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Achieving Job Security in Game Development: A Conversation with Jesse Schell
Despite the common perception that layoffs are an inevitable part of the game development cycle, Jesse Schell, a seasoned game designer and CEO of Schell Games, firmly believes that this does not have to be the case. With over two decades of experience and a track record of no layoffs, Schell attributes his success to prioritizing people over profits and fostering a work environment that encourag…
July 1, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
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A Life Without Layoffs: The Key to Sustainable Game Development
Despite the common perception that layoffs are inevitable in the gaming industry, Jesse Schell, a seasoned game designer and CEO of Schell Games, believes that they can be avoided. In a recent discussion, Schell shared his strategies for building and maintaining a sustainable business, even in uncertain times. Schell attributes the prevalence of layoffs in the industry to the cyclical hiring and…
July 1, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
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A Layoff-Free Approach to Game Development
According to Jesse Schell, a seasoned game designer and CEO of Schell Games, layoffs are not inevitable in the gaming industry. In fact, he believes that the cyclical hiring and firing practices commonly seen in the industry can foster distrust, fear, and weakened team dynamics. Schell Games has managed to avoid layoffs for 22 years, and Schell attributes this to his studio's focus on building a …
July 1, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
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King Utilizes AI to Accelerate Development of New Candy Crush Levels
King has been leveraging machine learning and AI technology for over five years to enhance and expedite game development. The company's AI Labs, led by Sahar Asadi, has introduced AI tools that are being utilized in games such as Candy Crush. One of these tools, a playtesting bot, has significantly impacted the development of the popular mobile game. The bot provides designers with an understandi…
June 26, 2024, 3:35 p.m.
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King Accelerates Candy Crush Level Development with AI
King has been leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance and accelerate game development for over five years, even before acquiring Peltarion, a Swedish AI software company, in 2022. The Candy Crush maker's AI Labs, led by Sahar Asadi, has introduced AI tools that are being used in games like Candy Crush, with one tool having a significant impact on the game's development. The playtesting bot …
June 26, 2024, 3:35 p.m.
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King's AI-Powered Playtesting Bot Accelerates Candy Crush Level Development by 50%
King, the renowned game developer behind Candy Crush, has been leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance and accelerate its game development process. The company's AI Labs, led by Sahar Asadi, has created an AI-powered playtesting bot that enables designers to test and refine levels more efficiently. This bot has significantly reduced manual tweaking, resulting in a 50% faster development pro…
June 26, 2024, 3:35 p.m.
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Optimizing Game Development to Support Performance Actors
A recent panel discussion at the BAFTA Games Mental Health Summit highlighted the importance of creating a safe and inclusive work environment for performance actors in the gaming industry. The panel, which included voice actors Doug Cockle, Alix Wilton Regan, Jessica Hayles, and Robert Gilbert, emphasized the need for developers to prioritize actors' mental wellbeing and provide them with the ne…
June 25, 2024, 3 p.m.
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Supporting Performance Actors in Game Development
At a recent gaming summit, a panel of actors discussed ways to enhance their experience during game development, focusing on creating a safe and inclusive environment. The panel, led by performance capture and voice director Kate Saxon, included actors Doug Cockle, Alix Wilton Regan, Jessica Hayles, and Robert Gilbert, who shared their thoughts on fostering a comfortable workspace, supporting in…
June 25, 2024, 3 p.m.
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Enhancing Support for Performance Actors in Game Development
A recent panel discussion at the BAFTA Games Mental Health Summit highlighted the need for a supportive environment in game development, focusing on actors' welfare and performance enhancement. Hosted by performance capture and voice director Kate Saxon, the panel featured renowned actors Doug Cockle, Alix Wilton Regan, Jessica Hayles, and Robert Gilbert. The conversation centered on creating a s…
June 25, 2024, 3 p.m.
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Unlocking the Power of AI in Game Development: Efficient Game Creation
The gaming industry has not been immune to the impact of artificial intelligence, with AI having a profound influence on development since the 1980s. However, the recent emergence of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney has somewhat obscured the fact that AI has been a part of the industry for decades. According to Tommy Thompson, director of consultancy firm AI and Games, there is a …
June 25, 2024, 1:31 p.m.