GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has announced a multi-year partnership with Inworld AI to create AI game developer tools. In a new blog post , Xbox general manager of AI Haiyan Zhang said the collaboration intends to provide accessible resources for dialogue, story, and quest creation.
Game Development for Beginners
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The digital age has presented an unprecedented opportunity for the younger generation to not only consume content but to create it. Game development for children is a frontier that combines the allure of play with the rigors of education, offering a unique blend of fun and learning. It is an artistic and scientific playground where. Read more The post Game Development for Kids: Unlocking Potential Through Play and Creation appeared first on VionixStudio.
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Game Developer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Indian video game development seems to be displaying more and more potential and exposure; we spoke to three different developers based in India about their current projects and their own experiences.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
This article has been written as a part of a paid cooperation with Xsolla. In his working life Justin Berenbaum, VP Strategic Planning at Xsolla & GM Xsolla Funding Club, has read thousands of pitch decks and seen thousands more pitches in person. He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding.
Game From Scratch
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Unity Layoff 3.8% Of Workforce – Weta Digital Closed Acquired back in 2021 for an eye watering 1.6 BILLION dollars by Unity, today Weta Digital is being closed. In the face of high business costs not being offset by revenues, partially from expensive purchases like Weta, Unity proposed the Unity Run-time Fee. To say this was poorly received by … Unity Layoff 3.8% Of Workforce – Weta Digital Closed Read More The post Unity Layoff 3.8% Of Workforce – Wet
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Two new and updated samples are now available to support programmers and artists/designers in creating professional in-game UI with Unity’s UI Toolkit.
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Game Development News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
This year’s 30 Under 30, where we put the spotlight on the best and brightest young talent in the industry that the industry has to offer - MCV/DEVELOP
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Grasshopper Manufacture CEO and game designer Goichi “Suda51” Suda dishes on 25 years of toilet humor, ultraviolence, and his love for Takashi Miike.
Game Daily
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
London-based developer and YouTuber David Akinola is working on a game called Nixie , that was the focus of a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year. The game follows the life of Fiona Soul, a soup kitchen worker with hoverboard skills. It’s a game that Akinola says will “give the Black children of the next generation characters to fall in love with,” something he felt was lacking as he looked in vain for Black British characters in games, when he was growing up.
Game From Scratch
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
GameFromScratch.com WarThunder Game Engine – Dagor – Engine – Open Sourced Out of nowhere and with no announcements, Gaijin Entertainment, the makers of the popular MMO War Thunder have just released the source code to the underlying game engine Dagor Engine. The project is hosted on GitHub under the BSD-3 open source license. This move is unusual as Dagor Engine is … WarThunder Game Engine – Dagor – Engine – Open Sourced Read More The post WarThunder Ga
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Announcing the new Shader Graph Node Reference Samples – a set of samples, examples, and reference assets that help new Shader Graph users learn faster and enable advanced users to gain a deeper understanding of the tool.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
A report by the Entertainment Software Association has found that 72% of children in the US want games-related products for Christmas, but only 22% have asked for physical games. Of the 500-plus children surveyed (ages 10 to 17), most are planning to ask for video game-related gifts for the holidays. Subscriptions were the most popular gift idea at 39%, followed closely by consoles (38%), games accessories (32%), and in-game currency (29%).
Game Development News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Joe Sutcliffe, recruiter at Aardvark Swift, tells us what recruitment market looks like in video games right now, and how his agency can help people looking for new studios to work at
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Months after switching to a free-to-model and launching on PlayStation 5, Naraka: Bladepoint has reached 40 million worldwide players across all platforms.
OPM Jobs
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Let’s chat about job search anxiety. Maybe you’ve been crushing it at a studio for what feels like an eternity, but suddenly, the game loses its sparkle. Maybe you’ve been struggling after being hit with redundancy or have simply outgrown your current level, leaving you feeling stuck in a rut. The thought of exploring new opportunities might seem daunting.
