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Xbox: Diverse Creators are Key to Reaching a Global Gaming Audience
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March 24, 2023, 11:29 a.m.
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Fulfilling the American Dream through Merge Games
Jason Mai, the newly appointed VP of Creative at Big Fish, took on the challenge of understanding the merge genre, despite having no prior experience with it. In a GDC 2023 session, Mai explained how he dove into the world of merge games, deconstructing the mechanics and identifying the core fantasy that drives these games: the American Dream. According to Mai, merge games are built around a 'pyr…
March 23, 2023, 2:22 p.m.
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Building a New Era of Play: The Lego Group and 2K Games Unveil Their First Joint Venture
The Lego Group and 2K Games have officially announced their highly anticipated multi-title partnership, with Lego 2K Drive being the first game to emerge from this collaboration. According to Kate Bryant, head of licensing at Lego Games, and Alison Bakunowich, vice president of global marketing at 2K, this partnership represents a new era of play, one that combines the creativity and imagination …
March 23, 2023, 1 p.m.
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Envisions a Genuine Metaverse
Epic Games has unveiled its vision for the metaverse, featuring a unified marketplace called Fab, new Metahumans animation tools, and an open economy for its Unreal Editor for Fortnite. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz at GDC 2023, CEO Tim Sweeney stressed the importance of an open ecosystem, stating that the metaverse cannot be a 'walled garden' and must be accessible to all. Sweeney belie…
March 23, 2023, 12:45 a.m.
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The Birth of Bugsnax: How Young Horses' Latest Game Came to Life
The development of Bugsnax, a launch title for the PlayStation 5, was a six-year journey for Young Horses. The studio's head, John Murphy, shared the story of how the game came to be, from its initial pitching stages to its final form. After the success of Octodad: Dadliest Catch, the team took their time to figure out what they wanted to do next, drawing inspiration from various sources, includi…
March 22, 2023, 2:32 p.m.
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Resident Evil 4 Remake: A Critical Acclaim
The original Resident Evil 4 was a groundbreaking game that revolutionized the survival horror genre. Its innovative third-person action horror experience and over-the-shoulder camera system set a new standard for the industry. Fourteen years later, Capcom has remade this classic, but the question remains: how do you improve upon a game that already defined the genre? The answer lies in subtle ye…
March 22, 2023, 1:01 p.m.
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The Evolution of Seasonal Events in Sky: Children of the Light
That Game Company's Director of Online Experience, Tim Nixon, began his GDC 2023 session by emphasizing the potential of events in games to go beyond mere revenue drivers. Nixon argued that events can be a means to experiment, have fun, and convey a game's core values. For That Game Company, the core value is centered around player emotion, which they've incorporated into their approach to in-gam…
March 21, 2023, 1:51 p.m.
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Discover CliCli: The Revolutionary User-Generated Games Content Platform
The line between game developers and fans has long been blurred, with players creating their own content since the dawn of PC gaming. This has led to the emergence of platforms that simplify game creation, such as CliCli, which aims to make game development accessible to everyone. Founded by a team with extensive experience in the gaming industry, CliCli provides an efficient and easy-to-use tool…
March 21, 2023, 8:58 a.m.
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Rethinking Marketing: Why Interactive Storytelling Trumps Traditional Trailers
In a recent conversation with Psyop's founder Todd Mueller and VP of Games Mick Morris, we explored the importance of community engagement in marketing campaigns. Morris emphasized that traditional trailers often fall short without genuine hooks for community interaction. Instead, Psyop focuses on crafting unique, in-depth experiences that resonate with fans. One notable example is the dating sim…
March 20, 2023, 2:48 p.m.
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Netflix Adopts a More Strategic Approach to Game Development Partnerships
Netflix is shifting its focus towards a more strategic approach in its growing gaming sector, as revealed in an update to GamesIndustry.biz. This new direction comes as the company announces partnerships with renowned game developers, including Super Evil Megacorp, known for Vainglory, and Ustwo Games, the studio behind Monument Valley. These collaborations are set to yield exclusive content for …
March 20, 2023, 2 p.m.