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Suda51 on 25 years of making strange masterpieces at Grasshopper Manufacture

Game Developer

Grasshopper Manufacture CEO and game designer Goichi “Suda51” Suda dishes on 25 years of toilet humor, ultraviolence, and his love for Takashi Miike.

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Solo dev Lente lives and works on a boat and that shows in her game Spilled!

PreMortem.Games

Young Dutch indie developer Lente is something of a free spirit. Never really comfortable in the education system, she dropped out of college twice before embarking on her debut game, Spilled! , last year as a solo developer. Growing up living on a ship made a profound impression on her, leading her to buy an old boat for herself. After renovating it with her mother, she now lives and works there.

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Unity Layoff 3.8% Of Workforce – Weta Digital Closed

Game From Scratch

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

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ReedPop seeks buyer for Eurogamer, GI, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun and more

GamesIndustry.biz

ReedPop is 'investigating the potential sale' of its Gamer Network business. The UK-based operation includes GamesIndustry.biz, Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, VG247 and Dicebreaker. The business also holds shares in Outside Xbox, Digital Foundry and Hookshot. Not included in the sale are UK-based events EGX or MCM, or the digital brand Popverse.

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24 Entertainment's Naraka: Bladepoint hits 40 million players

Game Developer

Months after switching to a free-to-model and launching on PlayStation 5, Naraka: Bladepoint has reached 40 million worldwide players across all platforms.

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Attracting investors and publishers with the right kind of game demos

PreMortem.Games

Disclosure: This article has been written as a part of a paid cooperation with Xsolla Game demos are as important to a successful game marketing strategy as trailers and advertising. They enable developers to establish a connection with their target audience early on, while turning interested players into buyers. A game demo is more than a condensed snapshot of your game.

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US kids want games subscriptions and virtual currency more than games this Christmas

GamesIndustry.biz

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%).

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Ghostrunner II hacks and slashes to $6 million in revenue

Game Developer

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.

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Recruiter Hotseat – Joe Sutcliffe, recruiter at Aardvark Swift

Game Development News

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

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Quest Feedback

Grumpy Gamer

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

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UKIE: Video game technology was worth £1.3 billion in 2021 for non-gaming industries

GamesIndustry.biz

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.

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TikTok maker ByteDance is restructuring its video game business

Game Developer

The Chinese company is reportedly looking to shut down Marvel Snap publisher Nuverse and exit the game industry.

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Texture Paint Champ – Substance Painter Lite for Unreal Engine

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Texture Paint Champ – Substance Painter Lite for Unreal Engine Texture Paint Champ is a free tool that gives you the ability to paint directly on a 3D model, Substance Painter style, directly inside Unreal Engine 5. Details from the GumRoad page: In addition to Texture Paint Champ, the author also makes Decal Champ for Unreal Engine, which is also … Texture Paint Champ – Substance Painter Lite for Unreal Engine Read More The post Texture Paint Champ –

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VR Games for advanced players

Played with Fire

How do you design VR games to challenge and attract advanced players at the same time? Virtual reality is evolving at a rapid pace, offering not just new experiences for casual gamers but also for the more experienced ones. The challenge for VR game developers lies in designing mechanics that are both challenging and appealing to advanced players. In this article, we will explore the key elements to consider when designing VR games for experienced players.

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ByteDance reportedly pulling out of games following Nuverse restructure

GamesIndustry.biz

TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly leaving the games industry following a restructure. The Chinese technology firm told Reuters that it has decided to restructure its gaming arm, Nuverse. "We regularly review our businesses and make adjustments to centre on long-term strategic growth areas," a spokesperson said. "Following a recent review, we've made the difficult decision to restructure our gaming business.

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Embracer lays off 50 employees at Chorus developer Fishlabs

Game Developer

Embracer's "restructuring program" hits another one of its developers, this time Fishlabs, known best for the Galaxy on Fire franchise.

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2D Game Creation Mega Bundle

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com 2D Game Creation Mega Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the 2D Game Creation Mega Bundle is a huge collection of 2D game assets, SFX and music packs for creating 2D games from the GameDev Market. Assets in this bundle are available under the Pro License available here. As … 2D Game Creation Mega Bundle Read More The post 2D Game Creation Mega Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Riot Games prepares to close its last data center as it completes global migration to AWS

AWS Games

At AWS re:Invent , Riot Games’ Head of Global Infrastructure and Operations, Brent Rich, outlined how the company is in the final stages of its multi-year global datacenter decommissioning effort, which will be completed in early 2024. Through this effort, Riot is bringing servers closer than ever to players of Riot titles, including League of Legends, VALORANT, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra.

