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Balancing Creative Vision and User Feedback in the Gaming Industry
The debate over the importance of creative vision versus user feedback in the gaming industry has been ongoing for years. On one hand, listening to customers and incorporating their feedback can lead to more successful and engaging games. On the other hand, prioritizing creative vision can result in innovative and groundbreaking games that push the boundaries of the medium. However, as the indust…
Aug. 23, 2023, 2:57 p.m.
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Balancing Creative Vision and Player Feedback in the Gaming Industry
The gaming industry is known for its rapid pace and constant innovation, but it can also learn from its past. This monthly feature highlights key events and discussions from exactly a decade ago, providing valuable insights and perspectives on the industry's history. One such topic of discussion from August 2013 was the relationship between game creators and their audience, and the role of player…
Aug. 23, 2023, 2:57 p.m.
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Visionary Ideas vs. Player Input: A Decade-Old Debate
The gaming industry is notorious for its rapid pace, with an unwavering focus on the next big thing. However, there is value in reflecting on the past to inform the present and future. This monthly feature aims to revisit key events from a decade ago, providing a fresh perspective on the industry's history. A common problem that has plagued the industry is the struggle to balance creative vision …
Aug. 23, 2023, 2:57 p.m.
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Breaking Down Barriers: The Games Industry's Misconceptions About Africa
A recent Devcom panel discussion highlighted the need for the games industry to address its biases and misconceptions about Africa's games markets. Moderated by Games Industry Africa co-founder and Starbreeze VP of business development Vic Bassey, the panel featured experts from across the African games industry, including Africa Games Week co-founder and RenderHeads CEO Nick Hall, RocketRide bus…
Aug. 22, 2023, 1:57 p.m.
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Breaking Down Barriers: The African Games Market Demands Recognition
A recent Devcom panel discussion brought together influential figures from the African gaming industry, who passionately advocated for increased awareness and understanding of the continent's thriving games markets. Moderated by Vic Bassey, co-founder of Games Industry Africa and VP of business development at Starbreeze, the panel included Nick Hall, co-founder of Africa Games Week and CEO of Ren…
Aug. 22, 2023, 1:57 p.m.
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Breaking Down Barriers: The Games Industry Must Challenge Its Biases About Africa
A recent Devcom panel discussion highlighted the need for the games industry to overcome its misconceptions and biases about Africa's gaming markets. Moderated by Vic Bassey, co-founder of Games Industry Africa and VP of business development at Starbreeze, the panel featured industry experts Nick Hall, Limpho Moeti, and Hugo Obi. The conversation began with a question from the audience about the …
Aug. 22, 2023, 1:57 p.m.
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Ron Gilbert's 30-Year Return to Monkey Island: A Journey of Revival
The Return to Monkey Island development team shed light on the game's origins at Devcom. The panel, featuring Ron Gilbert, Dave Grossman, David Fox, Zoe Nguyen Thanh, and Rex Crowle, discussed how the team reunited after 30 years. Gilbert recalled being approached by Devolver at PAX 2019 about potentially acquiring the Monkey Island license, and after considering it, he and Grossman hashed out th…
Aug. 21, 2023, 3:36 p.m.
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Ron Gilbert's 30-Year Return to Monkey Island: A Story of Revival and Reflection
The team behind Return to Monkey Island shared their experiences and thoughts on the game's origins, development, and reception at Devcom. The panel, featuring Ron Gilbert, Dave Grossman, David Fox, Zoe Nguyen Thanh, and Rex Crowle, delved into the project's inception, including how Gilbert was approached by Devolver to create another Monkey Island game. After some consideration, Gilbert and Gros…
Aug. 21, 2023, 3:36 p.m.
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The Return of Ron Gilbert to Monkey Island After 30 Years
The team behind Return to Monkey Island shared their experiences and insights into the game's development at the Devcom panel. The discussion, titled "Beneath The Return of Monkey Island: Q&A with LeCrew," featured renowned game designers Ron Gilbert, Dave Grossman, and David Fox, who have all contributed to the original Monkey Island titles and the latest installment. They were joined by Return…
Aug. 21, 2023, 3:36 p.m.
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Netspeak Games: Revolutionizing the Gaming Experience by Empowering Players
Netspeak Games embarked on its journey in 2021, but the type of game it would develop was still uncertain. "Our primary goals were to create a multiplayer experience, ensure cross-platform compatibility, and utilize Unreal Engine," CEO Callum Cooper-Brighting revealed to GamesIndustry.biz. "These were the core 'constraints' we imposed on ourselves." The decision to develop a 'cozy game' like S…
Aug. 21, 2023, 1:28 p.m.