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Nintendo takes WiiU games Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 1 offline

Game Developer

The original Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon are offline as Nintendo addresses their security exploits.

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Godot 4: GDExtension for C++ using CMake

That One Game Dev

In this article I showcase how you can use GDExtension to write some very simple game logic. I set this up using the common CMake tool. The post Godot 4: GDExtension for C++ using CMake appeared first on That One Game Dev.

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Investigation finds Nordic Game likely violated discrimination law

GamesIndustry.biz

Nordic Game today released the results of an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against two staffers, with the external firm hired to look into the matter saying the event organizer has likely violated the Swedish Discrimination Act. In a summary of the investigation's findings , that external firm Gender Balance said it corroborated five accounts of sexual misconduct against a Nordic Game employee who had left the company by the time the investigation started.

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Unity Meetup: Was the Pizza Worth it?

The GameDev Guru

No GDC, no Unity, but a 20-minute walk I can do

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Humble Bundle launches fund for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria

Game Developer

Proceeds from the bundle will go to a trio of nonprofit groups helping to provide aid to Syria and Turkey.

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Godot 4.0 sets sail: All aboard for new horizons

Mircosoft Game Dev

It's official. Today marks the beginning of a new era for Godot. After 3+ years of breaking and rebuilding from the ground up, we're thrilled to say: Welcome to the start of Godot 4!

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Sony's third-party plan to make PlayStation the best place to play

GamesIndustry.biz

As Sony Interactive Entertainment's head of third-party portfolio and acquisitions, Shawne Benson is in a good position to trace the platform holder's evolving strategies when it comes to – in her words – "making PlayStation the best place to play." Benson has been with Sony in a portfolio role since early 2017, and took over her current title in 2021.

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Ex-Sonic head Yuji Naka admits to insider trading at Square Enix

Game Developer

Naka admits to participating in insider trading during his brief time at Square Enix.

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What's new in C# for Godot 4.0

Mircosoft Game Dev

All about changes and improvements that Godot 4.0 offers to C# developers.

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Yuji Naka admits to insider trading

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Yuji Naka, former Sonic Team boss and ex-Square Enix employee has admitted to insider trading charges. As reported by VGC , per NHK , Naka acknowledged his guilt at his trial for violating Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

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How Unity earned the title of world's most innovative AR/VR company

Unity Blog

Unity has been named to Fast Company ’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 – taking the top spot in the Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality category. Discover four case studies of how Unity developers are applying AR and VR to innovative projects.

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Microsoft granted access to internal Sony documents as part of FTC lawsuit

Game Developer

Sony's attempt to quash a subpoena relating to Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard merger has been largely denied by the FTC.

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The Letter Circle

Lost Garden

I was noodling on an app design that helped folks create and manage small social groups focused on thoughtful writings and conversation. The joy of letter writing At one point, there were long form letters exchanged between experts in their field. Artists and writers would write to one another and share their latest struggles.

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Report: EU likely to approve Microsoft deal for Activision Blizzard

GamesIndustry.biz

Reuters is reporting that the European Commission is expected to approve Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard without demanding it sell off parts of the publisher first. The outlet cites "three people familiar with the matter" who indicated that the Xbox maker's previous pledges to keep Call of Duty available through platforms and services owned by other companies will be sufficient to satisfy the commission's concerns.

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Beacon of Neyda

Indie DB

This post-apocalyptic indie releases a new devlog

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Meta slashes prices on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro headsets

Game Developer

Never meta price that couldn't be slashed.

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Michael Blaker’s Retro Game Friday: Sonic Advance 2

Game Industry News

Hey all, I’m back with another old favorite of mine for this week’s Retro Game Friday. It’s Sonic Advance 2. Plot: It’s a pretty typical Sonic game in terms of story, and this also has the Sonic series debut of a character named Cream the Rabbit. Gameplay: It’s a Sonic game, and that’s pretty much all that needs to be said.

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Where did Knockout City go wrong?

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Knockout City was one of many casualties in the wave of online games that are scheduled for closure this year. The multiplayer game, which pits teams of players against each other in a fantastical version of dodgeball, is due to shut down on June 6 – roughly two years after it first debuted.

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Welcome to the weird and wonderful hand-build world of Harold Halibut

PreMortem.Games

‘ Harold Halibut started life as a conversation over dinner about our love of stop-motion and story games.’ It sounds like the opening line of a documentary about one of the most remarkable games ever made. And who knows, one day it might be. Truth is, that conversation was over 10 years ago and Harold Halibut is still in development by the German indie team Slow Bros.

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Report: EU to approve Activision Blizzard merger after Microsoft licensing blitz

Game Developer

Microsoft's willingness to offer licensing deals to rivals might have persuaded EU regulators to approve its Activision Blizzard merger.

