Author: Jacob Schneider

[ad_1] Every year, we turn to a panel of trusted analysts to ask them what they see coming down the road, and ask them to assess their predictions from the previous year. This year we’ve got all of last year’s participants returning: Niko Partners’ Lisa Cosmas Hanson, Midia Research’s Karol Severin (offering the firm’s take alongside Perry Gresham), Kantan Games’ Dr. Serkan Toto, and Ampere Analysis’ Piers Harding-Rolls. We’ve also got one newcomer in Newzoo’s lead analyst for games Tom Wijman, who will be assessing 2023 predictions made a year ago in a three-part series on the company’s blog. As…

[ad_1] If I had received a cent every time an unexpectedly successful fishing-themed video game was released in 2023, I’d have two cents, which isn’t much, but it’s surprising that it happened twice. But the reality is, indeed, two of the big indie games this year share this theme. Focusing on the dangers of the sea, the joys of fishing, and each highlighting very different aspects of both extremes, Dave the Diver and Dredge stand as two of the standout games of the year. Now, even though it’s true that both games have been successful, they haven’t intersected in any…

There are few companies in the video-game industry that have withstood the test of time; most startups exit as quickly as they enter. In Gamers at Work: Stories Behind the Games People Play, the countless challenges of building successful video game developers and publishers in this unstable industry are explored through interviews containing entertaining stories, humorous anecdotes, and lessons learned the hard way.

Gamers at Work presents an inside look at how 18 industry leaders play the odds, seize opportunities, and transform small businesses into great businesses. Here, in Gamers at Work, you will find their stories replete with their personal struggles, corporate intrigue, and insights into strategy, leadership, and management.

Gamers at Work:Explores the formation of entertainment software companies from the perspectives of successful founders who played the oddsProvides insight into why experienced professionals sacrifice the comfort of gainful employment for the uncertainty and risk of the startupShares the experiences and lessons that shape the lives, decisions, and struggles of entrepreneurs in this volatile businessFeatured Entrepreneurs:Trip Hawkins, Electronic Arts (Madden NFL)Nolan Bushnell, Atari (Pong)Wild Bill Stealey, MicroProse Software (Sid Meier’s Civilization)Tony Goodman, Ensemble Studios (Age of Empires)Feargus Urquhart, Obsidian Entertainment (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II)Tim Cain, Troika Games (Arcanum, Vampire: The Masquerade–Bloodlines)Warren Spector, Junction Point Studios (Disney Epic Mickey)Doug and Gary Carlston, Broderbund Software (Prince of Persia, Carmen Sandiego)Don Daglow, Stormfront Studios (Neverwinter Nights, Tony La Russa Baseball)John Smedley, Verant Interactive (EverQuest, PlanetSide)Ken Williams, Sierra On-Line (King’s Quest, Leisure Suit Larry)Lorne Lanning, Oddworld Inhabitants (Oddworld)Chris Ulm, Appy Entertainment (FaceFighter, Trucks & Skulls)Tobi Saulnier, 1st Playable (Kung Zhu, Yogi Bear)Christopher Weaver, Bethesda Softworks (The Elder Scrolls)Jason Rubin, Naughty Dog (Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter)Ted Price, Insomniac Games (Spyro, Ratchet & Clank)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Apress; 1st ed. edition (February 8, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1430233516
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1430233510
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.02 x 0.81 x 8.86 inches

[ad_1] In an interview at last week’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, the developers behind indie sensations Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon said that the deal some small developers have come to rely on for funding in recent years—like Epic Game Store exclusives and Xbox Game Pass—are no longer what they once were.”I talked to at least five small teams, like 35 [members] and under, during GDC, and they’re like: Cuts, cuts, cuts, funding canceled, talks that were going on for a year, canceled,” said Casey Yano, the co-founder of Slay the Spire studio Mega Crit. “It sounds…

[ad_1] Troglobytes Games is making good on their word, announcing that their psychological horror management sim The Kindeman Remedy will arrive on PlayStation, Xbox and the Nintendo Switch on April 11. 3D Realms will once again serve as publisher for the console release of the “most blasphemous, diabolical and insane management game ever created”. The spiritual successor to Bad Vices Games’ Ravenous Devils, The Kindeman Remedy centres on Dr. Carl Kindeman, a once-renowned anesthesiologist and respected member of the medical community, who has fallen from grace, and now serves as a medical resident at Thompson Island Prison. Effectively exiled by…

[ad_1] Published March 30, 2024 Imported I just submitted my entry in this year’s dungeon crawler jam: Uliel’s Quest. And you may notice that it’s not on my main account, but rather a new account I started for my new brand: Basically, earlier this year I noticed DCJam that runs in late March. Well I’ve tried multiple times to finish a first-person dungeon crawler (seriously, just troll through old posts) so I have a bunch of half-finished code lying around. I decided this would be a perfect time to actually finish one! In order to complete my submission in time…

[ad_1] Itch.io is the best place on the Internet to find games you’ve never heard of that are unlike anything you’ve ever played. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The creator-friendly storefront is home to games from tiny indie creators, many of whom are using it to publish their first attempts at making a game. As such, it’s a hotbed of experimentation, creativity, and the exploration of ideas and themes that would never make their way into a polished triple-A title. The best Itch game I played this year was called He F****d The Girl Out…

[ad_1] It has always been hard for smaller developers to get funding or make sure that their games don’t flop in the oversaturated market. However, things could get even bleaker, with Xbox and Epic Games reportedly cutting the size of deals they are offering. Darkest Dungeon II In an interview with PC Gamer, the developers of Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon shared their thoughts on the current state of once-lucrative exclusive deals and the overall investment climate. According to Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano, at least five small indie teams he spoke with complain about cuts or cancellation of…

[ad_1] Posted in: Games, Indie Games, Video Games | Tagged: Cat-astrophe Games, Don’t Be Afraid 2, Eneida GamesCat-astrophe Games and Eneida Games confirmed the horror sequel Don’t Be Afraid 2 will arrive on PC and consoles later this year.Article Summary Horror sequel Don’t Be Afraid 2 set to launch on PC and consoles in 2024. Cat-astrophe Games develops and Eneida Games publishes the psychological thriller. Players will navigate a mansion where reality and nightmares intertwine. Embark on a journey as David, reliving his past traumas and solving sinister puzzles. Indie game developer Cat-astrophe Games and publisher Eneida Games announced the…

[ad_1] Cover revealed more new Hololive games under the holo indie label that will be available on PCs via Steam. While Kay Yu‘s Holo X Break is already widely known, the press release also unveiled two new free indie games titled Wowowow Korone Box and Miko in Maguma. Wowowow Korone Box will be a top-down shooter made by the Canadian game developer tian nya. The player will control Inugami Korone to gather weapons dropped on the field and use them to shoot at the swarming enemies. However, they also need to make sure Korone avoids any enemy bullets, as a…