Byte Action - Issue 106
Byte Action is a newsletter for game developers and fans
Hello, and welcome to the 106th edition of Byte Action newsletter!
Last week Striking Distance Studios, the company behind The Callisto Protocol IP, laid off 32 employees. Krafton said it was done as an effort to "realign the studio’s priorities".
In other news, Campfire Cabal, formed less than a year ago, fell victim to the ongoing business restructuring at its parent company, Embracer Group, leading to its shutdown.
Lastly, Activision has announced the arrival of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, setting its release date for November 10.
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Velan Studios is a game development studio based in Troy, NY. The studio was established in 2016 by Guha Bala and Karthik Bala, and it gained recognition primarily for creating titles such as Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit and Knockout City.
Legal Stuff
Acquisitions/Investments
New Game Corner
AC: Mirage - 12/10/2023
In Assassin's Creed Mirage, you are Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions seeking answers and justice.
Resource Byte
Typeform is a tool I’ve grown to be really fond of. It just so much than a simple survey tool. With Typeform I can create unique designs, showcase the brand and engage with people through gathering their feedback and thoughts. Best information gathering tool out there.
Who’s Hiring?
Graphics Programmer - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Senior AI Programmer - Sony Bend Studio - Remote, US
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Bright Star Studios - Copenhagen, Denmark (Remote)
Lead Engine & Tools Programmer - Bright Star Studios - Copenhagen, Denmark (Remote)
Lead Software Engineer Core Systems (C++, Go)- Bright Star Studios - Copenhagen, Denmark (Remote)
Senior AI Programmer - Anchor Point Studios - Barcelona, Spain (Remote)
Senior Tools Programmer - Bright Star Studios - Copenhagen, Denmark (Remote)
Senior Technical Animator - Remedy Entertainment - Helsinki, Finland
Principal Environment Artist - Build a Rocket Boy - Edinburgh, UK (Remote)
Head of Art - Fortis Games - Global, Remote
Principal Game Designer - Demiurge Games - USA, Remote
Lead Gameplay Animator - Techland - Warsaw, Poland
Associate Director Mission Design - Smilegate Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
Online Programmer - Midnight Society - San Francisco, CA
Lead Game Designer - Avalanche Studios - Stockholm, Sweden
Senior Technical Producer - The Coalition Studio - Vancouver, BC
Rumours
Dev Talks
Interview with Tetiana Gaidar - Mila (Call of Duty: Warzone)
“But coming back to dance. It’s like when you have this opportunity where you have kind of a stage as a dancer and as a choreographer. I’m right there in the choreographer mood, so even if I have guns in my hand or I have to fight people, I see the stage I see with the cameras and now I’m creating the choreography.” Tetiana Gaidar
Gamesindustry.biz HR Summit - London (September 27th)
The GI HR Summit unites HR professionals from across the games industry to discuss the biggest topics impacting their teams.