GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 20, 2023

AI is a touchy topic. Last year, I went to Montreal for a Haven Studios presentation on how the PlayStation-owned developer is working to apply machine learning and generative AI technology to games. Cerny rankled at this. Read more

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Game Wisdom

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Strange State of the AAA Market Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" Last Key to Games cast we spoke about the indie space, for this topic, recent news surrounding major names in the AAA space make us wonder what is exactly happening at the major studios.…

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DameDev.tv

JUNE 13, 2023

In college, before I took a test, I would read the assigned chapters, and I would make a list of all of the main topics covered in those chapters. After that, I would read that list and ask myself which topics I needed to review. This became my to-do list and re-study guide, and I used it to make sure that I really learned.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion has been a hot button topic in the games industry over the past decade, with numerous companies embracing DEI efforts in the wake of scandals and tragedies that emphasized the inequality of industry, specific companies, or society as a whole.

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The Bottom Feeder

MARCH 19, 2024

To show I am a serious game writer, I have made OC self-insert fan art of my head canon. If you make video games, it's really important to pick apart notable games and find out what does and doesn't work. 90% of creating video games is finding the right ideas to steal. but I finally finished Baldur's Gate 3.

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Image credit: Jamie Madigan Jamie Madigan is the host of popular podcast The Psychology of Video Games , and the author of multiple books that look into why people play games. The book also asks if games can make you smarter. Why are games designed the way they are? GameDaily: Why do we play games?

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Top image: Photo door Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels.com Community management has become a vital aspect of maintaining a successful gaming ecosystem. Toxicity in online gaming communities is not just a moral issue, it’s a matter of business survival. Don’t stop players from telling you what they think about their game.”

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Cocos

MARCH 14, 2023

Hello, as I noted in my previous topic I am a blind developer. I have an idea on how to implement Text To Speech features on Windows (for that I will create a separate topic). However now I wonder how to make a game menu that is controlled by keyboard.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Game Director has asked you to define the backend and infrastructure architecture that will support the game throughout development and live release. Here’s another example: "You are the Lead engineer on a live game that's just been released. Things have been fairly stable and the infrastructure is holding off so far.

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Real Programming

APRIL 15, 2024

Parents want their kids to use technology in healthy, productive ways, and peeking behind the curtains to see how it really works helps them engage more beneficially with video games, apps, and websites. Instead, RP4K targets the coding languages used today to build the most popular video games, apps, and websites.

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The Bottom Feeder

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Every once in a while, I come up with a clump of topics too small for their own posts. 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. You know who is going to make a fortune though?

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The Bottom Feeder

APRIL 9, 2024

Whenever Shadowheart’s not in the game, all the other characters should be asking, “ Where’s Shadowheart ?” This makes lots of new RPG fans. Then I can sell my games to them eventually, much as a catfish eats the scum at the bottom of a lake. Baldur's Gate 3, by Larian Studios, is a huge, sprawling game.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 10, 2023

Video games have the ability to transport users to another place and time. The indie game that does this especially well is A Space for the Unbound by Mojiken Studio. For many years Novan wanted to make something inspired by the rural area he grew up in and that’s so typical for the island of Java in Indonesia. “I

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Game Global

APRIL 14, 2022

After two years of successful online events, Game Global is currently building the program for its next in-person summit. Game Global events are open to game developers, publishers, service providers, and any other stakeholders related to the video game industry. Game Global does not sell speaking slots.

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Cocos

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Hello everyone, I have been working on 2D games using Cocos Creator v2 for a while now, and I would like to start building 3D games like Temple Run. However, I’m having trouble finding comprehensive resources on this topic.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 7, 2023

But fortune smiled upon Teninke, when her brother eventually “outgrew” his gaming phase, leaving the console all to herself. Among the assortment of games, at Teninke’s disposal, one stood out like a shiny pearl. It was a big discovery for me and since then I wanted to make my own Shenmue.” recalled Teninke.

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Cocos

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Since the old topic is closed, I’ll open a new one. You can start playing mahjong right away against strong opponents, improving your game. In addition, R Mahjong has a training mode in which you see the hands of your opponents and also tips from the AI - which tile to discard and make an announcement or not (Chi, Pon, Kan, Riichi).

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Game Industry News

JUNE 27, 2023

Hey all, I’m back with a look at a topic I felt I should cover for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. It’s all about some of the fastest made video games that were actually hits. But what about those games that took very little time to make, but were still amazing? That’s it for this week’s Video Game Tuesday.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 20, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, I asked the readers of this blog to send in answers to the question “ what confuses you most about board game development ?” Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. ” And, wow, did you all deliver!

