game development
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Microsoft Buys Four Independent Studios
Microsoft announced it’s acquired four new game studios at its press conference today in an effort to increase the the number of exclusive first-party games it can deliver to Xbox One owners.
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For Honor’s Creation Ended With A Behind-The-Scenes Break-Up
For Honor’s creative director Jason VandenBerghe presenting the game at E3 2016.Photo: MC2 (Playing Hard) The most interesting moment from a new documentary about the making of For Honour comes just over 70 minutes in when the team at Ubisoft Montreal is celebrating the game getting certified on Xbox One and PS4. Speeches have been…
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Shovel Knight Sold Fewer Copies In 2017 Than Its Best Year But Made More Money
A new blog post from the makers of the excellent 2D platformer Shovel Knight breaks down the game’s sales in surprising detail.
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Developers At One French Game Studio Have Been On Strike For A Month
Félix Habert is a game designer and staff representative at Eugen Systems, a small French studio behind several well-received strategy games, including the recent Steel Division: Normandy 44. He joined the company as an intern five years ago, but walked out last month alongside 20 other employees because of unpaid wages and breached contracts. Today…