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Studio Camelia shuts down a year after raising €300,000 on Kickstarter to fund JRPG

Game Developer

The studio's now-shelved title, Alzara Radiant Echoes, became one of the most-backed Kickstarter projects of 2024.

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Game Dev Digest Issue #286 - Design Tricks, Deep Dives, and more

GameDev.Net

This article was originally published on GameDevDigest.com Enjoy! What was Radiant AI, anyway?

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Developers at Ubisoft Halifax have filed to unionise

GamesIndustry.biz

The majority of staff at Ubisoft Halifax, developer of mobile games like Rainbow Six Mobile and Assassin's Creed Rebellion, have filed to unionize with CWA Canada.

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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.5 beta 1

Mircosoft Game Dev

The first beta release for the 4.5 release cycle has come at last, and with it a plethora of outstanding bugs to be squashed. Contributors are encouraged to focus exclusively on fixing regressions , as we are now in feature-freeze and will not be merging new features at this stage of development (aside from a couple pre-approved exceptions scheduled for beta 2).

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Devoid: Industrialization Update

Indie DB

The industrialization update arrives this June, enhancing textures, adding new mechanics.

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Godot Powered Action Game Maker Released

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Godot Powered Action Game Maker Released Gotcha Gotcha Games have just released a brand new, Godot game engine powered game engine today, Action Game Maker. Like their popular series of RPG Maker engines, Action Game Maker attempt to take the Godot game engine and make it more accessible to a wider audience. Action Game Maker is The post Godot Powered Action Game Maker Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Roughly half of Capcom’s dev staff is focused on character animation and visual effects

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"It was like a Christmas holiday present." Digital Eclipse on the deal that got it Mortal Kombat

GamesIndustry.biz

Digital Eclipse has gained a reputation throughout the industry for its lavish collections of retro games, featuring generous helpings of extra content that help to tell the story of the games' development. At Sony's State of Play presentation in June, the company revealed its latest project – Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection.

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A foray into TikTok / notes on social media aesthetics

Radiator Blog

So I've finally done it. I've made a TikTok account (@radiatoryang). Forgive me. I still prefer text over video, and I certainly don't intend to "pivot to video". but it was feeling increasingly foolish to lack the video skills / cultural context of virtually everyone under 30 in the entire world. Now I'm not a total stranger to making video. I used to do weekly level design streams called "Level With Me" on Twitch, where I gained a decent sized following with regular viewers and even some paid

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Moduwar: Early Access Launch!

Indie DB

Experience the unique RTS gameplay of Moduwar in its Early Access phase!

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What Happened to CryEngine? 

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com What Happened to CryEngine? CryEngine, for a time, stood as one of the most exciting game engines available, consistently pushing the boundaries of what was graphically possible on PC hardware. Titles like the original Crysis were often cited as benchmarks, demanding top-tier systems to truly shine, yet delivering stunning visuals that even today hold up remarkably The post What Happened to CryEngine?

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PlayStation Studios boss confident Marathon won't repeat the mistakes of Concord

Game Developer

During a recent fireside chat, Hermen Hulst said live service titles remain a 'great opportunity' for PlayStation.

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DRIVE - no buttons game

GameDev.Net

Hi, do you remember that I was making game without buttons? I knew a person with a cerebral palcy daughter and ask me to make some activities for her, she uses an EYE TRACKER (tobbi), so I started to make some activities and I wanted something different, she won't be able to drive, so, why not make a little toy for her to drive with the eyes or for anyone using the mouse pointer.

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Switch 2 breaks US launch week records selling over 1.1m units

GamesIndustry.biz

Skip to main content Nintendo Switch 2 Layoffs Jobs roundup Financials Critical Consensus Navigation Features News Academy Events Newsletters Video Games Jobs Go Support us Sign in / Create account If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Home News Switch 2 breaks US launch week records selling over 1.1m units Previous record was held by PlayStation 4, according to Circana data Image credit: Nintendo News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writ

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Stars Reach doesn’t look like you remember

Raph Koster

I ’ve been remiss in posting updates on Stars Reach here. I mean, the Kickstarter finished back in March (late pledges still accepted)! Today, though, I want to brag about our awesome AI and proc gen driven worlds. Over the last few releases, we have been rolling out yet another series of improvements to the look of the worlds. And we’re getting to the point where I think the alien worlds are starting to look like the covers of sci-fi novels (especially with some player help building

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Komires: Matali Physics 6.9 Released

Indie DB

Discover the latest update in the Matali Physics environment for game development.

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Blender 4.5 Beta Arrives with Vulkan Support

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Blender 4.5 Beta Arrives with Vulkan Support The Blender Foundation have just shipped Blender 4.5 with a long awaited feature – Vulkan rendering support! This is not enabled by default and requires a restart but once enabled it should provide a significant performance boost for most users. It is not enable by default for a good reason The post Blender 4.5 Beta Arrives with Vulkan Support appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Sony is making layoffs at Days Gone developer Bend Studio

Game Developer

It has been reported that 40 workers have lost their jobs at the first-party studio, and while Sony hasn't confirmed those numbers, it has confirmed the cuts.

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🐸 How we turned a creative’s tribute into a rhythm RPG with heart

GameDev.Net

When AJ Norman presented us “ A Frog’s Tale ” idea, it felt like something rare. A game that knows what it wants you to feel. We LOVED it! The game is a tribute to AJ’s dad. This was intentionally woven into everything: the heartwarming story, hand-animated pixel art, the unique rhythm combat system, puzzles, and platforming.

