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Two Decades of Excellence: Celebrating 20 Years of BAFTA Games Awards
The 20th edition of the BAFTA Games Awards is set to take place at London's Southbank Centre, marking a major milestone for the organization. Since the first ceremony in 2004, the gaming industry has undergone significant transformations, with the rise of online multiplayer, smartphone gaming, virtual reality, and the growth of the indie scene. Luke Hebblethwaite, BAFTA's head of games, notes thaā€¦
April 11, 2024, 1:08 p.m.
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Ubisoft on Gen AI: Adoption Depends on Creative Value
A conversation with Ubisoft's team behind NEO NPCs reveals the potential and challenges of using generative AI in game development. The team's narrative director, Virginie Mosser, and SVP of production, Guillemette Picard, discuss the importance of creative input and the need for tech and creative teams to work together. The use of gen AI raises questions about job roles, particularly for writersā€¦
April 11, 2024, 9:14 a.m.
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Command & Conquer Dominates European March Charts with Improved Sales
The Command & Conquer series experienced a surge in popularity in Europe during March, following the release of a game bundle on Steam. As a result, five titles from the iconic strategy series secured spots in the Top Ten, with Command & Conquer Generals leading the charge at No.4. This led to new releases such as WWE 2K24, Rise Of The Ronin, and Princess Peach Showtime charting lower than anticiā€¦
April 11, 2024, 8 a.m.
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The Accidental Birth of Tetra Tactics: A Conversation with Lead Developer Jabari Alii
Tetra Tactics, a deckbuilding strategy game, has finally emerged from its year-and-a-half-long early access period on Steam. Initially known as Card Craft, the game underwent a name change due to trademark issues just before its official release. According to lead developer Jabari Alii, the development process was relatively smooth, partly because the game was never intended to be a large-scale cā€¦
April 10, 2024, 1:45 p.m.
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ProbablyMonsters Introduces Hidden Grove, Expanding Its Development Footprint
ProbablyMonsters has experienced significant developments in its relatively short history as a company yet to release a game. Founded in 2016 by former Bungie CEO Harold Ryan and publicly announced in 2019, the AAA game development company has established three studios - Cauldron, Firewalk, and Battle Barge. It has also sold one studio, Firewalk, to its publishing partner Sony, and canceled the dā€¦
April 9, 2024, 5 p.m.
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A Decade of Exploration: Reflecting on Elder Scrolls Online's Enduring Success
As The Elder Scrolls Online celebrates its tenth anniversary, Creative Director Matt Firor reflects on his journey with the game, which began long before its launch. Firor was appointed to lead the project when Zenimax Online Studios was first announced in 2007. When asked what motivates him to continue working on the game after such a long period, Firor cites the fact that ESO has been the flagsā€¦
April 9, 2024, 1:37 p.m.
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Empowering Game Developers in the MENA and SWANA Regions: Rafif Kalantan's Vision
The London Games Festival's Ensemble initiative, curated by Sharna Jackson, showcases the work of underrepresented games professionals in the UK. This year's cohort includes Rafif Kalantan, a narrative and game designer from Saudi Arabia, who spoke with GamesIndustry.biz about her journey. Kalantan's path into the industry began with studying computer science at Effat University, where she took aā€¦
April 9, 2024, 11 a.m.
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Cornerstone Studio CEO Lisette Titre-Montgomery: Finding the Right VC Partner is Like Finding a Marriage
Securing venture capital support for a studio can be a complex and challenging process, particularly when seeking a partner that aligns with the studio's values and culture. This difficulty is further exacerbated when the studio's founders belong to demographic groups that have historically been underrepresented in the investment landscape. Lisette Titre-Montgomery, co-founder and CEO of Cornerstā€¦
April 8, 2024, 1:59 p.m.
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The Unintentional Success of Monument Valley: A Decade of Innovation
The tenth anniversary of Monument Valley's release marks a significant milestone for Ustwo Games, and Danny Gray reflects on the game's enduring success. With its unique blend of art direction, narrative design, and minimalist approach, Monument Valley has become a benchmark for premium mobile games. Gray notes that the game's main mechanic, which was initially discovered by accident, has been a ā€¦
April 8, 2024, 9:49 a.m.
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The AI Revolution: Separating Fact from Fiction
The concept of AI has been stretched to encompass various technologies, but the true innovation lies in its application, not just the label. Recent presentations at the Game Developers Conference highlighted the use of AI in level automation and player support, but a closer examination reveals that these advancements are more about automation and machine learning than true artificial intelligenceā€¦
April 5, 2024, 2:54 p.m.