Game Development Essentials (GDE Series)

History is kept alive through the legacies we honor. Today, we pause to remember and pay tribute to the courageous individuals who gave everything to protect our freedoms. Their sacrifice remains a permanent chapter in our story. •••••••• #memorialday #heroes #military #armedforces #courage #honor #sacrifice #gratitude #freedom #bravery

GamesIndustry.Biz's Sophie McEvoy talks with Kongregate co-founder Jim Greer (now a senior director at Roblox) – who argues that the Roblox platform is the spiritual successor to legacy Flash portals because it democratizes development and fosters a similar grassroots creator community. https://lnkd.in/eDJ5q2c8 •••••••• #videogames #games #roblox #gamedeveloper #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev

Following the massive success of Crimson Desert – with more than 5 million copies sold – South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly rewarded each of its 733 employees with a special bonus of 5 million Won (approximately $3,400). The single-player action-adventure game has earned praise from South Korea’s Prime Minister for elevating “K-content” globally using the studio’s proprietary engine technology. – IGN Entertainment's Wesley Yin-Poole https://lnkd.in/gqxNMV-q •••••••• #videogame #gamenews #gameindustry #game #gaming

In an opinion piece on GamesIndustry.Biz, Robert Fahey argues that 2026 marks Valve corporation's transition from hardware experimentation to serious industry contention – as evidenced by the critical acclaim for the new $99 Steam Controller. While supply chain issues have delayed the accompanying Steam Machine and “Frame” VR headset, the successful integration of the Steam Deck’s ecosystem has positioned Valve’s cumulative hardware strategy as a legitimate growth vector beyond its dominant digital storefront. https://lnkd.in/ggS53FSX •••••••• #gaming #hardware #games #videogames #steam #tech #technology

Fueled by the massive success of titles like AMONG US and PHASMOPHOBIA, prominent independent studios such as Innersloth, Landfall Games, and Kinetic Games are launching their own funding and publishing arms to support the next generation of creators. These initiatives, including the Outersloth fund, provide project-based investment and transparent contract terms to help smaller developers maintain creative control. – Game Developer's Nicole Carpenter https://lnkd.in/gvCxn2mk •••••••• #indie #indiegames #games #videogames #gamedevs #indiedevs

In an interview with 80 Level's David Jagneaux, Bolt Blaster Games' Gianluca Sorrentino, Luk Weyens, and Pieter Geusens discuss the development of THE SPELL BRIGADE – a Unity-based “bullet heaven” designed from the ground up for 4-player online co-op. The team discusses their agile iteration process and technical strategies used to maintain performance and visual clarity during all the spell-slinging. https://lnkd.in/e76CN8ZA •••••••• #game #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gaming #gamedesign #videogame

In an interview with Eurogamer's Matt Wales (Gamer Network), Resident Evil Requiem game director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa discuss how they successfully balanced the series’ signature intense horror with blockbuster action for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. https://lnkd.in/gHuVnmyb •••••••• #horror #horrorgame #residentevil #game #videogame

Square Enix has announced plans to open two officially licensed cafes in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo and Shinjuku, Tokyo (Paselabo Tower) this spring. These new locations will feature menus inspired by the company’s iconic intellectual properties – along with dedicated retail spaces offering official merchandise. – IGN Entertainment's Ryan McCaffrey https://lnkd.in/gm9ud4Ar •••••••• #games #videogames #gamemarketing #gaming

Invincible VS art director Dan Eder sits down with Game Informer's Marcus Stewart to explain the challenges of translating the series’ simplified 2D comic and animation style into a high-fidelity 3D fighting game environment. https://lnkd.in/gUry_8VG •••••••• #gamedevelopment #gamedev #game #videogame #gamedeveloper #gamedesign

Educators are the vital link between our research and the students who will one day redefine the game industry. Thank you for your commitment to staying on the cutting edge and for believing in the power of textbooks! We’re proud to be a small part of your curriculum. •••••••• #nationalteachersday #teacherappreciationweek #teachers #teacher #teacherday #teachersday #game #games #videogame #videogames #gamedesign #gamedevelopment #gamedev #education