Bootstrap Gallery
  1. Home
  2. Feature
Latest Feature News 🔥
Feature
Adapting Horizon: Zero Dawn for Younger Audiences
None
July 19, 2024, 1:52 p.m.
Feature
Unconventional Launch Strategy and Timely Release Propel Gray Zone Warfare to Steam Success
The year 2024 has witnessed a surge in unexpected indie titles dominating the Steam charts, with Gray Zone Warfare being one such example. Despite having a dedicated community, the game's remarkable success, with 400,000 units sold in the first two days and over 900,000 copies in under a month, caught many off guard. Several external factors, including a well-executed Early Access launch plan and…
July 18, 2024, 10:39 a.m.
Feature
Addressing the UK Gaming Industry's Skills Shortage: Expert Insights
A recent report highlighted the UK's ongoing struggle with a skills shortage in the gaming industry, affecting both mid-level and senior positions, as well as entry-level roles. To tackle this issue, experts emphasize the need for long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes. Brandon Cole, head of partnerships and development at Into Games, notes that there are numerous interconnected challen…
July 17, 2024, 2:32 p.m.
Feature
A Small Studio's Audacious Pitch: How Ripstone Won Netflix Over to Create a Queen's Gambit Game
At the Develop Brighton conference, Jamie Brayshaw, head of partnerships at Ripstone, revealed how the studio successfully pitched a Queen's Gambit game to Netflix, despite being a small developer. Brayshaw discussed the challenges of creating a mobile game using Unreal Engine, a first for both Ripstone and Netflix. He also emphasized the value of being bold and taking risks during the pitching p…
July 16, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
Feature
Gamescom Latam Aims to Double in Size for Its Second Year
The inaugural Gamescom Latam can be considered a resounding success, with over 100,000 visitors from more than 70 countries attending the São Paulo Expo centre during the last week of June. They had the opportunity to experience a wide range of games, from locally developed indie titles to AAA blockbusters and first-party hits. A total of 124 exhibitors from 66 countries participated, and the ind…
July 15, 2024, 2:29 p.m.
Feature
Unveiling the Secrets of Exceptional Game Development
What sets a great game apart from the rest? This question was posed during the Develop Brighton keynote, where PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida and Greg Rice shared their insights, garnered from years of experience working with developers, particularly indies. In a conversation with Fundamentally Games COO Ella Romanos, they outlined the key traits that distinguish acclaimed games and studios. Rice n…
July 12, 2024, 3:12 p.m.
Feature
Double Fine Highlights the Profound Impact of Simple Accessibility Choices
During a presentation at Develop Brighton, Double Fine Productions discussed its approach to incorporating mental health and accessibility into the development of Psychonauts 2. Kevin Johnson, Director of Development, shared key takeaways from the studio's experience, stressing that 'if you don't intentionally include, you unintentionally exclude.' Johnson explained how Double Fine engaged with i…
July 10, 2024, 10:15 a.m.
Feature
The Birth of Star Wars Outlaws: A Conversation with Creative Director Julian Gerighty
In 2018, while preparing to showcase The Division 2 at E3, Julian Gerighty's boss, David Polfeldt, met with Disney in a café to discuss a potential collaboration. This chance encounter sparked the idea for Star Wars Outlaws, a game that would eventually become a passion project for the team at Ubisoft Massive. Gerighty recounts how the team worked closely with Lucasfilm Games to establish a creat…
July 10, 2024, 8:50 a.m.
Feature
Shaping the Future of Mobile Gaming: Trends to Watch in 2024
The mobile gaming landscape is constantly evolving, driven by innovations and trends in various fields. To stay ahead, it's crucial to adapt strategies, test new ideas, and address changing player needs. This article delves into the trends shaping mobile game development and audience retention in a rapidly changing environment. The current economic climate has led to a decline in venture projects…
July 9, 2024, 10:10 a.m.
Feature
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Games Technology
The intersection of games and healthcare is yielding innovative solutions, with games technology being used to enhance medical training, patient care, and treatment. Speech Graphics, a facial animation specialist, is at the forefront of this movement, with its Rapport platform providing a powerful tool for creating and animating characters. The company's technology has been used in various indust…
July 8, 2024, 2:28 p.m.