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Deep dive: The design and implementation of object pools
Here we look at the design and implementation of pools with a focus on C## and Unity.
July 15, 2024
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Techland is taking most of its staff to on-site and hybrid work models
The Dying Light studio's new mandate asks international workers to come to Poland on a frequent basis, but its dual offices may not be ready for its large staff.
July 13, 2024
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Re-Logic's Terraria has sold 58.7 million copies in 13 years
Over half of the sandbox game's sales belong to the PC market, and Re-Logic thanked all players for their ongoing support over the years.
July 13, 2024
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The First Descendant launches with 10 million players in its first week
Server issues at launch didn't stop Nexon's new co-op shooter from making a sizable impression with audiences.
July 13, 2024
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Nintendo Switch has gone nearly 2,700 days without a successor to the throne
Beating out the NES' lifespan by a single day, the Switch has affirmed itself as Nintendo's biggest console ever.
July 12, 2024
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Nintendo's systemic policy of miscrediting is harming external translators
External translators who've worked on major franchises including The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing have been refused credits and locked into decade-long NDAs.
July 12, 2024
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Are space shooter games still 'a rite of passage'?
I will attempt to provide the games developer community with my thoughts regarding how I ventured into 'solo indie' games development.
July 12, 2024
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Microsoft and Apple back away from OpenAI board amid regulator scrutiny
With potential antitrust concerns hovering around OpenAI, the two tech companies are cutting bait before the FTC and CMA turn attention towards them.
July 11, 2024
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10 years in, Bungie shifts Destiny 2 pacing in live service shake-up
In response to player feedback, Bungie is changing up Destiny 2's episodic release cadence for the forseeable future.
July 11, 2024
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Mobile dev Pixelberry acquired by Series Entertainment
Pixelberry wants to use Series to get highly requested features out the door, while Series is looking to add its proprietary Rho engine into the developer's pipeline.
July 11, 2024
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Tencent is ditching free-to-play shooter Synced after one year
The company didn't provide a reason for the shut down, but SteamDB estimates point to a dwindling playerbase.
July 11, 2024
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Embracer secures €600 million revolving credit facility after brutal restructure
'We have strengthened our financial structure and responsibly reduced our financial leverage.'
July 11, 2024