#gamingindustry — Public Fediverse posts

Deus Ex creator Warren Spector is retiring from game development

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/its-just-not-as-much-fun-for-me-anymore-deus-ex-creator-warren-spector-is-retiring-from-game-development/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49345070

#HackerNews #WarrenSpector #GameDevelopment #DeusEx #Retirement #GamingIndustry #VideoGames

From 13.5M installs to 499 active devices

https://games.lukicengineering.com/blog/2013-vs-2026/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49243104

#HackerNews #13.5Minstalls #activeusers #techtrends #gamingindustry #appanalytics

No One Can Afford to Make Myst Games Anymore

https://www.wired.com/story/no-one-can-afford-to-make-myst-games-anymore/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49189726

#HackerNews #MystGames #GameDevelopment #IndieGames #GamingIndustry

Unfortunately, this is widespread even outside the US. When I graduated, learning that these clauses were common at the few companies with hiring power here in Portugal was one of the reasons why I chose to go down the indie route.

If you're in a position to do so, push back against these! We're a creative medium, and our personal work should remain ours. What employees do outside working hours is their own business, and not their employer's.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/-i-have-been-hunted-down-by-hr-reps-lawyers-and-comms-people-developers-discuss-the-pain-and-prevalence-of-side-work-clauses

#gamedev #gamingindustry

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/07/28/amazon-brings-luna-to-prime-video-as-xbox-tests-free-streami-xcxwbn/

Amazon has put its Luna gaming service in Prime Video for Fire TV users in the US and UK, as Xbox starts testing free owned-game streaming with ads and one-hour sessions.

#AmazonLuna #PrimeVideo #XboxCloudGaming #Xbox #Microsoft #Amazon #CloudGaming #GameStreaming #Streaming #Gaming #GamingIndustry

The Gaming Industry’s Self-Destruction

#gaming #videogames #gamingindustry #playstation #xbox #consoles #business #tech

https://popculturemaniacs.com/the-gaming-industrys-self-destruction/

The console wars have been lost

https://xeiaso.net/notes/2026/console-wars-lost/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48846874

#HackerNews #consolewars #gamingindustry #video #games #technews #lostbattle

Here's a video of this build (no sound on video but the build does have sound)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZZwPy_hXGg

#GodotEngine #Godot4 #GameDevelopment #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #3DPlatformer #3DCollectathon #PlatfomerCollectathon #AnimalRescue #Pets #Cats #Dogs #Game #VideoGame #Gaming #GamingIndustry #Solo #SoloDev #Platformer #Platforming

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/07/08/microsoft-cuts-4800-jobs-as-xbox-faces-major-reset-xcxwbn/

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as Xbox and commercial sales absorb the heaviest impact, while AI-era spending pressure tests Microsoft's wider restructuring plan.

#AI #Microsoft #Xbox #Layoffs #JobCuts #BigTechLayoffs #MicrosoftGaming #Gaming #GamingIndustry #XboxGameStudios

Good news indies, I have some availability for new business in August! 🌞

📣 Let's run a Reddit ad campaign for your Steam game
🧑‍🎤 We can engage YouTube and Twitch influencers together
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Let's collect a beautiful bouquet of summer Steam wishlists! 💐

#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #indiegames #gamingindustry #gamebusiness #gamemarketing

The recent Microsoft Xbox layoffs impact 4,800 employees as the gaming division restructures, divests studios, and aims for financial independence.

#Microsoft #XboxLayoffs #GamingIndustry #TechNews #BusinessRestructuring

https://securityonline.info/microsoft-xbox-layoffs/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

#Sony will cease production of #discs for new #PlayStation #games by January 2028, shifting to #digitalonly sales. This move reflects the growing consumer preference for digital media and aligns with industry trends, as seen in the decline of #physicalmedia for movies, TV, and music. While this transition may streamline the #gamingindustry and reduce costs, it raises concerns about #gamepreservation and #ownership for some #gamers. https://www.gamefile.news/p/sony-drops-playstation-discs-2028-ps3-vita-stores-closing?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Open source game engine Godot will no longer accept AI-authored code contributions: 'We can’t trust heavy users of AI to understand their code enough to fix it'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/open-source-game-engine-godot-will-no-longer-accept-ai-authored-code-contributions-we-cant-trust-heavy-users-of-ai-to-understand-their-code-enough-to-fix-it/

Eidos-Montréal Founder Weighs In On The Loss Of Creativity In Games #eidosmontreal #gaming #gamingindustry

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/396568/eidos-montreal-founder-weighs-in-on-the-loss-of-creativity-in-games/

My friend Michał „Xtense” Stopa is open to new opportunities! He is an exceptionally talented Lead Narrative Designer and Senior Writer looking for his next adventure in #GameDev. 🎮 Michał combines creative brilliance (emotionally driving narratives & expansive worldbuilding) with strong technical skills (DevOps, Linux, scripting). A rare and highly valuable crossover for any development team!

If you have any leads or just want to expand your network, drop him a line!

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michał-stopa-a5178870/

#gamewriting #gamedev #gamejobs #narrativedesign #narrativedesigner #gamewriter #gamewritingjobs #gamingindustry #hiring #techjobs #fediversejobs #gamedevjobs #gameindustry #gameindustryjobs

Our response to the US ban on Fable 5 and Mythos 5

https://isaacus.com/blog/our-response-to-the-us-ban-on-fable-5-and-mythos-5

#HackerNews #USBan #Fable5 #Mythos5 #Response #TechNews #GamingIndustry

🎮✨ "Prince of Persia" was birthed from a desperate wish to make players feel like Indiana Jones sans the charm, relying heavily on pixelated doom to entertain. The Guardian's exposé on this 'classic' game reveals that #nostalgia is more profitable than actual innovation—who knew? 🙄🕹️
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/05/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-hit-video-game-prince-of-persia #PrinceOfPersia #GamingIndustry #GameDesign #Innovation #RetroGaming #HackerNews #ngated

The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e8e7g0r82o

#HackerNews #gamers #gamingindustry #gamepreservation #stopdigitaldeletion #gameactivism

https://winbuzzer.com/2026/05/25/epic-reveals-unreal-engine-6-through-rocket-league-xcxwbn/

Epic Games has used Rocket League footage at the RLCS Paris Major to make the first public Unreal Engine 6 reveal.

#UnrealEngine #RocketLeague #EpicGames #Gaming #PCGaming #GamingIndustry

Meine große Tochter hat heute ihre mündliche Prüfung bestanden und ist jetzt Master in Game Direction. Den Bachelor in Animation & Game hat sie schon. Ich bin so stolz!

Jemand einen Job für eine sehr talentierte kreative junge Frau, die echt gut schreiben kann? Master mit 1,5, ganz frisch.

#GameDirection #animationandgame #gamedev #gamingindustry