And why do
developers make games for machines that nobody owns?
Part of the appeal of the Nintendo Switch is its ability to shift from console to handheld experiences instantly, and if enough third - party
developers make games for the system, it could essentially overthrow the necessity of buying other platforms; the Switch could stand as the choice system that can run Nintendo's iconic titles alongside third - party titles.
With games like Murakumo and Gaia Blade many of the Japanese press and public regarded the Xbox as a possible contender, after all this was a staunch Japanese
developer making games for an American console.
Steam / HTC are supposed to have the content advantage but as I write this the rift has many more supported titles and more on the way, it is very embarrassing that you missed your launch date because there are simply not enough
developers making games for your product.
Still, given that Sega is STILL the only
developer making games for their system, I suppose I should cut»em some slack.
While its nice to see the overall majority of developers believe the Switch will sell better than the Wii U its very disheartening to see the number of
developers making games for it lower than that of Apple TV.
They won't get a different version of the game, but anytime
a developer makes a game for a Nintendo console it's noteworthy, since the Japanese video game giant has struggled to get quality third - party titles on its platforms.
These «Nindies,» the term for independent
developers making games for Nintendo systems, are creating unique experiences that fall into multiple genres — including stealth action games like Mark of the Ninja Remastered, tactical role - playing games like Banner Saga 3 and rhythmic «bullet hell» games like Just Shapes and Beats.
Not exact matches
«Generally, when you are the basis
for a platform, you don't want to scare away investment in your platform
developers by competing with them... There is a vibrant ecosystem of
game developers, headed by Zynga, who do a good job
making successful social
games already, and Facebook gets a cut of what those
developers make, so there is currently no need
for Facebook to step in and
make games itself, either strategically or monetarily,» Hoskins recently explained via Quora.
While those consoles aren't identical, they have enough in common that
game developers can
make games for both relatively easily.
Another
developer, Sean McCracken, won $ 10,000 in a contest last year
for creating an aliens - themed video
game for Glass, Psyclops, but Google never put it on the official hub
for Glass apps,
making it tougher to find.
Many
developers made their apps free or adopted a «freemium» model,
making it a free download but adding in - app purchases
for access to additional features or
game levels.
The iconic horror franchise is coming to current - generation consoles, and it looks to be a doozy: Konami, the
developer behind the «Silent Hill» series, released a free «playable trailer»
for the
game this summer — and it, unto itself, is one of the best horror
games ever
made.
Pokemon Go already offers in - app purchases, but
developer Niantic has found another way
for the
game to
make money.
Los Angeles area
game developer Giovanni Luis
made the leap to entrepreneur after 20 years of working
for Electronic Arts and Sony.
The relationship is yet another coup
for Sony, which has signed several notable Japanese
developers to
make exclusive
games on the PS4, including Yu Suzuki's Shenmue 3 and Fumito Ueda's The Last Guardian.
Most quickly pointed out that Apple has provided
developers with a tool it calls «On - Demand Resources»
making it possible
for apps to download content, such as new levels in
games, only when needed.
The Infinity 3.0 team ran into similar challenges with Star Wars, according to one source, juggling priorities to
make levels and characters
for Star Wars Rebels, a popular animated series even as the
game's
developers wanted to focus more on the movies, particularly the then - upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
It sure sounds like Microsoft has opened the door
for game developers to
make the same claims.
However,
developers first go to the village
for the approval process and by the time the plans are seen by the Park District, the firms are reluctant to
make changes so late in the
game, Park District President Michelle Kelly said Monday night at a joint meeting of the two boards.
Tools such as
Game Maker, Flixel, RPG Maker and Twine — a tool
for making interactive fiction — now let budding
developers start
making games by dragging objects about in a graphical interface or simply by writing text.
Though Lumitrack's
developers have targeted
games as an initial application, the technology's combination of low latency, high precision and low cost
make it suitable
for many applications, including CGI and human - robot interaction.
That
makes things easier
for developers to find investors, or prove the
game is worth backing.