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Michael Blaker’s Movie Monday Featuring The Prince of Egypt

Game Industry News

Hey all, I’m back with a DreamWorks animated movie from 1998 for this week’s Movie Monday. It’s The Prince of Egypt. Plot: This movie is an animated adaptation of the Book of Exodus. I will note that this is one of the few films that got approval from various theological scholars. To help with the film’s accuracy, DreamWorks’ Jeffrey Katzenberg consulted with hundreds of theological and religious scholars including Christian, Jewish, and Muslim experts as well as Ar

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Square Enix's Yosuke Matsuda stepping down after ten years as president

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Yosuke Matsuda, the president and representative director of Square Enix, will step down from his role later this year. The proposed changes were detailed in a statement to investors, spotted by RPGSite , and if approved will mark the end of a decade in which Matsuda has led the Final Fantasy published.

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These 4 musicians make games based on their impromptu performances

PreMortem.Games

Kyon Edelenbosch, Mark Lohmann, Matteo Karkazis and Mark Benis are not your typical game developers. They call themselves Bonte Avond , ‘a game studio of 4 musicians who make bizarre, funny and heartfelt games’. The name of their studio is based on a typically Dutch custom. ‘Bonte Avond’ is the last night of (summer)camp where guests perform humorous plays or songs for each other.

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Indie troupe Sokpop Collective on releasing 100 games in five years

Game Developer

Aran Koning and Ruben "Rubna" Naus, two members of indie quartet Sockpop Collective, share what they learned after releasing a century of games.

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Holy Purge

Indie DB

A new tool for the faithful is ready in this co-op demon purging indie

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Microsoft granted access to Sony documents: The FTC's response in detail

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox At a glance The Federal Trade Commission has addressed Sony's objections to Microsoft's subpoena for internal documents, and has rejected the majority of them.

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Godot 4 Released

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Godot 4 Released Coming over 5 years after the release of Godot 3, the long wait for Godot 4 has finally come to an end, Godot 4 was just released. Godot is a popular open source 2D/3D game engine. The 4.0 release predictably enough is absolutely packed with new features and changes. Key … Godot 4 Released Read More The post Godot 4 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Games Can Make Statements – but Should They?

Game Developer

Do you have a theme or issue you want to explore in your game? Do you want to tell players what you think about something? Well, don’t. Telling people things is for other media, not ours.

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QASource's Expertize in Testing Stream Monetization

Rocket Brush Studio

Millions of broadcasters, streamers, and influencers have chosen to use stream monetization to distribute content. Some products have monetization built into their product model from the start, while others seek to add it later. The product must be thoroughly evaluated in order to ensure that stream owners are receiving the promised financial benefits.

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Report: Meta planning three more VR headsets, Quest 3 due this year

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Meta is planning at least three more virtual reality Quest headsets in the next few years. That's according to The Verge , which had access to an internal Reality Labs presentation that took place on Tuesday, detailing Meta's roadmap for AR and VR products.

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Do Free Static Analysis Tools Actually Work?

Perforce

Which static analysis tool is right for you? There are many options available, including free and community versions, as well as open-source and paid versions. But do free static analysis tools actually work? In this blog, we discuss the benefits and limitations of free static analysis tools.

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Generative AI tools got a warm, if cautious welcome at DICE 2023

Game Developer

Developers seem ready to embrace tools that use generative artificial intelligence, but want to avoid the legal hurdles.

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Top 10 Best Software Testing QA Companies in USA for 2023

Rocket Brush Studio

In today's rapidly-evolving technological landscape, the need for high-quality software products is more crucial than ever. To ensure that software products meet the specified requirements, are free of errors, and comply with industry regulations, software QA testing has become an essential component of the software development process. As a result, businesses of all sizes are seeking the best software testing companies in the USA to help them achieve these goals and meet their customers' expect

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Unity posts first profitable quarter on non-GAAP basis, expects to be profitable in 2023

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Unity has posted its first profitable quarter in the company's 18-year history, albeit on a non-GAAP basis. In a letter to shareholders, the company reported a non-GAAP operating profit of $13 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. For the first three quarters of this year, Unity posted a non-GAAP operating loss of $22 million, $44 million and $37 million respectively.

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Final Boss: Panivox’s Philip Oliver, the creator of RichCast

Game Development News

Every month an industry leader wraps up MCV/DEVELOP with their unique insight.

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U.S. rep could legislate to challenge game companies over online harassment

Game Developer

Congresswoman Lori Trahan doesn't think game companies have been transparent enough about how they tackle online extremism.

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How to Sync nDisplay Nodes with Switchboard + Helix Core

Perforce

Learn how to set up the Unreal Switchboard with Perforce Helix Core to quickly & easily sync your project to all nDisplay nodes.

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