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OPM Jobs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

You finally got that call, email or carrier pidgeon in with the news: You’ve been offered an interview at a game studio! So, how do you prepare for your first games industry interview and leave a great first impression? It’s also more than ok to make notes during your interview, we actually strongly recommend it.

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Game Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The really remarkable thing about these two is the fact that not only are they the first female lead characters in a Gundam series, but (apologies in advance that I’ll be breaking my no spoiler rule here) they are also engaged by the end of this episode making this the first lesbian couple in the Gundam series ever.

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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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AWS Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction Developing tools and solutions that can detect and prevent collusion in multiplayer online gaming is crucial for fair play, protecting a game’s integrity, boosting player confidence, and even maintaining a stable in-game economy. SNS notifications: An SNS topic is configured to send notifications.

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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. You can bring life to NPCs through NeMo model alignment techniques.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

APRIL 28, 2022

As we usually work together online and discuss via Rocket.Chat or GitHub, we use opportunities like Godot Sprint to finally talk together IRL, which lets us discuss a number of technical topics and reach consensus much faster. Practical information. COVID precautions.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Online GodotCon 2021 will happen on the 23rd of January (the weekend before the Global Game Jam ;)) and will consist of a video stream with pre-recorded talks and a community platform to host chat and Q&A. This will also make it more comfortable for users to present if GodotCon is happening at an impractical time for their timezone.

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Game Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2024

The riots themselves deserve their own post, and as we get closer to the September date, I’m sure I’ll make that post. However, that same contemporary history informs everything about how the writers approached the topic. Make no mistake, in DS9 , power and money are intimately intertwined.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

2022 has been a tough roller coaster for blockchain games. Of course, not everything was all bleak and hopeless where new teams like Plai Labs and Fenix Games were spun out of already existing ones with war chests that would make even the Q4 2021 teams jealous. and crowded roadmaps.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 11, 2024

Without further ado, let's dive into the Golden Twig Awards results, recognizing both the positive and challenging aspects of the gaming industry in 2023 – from innovation and creativity to acknowledging difficulties faced. Listen to our Gaming Awards Show. Congratulations (and condolences) to all the winners! ??

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Game Industry News

JUNE 15, 2021

Hey all I’m back with a rather unusual topic for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. Machinima is machine cinema incorrectly contracted, but is used to describe anything filmed using game assests. The post Video Game Tuesday: Machinima appeared first on Game Industry News. It’s all about Machinima!

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Yobob Games

JANUARY 18, 2023

My Game Development Journey in Making a Trailer Game Development Journey in Trailer Making What I’ve learned is that making a trailer is extremely important. Not just making one, but the quality of the trailer too. Now the question is, how do I make a good trailer? And it also has to be interesting.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 28, 2019

Sagrada is one of my recent favorite board games. It is fundamentally a pretty simple game, but it has a lot of really endearing qualities. It’s ultimately a puzzle game, but a very attractive one with some subtle elements that arise from it being a nearly perfect information game where players draw from the same draft pool.

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DameDev.tv

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

There are some game design elements you don't want to forget, because if you miss them, your game could lack the polish it needs. The topics I discuss in this blog are varied but essential. Parallax Backgrounds Parallax Backgrounds, in 2D games, give the illusion that you are in a real world. 2K, 4K, etc.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The opinion of the former employee gels with more junior employees I've worked with in the past - typically the perspective of devs who aren't privy to the decision-making process and lack the kind of context that's needed to understand the costs and benefits to the choices made. Leadership takes the responsibility on that one.

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Played with Fire

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The end of the year is usually a time for summaries and making big, exciting plans. The new PSVR 2 and Meta Cambria will be available soon, making virtual reality an incredibly hot topic. We’re excited about this – the value of the VR market is growing so we can make bold, far-reaching plans. 2022 is coming!

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Cocos

MAY 14, 2023

When you’ve made an excellent 3D game, you definitely want it to run on more devices, not just high-end ones, as this would mean losing many users. In this article, I will share the methods I’ve learned from over a decade of 3D game development to make a game run smoothly on high-end, mid-range, and low-end devices.

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Game Dev Unchained

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Blockchain and NFT in games is a hot topic these past two years and is fast becoming the ‘it thing’ for the future of monetization of games. there is both strong support and resistance to this new technology for games. Got a great idea for an app or a game? This episode is brought to you by AppFigures

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