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Such a sad situation for Arkane Studios Austin. No team deserves to be shutdown like this. I played a lot of Redfall and enjoyed it. This isn't all corporate greed and stock prices; we as fans have a role in this as well. I'm not saying that we shouldn't critique or call out unkept promises during development. Far too often when we criticize, we lose the human element behind these large projects. Those at Arkane, Bethesda Game Studios, タンゴゲームワークス（Tango Gameworks）, this is not your fault. This situation does not define you or your talents. Move forward when you are ready, and let's help you find your new home. We are stronger together! https://lnkd.in/gjyF6F6t - Unknown Worlds https://sds.com/careers - Striking Distance https://lnkd.in/gmjKux5M - KRAFTON and PUBG #myplesha #gamedevjobs #KRAFTON #gamesindustry #hiring

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Xbox has more best sellers than Playstation. Reported by Derek S., at one point on April 18th, Microsoft had 7 out of the top 25 best-selling games on the PlayStation Store. But there are caveats to this list, like it being region dependent, it changes on a daily basis, and includes free to play titles. Regardless, Xbox games are selling very well on PlayStation and I do not see this stopping. This is going to make Xbox players really think about what console they should get. #Xbox #PlayStation #GamingNews #gamingindustry

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I am so so so torn on these sort of mechanics. Mostly I like them as a casual poker player, who knows betting strategy is an important part of playing well. But I also worry that we are making all our live service moments about gambling. And I want to be clear: I think risk taking is fun and important to making a great game. Gambling is different and generates a bigger psychological payoff though. We should be very thoughtful about who is playing these games before we just willfully adapt “social casino” mechanics. Marvel Snap is probably an older audience, so that’s OK but if I’m wrong and it is catching preteens, Marvel and Disney shouldn’t be conditioning their brains at such a young age for the reward systems that come from gambling. Player focus should also mean knowing who your player is, and if they’re not adults, remembering that. (For the record, I haven’t played this new mechanic yet but will need to give it a try!)

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TOP SOFT LAUNCH ”WATERPARK BOYS” BY SUPERCENT One of the biggest game publishers at the moment, Supercent, is on the rise with another Idle Arcade. 💦 “𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬” 🛟 Keeping the gameplay and features of the South Korean publisher's previous hits (such as ”Pizza Ready!” 103MM and “Burger Please!” 90MM), "WaterPark" has some interesting differentials. It doesn't have the repetitive tasks typical of an entrepreneurship game. Because the Water Park theme opens up the creation of different and unexpected products/services. From swimming pool 🏊‍♀️ to skiing. ⛷️ This simple but meaningful change brings freshness to the subgenre. Another difference was the inclusion of a reward for visiting the publisher's social networks. 📲 It's no coincidence that his social networks have a good number of followers. 📌 Youtube - 1MM 📌 TikTok - 421k 📌 Instagram - 314k Another difference I liked was the inclusion of skins. Enabled by reward videos, the design of the pool floats can be changed. 🍩 🍉🧜‍♀️ What other differentials did you find in “WaterPark Boys”? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Developed by Albus, "WaterPark Boys" was launched in September 2023 and began to be scaled in June. 📈 According to AppMagic, it has appeared in the Top 500 list of most downloaded games as of June 26. Could another big hit be on the way? 🤩 - X - This research was supported by Cost Center. Cost Center is a tech company that offers a powerful suite of tools for Mobile Publishers to optimize UA campaigns. 💪 Its portfolio includes amazing clients such as Amanotes and Lihuhu. 🏆 Do you like it? 🤩 Call my friend Yi Ting Ho. She'll show you a demo. 😉 #marketing #gaming #gamedevelopment #HypercasualByCarlosPereira

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What do you think of Fallout TV series? I build game theme PC’s to use as giveaways to boost your Steam wishlist or grow your online game community. I have 22 years experience catering to our Game Dev Community. I will share your game’s campaign with my fans and followers @Mnpctech 22k on TikTok 44k on FB 76k on YouTube 20k insta Process of ordering your Gaming PC is simple! 1. Discuss PC mod theme your fans will love. 2. Upload game images for me. 3. I create concept for the PC. 4. I start building after you approve concept. 5. I share video clips of it’s progress. #videogames #videogameindustry

