Alex Calvin

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Why RuneScape creator Andrew Gower has returned to MMORPGs with Brighter Shores

Veteran developer discusses how his plan to create an off-the-shelf engine led him back to the genre where he began

Dec. 11, 2024 Alex Calvin

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Four ways AI and cloud can make game dev easier (and one thing they can't do) | GI Sprint

We talk to Xbox about what these technologies can do to support – but not replace – developers

July 3, 2024 Alex Calvin

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Getting your game vision right at the concept stage | GI Sprint

Graham McAllister details the challenges of aligning on a vision, why it matters so much, and how developers can overcome the issue

June 27, 2024 Alex Calvin

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Are games consoles facing extinction?

Industry veterans Shawn Layden, Van Burnham and Michael Pachter debate whether there's a future for dedicated games devices in a world of streaming and smartphones

June 20, 2024 Alex Calvin

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What is the best game engine: is GameMaker right for you?

Our updated in-depth guide to YoYo Games' GameMaker, one of the best game engines for aspiring developers without technical skills

Feb. 28, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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What is the best game engine: is Godot right for you?

The GamesIndustry.biz Academy's in-depth guide to Godot, a flexible, versatile, and intuitive engine (now updated to include Godot 4)

Feb. 12, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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How to land your dream job in game art

Media Molecule 2D artist Sinéad Oram sketches out how to score a role in this field of game development

Jan. 22, 2024 Alex Calvin

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Ten tips for overcoming imposter syndrome

Media Molecule's senior game designer Eilidh MacLeod shares advice for helping overcome self-doubt and learn to value your achievements

Jan. 17, 2024 Alex Calvin

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What is the best game engine: is Unity right for you?

Our in-depth guide to Unity Technologies' widely used Unity engine, the leader for indie and mobile game development (now updated to include latest pricing structure and more)

Nov. 23, 2023 Marie Dealessandri

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What is the best game engine: is Unreal Engine right for you?

An in-depth guide to Epic's Unreal Engine, which combines reach, technical sophistication and value for money (now updated to include UE5)

Nov. 21, 2023 Marie Dealessandri

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Why BattleBit Remastered's devs wanted to make a low-spec large-scale shooter

And how a trio of inexperienced developers created a game that sold 100,000 copies in just three hours

Aug. 24, 2023 Alex Calvin

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Why Ghost Ship is sailing into publishing

CEO Søren Lundgaard discusses how the company is helping smaller studios, the Danish games scene, and Deep Rock Galactic's long-term success

April 25, 2023 Alex Calvin

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Finally, Starbreeze eyes up its Payday

CEO Tobias Sjögren discusses the company's slowly expanding future

April 5, 2023 Alex Calvin

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What kind of studio does Electric Saint want to be?

The UK startup's founders discuss forming a new development in an uncertain economic climate, and their mission to "make weird shit"

Feb. 27, 2023 Alex Calvin

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Overwatch 2 helps Activision Blizzard rake in record Q4 bookings

Blizzard buoyed by free-to-play sequel as Call of Duty surpasses last year's Vanguard-led numbers

Feb. 6, 2023 Alex Calvin

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Four years and 70 issues later: Why Wireframe magazine is closing down

We catch up with editor Ryan Lambie to discuss the magazine’s life and demise

Jan. 17, 2023 Alex Calvin

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Bohemia’s war against Arma 3’s misinformation misuse

PR lead Pavel Křižka discusses how the studio is combating game footage being misappropriated as real videos of warfare

Jan. 12, 2023 Alex Calvin

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Chella Ramanan’s guide to getting the most from your game-making journey

The Before I Forget writer shares how to thrive and enjoy building both indie and AAA titles, and explains key differences between writing and narrative design

Nov. 10, 2022 Alex Calvin

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Diablo Immortal China release bolsters Activision Blizzard Q3

Revenue was down 14% for the quarter, but monthly active users saw a slight increase over Q2

Nov. 7, 2022 Alex Calvin

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Sam Barlow's guide to making narrative games

The Her Story and Telling Lies developer explains what makes games a strong narrative medium, and shares his thought process for creating stories

Nov. 1, 2022 Alex Calvin

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"Nothing is a barrier to being a developer – except maybe yourself"

Rare's Louise O'Connor discusses the industry's biggest changes during her career, and encourages the next generation to push things further

Oct. 31, 2022 Alex Calvin

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What UKIE is doing to protect game IP

Intellectual property coordinator Mo Ali details how the trade body is combating not only piracy but the other ways people are exploiting content

Sept. 5, 2022 Alex Calvin

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Why InnoGames decided to open up about pay

HR director Andreas Michael Lieb and senior PR manager Marc-Philip Morian tell us why the German firm decided to be this transparent about salary

Aug. 1, 2022 Alex Calvin

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Why Zachtronics is shutting down for good this time

Zach Barth, founder of the beloved indie studio, and audio and narrative director Matthew Burns share the challenges of the indie space - and what might come next for the team

July 20, 2022 Alex Calvin

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12m sales and counting: What's behind Cities: Skylines' building success?

We talk to Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen about why a seven-year-old game sold six million copies in the last three years

July 13, 2022 Alex Calvin