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The Ethical Implications of AI-Generated Art in Game Development
In a presentation at Devcom, Judy Ehrentraut, creative content strategist at Red Meat Games, emphasized the significance of training generative AI models in an ethical manner and the potential benefits of utilizing these tools during game development. Ehrentraut acknowledged that AI is often viewed as either a revolutionary solution or an overhyped concept, but noted that its impact depends on h…
Aug. 20, 2024, 3:25 p.m.
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Bridging the Pay Divide: Empowering Women to Expect Higher Salaries
Promoting higher salary expectations among women is crucial to addressing the gender pay gap, according to Tanja Loktionova, founder of Values Value, who presented the findings of the company's annual salary survey at Devcom. The survey, which gathered responses from 1,832 developers worldwide, revealed that women not only earn less than men in almost every discipline but also have lower salary e…
Aug. 20, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
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Bridging the Pay Divide: Empowering Women to Demand Fairer Salaries
Encouraging women to aim for higher pay, rather than just matching their male counterparts, could be crucial in closing the persistent gender pay gap. Tanja Loktionova, founder of Values Value, presented the findings of the agency's annual salary survey at Devcom, revealing that women not only earn less than men in almost every discipline within the games industry but also have lower salary expec…
Aug. 20, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
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Bridging the Gender Pay Gap: Empowering Women to Expect Higher Salaries
Urging women to negotiate for higher pay, beyond just matching their male counterparts, could be the key to closing the gender pay gap, according to Tanja Loktionova, founder of a recruitment agency, who presented the findings of the agency's annual salary survey at Devcom. Loktionova highlighted that women not only earn less than men in almost every discipline within the games industry but also…
Aug. 20, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
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Kelsey Beachum: The Limitations of Cutscene-Driven Storytelling
According to Kelsey Beachum, a renowned narrative designer, game developers who rely solely on cutscenes and linear dialogue to tell their stories are severely limiting their creative potential and may be driving players away. Beachum, known for her work on Outer Wilds, Dying Light 2, and The Outer Worlds, emphasized the importance of integrating storytelling into gameplay. She cited classic game…
Aug. 19, 2024, 4:24 p.m.
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Kelsey Beachum: Relying Solely on Cutscenes for Storytelling is 'Utter Madness'
Game developers who confine their storytelling to cutscenes and linear dialogue are severely restricting their narrative potential and may be driving players away, according to Kelsey Beachum, renowned for her work on Outer Wilds. Beachum emphasized that this approach is akin to making films in black and white with only fixed shots, significantly limiting the storytelling capabilities. She highli…
Aug. 19, 2024, 4:24 p.m.
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Kelsey Beachum: Relying Solely on Cutscenes for Storytelling is 'Sheer Madness'
According to Kelsey Beachum, renowned for her work on Outer Wilds, Dying Light 2, and The Outer Worlds, relying solely on cutscenes and linear dialogue for storytelling severely restricts the potential of game narratives, potentially driving players away. Beachum's keynote at Devcom in Cologne emphasized the importance of integrating storytelling with gameplay elements. She criticized the term 's…
Aug. 19, 2024, 4:24 p.m.
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Stray Fawn's Path to Success: 8 Years as an Independent Indie Studio
During her talk at Devcom, Stray Fawn co-founder Philomena Schwab delved into the Zurich-based studio's eight-year history, discussing their decision to remain independent, without a publisher or external investors. The studio's first game, Niche, garnered publisher interest following a successful crowdfunding campaign, but they declined these offers due to past experiences with a publisher that …
Aug. 19, 2024, 3:23 p.m.
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Stray Fawn's Journey: Thriving as an Indie Studio Without Investors or Publishers
At Devcom, Stray Fawn co-founder Philomena Schwab revealed the secret to the Zurich-based studio's eight-year survival, from rejecting publisher partnerships to leveraging community support in game development. Schwab highlighted the studio's pride in being independent, with no external investors or publishers. Despite attracting publisher interest after the crowdfunding success of its first game…
Aug. 19, 2024, 3:23 p.m.
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Stray Fawn's Eight-Year Journey as an Independent Game Studio
At Devcom, Philomena Schwab, co-founder of Stray Fawn, shared the story of how the Zurich-based studio has thrived for eight years without the backing of investors or publishers. The studio's commitment to independence has been a guiding principle, with Schwab emphasizing the importance of community support in game development. Stray Fawn's first game, Niche, garnered interest from publishers af…
Aug. 19, 2024, 3:23 p.m.