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Game Development December 14, 2022

What game devs think about generative AI: “World and mission design are about as AI solvable as neurosurgery”

The surge in popularity of ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other tools has people thinking that AI will soon replace artists and will help even smaller teams create games on the scale of Cyberpunk 2077 or RDR 2. However, many devs remain skeptical.
Industry News December 14, 2022

Mobile developer Hutch Games saw lower staff turnover after adopting 4-day work week 

Hutch Games has announced the continuation of the four-day work week system, as this experiment has proven to be successful. The company said this practice didn’t have a negative impact on productivity.
Legal December 14, 2022

Digital Markets Act explained: Apple to allow third-party app stores on iOS in EU ahead of new laws

Apple’s ecosystem may soon become more open and transparent. The company is now considering, among other changes, allowing third-party app stores on iOS in order to comply with upcoming EU laws.
Marketing December 13, 2022

Solo dev Matt Sharp says “We need to stop glamorizing indie development” after making just $4,000 in 5 months

People are used to stories of great success, but it is equally important to learn from others’ mistakes. Matt Sharp, solo developer at Momiji Studios, has reflected on the not-so-successful launch of his largely unique RPG Video Game Fables.
Industry News December 13, 2022

Playtika lays off over 600 employees and closes three mobile games

Playtika has carried out a new round of layoffs, the second one this year. The Israeli mobile publisher is now cutting 15% of its headcount as part of a broader restructure.
Industry News December 13, 2022

Supercell pulls loot boxes from Brawl Stars to make things “more fair and predictable” for players

No more random rewards in Brawl Stars as all loot boxes have now been removed from the game. Supercell wanted to make things more fair for players, although some of them didn’t like the news.
Industry News December 13, 2022

Dwarf Fortress surpasses 300k units sold on Steam in 6 days, making Adams brothers millionaires

The Steam version of Dwarf Fortress continues to show strong numbers. The game has brought in millions of dollars on Steam during its first week on sale.
Legal December 12, 2022

Robert Kurvitz says repayment of €4.8 million to ZA/UM changes nothing, still considers his legal options

The battle over Disco Elysium continues. The game’s lead game designer Robert Kurvitz has now confirmed that he is still seeking legal options against ZA/UM’s new majority shareholder, who ousted him from the studio.
Game Development December 12, 2022

GameMaker now has free education version that allows schools to teach game design

GameMaker has introduced a new free education version of its engine. It allows schools to teach students game design and the basics of programming, using special materials and resources.
Industry News December 12, 2022

Tekken 7 hits 10 million units sold. How does this compare to other fighting games?

Tekken 7 has reached 10 million units sold, cementing its status as the best-selling game in the series. So let’s see how its numbers compare to other notable fighting titles.
Events December 9, 2022

WN Dev Day Canada’22 brought together 1,000+ people. Meet Xsolla Developer Contest winners

WN Dev Day Canada’22 took place on December 6, bringing together hundreds of game creators. Here are the results of the online event and the winners of a special contest for local developers.
Game Development December 9, 2022

How to create minimalist art style: valuable tips from reky developer beyondthosehills

Greek studio beyondthosehills has shared with us some tips for creating abstract art style (and pitfalls to avoid). Here are some tips based on their experience with their minimalist puzzle game reky.
Legal December 9, 2022

FTC sues Microsoft to block Activision Blizzard acquisition over potential threat to competition

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has eventually decided to challenge Microsoft in court by filing an antitrust lawsuit against the company. It sees the Activision Blizzard deal as a huge threat to market competition. 
Industry News December 8, 2022

Metal: Hellsinger reaches 1 million players, including its owners on Game Pass

Rhythm first-person shooter Metal: Hellsinger has already been played by 1 million people. It took the game from Swedish studio The Outsiders less than three months to reach this milestone.
Legal December 8, 2022

Disco Elysium producer withdraws lawsuit against ZA/UM majority shareholder

New details in the legal drama surrounding ZA/UM and original creators of Disco Elysium have emerged. One of the lawsuits against the company has been withdrawn, and its majority shareholder had to pay back €4.8 million he illegally pulled from the studio.
Market Analysis December 8, 2022

Call of Duty: Mobile and 10 more mobile games to join $2 billion club in 2023

While mobile player spending is declining globally, some titles continue to prosper. Here are 11 more games that are expected to reach $2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Industry News December 8, 2022

Dwarf Fortress sells 160k units at launch, hitting two-month target in just 24 hours

The paid version of Dwarf Fortress has finally been launched on Steam to massive success. The game with a 20-year history has already sold hundreds of thousands of copies in its first 24 hours.
Marketing December 7, 2022

Steam competition: old games received 50% more reviews in October than top new releases in their first 30 days

Developers have to fight old games for the attention of Steam players. So it is better not to underestimate the impact of existing hit titles, which continue to receive thousands of reviews per month, even years after their launch.
Legal December 7, 2022

Sonic co-creator Yuji Naka arrested again on suspicion of insider trading related to FFVII mobile game

Yuji Naka, prominent Japanese game developer and former head of Sonic Team, has been re-arrested over alleged insider trading. The case is related to mobile game Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier.
Industry News December 7, 2022

Apple updates App Store pricing system by adding 700 new price points

Apple has introduced probably the biggest update to the App Store pricing systems. Developers will now have hundreds of options to choose from to better manage the prices of their apps, IAPs, and subscriptions.
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