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Paradox Reflects on Bloodlines 2 Development Shift: A High-Risk Move to Save the Game
In a recent turn of events, Paradox Interactive reassigned the development of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 to The Chinese Room, a decision that marks a significant twist in the game's development journey. Initially slated for release in 2020, the game is now expected to launch in the first half of 2025. According to Mattias Lilja, Paradox's deputy CEO, the change in development teams wa…
Oct. 8, 2024, 1 p.m.
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Don't Nod's Evolution: From Life Is Strange to the Emergence of Lost Records
Four years have passed since Don't Nod Montréal first opened its doors, marking the beginning of its journey to create a title outside of the Life Is Strange franchise. The team behind the first two Life Is Strange games immediately started working on what would become Lost Records: Bloom and Rage. In a conversation with GamesIndustry.biz at Gamescom, creative director Michel Koch, studio executi…
Oct. 3, 2024, 12:31 p.m.
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Devolver Digital Launches Big Fan Games, a New Publishing Label for Movie, TV, and Comic Book Adaptations
Devolver Digital has announced the formation of Big Fan Games, a new publishing label dedicated to creating indie games based on popular entertainment IPs. The label will be led by general manager Lincoln Hershberger, a 27-year veteran of the video game industry, and head of business development Amanda Kruse, who brings her expertise from the world of TV and movies. Big Fan Games will focus on ad…
Oct. 1, 2024, 2 p.m.
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Krafton's Strategic Acquisition of Tango Gameworks: Fostering Innovation and Creativity
Following Microsoft's decision to shut down Tango Gameworks, Krafton stepped in to acquire the studio, bringing with it the breakout hit Hi-Fi Rush. In a conversation with GamesIndustry.biz, Maria Park outlined Krafton's strategy behind the acquisition, emphasizing the company's commitment to innovation, creativity, and scale. With Tango Gameworks now under its umbrella, Krafton aims to support t…
Oct. 1, 2024, 10 a.m.
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The Sims Seeks Fan Input to Stay Relevant
In today's fast-paced world of pop culture, trends come and go at an incredible speed. For a franchise like The Sims, which often incorporates current trends into its gameplay, this presents a unique challenge. The Sims general manager, Kate Gorman, acknowledges this issue, stating that the speed of pop culture is something the team discusses frequently. To address this, The Sims is turning to it…
Sept. 30, 2024, 3:18 p.m.
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Arvore's Journey to Becoming a Prestigious Emmy-Winning VR Developer
Brazil has been home to game developers since the 1980s, and its creative talent has been at the forefront of virtual reality from its inception. Rodrigo Terra, president of the Brazilian games trade body Abragames and co-founder of Arvore Immersive Entertainment, has been involved with VR since 2014, experimenting with the Oculus Rift DK1 before Facebook acquired Oculus. Terra's fascination with…
Sept. 27, 2024, 11:48 a.m.
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São Paulo State's Initiatives to Foster a Self-Sustaining Gaming Industry in Brazil
Brazil's gaming sector is experiencing rapid growth, with a 3.2% increase in the number of developers in 2023, primarily concentrated in São Paulo. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz at Gamescom Latam, Marilia Marton, São Paulo state secretary for Culture, Creative Economy and Industries, outlined the government's strategy to support local developers and promote the industry's long-term susta…
Sept. 26, 2024, noon
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Discover the Ex-Footballer Behind Brazil's Largest Gaming Studio
Matheus Vivian's journey into the gaming world was anything but conventional. A professional footballer for 18 years, Vivian's career took him from Brazil to Germany and France. However, when his football days came to an end, he found himself at a crossroads. He began consulting for football clubs and leagues, and even hosted his own radio show in France, but his true passion lay in creating a ga…
Sept. 26, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
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Behold Studios' Journey to Success
Saulo Camarotti founded Behold Studios over 15 years ago, making it one of the longest-running Brazilian game developers. The studio gained recognition with the 2012 RPG Knights of Pen & Paper and its 2017 sequel Galaxy of Pen and Paper. However, starting a game development business in Brazil was uncommon at the time. Camarotti recalls the early days, saying, 'No one knew it was possible to mak…
Sept. 25, 2024, 12:27 p.m.
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Unlocking Brazil's Gaming Potential: The Power of Indie Developers
"Juliana, I sold a company that doesn't exist, can you help me create it?" This was the unusual request Juliana Brito received from her business partner Ian Rochlin after he appeared on Shark Tank Brazil. Rochlin had sold 25% of their not-yet-launched company for R$1, and the video of his pitch went viral. At the time, Brito and Rochlin were already running Game Jam Plus, the world's largest game…
Sept. 25, 2024, 9:58 a.m.