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The Games Industry's Funding Crisis: Keoken Interactive's Struggle to Stay Afloat
The games industry is facing a challenging period, with many businesses struggling to survive amidst mass layoffs and closures. For developers, securing funding is crucial, but the bar for success has been raised, making it difficult for studios to land the capital they need. Keoken Interactive, the developer of Deliver Us The Moon, has made over 200 pitches for five games in the past two years, …
March 13, 2024, 2 p.m.
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Veteran Game Developer Stig Asmussen Establishes Giant Skull to Create Immersive Single-Player Experiences
Seasoned game development veterans from EA's Respawn Entertainment have come together to form Giant Skull, a new AAA game development studio led by the experienced Stig Asmussen. Asmussen, who previously directed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, will be joined by fellow Respawn alumni, including Jon Carr and Jeff Magers, as well as industry experts from other prominent s…
March 12, 2024, 2 p.m.
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Orc Chop Games' Journey from California to the Philippines: A Story of Innovation and Perseverance
The debut title from Orc Chop Games, Goblin Stone, boasts a unique narrative where innocent goblins turn the tables on adventurers, inverting a common fantasy trope. Behind the game lies the story of a married couple who founded a new studio after achieving success with their mobile zombie game, Zombie Farm, and subsequently relocated from the US to the Philippines. Co-founders Vince and Susan Mc…
March 12, 2024, 1:56 p.m.
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Warner Bros.' Shift to Live Service Games Carries Significant Risks
This week in the gaming industry, Warner Bros. Discovery's pivot to live service games has raised concerns about the potential risks and consequences for the company's gaming division. Despite the success of Hogwarts Legacy, the publisher is seeking to reduce its reliance on AAA console games and focus on more predictable revenue streams. However, this strategy may lead to a decline in game quali…
March 8, 2024, 4:03 p.m.
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Empowering South Africa's Gaming Industry: The Free Lives Story
Free Lives, the renowned studio behind the hit game Broforce, has become a driving force in South Africa's gaming industry. In a conversation with Dominique Gawlowski, the studio's managing director, it becomes clear that their success is not just about creating great games, but also about empowering the local community. With a strong focus on supporting developers, fostering a positive work envi…
March 8, 2024, 10:01 a.m.
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UK Gaming Market Sees Helldivers 2 Shine in February
The UK gaming market witnessed a 5.5% decline in video game sales during February, with 2.77 million units sold. Despite this drop, Helldivers 2 emerged as a major hit, securing the top spot and achieving a rare feat of increasing sales week-over-week. The game's success is all the more impressive given its relatively unknown franchise, with sales only 28% lower than Spider-Man 2's debut last yea…
March 8, 2024, 9:48 a.m.
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Simply Sweet Games Aims to Elevate Industry Standards
Veteran game developers Tina Merry and Carina Kom have established a new studio, Simply Sweet Games, with the goal of setting a high standard for the gaming industry. Based in British Columbia, Canada, the fully remote studio is currently working on its debut mobile title, a roguelike word puzzle game called Criss Cross Castles. With over thirty years of combined experience in AAA, mobile, and in…
March 7, 2024, 3:18 p.m.
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Bandai Namco's Bold Bet on Unknown 9's Immersive Transmedia Universe
The Unknown 9 series, developed by Reflector Entertainment, is set to revolutionize the concept of transmedia storytelling. This innovative approach weaves a complex narrative across nine different media formats, creating a rich and immersive universe that spans over a century. At the heart of this universe lies a group of immortals, two rival secret societies vying for their knowledge, and the m…
March 7, 2024, 3 p.m.
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The Future of AAA Games: Leveraging External and Distributed Development
Game development has undergone significant expansion in recent years, with projects now requiring larger teams and more time to complete. This is due to the increased size and complexity of games, as well as the need for specialized expertise. As a result, external development has become increasingly popular, with companies outsourcing parts of development to third-party vendors. Distributed deve…
March 7, 2024, 10:22 a.m.
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Empowering Change: The Impact of Purposeful Play
Sea Monster Entertainment, a leading game development studio in South Africa, is driven by a mission to create games that inspire positive change. According to CEO Glenn Gillis, the company's focus on 'impact gaming' has enabled it to work with major brands and create engaging experiences that promote learning and social awareness. With a team of 38 core members and 14 additional developers, Sea …
March 7, 2024, 10:02 a.m.