leisure activities, with over three billion active gamers globally as of 2023. The popularity and prevalence of gaming have reached unprecedented levels and are only expected to grow with each passing year. But video games have their fair share of controversy.

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Nvidia

MAY 28, 2023

Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played. Game developers are exploring how these technologies impact 2D and. Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2019, if you wanted to check out the cutting edge in video game graphics, you needed an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series GPU and a copy of a game that was. Somehow a game from 1997 convinced me it was time to upgrade,” enthused PC Gamer critic Wes Fenlon. Other than that, it’s all about the lighting.

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Game Errors

MARCH 20, 2023

Ping, also known as handshakes with servers, plays a crucial role while playing online multiplayer games. Conversely, a high ping can lead to synchronization problems like stuttering in games and negatively impact your gaming experience. For instance, in games like Valorant and CS:GO, a ping below 50 is considered acceptable.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The introduction and rising popularity of home consoles and arcade games in the 1970s transformed entertainment for children and adults worldwide. Gaming has become a popular and well-accepted hobby for many people. But most avid gamers and non-gamers have a common question, “Is gaming a sport?”

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

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. Why did you choose USD for your game development pipeline? Do you plan to continue using USD in your future game development?

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

NVIDIA recently caught up with veteran-level lighting artist Ted Mebratu to find out how he pushed real-time lighting to its limits with the Rainy Neon Lights. A dynamically lit scene with hundreds of shadow-casting lights What do you want to achieve with this scene? Why did you choose RTXDI for this project?

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Nvidia

MARCH 20, 2023

At GDC 2023, NVIDIA released new tools that make real-time path tracing more accessible to developers while accelerating the creation of ultra-realistic game. At GDC 2023 , NVIDIA released new tools that make real-time path tracing more accessible to developers while accelerating the creation of ultra-realistic game worlds.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

The world of video games is constantly evolving. Game art production plays a crucial role in bringing virtual worlds to life, capturing the imagination, and enhancing gameplay. This blog presents a list of the top game art design tips that will empower you to enhance your work and create visually stunning game environments.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 21, 2023

In addition to the series of articles about hypercasual games and the social media trends that inspire them, AppMagic talked to AZUR Games and FreePlay, both developer and publisher in the mobile- and hypercasual games market. Both studios say they regularly analyze game dynamics, including downloads and revenue.

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Real Programming

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Lighting matters, too. If the light is too dim, programmers get tired sooner, leading to errors and reduced productivity. Enjoy the Fruits of the Lessons One of the reasons kids get so excited to learn coding is that we put video games at the heart of what we do. When it comes to coding, you get to play video games, too.

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In addition, technical details such as stage lighting, quality materials, and the ability to view individual architectural elements are also taken into account. The models designed are detailed and accurate including the measurements and other elements like carpets, furniture, lights, paintings, shadows, sunlight effects, etc.

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Nvidia

JUNE 4, 2021

Developers, engineers, artists and leaders from game studios across the world gathered virtually at this year’s virtual GTC to learn how the latest NVIDIA. Integrating RTX has never been easier – gain access through popular game engines such as Unreal Engine or through standalone SDKs. Learn more here.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 17, 2020

Through live-streaming, we can share videos of ourselves and our screens with a greater audience, who can communicate with us through chat. It’s tempting to think that the analog nature of board games would preclude live-streaming, but this is not the case. Need help on your board game? Why stream games?

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Game Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

Games have a unique power to teach us about the full range of human experience. The Light in the Darkness is one such game. The free game teaches us about the Holocaust from the point of view of an ordinary Jewish family whose lives are destroyed by anti-semites and Nazi collaborators in World War II France.

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Game Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

Two new research surveys were released this week, helping us to understand the ever-shifting nature of game consumers, their habits and their preferences across demographic sectors. Parents of teens are 46% more likely to play games with their kids. The top five games parents play with their kids are either wholesome, or creative.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 22, 2024

Mobile game developers face the daunting task of acquiring and retaining players in today’s fast-paced mobile gaming world. Well, there has been a significant increase in competition, providing players with more mobile gaming options than ever. Mobile game analytics solution has emerged as an indispensable ally in this pursuit.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 22, 2024

Mobile game developers face the daunting task of acquiring and retaining players in today’s fast-paced mobile gaming world. Well, there has been a significant increase in competition, providing players with more mobile gaming options than ever. Mobile game analytics solution has emerged as an indispensable ally in this pursuit.

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iXie gaming

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Making a game accessible to only a specific region is one of the worst mistakes a developer can make. There are nearly 8 billion people in the world, and you need to get as many of them as possible to play your game. If you’re looking to get into the world of game localization, this guide is for you. Translation.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Developing a rich and immersive game world is a complicated and multi-disciplinary process. To build a truly immersive gaming environment, a team of designers, developers, artists and programmers employ a combination of psychology, art and technology into video games that challenge and capture players, resulting in satisfying gameplay.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Narrative design has always been an important part of video game development, but its significance in modern-day games continues to grow as narrative elements play an important role in player engagement and retention. Several exploration games also incorporate similar story designs. The core gameplay in Gossip Harbor.

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Nvidia

APRIL 9, 2021

This year, Microsoft’s free Game Stack Live event (April 20-21), starting at 8am PDT, will offer a wide range of can’t-miss sessions for game developers, in. RTXDI: Details on Achieving Real-time Performance RTXDI offers realistic lighting of dynamic scenes that require computing shadows from millions of area lights.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

The creation of three-dimensional objects, characters, and locations for use in video games is a challenging process known as 3D game art production. It combines art and technology, resulting in visually stunning and immersive game worlds that captivate players.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Xsolla has been growing its services beyond the traditional operations of a video game commerce company over the past decade. The latest iteration allows for total UI design control to match game or brand aesthetics, a seamless purchase flow integration and full control for A/B testing or other regional differences.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Game development isn’t as smooth and glamorous as many newbies imagine. Yet, those professionals in mobile game development services know how to tackle these challenges. But the chaos and the desire to create visually stunning and immersive games fuels their determination. Production Production is where the magic unfolds.

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