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My Enduring Affinity for Burnout 3: Takedown
This guest editorial is part of the Why I Love series on GamesIndustry.biz, where game developers express their admiration for each other's work. Mladen Bošnjak, creative director at Misfit Village, is currently developing the SCP-based thriller Go Home Annie for PC and consoles. In 2005, a PlayStation 2 console was a staple in many Croatian households, including Bošnjak's, where he first encount…
Nov. 29, 2024, 2:54 p.m.
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From Distribution to Development: GCL's Vision for Creating Global Asian IPs
GCL, a prominent digital entertainment company in Asia, has been making strides in the industry by publishing titles such as Black Myth Wukong, Stalker 2, and Atomic Heart. The company's chief marketing officer, Keith Liu, shares insights into GCL's evolution from a distributor and publisher to a developer, highlighting the nuances of the Southeast Asian markets. With a strong network of connecti…
Nov. 28, 2024, 12:21 p.m.
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Lessons from a Live-Action Star Trek Simulator for Game Developers
"The pirates are hiding in a nearby nebula," a fleet officer informs us. "We can either investigate each one, risking the convoy's safety, or send probes to gather information, alerting the pirates to our presence. Alternatively, we can proceed to the rendezvous point, hoping to avoid an ambush." We are standing on the bridge of the USC Havock, an immersive Star Trek-style experience created by …
Nov. 27, 2024, 3:24 p.m.
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Elevating TMNT: Splintered Fate Beyond a Simple Port
For over four decades, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have captivated audiences across various forms of media, including comics, animated series, live-action films, and video games. Each new generation has had the opportunity to experience the characters in different ways. Recently, Super Evil Megacorp partnered with Paramount Game Studios to release TMNT: Splintered Fate on iOS. According to T…
Nov. 26, 2024, 11:47 a.m.
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Jingle Jam Aims to Unite 1,000 Streamers for Charity
In the early 2010s, Lewis Brindley and Simon Lane rose to fame with their entertaining Minecraft videos on their channel, The Yogscast. As their popularity grew, they began receiving gifts from fans during the holiday season in 2011. However, they felt uneasy about accepting these gifts and instead asked their fans to donate to charity. This marked the beginning of Jingle Jam, which initially sta…
Nov. 25, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
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Full Throttle | A Timeless Classic
In this guest editorial, Christopher Mathes, the mind behind the point-and-click murder mystery Murder On Space Station 52, now available on Steam, explores the profound influence of LucasArts' Full Throttle on his perception of game design and storytelling. Growing up, Mathes' introduction to PC gaming was limited, with his family owning an old DOS machine that was rarely used. However, everythi…
Nov. 22, 2024, 9:58 a.m.
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European Video Game Sales Experience 12% Uptick in October, Driven by High-Profile Releases
Europe witnessed the sale of 18.5 million video games in October, marking a 12.4% increase compared to the same period last year. This surge can be largely attributed to the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which was not available during the same period the previous year. The game's first two weeks of sales saw a 5% increase in unit sales compared to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, although t…
Nov. 21, 2024, 9:24 a.m.
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Two Point Studios' Return to Office Boosts Game Development
Two years have passed since the release of Two Point Campus, a game that was largely developed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, the studio's founders, Mark Webley and Gary Carr, noted that the lack of in-person collaboration led to issues that might have been caught earlier if the team had been working together in the same space. Fast forward to the present, and Two Point Studi…
Nov. 20, 2024, 1:44 p.m.
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Xbox Empowers Indie Developers in Emerging Markets
At the recent Gamescom Asia, Xbox highlighted its commitment to empowering creators across the continent. The company's Strategic Markets team, led by Agnes Kim, focuses on bringing exceptional games to the Xbox ecosystem, while fostering partnerships that go beyond content. Jun Shen Chia, global expansion lead for Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, emphasizes that many developers in the regi…
Nov. 19, 2024, 1:58 p.m.
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Preserving Video Game History: The Story of Bitmap Books
Bitmap Books is a unique video game book publisher that prioritizes design and aesthetics. Founded by Sam Dyer in 2014, the company has grown to become a leading producer of premium gaming books. Dyer's passion for graphic design and gaming led him to create Bitmap, with the goal of producing beautiful books that evoke nostalgia and provide a tangible connection to gaming's past. Over the years, …
Nov. 18, 2024, 2:06 p.m.