While most of the big major publishers in the west are looking to invest in generative AI and implement it to speed up development timelines, Nintendo is going in its own direction. During a recent investor Q&A, Nintendo executives confirmed that the company has no plans to begin using generative …
Read More »GDC: One third of developers have had their games delayed due to COVID-19
We've seen plenty of game developers impacted by COVID-19 this year, with a number of games facing delays. Some titles have been pushed back further than others and now thanks to the results of a recent GDC survey, we have an idea of just how much of the industry has …
Read More »Apple reportedly cancelling Apple Arcade games to focus on engagement
We are approaching one year since Apple Arcade, a subscription service for games on iOS, first launched. Having reviewed how things have been going since launch, Apple is reportedly shifting strategies and has begun cancelling contracts for some games that were in development for the service. As reported by Bloomberg, …
Read More »Unity Engine is making its premium game dev tutorials free until June 20th
If you're currently stuck at home self-isolating and would like to spend your time learning something new, then it appears that Unity is looking to help with that. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Unity is giving away three months of access to Unity Learn Premium, providing access to tons of …
Read More »Microsoft announces ‘Game Stack Live’, will feature DirectX Raytracing and Xbox Series X talks
With GDC 2020 being cancelled, March was in danger of being a relatively quiet month for next-gen gaming news. Fortunately, Microsoft is opting to host all of the panels, talks and announcements it had lined up as part of its own livestream. Today, Microsoft announced ‘Game Stack Live', which is …
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