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Square Enix is testing AI-driven fictional language generation
Square Enix is testing AI-driven fictional language generation
The AI text-to-speech "translations" to create fictional languages are still in the experimental phase.
March 29, 2024
IGF 2024 Winners on creating Venba, Rhythm Doctor, and more
IGF 2024 Winners on creating Venba, Rhythm Doctor, and more
Delivering design insights, inspirations, and challenges from this year's IGF winning teams.
March 29, 2024
Jordan Mechner recounts the tale of creating Karateka from home
Jordan Mechner recounts the tale of creating Karateka from home
Preeminent game developer Jordan Mechner created Karateka as a college student in an age where there were mostly no rules about how to create a video game, let alone one that became such a touchstone for the medium to come.
March 29, 2024
Crossfire developer Smilegate is shutting down its Barcelona studio
Crossfire developer Smilegate is shutting down its Barcelona studio
Multiple employees have confirmed the news on Linkedin.
March 28, 2024
Sega of America union workers secure raises, layoff protections with first collectively-bargained contract
Sega of America union workers secure raises, layoff protections with first collectively-bargained contract
AEGIS–CWA union member Jasmin Hernandez told Game Developer the new contract will "provide a more secure environment" for employees.
March 28, 2024
Sega sells off Relic Entertainment, will axe 240 jobs
Sega sells off Relic Entertainment, will axe 240 jobs
Relic will become an independent game studio, while Sega's remaining studios across Europe will lay off workers.
March 28, 2024
Embracer sells Borderlands maker Gearbox to Take-Two Interactive for $460 million
Embracer sells Borderlands maker Gearbox to Take-Two Interactive for $460 million
Take-Two will become the proud owner of major Gearbox studios and franchises including Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and Homeworld.
March 28, 2024
NetEase and Marvel team on PvP shooter Marvel Rivals
NetEase and Marvel team on PvP shooter Marvel Rivals
Could the project challenge the likes of Overwatch and Valorant?
March 27, 2024
Analyst: Normalized layoffs have made threat of poached talent 'less worrisome' for employers
Analyst: Normalized layoffs have made threat of poached talent 'less worrisome' for employers
The last two years have potentially put image-conscious companies at ease, since everyone's cutting staff.
March 26, 2024
The talking flowers in Super Mario Bros. Wonder became Nintendo's very own Mr Motivator
The talking flowers in Super Mario Bros. Wonder became Nintendo's very own Mr Motivator
Nintendo thinks players want praise, so it designed some chatty flowers that can dish it out.
March 23, 2024
Slowbiz not showbiz: How Playdate maker Panic avoided becoming a 'garbage' tech company
Slowbiz not showbiz: How Playdate maker Panic avoided becoming a 'garbage' tech company
'We're a different kind of tech company. We're playing the long game.'
March 23, 2024
How the Japanese idea of 'Mottainai' shaped Super Mario Bros. Wonder
How the Japanese idea of 'Mottainai' shaped Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Nintendo doesn't believe in bad ideas.
March 22, 2024