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Making Tetra Tactics, the Final Fantasy mini-game inspired title that wasn't meant to exist

We talk to lead developer Jabari Alii about how a side project became a full-blown title releasing after almost two years of early access, and his work at Hidden Genius Project

April 10, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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The accidental, inimitable success of Monument Valley

Danny Gray on the impossibility of manufacturing a hit, how premium mobile games survive through subscription models, and how the last decade irrevocably shaped Ustwo Games

April 8, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Unlocking Portugal's game development industry

We talk to Portuguese Game Developer Association executive director Diogo Rato about its booming industry, the opening of the Gaming Hub in Lisbon, and what's ahead

April 2, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Don’t Nod restructures around three genres

RPG, narrative adventure, and action adventure named as three pillars, firm clarifies reshuffle didn't result in layoffs

March 28, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Behind the scenes of Super Mario Bros Wonder | GDC 2024

Nintendo's Takashi Tezuka and Shiro Mouri recount the creation of the title's Wonder effects

March 21, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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The return of 1ReasonToBe and why we still need it | GDC 2024

Ahead of the renowned panel's return on Thursday, we talk to host Laia Bee about why it matters more than ever, and what we can expect from this year's session

March 19, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Representation with intention | GDC 2024

Experts from Capcom and Lilith Games highlight the obstacles hindering inclusivity in gaming communities, and why it matters

March 18, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Grom Social Enterprises to acquire Arctic7

Developer to become a division of the entertainment and tech company

March 14, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Take This and Safe In Our World release new event safety guidelines

The mental health organisations have compiled a guide to help organisers keep gaming industry events safe

March 13, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

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Stellar Blade studio Shift Up files for IPO

Firm to float on the Korea Stock Exchange, 7.25 million shares to be sold during the public offering, at $0.15 each

March 12, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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New Mario movie set for April 2026

Same team returns for sequel to the 2023 hit

March 11, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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A Broforce to be reckoned with

Playtopia, jams, workshops, meetups, funding: we chat to Dominique Gawlowski about Free Lives' success and how it's enabled it to take South African developers under its wings

March 8, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Sea Monster: "Play with a purpose can change the world"

CEO Glenn Gillis discusses Games for Change, what South Africa has to offer to the world of games, and how the industry across the continent has matured

March 7, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Limpho Moeti: Collaboration is key to South Africa's future in games

RocketRide Games' business development manager on the importance of being able to connect with the wider industry, and the structural challenges hindering growth

March 7, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Torus Games lays off team, goes on hiatus

Founder Bill McIntosh says they'll "make a decision on finally closing the company dependent on how the rest of this year plays out"

March 6, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Studio Bolland and the highs and lows of entering the South African game dev scene

Richard Bolland shares the studio's experience of its first year trying to make its foray into games, and why South Africa is such a "fertile ground"

March 6, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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24 Bit Games' journey to joining Annapurna Interactive

We talk to Pieter Koornhof and Tarryn van der Byl about being acquired by the indie darling, and how it will "make a difference" to South Africa's dev scene

March 6, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Nyamakop: "There's demand for African-created content outside of the continent"

Ben Myres and Sithe Ncube on making African-inspired titles, and the multifaceted challenges of funding games in South Africa

March 5, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Unlocking South Africa's talent through co-development

Six Peaks' Jason Ried and Luan Joubert talk about bringing big budget game development to South Africa and "resilient, independent community building"

March 5, 2024 Marie Dealessandri