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GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: The Animal Kingdom
This article discusses the world-building utility of animal vocalizations (both real and fictional) when used as sound sources for musical composition. Article based on the 2024 GDC lecture given by video game composer Winifred Phillips (latest: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord)
Sept. 14, 2024
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All of Annapurna Interactive has resigned
In a stunning turn of events made for Hollywood, all workers and executives at Annapurna Interactive have resigned from the company.
Sept. 13, 2024
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Patch Notes #3: The game industry is becoming an innovation wasteland
Astro Bot acclaim, PlayStation 5 Pro disdain, and more jobs down the drain.
Sept. 13, 2024
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Update: Microsoft confirms it's laying off 650 game workers
It seems the cuts will largely impact staff providing 'corporate and supporting functions.'
Sept. 13, 2024
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Embracer confirms 4A Games and Zen Studios are going nowhere
The company has concluded the financial portion of its Saber Interactive divestment, but buyer Beacon Interactive has waived the option to purchase 4A Games and Zen Studios.
Sept. 13, 2024
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CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
The union, which threw its weight behind Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard, has underlined the 'devastating' impact of layoffs.
Sept. 13, 2024
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PlayStation 5 Pro tests most fervent fans' loyalty
PS5 Pro's premium price point is not unexpected, but it is unprecedented.
Sept. 13, 2024
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Exclusive: Unity is killing its controversial Runtime Fee
The company is reverting to a seat-based subscription model, but will be increasing the price of Unity Pro and Unity Enterprise in January 2025.
Sept. 12, 2024
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'This was essentially a two-week long DDoS attack': Game UI Database slowdown caused by relentless OpenAI scraping
The free repository relaunched a few weeks ago to provide 'the ultimate reference tool for game designers.' Then OpenAI came knocking.
Sept. 9, 2024
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Embracer studio Lost Boys Interactive confirms another round of layoffs
The Tiny Tina's Wonderlands developer is cutting more jobs after previously laying off an undisclosed number of workers in January.
Sept. 9, 2024
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5 things to learn from AAA studios
This article covers five key aspects—production, community, development, storytelling, and updates—valuable for both indie and AAA game developers.
Sept. 9, 2024
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Roblox rolls out higher-rev share plan for devs making premium games
Roblox developers making pay-to-access "experiences" can now earn a higher revenue share than before.
Sept. 7, 2024