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I build game theme PC’s to market your game! Use my PC as giveaways to boost your Steam wishlist or grow your online game community. I have 22 years experience catering to our Game Dev Community. I will share your game’s campaign with my fans and followers @Mnpctech 22k on TikTok 44k on FB 76k on YouTube 20k insta Process of ordering your Gaming PC is simple! 1. Discuss PC mod theme your fans will love. 2. Upload game images for me. 3. I create concept for the PC. 4. I start building after you approve concept. 5. I share video clips of it’s progress.

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If we talk about some classic MMORPGs, we cannot forget Runes of Magic. It was released in 2009 and recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Despite being old, the game continues receiving post-launch support, as seen from the recent announcement of the Timeless Dungeon update. Although the title’s popularity has diminished over time, the nostalgia compels many gamers to return often to check out the new content. It is clear that Runewaker Entertainment — the game’s developer — is very passionate about the title, and with support from Gameforge — the publisher — it will continue to support it for as long as there are players on the servers. In order to learn more about the team’s creative process and to get some insight into the game’s pay-to-win elements, I interviewed Patrick Mathieu, Product Manager of Runes of Magic at Gameforge, over email. https://lnkd.in/eXeF9rhx #gamingindustry #gamedev #gamedevelopment #MMORPG #interviews

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RISING IN THE CHARTS ”GAME OF THRONES: LEGENDS RPG” BY ZYNGA In recent days, the market has noticed a newcomer at the top of the charts. It’s Zynga’s new release, “Game of Thrones: Legends RPG”. ⚔️ This is not the first game in which the American gaming company has used the GoT franchise. In 2019, they launched “Game of Thrones Slots Casino”. 🎰 The game has amassed US$222MM in IAP revenue with 8.6MM downloads to date. In this new title, Zynga has mixed GoT with a Puzzle RPG: Match-3 gameplay - a sub-genre similar to its biggest hit, “Empire & Puzzles” (US$1.6Bi). It looks like Zynga is taking a big bet on the game. 💎 On the day of the game's release, the company published a trailer starring Kit Harington, one of the main stars of GoT. 👇Watch the video trailer below. 👇 But it seems that the game is performing well. 📈 According to AppMagic, “Game of Thrones: Legends RPG” reached over US$230k in IAP revenue in 6 days. Could it be that we'll see another multimillion-dollar game from the GoT franchise? 🤔 - X - Cost Center 🔜 GamesCom Asia offers a BI platform that helps scale up mobile games across UA, Creatives, and Gameplay. 💪 Its portfolio includes amazing clients such as Amanotes and Lihuhu. 🏆 I highly recommend it! 😍 Call my friend Yi Ting Ho. She'll show you a demo. 😉 #innovation #gaming #gamedevelopment #HypercasualByCarlosPereira

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Game studios are filing for bankruptcy and game devs are losing their precious jobs almost every other day. Here is a list of all the studios affected since the closure of Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Games with their numbers of devs impacted. Lightforge Games: 35~ CI Games: 30~ Mighty Kingdom: 25~ Studio Wildcard: 6 Gameloft Romania (Cluj): 136 Phoenix Labs: 125~ Singularity 6: 36 Hatchery Games: 13 Fall Damage: 50~ (Bankrupt) *Stats from Obsidian The worst part is all of the gaming devs are being advised “not to take things personally” as businesses are going through restructuring. Why the hell shouldn’t they? How can we remotely imagine the hardships that they and their families are going through? I am not here to give hollow advice, I am here to share resources that will help anyone who was impacted recently in the games industry. First💎 A 100% scholarship on our $11,000 Full Stack game dev program - https://lnkd.in/gNKBWtjf Re-skill and revise your game dev knowledge with our advanced C++, OOPs, Unity, and Data Structure modules. Not only that you get exclusive 1-1 mentorship from top game programmers who will help you build a strong base. Second💎 Layoff Support Kit 2.0 - https://lnkd.in/gCCXW_Wp My team and I have spent tireless hours finding top resources for game dev across the internet so you don’t need to waste your time finding them. The resource contains top programming boot camps and game dev teaching creators, almost every major game engine compiled together in one place, free game assets to help you build games, podcasts, and so much more. Third💎 Our Discord Community of over 10K game devs - https://lnkd.in/gH-wZe2G Here, all we ever talk about is game development and its marvels, support aspiring game devs to build stronger portfolios, and solve each other's game dev doubts. If you are a professional game dev help young talent crack their way into the games industry. Also requesting Kelly Bender, Alexander Rehm, Caitlin Cooke, Jordan Mazer, Ruty Rutenberg, Hailey Rojas, Kevin F., Kat Craig, Lord Amir Satvat, Willem Delventhal, Ali Farha, Matt Barney, Ash C., and Matt Hearnden to help this reach all the folks who need this and can make use of this greatly. Sending all my power and prayers to everyone going through these tough times ♾️ WAGMI 💪

