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Understanding the Impact of Layoffs on the Gaming Industry
The year 2023 has proven challenging for the gaming industry, with numerous companies undergoing layoffs. In recent weeks, prominent studios such as Ascendant Studios, Beamdog, and Crystal Dynamics have dismissed employees, citing various reasons including restructuring and contract terminations. Industry analysts attribute these layoffs to broader economic factors, such as high interest rates, i…
Oct. 5, 2023, 3:24 p.m.
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Insights into the Future of AAA Mobile Game Development: Resident Evil Village on iOS
Playing Resident Evil Village on an iPad Pro is a stunning experience, with the game running natively and looking comparable to its console counterparts. This achievement is particularly notable given the recent cloud-based port of the game to the Nintendo Switch. The rise of cloud gaming services and devices like Logitech G Cloud and Razer Edge might have suggested that streaming was the only vi…
Oct. 4, 2023, 2:29 p.m.
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Pistol Shrimp Emphasizes Ownership in Game Development
Pistol Shrimp, founded by veteran game developers, stresses the significance of owning the tools and IP that they create. This approach stems from the co-founders' past experiences, where they lost control of their work due to contracts and acquisitions. In an interview, Fred Ford and Dan Gerstein shared their insights on the importance of maintaining ownership and the lessons they learned from w…
Oct. 3, 2023, 1:44 p.m.
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Grasshopper Manufacture Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation and Perseverance
As Grasshopper Manufacture marks its 25th anniversary, CEO Goichi 'Suda 51' Suda affirms that the studio's guiding philosophy, 'Punk's not dead,' remains a vital force, driving its commitment to creating games that provoke and inspire. The studio's name, inspired by the song 'Grasshopper' by Ride, serves as a reminder of the relentless energy and adaptability required in game development. Grassho…
Oct. 2, 2023, 2:48 p.m.
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Discover the Studio Redefining AAA Games
A new AAA game studio is rapidly expanding in Leamington Spa, having already received prestigious awards. Lighthouse Games, founded by Gavin Raeburn, co-founder and former studio head of Forza Horizon developer Playground Games, is quietly working on an exciting project. Although details about the game are scarce, the team is focused on establishing a strong culture to create a highly polished an…
Oct. 2, 2023, 11:16 a.m.
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The Cost of Unsustainable Ambition in the Game Development Industry
The recent layoffs at Epic and Unity serve as a stark reminder of the importance of financial sustainability in the game development industry. Despite their success with Fortnite and Unity Engine, respectively, both companies have struggled to maintain a balance between growth and profitability. Epic's decision to lay off 830 employees and sell off two of its pandemic-era acquisitions is a clear …
Sept. 29, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
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A New Era for EA Sports: The Launch of EA Sports FC and Its Quest for 1 Billion Fans
The story of EA Sports FC begins in 1993 when EA's European office secured the FIFA license, paving the way for the creation of a football game that would eventually transform the world of sports video games. Over the years, the FIFA series has undergone significant changes, from its fierce battle with Pro Evolution Soccer to the introduction of Ultimate Team, establishing itself as the biggest g…
Sept. 29, 2023, 2:01 p.m.
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A Critical Crossroads for Sony Following Jim Ryan's Departure
The news of Jim Ryan's retirement from his role at PlayStation was not entirely unforeseen. Through various interviews, he has expressed the challenges of navigating between the UK and the US. His tenure as CEO, nearing five years, aligns with Sony's typical leadership transition timeline. However, selecting his successor poses a significant challenge. Ryan, though lacking the public charisma of …
Sept. 28, 2023, 9:50 a.m.
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Empowered by Partnership: How Xsolla Funding Club Helped FixFox Achieve Success
Like many independent game studios, Rendlike was born out of a deep passion for gaming and game development. Founded by Jaroslav Meloun, who began his career in 2011 at Silicon Jelly working on the adorable puzzle platformer Mimpi, the studio's journey is a testament to perseverance and the power of the right partnerships. Meloun's portfolio includes work on the cyberpunk RPG Dex, which was succe…
Sept. 28, 2023, 8:33 a.m.
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Maximizing Monopoly Go's Second Chance
Monopoly Go has achieved instant success for Scopely, topping the US mobile charts in August despite a challenging market. In an interview with Scopely's GM of Monopoly Go and VP of product Massimo Maietti, he acknowledges the unfavorable market dynamics but believes Monopoly Go was well-suited to its launch landscape. Maietti notes that few brands have audiences that come into a game experienc…
Sept. 27, 2023, 12:51 p.m.