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Game Development April 10, 2023

Dev tried to make simple game in 8 different engines, including Unity, Unreal, Godot, and GameMaker

There is a wide variety of game engines, from the most all-around and popular ones like Unity to more niche ones like RPG Maker. Here is what can happen when an indie developer tries to make the same game using eight different engines.
Market Analysis April 10, 2023

Niko Partners expects total number of game licenses in China to top 1,000 for first time since 2020

China is gradually softening its stance on the video game approval process. According to the latest forecast from Niko Partners, the local regulator will issue twice as many licenses this year as in 2022.
Industry News April 7, 2023

Argentina has program that teaches game design to prisoners and helps them release simple titles

There is a special program in Argentina that teaches prisoners different game development skills. Some of them have already made simple HTML5 titles.
Game Development April 7, 2023

What is shader compilation and how it became scourge of modern PC gaming, explained in 5 cards

Stuttering… a word that has become synonymous with a painful experience for PC gamers. Today we are diving into what shader compilation is, why it leads to hitching, what Unreal Engine and DX12 have to do with this issue, and how developers can address it.
Deals April 6, 2023

ZeniMax appears to have quietly acquired TES Online co-developer Nemesys Games

Bethesda parent company ZeniMax has a new subsidiary in Europe. According to third-party sources, it has acquired Hungurian studio Nemesys Games, known for its work on The Elder Scrolls Online.
Industry News April 6, 2023

Terra Nil hits 300,000 players as Free Lives helps plant 45k trees and donates 8% of profits to charity

Terra Nil, a reverse city builder from Free Lives, has been successfully released on PC and mobile. On top of that, the studio also launched great charity initiatives aimed at habitat preservation and tree planting.
Deals April 6, 2023

Saudi wealth fund to snap up Scopely for $4.9 billion in one of largest-ever gaming deals

Savvy Games Group, established by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has announced its decision to acquire mobile developer and publisher Scopely. The company is best known for titles based on the Marvel and Star Trek franchises.
Industry News April 5, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077 quest director on cut content: “If something is unused, this is done for a reason”

Every game goes through a feature cut, and Cyberpunk 2077 is no exception. One of the game’s key developers has tried to explain why it is game designers’ responsibility to get rid of some content that doesn’t meet the overall level of quality.
Industry News April 5, 2023

Paradox Interactive shuts down two studios behind Crusader Kings 3 and Stellaris DLCs

Paradox Interactive has announced the closure of two Swedish offices as part of a planned restructuring to move away from decentralized game development. As a result, 36 people will be laid off.
Industry News April 5, 2023

Success of Contraband Police saved Crazy Rocks from bankruptcy as border guard sim hits 250k units sold

Border guard simulator Contraband Police has turned out to be a huge success for Polish studio Crazy Rocks. Moreover, the game helped the company not go bankrupt.
Industry News April 5, 2023

Amazon Games lays off over 100 employees: “Delivering the best content for players is at the center of what we do”

Amazon has decided to lay off more than 100 employees in its gaming division. The company says these changes should help it achieve its long-term goal of becoming one of the world’s leading game publishers.
Industry News April 4, 2023

Mighty DOOM generates nearly $1 million in revenue and over 3 million downloads in two weeks since launch

It’s been two weeks since Mighty DOOM launched on mobile devices. Let’s look at the game’s revenue, downloads, and other metrics.
Deals April 4, 2023

Gato Roboto dev Doinksoft joins Devolver Digital as publisher’s sixth subsidiary

Devolver Digital has announced a new M&A deal. The indie publisher now fully owns Doinksoft, a studio known for titles like Gato Roboto.
Dev Interviews April 3, 2023

Navigating game licensing in China: Insights from Playkot on getting ISBN for Spring Valley

At the end of March, Playkot became one of 27 companies that received a special license to release their game, Spring Valley, in China. In our interview with Jane Artemova, the company’s Business Development Manager, we discussed how expensive it was to apply for an ISBN, how long the review process took, what changes were requested by the regulator, and more.
Industry News April 3, 2023

Capcom shares hit all-time high, about 20 times higher than when original Resident Evil 4 launched

Capcom’s stock has reached an all-time high on the strong launch of the Resident Evil 4 remake. And it looks like the Japanese publisher’s successful run will continue this year.
Industry News April 3, 2023

TABS developer Landfall releases 23 free prototypes, including PvP shooter, airship builder, and RTS card game

Landfall is no stranger to April Fool’s jokes. But this year, the indie studio, known for its smash hit Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, has gone a step further and released a collection of playable prototypes it has worked on over the years.
Events April 3, 2023

WN CEO Summit in London brought together 100 executives from companies like Larian, Unity, and Miniclip

The latest WN CEO Summit took place in the UK on March 28. This time, 100 executives and top managers of game companies from 15 countries gathered in London to discuss various industry and business topics.
Industry News April 3, 2023

Darkest Dungeon II tops 300,000 units sold in 1.5 years since EA launch

Darkest Dungeon II has hit a new sales milestone ahead of its full launch. However, the numbers are much more modest compared to the first game.
Deals March 31, 2023

PUBG publisher Krafton acquires 10% of People Can Fly for roughly $32 million

Krafton has decided to acquire a 10% stake in People Can Fly. The deal will also help the Polish developer finance its updated business strategy.
Featured March 31, 2023

ZiMAD breaks down challenges small mobile game devs face with tips on how to avoid key mistakes

It is difficult for smaller mobile devs to avoid problems that can affect the development and lifecycle of their games. ZiMAD M&A manager Yana Vesnina discusses the key challenges and shares some professional tips in an article for Game World Observer.
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