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technology1 year ago

Microsoft Expands Xbox App with 400 PC Games and New Features

Microsoft has expanded its Xbox app by adding over 400 PC games, including titles like Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and Jackbox Party Pack, as part of its strategy to integrate Xbox features across PC games. This initiative includes support for Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing cross-play and universal cloud saves between Xbox consoles and PCs. Microsoft aims to attract developers from rival platforms by reducing its sales cut to 12%. Further announcements are expected at the Game Developers Conference 2025.

via GameSpot|
#game-developers-conference#microsoft#pc-games
gaming1 year ago

"Command and Conquer-inspired RTS game introduces brutal twist for intense gameplay"

A new RTS game, Empire of the Ants, offers a brutal and immersive experience where players command a colony of ants to conquer a forest. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the game provides a unique perspective by allowing players to control individual ants and engage in visceral battles with other insects. With detailed graphics and intuitive mechanics, Empire of the Ants is shaping up to be a standout RTS game and a highly anticipated release for 2024.

via PCGamesN|
#empire-of-the-ants#game-developers-conference#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Dune: Awakening - Redefining Survival MMO Dynamics with Spice-Centric Gameplay"

During a Q&A session at the Game Developers Conference 2024, Dune Awakening Creative Director Joel Bylos clarified that the deep desert PvP map in the upcoming survival MMO is nine times the size of the Conan Exiles map. He explained that players can play as male characters with Bene Gesserit training, and detailed the game's server structure, map traversal, and focus on PvP and PvE content. Bylos also discussed future plans for adding sandworm riding, environmental changes, and potential expansion to other planets, while emphasizing that players can avoid PvP content if they choose. The game's full launch date remains uncertain as the team aims for a polished experience.

via Wccftech|
#dune-awakening#funcom#game-developers-conference
gaming1 year ago

"Devs Question Necessity of PS5 Pro for GTA 6 at 60fps"

At the Game Developers Conference 2024, developers expressed skepticism about the need for a PS5 Pro, with many feeling they haven't fully utilized the current PS5 hardware. Challenges from the pandemic and lengthy development times have hindered the release of new IPs that fully leverage the current generation. Despite this, Sony has not officially announced the PS5 Pro or its plans for the future.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#console-market#game-developers-conference#gaming
gaming-industry1 year ago

"Game Developers Unite in Frustration: The Rancid Vibe of Lost Creativity"

The annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco was marked by a gloomy atmosphere as the gaming industry grapples with increasing layoffs, a resurgence of "anti-woke" ideology, and concerns about the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Organizers of the conference addressed the industry's challenges by providing support for unemployed attendees and focusing on the legacy of gaming. Discussions at the conference also centered around the potential impacts of AI in gaming and the growing momentum for unionization efforts in the industry.

via The Guardian|
#artificial-intelligence#diversity#game-developers-conference
gaming1 year ago

"The Mystery of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Goo Taste: An Investigation"

The taste of the goo in Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been a lingering question since the game's release, with comparisons drawn to the goo in Luigi's Mansion 3. Despite efforts to uncover its flavor, the game's director and producer revealed that they hadn't given it much thought, leaving the investigation inconclusive. The prevailing theory remains that it might taste like coffee, similar to the goo in Luigi's Mansion 3.

via The Verge|
#game-developers-conference#gaming#goo
technology1 year ago

"Samsung Unveils Gaming Hub for Galaxy Phones, Bringing Cloud Gaming and Instant Play to Mobile"

Samsung's Gaming Hub, known for bringing various cloud gaming services into one app for Samsung TVs, is now expanding to Galaxy phones, offering quick access to cloud gaming services and an "Instant Plays" feature for easier game access. The app will also serve as a storage space for downloaded games and is currently in beta with a limited game catalog.

via 9to5Google|
#cloud-gaming#galaxy-phones#game-developers-conference
gaming1 year ago

"Unveiling Super Mario Bros. Wonder: The Untold Story of Cut Wonder Effects and Unused Content"