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The social strategy for Azra Games 🔜 Consensus Austin is simple… Build excitement & community for their brand new action-RPG by consistently showcasing the games development via short form videos on YouTube Shorts. 📈6 month results📈 🎥 Video Views: 396,862 (+9.9K% vs previous 6 months) 🌟 Engagement: 12,581 (+5.1K% vs previous 6 months) 👍 Likes: 11,418 (+9.4K% vs previous 6 months) 💬 Comments: 519 (+674% vs previous 6 months) 📤 Shares: 644 (+1K% vs previous 6 months)

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TONIGHT AT 6:30 PM join us for an improvised version of PVP Circuit and help us rebuild our local community brick by brick. I still can't believe I get to work in the video game industry. My 6-year-old would laugh, and then cry once she realized what it means to work in the creative technology sector. That's why IMO everyone could use some levity during these unprecedented times. Join us for a fun evening to raise funds for the Trevor Project. Event link >>> https://lnkd.in/g7tBuP6d Frequently Asked Questions: What if I can't attend the event? - If you can't make it, please consider purchasing a ticket to help us raise money for charity or get one on behalf of someone impacted by layoffs. What if I want to join but can't justify the cost? - If you want to join but find the cost prohibitive, DM me and we'll make it happen (see point above). Do I have to pitch at the event? - No, you don't have to pitch if you prefer to observe. It’s a great way to see how it's done. Will there be another event like this? - We plan to host our community again, but I can't specify if this event will be the focus. #gamesindustry #event #comedy <3

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Friends, In an effort to adapt and grow with our ever-changing community, I have realized that we can do better in supporting those struggling to find their place in games. Together with Hailey Rojas and Desirée Rincón, we have refined what is to become our brand new, 16th resource on AmirSatvat.com: Hailey Rojas' #opentonetwork, her amazing passion project. This is different from our community coaching. It is meant to be our lightest touch and easiest access peer-to-peer connection point within the community. There is no expectation of a coaching conversation, but simply that you want to connect with someone and get to know them better on whatever terms you want. As a student herself, Hailey has experienced firsthand how intimidating building connections can be when starting out. This has been a passion project for Hailey, and she has already enrolled hundreds of people. Therefore, if you are currently #OpenToNetwork, I encourage you to join the nearly 400 individuals who are actively looking to strengthen their networks. This will go on AmirSatvat.com under Category 6: Community Voice. https://lnkd.in/dynRXCV9 This is not community coaching. For those formalized programs, please enjoy the four resources under category 2 at amirsatvat.com: https://lnkd.in/dQVT4U4y These resources are not mutually exclusive and I encourage you to explore both #opentonetwork and our community coaching. If you want to sign up, you can do that here: https://lnkd.in/e4X92puw To view the list of people #opentonetwork, please go here: https://lnkd.in/e9AvBNJx In a world where the power of connections is more potent than ever, it is never too late to introduce yourself and share who you are, without fear of being judged. Once again, I would like to thank our community for their constant support as we continue to improve the quality of resources offered. Finally, I would like to offer a huge thanks again, and again, and again, and again to Desirée Rincón, Amir Satvat's Games Community's Head of Design and my dear friend, for another masterpiece - god I love this one and isn't she just crazy talented? Hire this amazing human being please - you can ping her directly on LinkedIn! All the best, Amir

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We should call high end mobile games triple-M (MMM) to distinguish what we mean, not unlike calling high end PC/console games triple-A, or best in class indie games triple-I.