Keith Burgun
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
(Above: some WIP pixel art from Wizbane) You might have noticed I’ve been writing about and playing a lot of RPGs recently. Starting somewhere in 2020, I started this huge dive into the Final Fantasy series – strangely enough, starting with the XIII trilogy. Over the past year and a half I’ve been diving hard into a huge number of different RPGs: Nearly all the 1-player Final Fantasies, Dragon Quest, Trails in the Sky, the Tales games, Scarlet Nexus, a really cool Japanese GBA
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
With the recent release of the Meta Quest 3 headset, Unity tools for cross-platform mixed reality development on the device have moved from experimental to fully supported in the Editor’s 2022 LTS.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A new report says that UK video game technology used by non-gaming industries was worth £1.3 billion during 2021. FTI Consulting and UKIE's study says the "spillover" technology includes game engines, VR, and 3D rendering software.
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
When game developer and publisher Milestone released a third-person racing game based on Mattel’s Hot Wheels toy line, “Hot Wheels Unleashed,” in September 2021, it quickly gained a dedicated following. The game sold more than one million copies in less than three months, making it Milestone’s fastest-selling title ever. By April 2023, Milestone had sold more than two million copies , and the game registered more than eight million active players.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The 2D engine is now free for non-commercial use on all non-console platforms and has introduced a new one-time fee catered towards hobbyists and indies.
Filmustage
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
? From November 16 to December 1 , 2023 , Filmustage presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a lifetime subscription to the Amazing Studio Plan for a one-time fee of just $299!!! ? Compared to the standard rate of $59/month , this deal is not just a saving – it's an investment in your legacy. Because "a man who doesn't spend money wisely, will never be rich".
Grumpy Gamer
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
I recently asked on Mastodon about favorite quests. I've collected some of the responses here. I apologize that I can't credit the individuals who posted, but you can find them there. I need to update grumpygamer so I can post rich Mastodon links. I you have a favorite, post it on Mastodon and @ me. Baldur's Gate 3 quest to safe Arabella on the druid's grove is a turning point for me. (1) You have options on how to act and what to do after you acted, (2) these choices impact the game and future
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Our introduction to game level design e-book is filled with tips on how to use the Unity tools that are most relevant to worldbuilding.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A London tribunal has ruled that a lawsuit filed last year accusing Sony of breaching competition law over store prices will continue, Reuters reports. The lawsuit, which concerns the 30% commission Sony receives on all purchases, could cost the platform holder up to £6.3 million in damages. The firm argued the case was "flawed from start to finish," but the Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled has confirmed it will go ahead.
Game Development News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Richie Shoemaker flew over to attend Eve’s 20th anniversary celebrations in Iceland, to see how plans for the game’s everlasting afterlife were coming along
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Players in the UK claim Sony has unfairly jacked up PlayStation Store prices and created a monopoly after preventing third-party retailers from selling digital games.
Filmustage
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
As the eerie atmosphere of Halloween descends, Filmustage is thrilled to unveil a spellbinding offer that’s nothing short of magical for our cherished community of Assistant Directors, Line Producers, Directors of Photography, and VFX specialists. From October 30 to November 6 , 2023, we're casting a spell to slash prices like a scene from a horror flick.
Deconstructor of Fun
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Written by Christopher Brousseau. A 10-year gaming industry veteran, leading game development teams focused on free-to-play titles across mobile and PC. Worked on hit mobile titles such as Sims Freeplay, Need for Speed No Limits, Subway Surfers, and Sims Mobile. Summary Warcraft Rumble is an action-strategy game akin to Clash Royale but with a focus on single-player tower offense.
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The Unite 2023 Keynote features developers sharing stories and games, new product demos, and updates about support for developers.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
10.21 million PC and console games were sold across Europe according to GSD, a slight drop of 2.3% year-on-year. This data covers all games sold digitally by most major games publishers across the Eurozone (for UK market analysis, click here) , and physical game sales in all major Eurozone markets. The sales decrease is still impressive when you consider that Call of Duty launched in the October sales window last year, but this year's CoD came out in November.
Game Development News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
SUPERHOT was one of the earliest VR hits and the team partly responsible is steaming on with a new title that looks chuffing great - MCV/DEVELOP
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The Left 4 Dead co-lead looks back on "paying for the debt" of the game's broken engine—and how that led to a rapidly-developed sequel.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Ghostrunner II has managed to become a financial success for One More Level, but the developer still plays coy about the number of units it actually sold.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Less than a day after resigning from The Escapist, Yahtzee Croshaw and ex-EiC Nick Calandra have established a new site to pick up where they left off.
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