Microsoft will cut 650 positions in its video game division. This second Game Filewho obtained an email sent to employees by Xbox boss Phil Spencer. Spencer indicated that the layoffs are a direct consequence of Microsoft's seismic merger with Activision Blizzard, the maker of Call of Duty. “As part of aligning our post-acquisition team structure … Read more
Midnight Society, the studio behind the NFT shooter Fall, Last week, it laid off an unspecified number of employees. News of the layoffs surfaced on social media over the weekend, with a senior environmental artist Tyler Moore's World saying it was “one of many” affected. The study later confirmed the “significant reduction in the workforce” … Read more
The operator where players have to solve complex crimes, but do so indirectly, by helping field agents sift through databases and analyze clues using complex software to help them make arrests. Game Developer sat down with Bastien Giafferi, the game’s creator, to talk about what attracted them to exploring the role of lab technicians and … Read more
One Game of Thrones theory surrounding one of the show's most significant deaths In addition to Oberyn Martell's character, Pedro Pascal's role in the series is even cooler.. Out Game of Thrones Pedro Pascal was undoubtedly the most successful actor in his post.Thrones career has made him one of the industry's most prominent movie stars … Read more
After 17 years, the Dutch Play Garden will close in January 2025. The incubator program for Dutch studies explained that its closure was caused by “changes in opportunities and focus on public funding. [This] makes it impossible to achieve a balanced budget that allows us to continue our activities in a responsible manner.” DGG was … Read more
Not long after it was relaunched with over 55,000 screenshots and a host of new featuresThe game's UI database has hit a major snag. Edd Coates, creator of the free repository, noticed that the website was “slow as hell,” and with the help of server master Jay Peet, began investigating. The solution was alarmingly simple. … Read more
Video games have their fair share of evil villains Far Cry's Vaas completely intimidates Dr Robotnik, who constantly cheats from Montenegro Sonic the hedgehog. It's important that every video game with a villain gets it right, because the adventure is only as compelling as its main antagonist. Fortunately, while there are a few duds here … Read more
I love RPGs, so it won't be a surprise to anyone that I've put in thousands of hours Fallout 4 Since its release in 2015. I roamed every inch of the Commonwealth to find hidden areas and strange side quests, and made it my mission to engage every companion in every game. I'm amazed Fallout … Read more
In game development, balancing creativity with deadlines is a challenge every team faces at some point. We’re all passionate about building worlds, crafting stories, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in games, but we also have to think about the business side of things: staying within budget, hitting milestones, and ultimately delivering a game … Read more
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power there are many villains and two of which are unlikely to be shared Game of Thrones connection. Although Sauron is the Big Bad of the Amazons The Lord of the Rings series, each season has other main villains. Halbrand first reveals his true identity at the … Read more