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As reported by VGC today, "Square Enix is set to make an unconfirmed number of layoffs as part of its ongoing company restructuring... According to people who were in attendance, Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu said that both the company’s American and European arms would be hit with layoffs, which will happen over the course of the next month. The scale of the layoffs wasn’t shared, but staff were told that people working in publishing, IT, and Square Enix’s Collective indie games division would be predominantly affected. Those affected will be informed this week, staff were told. In the UK, employees will enter into a one-month consultancy period, as per local employment law, while US-based staff could leave their roles before June. Following the internal meetings on Monday, many of Square Enix’s main Slack channels were locked, VGC was told" https://lnkd.in/eaTMend9 I am so sorry to hear this news. If you want to prepare yourself in case you become affected by these cuts, or if you indeed become affected by these cuts this week, our community has three resource "homes" built to help you: HOME 1 - 🔗 AMIRSATVAT.COM: Our hub offering 15 resources to help you find work, including a fully updated design. - 🔗 Games Org Support Posts: Find a template at AMIRSATVAT.COM (Category 4, Resource 10). If you can provide information from your team (with their consent), I’ll help edit and disseminate the final product, reaching 100,000+ people. These posts are highly effective in increasing visibility and we have done 97 of them. HOME 2 - 🔗 Please visit discord.gg/amirsatvat to join our Discord, a live extension of our community resources. With nearly 2,800 members, we are in an open-join phase. HOME 3 - 🔗 LinkedIn: Our community here includes nearly 87,000 members, with 1-3 daily posts offering support and career assistance in the games industry. To our broader community, your involvement makes a difference. Here’s how you can help: - Spread the word: Reshares and comments on this post amplify the visibility of these resources. - Offer support: Utilize the 13 ways listed on AMIRSATVAT.COM under "How You Can Help" to assist, or simply lend an ear or advice on our Discord server. - Join our movement: Volunteer with us at AMIRSATVAT.COM to support our colleagues in the games industry. Our network has facilitated over 1,800 jobs and 33,000 coaching conversations to date and has been visited by over 3,000,000 gamers lifetime. We're committed to providing daily encouragement and support during these challenging times. We will never stop fighting for you!

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Very much looking forward to Consensus in Austin, TX, next week !!! If you are going to be in Austin and / or attending the show May 29 - May 31 please stop by our Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. booth and say hello. #relationshipsmatter #relationshipbuilding #gamesindustry #gametech #edtech #fintech #finance #crypto #cryptocurrency #consolegaming #mobilegames #web3gaming #medtech #gamification #gamificationoflearning #saas #saasinnovation #saasdesign #saasdevelopment #productmanagement #projectmanagement #programmanagement #technicalproductmanagement #technicalprojectmanagement #UX #userexperience #userexperiencedesign #highered #highereducation #skillstraining #skillsdevelopment #financialliteracy #financialeducation #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #triathlete #triathlontraining #marathonrunner #fitness #gamedev #gamedevelopment #videogames #videogamesindustry #gameplay #gamedesign #productdesign #leadership #wellbeing #emotionalintelligence #healthandwellness #worklifebalance #bizdev #businessdevelopment

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I’m building game theme PC’s to market your game! Use my PC as giveaways to boost your Steam wishlist or grow your online game community. I have 22 years experience catering to our Game Dev Community. I will share your game’s campaign with my fans and followers @Mnpctech 22k on TikTok 44k on FB 76k on YouTube 20k insta Process of ordering your Gaming PC is simple! 1. Discuss PC mod theme your fans will love. 2. Upload game images for me. 3. I create concept for the PC. 4. I start building after you approve concept. 5. I share video clips of it’s progress.

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