Gaming
Hitman 3's Development Cost Dips Dramatically Due to Strategic Design Choices
IO Interactive's CEO discusses how the development budget for Hitman 3 was significantly lower than its predecessor, emphasizing smart resource management.
Game Development
Top Steam Game Bongo Cat: Less Profit, More Exposure
Bongo Cat, a unique game on Steam, thrives in popularity despite generating minimal revenue.
Games
Jurassic World Evolution 3 Reconsiders AI Art After Community Pushback
The developers of Jurassic World Evolution 3 have decided to remove AI-generated scientist portraits from the game following public criticism regarding their reliance on AI for character design.
Games
'The fans did not impact' Karlach's enhanced ending in Baldur's Gate 3, states voice actor Samantha Béart—Larian had to navigate Starfield, but it was all 'very much planned'
Samantha Béart, the voice actor for Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3, clarifies that fan feedback did not dictate her character's ending—plans for it were set well in advance.
Games
Peak Developers Celebrate 1 Million Sales After Embracing Smaller Projects
After encountering burnout from larger game projects, the developers of Peak found success in scaling down their work, achieving impressive sales shortly after release.
Development
Climb to Success: How Peak was Born in a Korean Game Jam
Discover the exciting journey behind the comedy climbing game Peak, developed during a fast-paced game jam that began with a pitch in a hot tub.
Gaming Industry
Riot Dismantles Hypixel Studios and Cancels Hytale After Prolonged Development
After over seven years of development without a finished product, Riot Games has officially canceled the Minecraft-inspired RPG, Hytale, and is closing Hypixel Studios.
Games
Balatro Creator Completes His Own Game With Final Achievement, Prepares for Expansion
LocalThunk finally achieves 100% completion of his game, Balatro, and feels ready to craft the upcoming expansion.
Gaming
Outer Worlds 2 Director Explains Absence of Respec Feature
Brandon Adler discusses the decision to remove the respec mechanic in The Outer Worlds 2, emphasizing the importance of player choices.
Gaming Industry
Dreamsettler, the Sequel to Hypnospace Outlaw, Faces Cancellation: 'We've Overextended'
The sequel to the acclaimed game Hypnospace Outlaw, titled Dreamsettler, has been cancelled due to budget constraints and scope issues, as revealed by the lead developer.
Gaming
Stellaris Update Schedule Slowed Down Amidst Ongoing Fixes
Paradox Interactive has announced a shift in the update cadence for Stellaris 4.0 due to ongoing patch-related issues.
Gaming Industry
Hideo Kojima Discusses Ideal Team Size for Game Development
In a recent interview, Hideo Kojima expressed his admiration for the team behind 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', favoring smaller group sizes for game development.
Gaming
Release of Marathon Delayed as Bungie Seeks Additional Development Time
Bungie announces a delay in the release of Marathon, stating that they require more time to refine the game based on player feedback.
Game Development
Epic's Continuous Updates to Reduce Stutters in Unreal Engine 5 Games
Epic Games is committed to addressing performance issues in Unreal Engine 5 games, focusing on reducing stutter and hitch occurrences due to shader compilation.
Game Development
'Get It Done Quickly': Insights from the Narrative Director of The Witcher 4 on Studio Philosophy and The Witcher 3's Triumph
Philipp Weber, the narrative director of The Witcher 4, shares valuable insights into the development philosophies that contributed to The Witcher 3's success, emphasizing creativity amidst chaos.
Gaming
CD Projekt Red Will Prioritize Console Development for The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red is moving towards a console-first approach for the development of The Witcher 4, but will also ensure PC gamers get a high-quality experience.
Gaming
'We have people working on fixing the goomba stomping'—Dune: Awakening's PvP is currently overwhelmed by ornithopter pilot squads squashing foes
Dune: Awakening's PvP experiences issues with ornithopter collisions causing frustration among players. Developers are aware of the situation and are working to resolve it.
Gaming
'I Don't Play Horror Games': Insights from Phasmophobia's Lead Developer
The creator of Phasmophobia shares their unexpected journey into the horror genre.
Gaming Industry
'The Game Should Speak for Itself': MindsEye's Publisher Rebuts Developer's Claims of a Conspiracy to Sabotage the Game
MindsEye's publisher firmly denies allegations of a coordinated effort to malign the game despite its troubling reception.
Games
New Insights on Haunted Chocolatier Reveal a Larger World
Eric Barone confirms that Haunted Chocolatier will surpass Stardew Valley's map size, leaving fans eager for more details.
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