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Opinion: Google's latest AI innovation offers a putrid vision of game development
Another supposedly life-changing AI model, another exasperated plea from a weary video game journalist.
Dec. 6, 2024
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The Last Humble Bee postmortem: Staying sane in solo development
This is a postmortem for my second game release, and I share lessons learned for staying sane in independent solo game development.
Dec. 6, 2024
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Smilegate makes 'strategic investment' into Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures enterprise
The two companies will learn from each other in key areas like live-service games, and may work together on one of Absurd Ventures' unannounced game projects.
Dec. 5, 2024
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Playgama raises $3 million to build global HTML5 platform ecosystem
HTML5 games are in a 'renaissance,' and Playgama wants to make it easier for developers to reach the entire market instead of bouncing between 'standalone playgrounds.'
Dec. 5, 2024
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Killer Klowns dev Illfonic 'realigns' studio by cutting staff
'Today, we had to accept the harsh reality that the state of the industry has impacted us here at Illfonic.'
Dec. 5, 2024
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Future Publishing signs content partnership with OpenAI
The company behind Edge, GamesRadar, and PC Gamer will let OpenAI use its content to enhance the 'ChatGPT experience.'
Dec. 5, 2024
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Lilith Games lays off 40 devs ahead of Project Party rework
Nearly half of Lilith's 100-person team has been cut in response to the tepid beta period for Project Party.
Dec. 4, 2024
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Phasmophobia scares up one million copies sold on consoles
Kinetic Games' paranormal horror game has sold nearly 22 million total copies since its Early Access launch in 2020.
Dec. 4, 2024
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Torn Banner Studios cuts staff after No More Room in Hell 2's EA launch
'We're saddened to part ways with some of the best of our incredible team, and sincerely wish them the best.'
Dec. 4, 2024
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Ubisoft kills XDefiant and closes studios in San Francisco and Osaka
Half of the XDefiant team are moving onto other projects, but 277 developers will 'likely' be laid off.
Dec. 4, 2024
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Deceive Inc developer Sweet Bandits shuts down after reaching 'breaking point'
The multiplayer title will remain online for the time being.
Dec. 4, 2024
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Gnarly content: 9 risks for horror game development
This blog explores some of the risks of horror game development and how to address them.
Dec. 4, 2024