December 12, 2023 2 Min Read Image via the ESA E3 has been laid to rest by organizer the Entertainment Software Association after more than two decades. The organization confirmed the news on X, formerly Twitter, and said it would continue advocating for those within game industry. “After more than two decades of serving as …
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Saber Interactive teams with Paramount to develop triple-A Avatar project
Saber Interactive has another project lined up: creating a game for Paramount’s Avatar franchise. The Space Marine 2 developer has been tapped to develop an action-RPG based on Nickelodeon’s hit action-fantasy franchise. Paramount’s games SVP Doug Rosen noted the studio’s licensed games history made it a perfect fit for the series. Paramount and Saber will …
How speedy implementation fed the fast-paced platforming of Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a frantic, blisteringly fast platformer that emphasizes linking movements together to maintain speed as you rush through its absurd pizza-based landscapes with a wildly-animated protagonist. Game Developer spoke with Sertif, the game’s lead programmer, to talk about the continual creating and discarding process that led to their protagonist’s vibrant, varied animations, how …
It’s official: E3 is dead
Chris Kerr, News Editor December 12, 2023 2 Min Read Image via the ESA E3 has been laid to rest by organizer the Entertainment Software Association after more than two decades. The organization confirmed the news on X, formerly Twitter, and said it would continue advocating for those within game industry. “After more than two …
Team17 wants to dip into the ‘M&A market’ less than a year after layoffs
UK publisher Team17 is pursuing mergers and acquisitions to accelerate revenue growth. In its latest investor presentation, the studio explained it has a “strong balance sheet” that can support M&A optionality. The company intends to select deals with an “indie focus” and said those moves are part of its mid-term plan. It’s an interesting tidbit …
Deep Dive: Creating an asynchronous multiplayer in Solium Infernum
Game Developer Deep Dives are an ongoing series with the goal of shedding light on specific design, art, or technical features within a video game in order to show how seemingly simple, fundamental design decisions aren’t really that simple at all. Earlier installments cover topics such as how Mimimi games crafted the save scum-friendly save …
20 Xbox franchises have made $1 billion in lifetime revenue, says Microsoft CEO
According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, 20 of Xbox’s first-party franchises have made $1 billion or more in lifetime revenue. He revealed the news in the company’s recent annual report for 2024, which he noted comes after the company acquired Activision Blizzard in October 2023. Along with homegrown franchises like Halo and Gears of War, …
Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche thinks devs should be bullish about AI
Bryant Francis, Senior Editor March 8, 2024 8 Min Read At a Glance Developers are still seeking answers to the question “how can generative AI be used in games?” AI’s high energy usage and dubious data sourcing ethics has many developers wary to adopt it. But Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche thinks developers should be …
Apple Arcade devs call company out of touch, cite Vision Pro and payment issues
Earlier this year, developers for the Apple Arcade aired their grievances with the tech giant. Now, another report from MobileGamer shows the relationship has become further strained. Some of the complaints from sources build on what was previously discussed in February. Developers are now waiting up to six months to get paid, go weeks without …
Report: Roblox inflated user numbers and downplayed child predator presence to investors
Update (10/9/2024): Roblox Corp. released a statement in which it “rejects” the claims made by the Hindenburg Report, and alleges the firm “neglected to accurately report” on several parts of its business. For example, it argued that Daily Active Users are defined as a player that logs in and visits Roblox on a “unique, registered …