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Uncovering the Charm of Cozy Games
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Nov. 28, 2022, 2:09 p.m.
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Navigating Online Harassment: A Crisis Management Guide for Game Developers
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Nov. 24, 2022, 12:04 p.m.
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Navigating Online Hate: A Comprehensive Guide for Video Game Developers
The world of video games is inherently passionate, with creators striving to emotionally engage their audience in the gaming experience. This passion can be a double-edged sword, requiring developers and community managers to navigate complex situations and restore positive engagement. Even minor issues, such as misunderstood patch notes or poorly phrased community addresses, can spark strong rea…
Nov. 24, 2022, 12:04 p.m.
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Managing Online Harassment: A Guide for Video Game Developers
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Nov. 24, 2022, 12:04 p.m.
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Is Now a Good Time to Be an Independent Game Developer?
During our conversation with Jason Della Rocca at Megamigs, the gaming industry was still reeling from a series of grim financial headlines, marking one of the first major downturns since the pandemic began. Google had officially abandoned its Stadia project, and Microsoft had announced significant job cuts, prompting calls for calm amidst the industry's downward spiral. However, much of the conc…
Nov. 23, 2022, 12:10 p.m.
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Prospects for Independent Game Developers
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Nov. 23, 2022, 12:10 p.m.
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Is Now the Right Time to Be an Independent Game Developer?
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Nov. 23, 2022, 12:10 p.m.
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Learning from Overwatch 2's Server Troubles: Expert Advice for a Smoother Game Launch
The launch of Overwatch 2 was marred by server disconnects, black screens, DDoS attacks, and endless queues, a scenario all too familiar for many online multiplayer games. Recent releases like Forza Horizon 5, Splatoon 3, Halo Infinite, and Battlefield 2042 have all suffered from significant network infrastructure issues at launch, leaving many to wonder what goes wrong and how studios can avoid …
Nov. 22, 2022, 12:55 p.m.
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Lessons Learned from Overwatch 2's Server Issues
The launch of Overwatch 2 was marred by server disconnects, black screens, DDoS attacks, and endless queues. Unfortunately, this has become a common phenomenon in the gaming industry, with many AAA titles experiencing similar issues. Forza Horizon 5, Splatoon 3, Halo Infinite, and Battlefield 2042 are just a few examples of games that have faced significant network infrastructure problems at laun…
Nov. 22, 2022, 12:55 p.m.
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Key Lessons from Overwatch 2's Server Issues
The launch of Overwatch 2 was marred by server disconnects, black screens, DDoS attacks, login failures, and endless queues. Unfortunately, this has become a familiar scenario for many AAA games, including Forza Horizon 5, Splatoon 3, Halo Infinite, and Battlefield 2042, which all suffered major network infrastructure issues at launch. The persistence of these problems for weeks or even months af…
Nov. 22, 2022, 12:55 p.m.