Video game cheating study findings
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 by Richard Harris
A new study has revealed the top ten U.S. states that cheat the least in video games. CS gaming site Clash.gg analyzed the average number of Google searches each month in each U.S. state for cheat-related terms combined with video games, such as 'Minecraft walkthrough' and 'Lethal Company cheats'. Those with the lowest search volume determined the r...
How to measure ux and design impact with insights from Vitaly Friedman
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Austin Harris
In the evolving landscape of digital design, the ability to measure the effectiveness and impact of user experience (UX) and design decisions is becoming increasingly crucial. Vitaly Friedman, a renowned expert in the field, emphasizes the importance of moving beyond subjective design choices to a more data-driven approach. His insights form the foundation of a new vide...
Video game development studios invited to apply for funding
Friday, October 25, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Startup Lithuania and GameBCN are inviting studios to apply for funding and investment of up to €104,000 to further develop their video games. Applications are open until November 4, 2024.
"GameTech solutions have the power to revolutionize gaming, while also contributing to the broader innovation ecosystem and enhancing Lithuania’s global competitive...
GDC 2022 highlights
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 by Brittany Hainzinger
The 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the event serving professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games, concluded its 36th edition, after a week of networking, learning, and inspiration. The conference was the largest in San Francisco in the past two years, with a total of 12,000 industry professionals attending at San Francisco's Moscone C...
Independent Games Festival finalists and ceremony at GDC 2019
Friday, January 4, 2019 by Richard Harris
The Independent Games Festival (IGF) has revealed the finalists for its 21st annual awards ceremony. The IGF Awards will take place March 20th, 2019 at 6.30pm PT during the Game Developers Conference 2019, and will be hosted by Meg Jayanth, the award-winning writer of 80 Days, the acclaimed globetrotting interactive storytelling game and former IGF Award winner for Exce...
Multiplayer arena and game builder released by uGen World
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 by Richard Harris
uGen World, an indie game studio, has announced the launch of a cross-platform virtual playground for gamers to build, share, and play called Q.U.I.R.K.. Q.U.I.R.K. (Quantum Universe Interaction and Replication Kit) is directed by user feedback and fueled by user-generated content so players can enjoy an ever-changing selection of fun and innovative games. Q.U.I.R.K. al...
UK video games industry to grow in 2017 says new TIGA report
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 by Austin Harris
TIGA reports that the UK video games industry would increase investment and expand employment in 2017. They made the comments in their latest Business Opinion Survey 2016/17. The report was based on a survey of 50 games businesses including small, medium and large firms, developing games across mobile/tablet, VR, PC and console. TIGA's Business Opinion Survey 2016...
Unity Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary at Unite Europe 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015 by Richard Harris
Unity officially celebrated their 10-year anniversary at Unite Europe 2015 in Amsterdam, with over 1100 video game development enthusiasts in attendance. Among the news learned at the event was the announcement that Unity Ads would be integrated into the Unity engine with the release of Unity 5.2 this fall. Unity VP Jussi Laakkonen provided an overview of Unity’s l...
Malaysian Video Game Development Industry to Be Represented at GDC
Sunday, March 1, 2015 by Stuart Parkerson
The Multimedia Development Corporation of Malaysia (MDeC) will be bringing the Malaysian game development industry to GDC this year. The attending companies will include ACE EdVenture Studio, Forest Interactive, Inspidea, Lemonsky, Mediasoft Entertainment, Motiofixo Visuals, Streamframe, Streamline, Terato Tech and WIGU.This is the first year the Malaysian gaming indust...
Cocos2d x Game Development Platform Upgrades 3D Capability
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 by Richard Harris
Chukong Technologies has released the latest version (3.4) of its Cocos2d-x video game development platform which helps developers build 2.5D and 3D casual and mid-core mobile games.. Version 3.4 includes upgraded features and tools supporting 3D game development and faster memory management and optimization for Samsung devices.Cocos2d-x is an open source game framework...