At GDC 2024, the director and producer of Super Mario Bros. Wonder revealed unused ideas and effects from the game's development, including a prototype level featuring a "giant block Mario" and brainstorming sessions with concepts like Mario surfing and riding a unicycle. The team had over 2,000 ideas during development, with some focusing on Yoshi's egg-throwing mechanic and an early elephant design that didn't make the final cut.

via Nintendo Life|
#game-developers-conference#gaming#nintendo
businesstechnology1 year ago

"Adapting to Adversity: GDC 2024 Navigates Industry Layoffs and Embraces Tradition"

The annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco is taking place amid mass layoffs in the game industry, with roughly 8,000 workers laid off since the start of 2024. Experts attribute the layoffs to various factors, including the cyclical nature of the industry, the end of a generation of video game consoles, and the shift towards "live service games." The layoffs have impacted California significantly, with some 44,000 jobs located there, and have created a fiercely competitive job market. Despite the challenges, industry professionals are looking to connect and find support at the conference, with sessions focusing on layoff preparedness and networking opportunities.

via KQED|
#businesstechnology#game-developers-conference#industry-rebound
technology1 year ago

"Adobe Substance 3D's AI Revolutionizes Content Creation for 3D Artists"

Adobe introduces new AI features in Substance 3D design software suite, including "Text to Texture" for generating textures from prompt descriptions and "Generative Background" tool for creating background images using text prompts. These features use 2D imaging technology and are available in beta versions of Substance 3D Sampler 4.4 and Stager 3.0, trained on Adobe-owned assets and licensed Adobe stock.

via The Verge|
#3d-design#adobe#ai
gaming2 years ago

"Game Developers Face Layoffs and AI Concerns, GDC Survey Reveals"

The Game Developers Conference's "State of the Game Industry Survey" revealed that 35% of game developers were impacted by layoffs in the last year, with quality assurance being the most affected. The survey also highlighted concerns about game engines, with many developers considering switching due to Unity's policies, and ethical concerns about the use of Generative AI, despite its increasing adoption in the industry.

via Anime News Network|
#game-developers-conference#game-engines#gaming
gaming-industry2 years ago

"Game Developers Face Layoffs and AI Concerns, GDC Survey Reveals"

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) annual report reveals that 35% of game development studios have experienced layoffs in the past year, with concerns about future cuts prevalent. Quality assurance testers were hit hardest, while unionization efforts are gaining traction. The report also highlights concerns about the use of generative AI tools in game development and the lack of interest in blockchain technology among industry professionals.

via Push Square|
#blockchain#game-developers-conference#gaming-industry
gaming-industry2 years ago

"Game Developers Concerned: Layoffs and AI Impact on Industry"

The 2024 State of the Game Industry report, released ahead of GDC 2024, highlights concerns about layoffs, ethical use of generative AI, changing game engine policies, and increased incorporation of accessibility features in games. The report reveals that one-third of developers have been impacted by layoffs, with concerns about potential future layoffs, while also indicating a significant worry about the ethical use of Generative AI. Additionally, it shows that many developers are considering switching game engines due to policy changes, and there is an increased implementation of accessibility measures in games. Social media, particularly Twitter/X, is the most utilized marketing tool, despite frustrations with the platform, and there are varying return-to-office policies across different developer categories.

via Game Developer|
#accessibility-measures#game-developers-conference#game-engines
video-games-industry2 years ago

"Game Developers Concerned: Layoffs and AI Impact Industry"

The video games industry has been hit hard by mass layoffs, with a reported 6,500 jobs lost at major studios like Amazon Games, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and Niantic. A survey by the Game Developers Conference revealed that one-third of developers were affected by layoffs in 2023, leading to concerns about long-term career sustainability and job insecurity. The industry's rapid consolidation and increasing unionization efforts are responses to the layoffs and working conditions, with 57 percent of developers now in support of unionization. The impact of these layoffs and industry changes will be felt in the coming years, affecting the games people play.

via WIRED|
#game-developers-conference#industry-consolidation#job-insecurity