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Former Riot Developers Introduce Open-Source Tool to Revolutionize Game Development
The Believer Company has announced the release of its internal development tool, Friendshipper, as an open-source project, aiming to transform the game development process. Founded by veterans from Riot Games, the studio is currently working on a next-generation open-world multiplayer game, utilizing Friendshipper to streamline development and expedite bug fixes during playtesting. According to C…
June 4, 2024, 1:37 p.m.
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Former Riot Games Developers Introduce Open-Source Tool to Revolutionize Game Development
The Believer Company, founded by Riot Games veterans, has officially launched its internal development tool, Friendshipper, as an open-source project. This innovative tool has been instrumental in streamlining the development process of the studio's debut next-generation open-world multiplayer game. By leveraging Friendshipper, the team can rapidly implement bug fixes during playtests and signifi…
June 4, 2024, 1:37 p.m.
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Understanding the Impact of Apple and Google's Direct-to-Consumer Changes on Game Developers
The landscape of direct-to-consumer payments for mobile game developers is undergoing rapid transformation. Regulatory bodies in the EU and US have challenged the app store dominance of Google and Apple, potentially ending the mandatory 30% revenue share on in-game purchases. Historically, Apple and Google have allowed game developers to sell in-game items or virtual currency through external we…
June 4, 2024, 1 p.m.
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How Apple and Google's Shift to Direct-to-Consumer Sales Impacts Game Developers
The landscape of direct-to-consumer payments for mobile game developers is undergoing significant changes. Recent court rulings and regulatory actions in the EU and US have challenged Google and Apple's app store dominance, potentially ending the mandatory 30% revenue share on in-game purchases. Traditionally, game developers could sell in-game items through external webshops without additional f…
June 4, 2024, 1 p.m.
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What Apple and Google's Shift to Direct-to-Consumer Means for Game Developers
The landscape of direct-to-consumer payments for mobile game developers is undergoing rapid changes. Recent court rulings and regulatory actions in the EU and US have challenged Google and Apple's app store dominance, potentially ending the mandatory 30% commission on in-game purchases. Traditionally, developers could sell in-game items or virtual currency through external webshops without extra …
June 4, 2024, 1 p.m.
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The Limitations of Consoles in Interactive Storytelling
The ability to influence the story is a key aspect that sets video games apart from other forms of entertainment. Unlike books, TV shows, or films, where the narrative is fixed, games offer players the power to shape the story through their actions. Developers like Interior Night are exploring ways to enhance this aspect, allowing players to have a more significant impact on the narrative. The s…
June 3, 2024, 4:01 p.m.
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The Evolution of Interactive Storytelling: How Games Consoles Are Limiting Narrative Potential
One key aspect that distinguishes video games from other forms of entertainment is the level of control players have over the story. Unlike in books, TV shows, or films, where the narrative is predetermined, games offer players the power to influence the characters' fate. This agency is what makes gaming so compelling, and developers like Interior Night are exploring ways to further enhance this …
June 3, 2024, 4:01 p.m.
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The Limitations of Traditional Gaming Consoles on Interactive Storytelling
One key aspect that differentiates video games from other forms of entertainment is the element of control. Unlike books, TV shows, or films, where the audience is passive, games empower players with the ability to influence the narrative. This agency is not limited to combat or puzzle-solving but extends to shaping the story itself. Interior Night, the developer behind As Dusk Falls, is at the f…
June 3, 2024, 4:01 p.m.
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The Unfortunate Demise of Drag Her: A Crowdfunded Fighting Game
Drag Her, a unique 2D fighting game featuring real-life drag artists, successfully raised $69,000 on Kickstarter in February 2022. However, despite meeting its funding goal, the game's development was officially shut down in May 2024 due to a lack of funds. This unexpected turn of events has raised questions about the game's financial management and the challenges faced by indie game developers. …
May 30, 2024, 10:24 a.m.
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The Unfortunate Demise of Drag Her: A Crowdfunded Fighting Game That Failed to Secure Funding
The story of Drag Her, a 2D hand-drawn fighting game featuring real-life drag artists, serves as a prime example of the difficulties faced by independent game developers in securing funding. Despite meeting its Kickstarter goal of $69,000 in February 2022, the game's development was officially shut down in May 2024 due to a lack of funding. According to studio director and producer Ian Ramsay, th…
May 30, 2024, 10:24 a.m.