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Lars Wingefors steps down as Embracer CEO, Phil Rogers to take on role in August 2025

GamesIndustry.biz

Skip to main content Nintendo Switch 2 Financials Jobs roundup Layoffs Navigation Features News Academy Events Newsletters Video Games Jobs Go Support us Sign in / Create account If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Home News Lars Wingefors steps down as Embracer CEO, Phil Rogers to take on role in August 2025 "While the road has not been straight, I am incredibly proud of the achievements made possible by our talented teams

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Here are the winners of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025!

Game Development News

About Contact Us Advertising Cookies Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry Home Business News Development News Video Game Release Dates Events Jobs Subscribe 30 Under 30 DEVELOP/JOBS Digital Editions Here are the winners of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025! Vince Pavey 12 hours ago Business News , Event News Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Last night, the video games industry gathered for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025 at the gorgeous

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Okinawa Journal Playtesting Call

Indie DB

Join the playtest for Okinawa Journal, a captivating point-and-click adventure.

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Godot Debug Draw 3D Add-On

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Godot Debug Draw 3D Add-On Today we are looking at Debug Draw 3D, a must have extension for Godot developers. It’s implemented in C++ using GDExtensions and is usable with C# and GDScript. It enables developers to quickly and easily draw lines, shapes and text on screen, making debug (thus the name) visualization a breeze. The post Godot Debug Draw 3D Add-On appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative agreement with major studios that includes 'AI guardrails'

Game Developer

The performer union has been on strike for almost a year in a bid to secure better working conditions and AI protections for members plying their trade in the video game industry.

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Freelance Pixel Artist/Animator Wanted [PAID]

GameDev.Net

About us and the project: Studio Name: Game Matter Project Name: Duel Revolution What we do: We are a small indie studio working on a 2D monster catching MMORPG. Right now, we are reworking our battle system. Goal: We want new and improved attack animations for our monsters in battle.

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Asia and MENA games market generates $86.6bn in 2024

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The Asia, Middle East, and North Africa (MENA) games markets generated $86.6 billion from player spending on software and services in 2024, marking a 1.4% increase.

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Host persistent world games on Amazon GameLift Servers

AWS Games

Multiplayer games have evolved from pure session-based and traditional massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) to newer online experiences that combine persistent and session-based elements. Games such as Destiny 2 and Rust are great examples of this. The persistent gameplay can be “hubs” or “home worlds” that players wander in and interact with, then launch into session-based experiences.

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Alone - Terrain Revamp in Rune

Indie DB

Exciting updates are here for Alone with improved terrain and balance adjustments.

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Fab June 2025 Free Asset Giveaway [June 17 – July 1]

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Fab June 2025 Free Asset Giveaway [June 17 – July 1] Every other Tuesday we get an Unreal Engine Fab marketplace giveaway, and this Tuesday is no exception. You can get three free game development assets during the next two week for Unreal including one that works directly with the Unity game engine. If you are using a different game engine or tool, The post Fab June 2025 Free Asset Giveaway [June 17 – July 1] appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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GOG lays out the business case for robust game preservation

Game Developer

Game preservation is now at the heart of GOG's business model with the GOG Preservation Program.

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Trying to switch into game dev — go self-taught or pay for a course?

GameDev.Net

Hey everyone, I’m a backend developer looking to move into game development, already have some basic projects, and I’m seriously considering making the switch. Right now I’m debating between two paths: Path 1 : Pay for a formal game dev course (pretty expensive, would require moving to a different city too).

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Outer Worlds 2 is first Xbox Game Studios title to retail at $80

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Skip to main content Nintendo Switch 2 Financials Jobs roundup Layoffs Navigation Features News Academy Events Newsletters Video Games Jobs Go Support us Sign in / Create account If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Home News The Outer Worlds 2 Outer Worlds 2 is first Xbox Game Studios title to retail at $80 Microsoft previously announced price rises for its consoles, controllers, headsets, and some games last month Image credit

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Revolutionizing games with small language model AI companions

AWS Games

In-game generative AI is enabling new player experiences. However, implementing AI-driven features in games can be challenging due to latency and device computing power. We’ll explore one innovative solution: leveraging players’ mobile devices to run small language models (SLM) as companion applications. Instead of integrating SLM features directly into resource-constrained game environments, consider developing a companion application that runs on the player’s smartphone and connects to their g

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No Gods of Men - Hand-Drawn Roguevania

Indie DB

Explore a quirky roguevania blending colony management with chaotic combat.

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O3DE 25.05 Released

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com O3DE 25.05 Released Coming over a half a year since the 24.09 release, O3DE have just released O3DE 25.05. O3DE resulted from the open sourcing of Amazon Lumberyard game engine, which itself was a fork of CryEngine. While this release doesn’t add a ton of shiny new features, it does greatly improve the The post O3DE 25.05 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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The Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival feat

Game Developer

The archive, which extends to over a hundred hours of footage, is a historical treasure trove about developing games in the 90s.

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LOTLW Devblog #39: Quality of life

GameDev.Net

Hey all!~ For over a month now, I have been very busy doing internal testing and fixing the game's most glaring issues! In this entry, I'll share favourite of the changes I made to the game. Glaring issue #1: Game's too hard! The game's original difficulty mode is balanced around my, a developer's, personal tastes.

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