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The five pillars of emergent gameplay

GamesIndustry.biz

Players expect more from their games, now more than ever before. Over the past twenty years, the scope, budget and audience expectations of games have inflated, and smaller studios are left seemingly locked in a cycle of diminishing returns on increasingly ambitious productions. While tools have improved dramatically, allowing smaller teams to produce more graphically and mechanically complex games than ever before, producing equivalent experiences to AAA mega-studios is still prohibitively expe

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Gamescom is branching off to Brazil in June 2024

Game Developer

Gamescom Latam marks the second spinoff for the annual Germany-based event, which now also includes Gamescom Asia in Singapore.

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10 Best QA Companies Using AI in Software Testing in 2024

Rocket Brush Studio

We all know that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we work and has incredible momentum across diverse industries. Software testing is no exception. AI-powered solutions have revolutionized testing software, providing enhanced efficiency and accuracy.

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Blood West x Ghoultown music video

Indie DB

Howdy, fellow indie enthusiasts! Today is the day we've all been eagerly waiting for – Hyperstrange and Ghoultown are about to unleash their latest musical masterpiece which will be an AMV for Blood West, the ultimate stealth roguelike.

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East Asia PC and mobile games market expected to hit $30bn in 2023

GamesIndustry.biz

A new report from Niko Partners projects that the East Asia PC and mobile game markets will hit $29.8 billion in 2023. The study comprises of Japan, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei. It adds that Japan will account for over 60% of consumer spending for the region. Meanwhile, the Korean PC games market makes up over 55% of East Asia's games revenue.

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Audio Implementation Practices to Ease Development Stress

Game Developer

Every game has so many audio assets and so little time to program them before launch. But that's where a smart technical sound design approach can mean the difference between a total development nightmare or a dream come true.

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Navigating the Storms of Indie Publishing with Pete Bottomley

Game Dev Unchained

Pete Bottomley , co-founder and studio head at White Paper Games , is not just a game developer; he is a storyteller and innovator, utilizing the Unreal Engine to craft narrative-driven experiences that c aptivate players. His journey, mirroring the industry’s trials and triumphs, is a testament to the unwavering spirit that defines independent game development.

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Zoria: Age of Shattering

Indie DB

We're super excited to let you know that our much-anticipated game, Zoria: Age of Shattering, is set to officially launch on March 7th, 2024, and the game will be available for purchase at $24.99.

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How is the UK's Video Games Tax Relief changing next year?

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox More details have emerged surrounding the UK government's plans to transform the current Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) initiative that allows games companies to claim back some of their expenditure. As announced earlier this year , VGTR is going to become Video Game Expenditure Credit (VGEC), a change that is expected to kick in from January 1, 2024.

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Sony and NCSoft form "global partnership" focused on console and mobile games

Game Developer

NCSoft and SIE plan to partner on a number of "global businesses.across and beyond genres and regions," including the mobile games space.

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Create next-gen features with AI models using Unity Sentis

Unity Blog

Get started with AI models and Unity Sentis and build next-gen features into your latest game or other project in 5 easy steps.

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Five pillars of Kaiserpunk gameplay

Indie DB

In this dev diary, we have a closer look at the most fundamental gameplay features of Kaiserpunk, the five key pillars of gameplay.

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PS4 and Xbox One launches underwhelm, but overperform | 10 Years Ago This Month

GamesIndustry.biz

November of 2013 was a big one for games, with two major consoles launching opposite one another after years of discourse about the surely imminent demise of the console market. There were two big factors driving that discourse, with the most obvious one being the advent of mobile gaming, which certainly seemed to be doing a number on the handheld gaming market given the rough launch of the 3DS and the somehow even bleaker life of the PlayStation Vita.

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How Alan Wake 2’s Composer crafted the sound of The Dark Place

Game Developer

Learn what insidious instruments are at the heart of Alan Wake 2's score.

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10 Best Free-to-Play (F2P) Games in India 2024

Artoon

Free-to-play games have become one of the most successful gaming trends in […] The post 10 Best Free-to-Play (F2P) Games in India 2024 appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Adapt Mesh size when used for Mesh collider

Cocos

Hey guys, Any idea on how I can fix this situation? I can’t adjust or scale the mesh collider once I’ve set the reference. Any idea on how I can match the mesh collider with the size of the model mesh?

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