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Game Development July 31, 2023

Pros and cons of using Midjourney in game development — lessons learned by Nexters

Generative AI is increasingly penetrating game development. Writing for Game World Observer, Nexters art producer Alisa Roz has detailed how the company started using Midjourney in the art creation process for its titles.
Industry News July 31, 2023

Over 400 titles now available on WN Game Finder, game searching service for publishers and investors

Game searching and business matchmaking service WN Game Finder has reached a new milestone two months after its launch. The platform is now inviting more developers to submit their projects for free.
Industry News July 30, 2023

Swen Vincke on why devs shouldn’t worry about Baldur’s Gate 3 and do their own thing: “Standards change continuously”

Baldur’s Gate 3 has sparked a conversation about whether it should be considered a new standard for the RPG genre. Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke has shared his thoughts on the matter and tried to explain why he doesn’t buy into this whole discourse.
Marketing July 28, 2023

Pros and cons of Early Access: why high risks might not be worth slightly higher rewards

Although we have seen numerous successful Early Access games, there is still a debate about whether all developers should take this approach. Game marketing expert Chris Zukowski tried to get an answer using the raw power of numbers.
Marketing July 28, 2023

Rami Ismail shares pitch template to help aspiring game devs avoid red flags and common pitfalls

What is the best way to pitch a game to a publisher? Rami Ismail, experienced developer and renowned games industry ambassador, has been there, done that. Here are some useful tips on presenting your project as a business case.
Market Analysis July 27, 2023

PlayStation 5 sales top 40 million in 32 months: how it compares to Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PS4

PlayStation 5 has reached another milestone, with its sales surpassing 40 million globally. Having overcome supply shortages, Sony maintains a leading position in the console market.
Industry News July 27, 2023

Paradox Interactive posts 61% revenue growth in Q2, driven by Age of Wonders 4 and its focus on core games

Paradox Interactive has released a financial report for the second quarter ended June 30. The Swedish publisher continues to deliver on its growth strategy by supporting its core franchises with live content and investing in new games.
Industry News July 27, 2023

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart peaks at less than 9k concurrent players on Steam, third worst PC launch for PlayStation game

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the latest PlayStation game ported to PC. While it got attention thanks to the use of DirectStorage 1.2, its launch numbers are quite unimpressive compared to SIE’s other first-party titles on Steam.
Industry News July 26, 2023

Capcom shares surged 1,200% over past 10 years, with experts praising its strong back catalog sales

Capcom remains one of the most successful Japanese game companies. And the steady growth in its share price only strengthens the company’s position among competitors.
Industry News July 26, 2023

Remnant II peaks at over 80k concurrent players, storming Steam charts as newest hit in Embracer’s portfolio

Remnant II is having a successful launch, surpassing the first game in terms of peak concurrent players on Steam. Let’s take a look at its metrics and compare them to other games in Gearbox’s publishing catalog.
Industry News July 26, 2023

CD Projekt CEO Adam Kiciński on laying off 9% of employees: “Today we are overstaffed”

CD Projekt RED has announced its decision to lay off roughly 9% of its employees, or around 100 people. This move is part of deep transformations within the studio, as it currently doesn’t have opportunities for all current team members.
Market Analysis July 25, 2023

Apptica: US accounted for 26% of global mobile game revenue in H1 2023, while India led in terms of downloads by wide margin

Apptica has published a report on the state of the global mobile games market in the first half of 2023. Here are the key findings on the biggest titles, genres, and countries by revenue and downloads.
Market Analysis July 25, 2023

How Voodoo makes $100 million hybrid-casual games: 15% D7 retention, killing fast, and scaling titles for years

What are hybrid-casual games and how are their monetization loos different from hyper-casual? Voodoo head of publishing Thibault de Vésinne-Larüe has opened up about the company’s approach and what metrics it looks at when launching new titles.
Deals July 25, 2023

Techland to welcome Tencent as its majority shareholder as Dying Light dev gears up for “new chapter”

Tencent is back on its shopping spree as its global expansion continues. The Chinese tech giant is now preparing to acquire a majority stake in Dying Light developer Techland.
Legal July 24, 2023

ESRB asks FTC for approval of facial analysis tool to verify age of players’ parents

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), which assigns age ratings to video games, has asked the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to greenlight a new age-estimating method. According to the organization, it should avoid the collection of any personal data.
Industry News July 21, 2023

Cliff Bleszinski on lack of innovation in games industry: “Take a chance, motherf**ers, and trust your gut!”

Cliff Bleszinski needs no introduction, especially for people familiar with the games industry of the 90s and 2000s. Although he now produces Broadway musicals, creates comic books, and is involved in the restaurant business, he still has countless stories to tell from his gamedev days.
Industry News July 21, 2023

Ubisoft calls its partnership with Tencent “one of the biggest publishing deals ever” as it releases Q1 results

Ubisoft has published a report for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30. The publisher has seen a drop in sales, but it remains confident about its future, betting on its IP and upcoming mobile games.
Industry News July 20, 2023

Justice Mobile becomes new hit for NetEase, which reportedly spent almost $140 million on its development

The mobile version of NetEase’s popular MMO title Justice Online is generating several million dollars per day on iOS. And the game is currently only available in China.
Industry News July 20, 2023

Blizzard lays off 50 employees from its esports division as future of Overwatch League seems vague

Blizzard Entertainment has been hit with layoffs at its esports team. Although the company recently reported record quarterly revenues, the future of the Overwatch League is currently uncertain, with sources worrying that the entire division might be closed.
Events July 20, 2023

WN Media Group partners with ChinaJoy, largest digital entertainment conference and expo in Asia

WN Media Group and ChinaJoy have joined forces to host two games industry-centric events at the end of July. Attendees can expect valuable insights, networking opportunities, and a glimpse into the latest gaming trends in the Chinese and Asian markets. .
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