Byte Action - Issue 94
Byte Action is a newsletter for game developers and fans
Hello, and welcome to the 94th edition of Byte Action newsletter!
Last week Venture Beat reported that Plaion, formerly Koch Media, is reportedly preparing for layoffs as part of a significant restructuring of its gaming business.
In other news - Redfall experienced a lackluster launch with low review scores in the 60s, but its placement as #14 on the list of the worst-reviewed games on Steam, with a 28% positive rating, was a bigger disappointment.
Lastly, another interesting article from Venture Beat - this time about how Ubisoft taps the strengths of its neurodiverse employees' in game development.
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The Byte
The Action
Retro Byte
Studio Byte
Based in Germany and hiring remotely Keen Games specializes in creating imaginative and unique sandbox gaming experiences. Known for the games such as Portal Knights, Enshrouded and Olympus Rising their goal is to become a well-regarded and diverse studio, one that inspires people.
Legal Stuff
Bungie emerges victorious in Destiny cheats lawsuit, securing $12 million
Krafton & NetEase face court battle over PUBG inspiration dispute
Acquisitions/Investments
New Game Corner
Set in the era following Star Trek: The Next Generation, the interactive narrative video game, Star Trek: Resurgence, unveils an original story. Players are tasked with unraveling a sinister mystery surrounding two warring alien civilizations.
Resource Byte
Leetcode - a platform to help you enhance your skills, expand your knowledge and prepare for technical interviews
Who’s Hiring?
Mission Designer - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Art Director - Anchor Point Studios - Barcelona, Spain (Remote)
Lead Engine & Tools Developer - Bright Star Studios - Copenhagen, Denmark (Remote)
Development Director - Build a Rocket Boy - Edinburgh, UK (Remote)
Senior Technical Artist - Anchor Point Studios - Barcelona, Spain (Remote)
Senior VFX Artist - Super Evil Megacorp - San Mateo, CA
Senior Character Artist - Avalanche Studios - Stockholm, Sweden
Director of Engineering - Manticore Games - San Mateo, CA
Audio Director - Smilegate Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
UX Lead - Crop Circle Games - Remote
Audio Engineer - Maverick Games - Royal Leamington Spa, UK
Monetisation Designer - Lighthouse Games - Royal Leamington Spa, UK (Hybrid)
Rumours
Dev Talks
“The companies I’ve created always had strong visions. The vision has been what defined who was hired, who we partnered with, and in the end what came out of it. It all came directly back to the start with that vision. You filter things out and your product becomes the vision. I find that beautiful.” Dino Patti
Events
GamesBeat Summit - May 22-23
GamesBeat Summit stands as the foremost annual assembly for leaders in the video game industry.