GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 26, 2024

Six were involved with distributing the products, while three were charged for manufacturing. Counterfeit products involving Final Fantasy and Nier: Automata characters were seized as a result. In a press announcement , the publisher detailed that nine people were charged in May 2023 in Guangdong province. Read more

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Game Developer

JULY 13, 2023

The Outriders developer says the new studio will play a "major role" in production.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While the studio emphasized that it will continue looking for funding in the hopes of resuming production, it also said the entire team is looking for new roles , including CEO and creative director Hannah Nicklin and studio co-owner and artistic director Nils Deneken.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 21, 2024

A movie adaptation of The Sims is under way, with Margot Robbie's production company LuckyChap set to produce. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter , Loki director Kate Herron will helm the project, and will co-write the screenplay with Briony Redman.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Japanese publisher hopes that bigger projects and less outsourcing could provide its video game business with a welcome boost.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How to integrate AI into the content production pipeline – and does it even make sense to do so?

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Unity Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Learn how Fika Productions overcame development hurdles to transition Ship of Fools from a local couch co-op into an engaging multiplayer roguelite.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 18, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly halted production of its PSVR 2 to clear its current backlog of unsold devices. As reported by Bloomberg , this is according to sources familiar with the matter. Read more

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mustard's involvement with AGBO was preceded by his relationship with the company's founders, Avengers directors Joe and Anthony Russo.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Australia's media agency continues to put its money in games and support emerging talents.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

'Making these changes now puts us in the best position to deliver the next Grand Theft Auto at the level of quality and polish we know it requires.'

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Filmustage

JUNE 6, 2023

At the heart of pre-production is script breakdown—an often underestimated but essential cornerstone. It illuminates the production roadmap, turning the narrative's abstract ideas into concrete, actionable tasks. This exploration ventures into the core role of script breakdown and its pivotal influence on effective film production.

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Game Developer

MARCH 18, 2024

The PlayStation VR2's supply conundrum comes druing a larger hesitance towards virtual reality and its pricey entry point.

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Unity Blog

MAY 29, 2023

VFX artist Sakura Rabbit shares how she approaches digital art production and provides tips for creating realistic characters in Unity.

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Filmustage

MAY 18, 2023

Effective production scheduling. Understanding the crisis in film production In the world of film production, a crisis can come in many forms. Each crisis presents a unique set of challenges that can result in significant production delays if not addressed promptly and effectively.

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Game Developer

MARCH 30, 2023

Terrible Toybox Lead Producer Jenn Sandercock revealed a treasure trove of secrets from the creation of last year's Return to Monkey Island.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

"Our journey together as a developer and a publisher has been built upon mutual trust, shared values, and dynamic teamwork."

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Unity Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

In this roundup of a four-part webinar series from the Multiplayer team, dive into our Boss Room sample game and explore how you can build a production-ready multiplayer game with Unity and Netcode for GameObjects.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 18, 2024

This article is part of our Get into Games special , offering students insight on life in the games industry and advice on how to get into the business While many roles across game development do exactly what they say on the tin – artist, composer, programmer; it's hardly rocket science – one of the more essential roles is harder to define: (..)

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 12, 2024

Solo developer Hitori (working under the name Hitori De productions) always dreamt of creating games by himself. For me, it has always been a goal to make Hitori De Productions mean something in the world of indie horror games”, he says. “I I would like Hitori De Productions to be among this esteemed group.

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Game Developer

MARCH 1, 2024

At least one live-service game may have survived Sony's recent wave of project cancellations.

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Game Developer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Game director Hideo Kojima is hoping the movie adaptation will birth the "Death Stranding universe."

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Filmustage

MAY 25, 2023

Understanding script breakdown Script breakdown is a crucial phase in pre-production that transforms the screenplay into actionable components for film production. From identifying characters, props, and locations to dissecting intricate plot elements, script breakdown creates a comprehensive roadmap for the production team.

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Game Developer

JANUARY 22, 2024

After going through Cyberpunk 2077's rough patch, CD Projekt hopes to avoid its development troubles with the new Witcher.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 1, 2023

Forspoken developer Luminous Productions is being folded into Square Enix, the company announced. The merger, which will be effective from May 1, is part of a wider strategy to "bolster the competitive prowess" of the firm's development studios, Square Enix said.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 4, 2020

Instead, I’m going to talk about how you can manage your energy and stay very productive over a long period of time. I certainly cannot vouch for a 70-hour workweek lifestyle, because I think productivity peaks around 55 , and possibly lower. Life forced my hand and I had to get productive. Need help on your board game?

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Game Wisdom

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Basic Steps of Game Production Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this critical thought, I’m talking about the absolute basic requirements of any videogame if it wants to be considered a commercial product in the market today.…

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 1, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Development services provider Room 8 Group has launched Heroic, its new production studio. The firm said that Heroic will focus on creating high-end trailers for PC, console, and mobile titles. Read more

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Filmustage

MAY 19, 2023

One area where this is particularly evident is in multi-camera productions. With multiple cameras, a different set of rules apply, making scheduling a challenge that requires a deep understanding of production dynamics. This paved the way for the modern television landscape, where multi-camera productions are now an industry standard.

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Game Designing

MARCH 24, 2023

Virtual production is one of the hottest new developments in film production and is now being used by many studios across the world. Virtual production is the practice of combining virtual worlds with the real world to create exciting and beautiful film productions.

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Unity Blog

MAY 19, 2023

Interactive 3D product configurators empower customers to fully explore a product and discover, decide, and purchase the features that matter most to them. Discover four ways brands are taking advantage of this cutting-edge, customizable shopping experience.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 17, 2023

Microsoft plans to incorporate artificial intelligence products from ChatGPT and Dall-E 2 maker OpenAI in all of its products, CEO Satya Nadella said in a panel interview with the Wall Street Journal at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today. "We Read more.

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Perforce

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What is virtual production? Virtual production combines physical & virtual film production techniques. VP teams are using innovative technology & a suite of software to revolutionize filmmaking.

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Filmustage

JUNE 29, 2023

Production design and its role in storytelling At the heart of filmmaking, production design encapsulates the conceptualization and manifestation of the visual environment. From set locations and decorations to props and costumes, production designers help create a cohesive world that strengthens the storytelling process.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Merrill will help establish the individual ecosystems of Riot's games including Valorant, League of Legends, and Teamfight Tactics.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Assassin's Creed marker Ubisoft has announced that Montreal will serve as its North American hub for its production operations. Ubisoft's North American production comprises of its six Canadian studios and three US locations. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 31, 2023

PlayStation says it has "not cut PlayStation VR2 production numbers", following a report from Bloomberg. The firm told GamesIndustry.biz that it is "seeing enthusiasm from PlayStation fans for the upcoming launch, which includes more than 30 titles such as Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Call of the Mountain, and Resident Evil Village."

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