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Come to GDC for an inside look at the AI built to playtest Battlefield V!
by Staff [03.15.19]
Come to GDC next week to learn about the birth of AutoPlayers, autonomous bots used for playtesting Battlefield V in scenarios ranging from full 64-player soak tests to specific scripted test cases.
Console/PC, Social/Online, Programming, GDC
Beat Saber has crossed 1 million sales in under a year
by Chris Kerr [03.15.19]
The VR title, which has players slash beat-infused blocks using a colorful laser sword, launched back in May 2018, and surpassed 100,000 sales during its first month on shelves.
VR, Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Shadow Warrior developer Flying Wild Hog acquired by Supernova
by Chris Kerr [03.15.19]
Flying Wild Hog has been acquired by Supernova Capital, a private equity firm established by Splash Damage founder Paul Wedgwood.
Console/PC, Production, Business/Marketing
Video: An in-depth look at the animation of Agents of Mayhem
by Staff [03.14.19]
In this 2017 GDC talk, Volition's Michael Jungbluth goes in-depth on every aspect of the animation process for Agents of Mayem.
Console/PC, Art, Video
Wargroove dev demystifies game development by involving its community
by Emma Kidwell [03.14.19]
Chucklefish founder and lead designer on Wargroove Finn Brice explains how being transparent with players during development can help demystify the process of making a game.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Blind Squirrel lands $5M in funding to self-publish its first game, Drifters
by Emma Kidwell [03.14.19]
Blind Squirrel Games announced today that it has raised $5 million in funding for its first game, Drifters.
Console/PC, Design, Business/Marketing
Steam devs can now use the networking APIs created for CS:GO and Dota 2
by Alissa McAloon [03.14.19]
Valve has opened up the use of a handful of APIs to partnered Steam developers, granting them tools geared toward better multiplayer play.
Console/PC, Social/Online, GDC
Don't Miss: How Neopets has influenced a generation of game developers
by Staff [03.14.19]
Devs around the industry (including Nina Freeman, Kevin Snow, and Claire Hummel) reflect on how the venerable virtual pet website helped jumpstart their careers in game development.
Console/PC, Indie, Art, Design
Minecraft is joining Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass lineup
by Alissa McAloon [03.14.19]
The still-thriving block building survival game will join Microsoft's catalog of pay-for-access games on April 4.
Console/PC, Social/Online
Here's where to watch the IGF & Game Developers Choice Awards next week!
by Staff [03.14.19]
If you can't attend in person, don't worry: the sequential award shows will be livestreamed on Twitch next Wednesday (March 20th) starting at 6:30 PM. It's always a fun, upbeat show, so don't miss it!
Console/PC, Indie, Video, GDC
Steam Link Anywhere beta drops Steam Link's local-wifi-only restriction
by Alissa McAloon [03.14.19]
A new version of Valve’s Steam Link gives players the ability to remotely access their Steam libraries without requiring the two machines to be on the same wifi network.
Console/PC, Social/Online, GDC
Follow Gamasutra's GDC 2019 coverage right here!
by Staff [03.14.19]
GDC 2019 is just around the corner! You can follow along with up-to-the-minute news and interviews from the show all next week on this dedicated live coverage page...
VR, Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
God of War leads BAFTA Games Award nominations
by Chris Kerr [03.14.19]
The British Academy (BAFTA) has announced the nominees for this year's BAFTA Game Awards, and God of War is leading the charge with a whopping 10 nominations.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Microsoft is bringing Xbox Live to iOS and Android
by Chris Kerr [03.14.19]
A new SDK will let mobile developers imbue their games with features like achievements, gamerscore, friend lists, clubs, hero stats, and some family settings.
Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Business/Marketing
Discord evolves verified servers with new community tools
1 by Chris Kerr [03.14.19]
Discord has made a raft of notable changes that should help game developers build stronger communities while giving them more agency when it comes to monetization.
Console/PC, Production, Business/Marketing, GDC
Video: Recreating a classic era in automotive history in Mafia III
by Staff [03.13.19]
In this 2017 GDC talk, Audio director of Hangar 13 Matt Bauer shares the detailed process the studio took to deliver authentic vehicle audio in Mafia III.
Console/PC, Design, Video
The death of Flash is exaggerated, argues one Flash developer
4 by Emma Kidwell [03.13.19]
A Flash developer discusses his thoughts around the "death of Flash".
Console/PC, Art, Design, Video
New Microsoft app lets users stream PC games to an Xbox One
4 by Emma Kidwell [03.13.19]
Xbox One users can now stream PC games to the console through the recently updated Wireless Display app.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing
Spyro Reignited Trilogy now features subtitles in cutscenes
1 by Alissa McAloon [03.13.19]
Publisher Activision faced no small amount of public outcry over the game’s lack of subtitled cutscenes (and its subpar statement on the omission) late last year.
Console/PC
Take a look at the making (and marketing) of Dawn of Man
by Bryant Francis [03.13.19]
Learn more about how Dawn of Man was built and marketed from one of the lead developers at Madrugo Works.
Console/PC, Design, Business/Marketing, Video
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