Features (Page 55)

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EA shares five innovations via Accessibility Patent Pledge, wants other devs to do the same

Chris Bruzzo tells us why the publisher is sharing its patented technology, including Apex Legends' Ping System

Aug. 24, 2021 James Batchelor

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Gamasutra rebranding as Game Developer

Trade site drops "cringey" moniker in favor of affiliated but discontinued print publication's name as Alissa McAloon becomes new editor-in-chief

Aug. 23, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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Building Everdale, Supercell's "peaceful" multiplayer mobile game

Everdale game lead, game designer and art producer discuss the plans behind studio's first new IP in four years

Aug. 23, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Sponsored | How experimenting with scale and simulation helped Midwinter Entertainment find the fun with Scavengers

How do you create an experience that gamers come back to over and over?

Aug. 23, 2021 Sponsored Article

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What is the metaverse, and why is it worth so much money?

Developers discuss the various visions this widely used term implies, the increased investment in those making it a reality and the many barriers they face

Aug. 20, 2021 James Batchelor

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Lopsided contracts remain a fact of life for developers | Opinion

Innovation in funding, distribution and market access has changed the industry's power dynamics - but many devs still find themselves signing contracts that are far from ideal

Aug. 20, 2021 Rob Fahey

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Zynga on impact of pandemic re-opening, Apple privacy changes

COO Matt Bromberg believes "choppiness" in business is temporary, discusses plans for hybrid remote/in-person office model and how to get Merge series growing again

Aug. 17, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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Making sure Pride Month isn't just a moment

Riot developers behind annual Pride efforts talk about being authentic to players and social change

Aug. 17, 2021 Jeffrey Rousseau

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TinyBuild: We're just not seeing a post-lockdown slump

The publisher on gaming's new audiences, building multi-media brands and how to acquire companies in Eastern Europe

Aug. 16, 2021 Christopher Dring

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Getting impatient for next-gen | This Week in Business

Honestly, it can't get here quickly enough

Aug. 13, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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FFXIV shows a toxic community isn't an inevitability | Opinion

A bust-up over World of Warcraft's unwelcoming community highlights FFXIV's success: properly enforcing sensible rules

Aug. 13, 2021 Rob Fahey

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Raccoon Logic's approach to diversity and culture | DLC

Plus the Games and Online Harassment Hotline on helping abusers to get help while still holding them accountable

Aug. 12, 2021 James Batchelor

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How did the pandemic impact diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry?

Outgoing IGDA Foundation head Nika Nour on what's been lost and what's been gained in the past year and a half

Aug. 12, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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It's fun when Spelunky kicks you down the stairs | Why I Love

Jori Ryan explores how Spelunky brought her back to her retro roots and inspired the intense action platformer CreatorCrate

Aug. 12, 2021 Jori Ryan

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Life after Stadia: Raccoon Logic picks up where Typhoon Studios left off

Reid Schneider on "round two" for Journey To The Savage Planet team and why internet giants struggle to get into games

Aug. 11, 2021 James Batchelor

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How Australia is creating a sustainable video game development ecosystem

IGEA CEO Ron Curry on how long-awaited tax breaks and more visas will boost the local development scene

Aug. 10, 2021 Ron Curry

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Monster Closet getting back to roots it never had

Long-time AAA vets from Ubisoft return to smaller team development by going indie, discuss building studio culture and the AAA brain drain

Aug. 9, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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Are Nintendo's shareholders right to be nervous? | Opinion

Investors concerned as pandemic boost slows and future slate remains unknown - but the numbers paint a positive picture

Aug. 9, 2021 Christopher Dring

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Bobby Kotick in the bigger picture | This Week in Business

What happens when we look past the recent lawsuit to consider the Activision Blizzard CEO beyond the latest headlines?

Aug. 6, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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“Spiritual Opium”: China's stroke-of-pen risks continue to grow | Opinion

A blink-and-you'll-miss-it incident highlights the authorities' increasingly negative attitude to games and tech - and should trouble investors or companies over-exposed to this market

Aug. 6, 2021 Rob Fahey

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IGDA: "Too many studios grow without investing in a positive work culture"

Renee Gittins talks about a year of pandemic changes, publisher scandals, and the group's call for devs to limit their use of blockchain

Aug. 5, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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DigixArt's Yoan Fanise has the "best of both worlds" after Koch acquisition

Road 96 and Valiant Hearts developer discusses how deal will enable him to continue exploring new narratives

Aug. 5, 2021 James Batchelor

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EA Q1 better than expected but bookings down 4%

Publisher raises full-year forecast as Apex Legends, It Takes Two, Mass Effect Legendary Edition surpass expectations

Aug. 4, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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Abuse allegations overshadow Activision Blizzard second quarter results

CEO Bobby Kotick insists "we remain intensely focused on the well-being of our employees" as publisher sees bookings drop 8% year-over-year

Aug. 3, 2021 Brendan Sinclair

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Best Places To Work Awards Winner: Phoenix Labs

We interview Dauntless developer Phoenix Labs, one of the 11 winners of our first GamesIndustry.biz US Best Places To Work Awards

Aug. 3, 2021 Christopher Dring