Move over Steam, there’s a new player in town. Itch.io has kicked off its own summer sale, offering a treasure trove of discounted indie games and unique experiences. Running from today until July 12th, this sale promises to be a haven for gamers looking for something different. Among the standout deals are Turnip Boy Commits
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Embracer Group, a gaming giant with rights to popular franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider, has recently outlined its strategy for incorporating artificial intelligence into game development. The company’s annual report sheds light on its “Group AI Policy” and how it aims to utilize AI to enhance gaming experiences while empowering
The process of creating demos for big showcases or events within the gaming industry can sometimes be a facade, as revealed in Luke Plunkett’s interview with ‘Albert’, an anonymous industry veteran. The pressure to generate hype often leads to the creation of content that is detached from the actual project’s development stage, resulting in misleading
League Of Geeks, the Australian game development studio, has announced that they are going “into hibernation”. This decision comes after over 13 years of being an independent studio. The team has decided to take an extended break due to the current economic situation in the gaming industry. The future of the studio is uncertain, as
The events leading up to the cancellation of the standalone expansion, X7, at ZA/UM were tumultuous, to say the least. It all began with the unexpected departure of setting creator and lead ideasman Robert Kurvitz from the studio, followed by other key leads. Insults were exchanged, fraud allegations surfaced, and the situation quickly spiraled into
The video game industry has long been plagued by the issue of crunch, where developers are required to work excessive hours in order to meet project deadlines. The director of Baldur’s Gate 3, Swen Vincke, recently admitted that his studio, Larian, also experienced crunch during the development of the game. While he claimed that it
In the world of indie game development, inspiration can come from a variety of sources outside of just other games. A recent trend has emerged where developers are sharing the non-game influences behind their projects, shedding light on the diverse range of inspiration that fuels their creativity. One such example is Dan Martin, the creative
Microsoft has recently made the shocking decision to shut down multiple game studios, including well-known developers such as Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, the creators of Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush, respectively. This news came as a surprise to many in the gaming community and was delivered to the affected staff via an email from Xbox
Flaming Fowl Studios, founded in 2016 by former Fable developers from Lionhead Studios, initially gained attention with their digital card game Fable Fortune. Following the closure of Lionhead Studios, Flaming Fowl took on the task of continuing the Fable legacy in the gaming world. The studio’s next venture was the adaptation of the popular board
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