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Krafton acquires Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush franchise from Microsoft
The deal will enable Tango to continue developing the Hi-Fi Rush series while exploring 'future projects.'
Aug. 12, 2024
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From monopolies to tiny tools by solo devs
This is a discussion about the large and largely underrepresented space of tool development from solo devs, individual artists, or tiny teams.
Aug. 12, 2024
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Losses in Unity's app marketing division drive 16 percent revenue dip
Unity's revenue dropped 16 percent in the last quarter, showing even mass layoffs haven't brought profitability yet.
Aug. 9, 2024
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Game developers are still feeling the pull of last-generation consoles
You can't run from your past.
Aug. 9, 2024
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Game sales 'slightly below expectations' at Sega despite some 'favorable' performances
Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance was singled out for praise after topping 500,000 sales in three days.
Aug. 8, 2024
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What exactly is a 'gamer' and why does it matter?
PHD student Imo Kaufman unpacks the paradoxical term during an insightful Hyper Talk at AMAZE Sheffield.
Aug. 8, 2024
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Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is offering $15,000 to 'thinky' game devs
Bonfire Peaks and Sokobond Express developer Draknek has bundles of cash for a few lucky developers.
Aug. 8, 2024
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Foretold Studios failing to pay wages, plunging some workers into debt
Multiple employees claim the Tollan Universe developer owes them thousands of dollars in missed payments.
Aug. 7, 2024
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Generative AI tools have created a 'clusterfuck,' but do they have a creative future?
Speaking at AMAZE Sheffield, Good Afternoon co-founder Sarah Brin explains why generative AI is currently an example of 'bad theft.'
Aug. 6, 2024
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Playtesting blueprint for game studio managers
This piece provides a phase-by-phase guide on playtesting for managers.
Aug. 6, 2024
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Fine-tuned tales: How gaming music tells stories
Music has the remarkable capacity to share with graphics and writing the task of telling a story in video games. So how can developers go about it?
Aug. 5, 2024
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Game Informer Magazine is shutting down
The long-running publication was abruptly shut down by parent company GameStop after launching its own, separate print subscription five months ago.
Aug. 3, 2024