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Making Yourself Unstoppable: A Conversation with Del Walker
As part of GamesIndustry.biz's Black Voices Progress Report, Del Walker, a seasoned game artist, discusses his experiences and offers valuable advice to aspiring developers. With a career spanning 14 years, Walker has worked with notable studios like Naughty Dog and Creative Assembly, and is now a principal artist at Wildlight. Walker acknowledges that being a Black developer in the industry com…
Feb. 8, 2024, 2:02 p.m.
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Becoming Unstoppable: Insights from a Seasoned Black Game Developer
Del Walker, a 14-year veteran of the game industry, reflects on his journey as a Black developer, from his early days as a graphic design student to his current role as principal artist at Wildlight. He discusses the importance of mentorship, networking, and self-directed learning in overcoming the unique challenges faced by Black developers. Walker also touches on the dangers of being defined by…
Feb. 8, 2024, 2:02 p.m.
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Becoming Unstoppable in the Industry
This interview is part of a comprehensive report on the experiences of Black professionals in the gaming sector. Del Walker, a principal artist at Wildlight and former senior artist at Naughty Dog, reflects on his 14-year journey in the industry. Despite facing similar challenges as his peers, Walker's experience and seniority have given him a unique perspective. He began his career in 2010, tran…
Feb. 8, 2024, 2:02 p.m.
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The Solo Developer of PlateUp Shares the Secret to His Game's Success
Just a week before the launch of his debut game, Alastair Janse van Rensburg embarked on a family holiday, anxious about the game's release and still making last-minute adjustments. A year prior, he had left his £30,000 per annum job as a cybersecurity researcher in Oxford to focus on game development, and his family had reassured him that if the game could generate £30,000 in a reasonable timefr…
Feb. 8, 2024, 12:41 p.m.
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The Recipe for Success: PlateUp's Solo Developer Shares His Story
A week before the launch of his debut game, Alastair Janse van Rensburg took a family holiday, anxious about the game's release and still making last-minute adjustments. A year prior, he had left a £30,000 per annum job as a cybersecurity researcher in Oxford to focus on game development, and his family had assured him that if the game made £30,000 in a reasonable time, the risk would be worth it…
Feb. 8, 2024, 12:41 p.m.
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The Solo Developer of PlateUp Shares the Secret to Success
Just before the launch of his first game, Alastair Janse van Rensburg took a family vacation, feeling anxious about the game's release and still making last-minute adjustments. A year prior, he had left his £30,000 per annum job in Oxford as a cybersecurity researcher to focus on game development. His family had assured him that if PlateUp could make £30,000 in a reasonable amount of time, the ri…
Feb. 8, 2024, 12:41 p.m.
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Empowering Hello Kitty's Ascent to Mobile Gaming Stardom
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is redefining the landscape of kids' games based on licensed brands, proving that they can be just as creatively credible, innovative, and technologically ambitious as games designed for older audiences. The team behind the game, Sunblink, has successfully challenged the common perception that kids' games are less sophisticated by creating a beautiful, one-of-a-kind l…
Feb. 8, 2024, 11:09 a.m.
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Empowering Hello Kitty's Rise to Mobile Gaming Success
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is revolutionizing the world of kids' games based on licensed brands, challenging outdated stereotypes and exceeding expectations. In the past, such games were often perceived as lacking in creativity, innovation, and technological sophistication compared to their counterparts designed for older audiences. However, Sunblink, the team behind Hello Kitty Island Adventur…
Feb. 8, 2024, 11:09 a.m.
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Empowering Hello Kitty's Journey to Mobile Gaming Success
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is redefining the landscape of kids' games based on licensed brands, proving that they can be creatively credible, innovative, and technologically ambitious. The game's success can be attributed to the Sunblink team's ambition and dedication to creating a high-quality gaming experience. By leveraging Unity and its suite of services, the team was able to build a beauti…
Feb. 8, 2024, 11:09 a.m.
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UK Gaming Market Sees Decline in January, Despite Strong Showings from EA Sports FC and The Last of Us Part 2
In the UK, a total of 2.47 million games were sold during January, marking a 3% decrease from the same period last year, based on data from GSD that tracks physical and digital sales from major third-party publishers. The top-selling game was EA Sports FC 24, outperforming its predecessor FIFA 23. The Last of Us Part 2: Remastered debuted at No.2, benefiting from a £10 upgrade offer for PS4 owner…
Feb. 8, 2024, 9:07 a.m.