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I mean, I've never seen such a stupid move
made by a
developer in
making an achievement
for a
game.
I think the
developers went in with all the right intents, because there really aren't enough sports
games being
made for people who aren't willing to put a major commitment into the
game in order to be able to appreciate it on any level.
Unfortunately, «Goat Simulator» became victim of it's own joke, as
developers greed
for money
made this
game part of the problem.
If you've never paid
for a
game that's in the preview program yet then I fully recommend you
make this
game your first purchase because its clear that the
developers have been listening to the
gamers and I can see this
game being relevant
for quite a while.
But keep in mind that this is one of the first
games made strictly
for the vita and
developers obviously aren't able to show the vita's full potential just yet.
The
developers started this off as just a little workshop and we demanded it, and the
developer has
made a shed load of money
for what is a
game that has little substance.
It's a
game that went so wrong at every turn that it
makes you just feel bad
for its
developers.
First of all let me thank the
developers for making this truly wonderful
game.
They can't just rely on other
developers to
make their
games for them because they have a non-traditional system.
The
developers stuck with the progress they
made in recent years — aspects hardcore football fans appreciate like penalties and accuracy mattering
for quarterbacks — while adding an element of unpredictability that
makes the
game feel much more like the actual sport.
Additionally, «Unity
for PSM»
makes it easier
for developers to create
games that incorporate unique features of the PS Vita system, such as its dual analog sticks and the rear touchpad.
«The
Game Developers Choice Advisory Committee, who vote on the Special Award winners
for each show, have
made a decision not to give out a Pioneer Award
for this year's event, following additional feedback from the community,» reads the tweet.
I think that sometimes
developers forget that they are possibly
making the same game over and over again, take the Call of Duty francise for example, nothing against it but i wouldn't spend # 40 - # 50 year on year for what effectivly is the same game... Making good games takes time and effort something that some developers couldn't give a toss about as long as they are making
making the same
game over and over again, take the Call of Duty francise
for example, nothing against it but i wouldn't spend # 40 - # 50 year on year
for what effectivly is the same
game...
Making good games takes time and effort something that some developers couldn't give a toss about as long as they are making
Making good
games takes time and effort something that some
developers couldn't give a toss about as long as they are
making making money!
One final thing on this topic, is that I must commend the
developers for making you truly earn all the cars in the
game, which comes as you get further and further in the
game.
While Team Meat is a registered Nintendo 3DS
developer, the new
game's being
made with no particular platform in mind, and McMillen suspects it might not be a good fit
for the handheld.
Twisted Pixel, a
developer best known
for making jokey
games with mediocre gameplay, is trying something radically different with Wilson's Heart.
On top of announcing this new DLC, the
developer has also released a new update
for the
game on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 that improves performance and stability, tweaks gameplay balance, enhances the UI and rendering, and
makes a number of adjustments to AI.
It has been available on PC
for almost a year now, and to celebrate the
developer will be
making the
game 70 percent off from October 20 to the 26 on Steam.
Both large publishers and indie
developers made XBLA
games for Xbox 360, so it's hard to define it as indie only.
A recent documentary on the
making of Pokken Tournament was released in English, and while we don't have a timetable
for anything, the
developers of the
game hinted that it's possible the
game could be released in the United States eventually.
During a «
Making Of» documentary
for his most recent
game — The Evil Within — veteran
developer Shinji Mikami said a curious thing: «There aren't any real survival horror
games in the world right now».
The only saving grace
for this
game is the fact that it has a large community of mod makers who
make the
game better than the original
developers did.
It's really encouraging to see a
developer like Square Enix taking notice of the importance of modding
for PC
gamers and
making it available
for what is considered their flagship series.
It was such a nightmare obtaining this, the best weapon in Final Fantasy 12, that the
developers made a point to switch up its location
for The Zodiac Age, the new PC and PS4 HD remaster release of the
game that in many ways is a complete do - over with major structural changes to the
game and its gameplay systems.
Now the
developer Gearbox remastered it as Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
for Xbox One and PC,
making a great
game even better.