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Supporting game design with evolutionary algorithms
Evolutionary algorithms can optimize game parameters by simulating various scenarios, enhancing design, especially for complex games.
Aug. 13, 2024
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GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Sounds of Nature
This article explores how environmental sound design, particularly from the natural environment, can be integrated into musical compositions to enhance diegetic immersion. Article based on the 2024 GDC lecture given by video game composer Winifred Phillips (latest: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord)
Aug. 13, 2024
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What the heck is Valve doing with these informal Deadlock NDAs?
Is Valve using its platform power to create an uncompetitive advantage?
Aug. 13, 2024
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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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'Touch can bring people together like nothing else': Sparking connections through video game intimacy
Claire Kwong, creator of experimental video game installation Between, shares her findings after exploring the idea of physical touch as a game mechanic.
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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Take-Two sees small financial growth, reiterates GTA VI fall 2025 release window
The publisher touts 'steady' growth and sizable net losses, but is biding its time until Rockstar's open-world game provides a big revenue boost next year.
Aug. 10, 2024
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Web game dev Arkadium launches publishing fund for third-party partners
Third-party developers for browser games can apply to receive financial and resource support, and a promised 1 million game starts within 90 days of launch.
Aug. 10, 2024
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Remedy's year opens with revenue boost, focus on non-Alan Wake projects
The Finnish developer is seeing 'improved profitability' as it turns its attention to making the Max Payne remakes and Control's multplayer spinoff.
Aug. 10, 2024
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Warner Bros. wants to license game properties as division revenue drops
The financial blow from Suicide Squad now has WB thinking it should see if third-party studios should get a crack at making games out of its stable of properties.
Aug. 9, 2024
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New dev Chamo Games formed by IO Interactive, Ubisoft Massive alums
The remote developer is aiming to make games that encourage player and employee positivity.
Aug. 9, 2024
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Turkish government bans Roblox over alleged child exploitation
The popular platform faces more scrutiny over its child safety safety methods (or lackthereof), and will be banned from Turkey for the forseeable future.
Aug. 9, 2024