Byte Action - Issue 98
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Hello, and welcome to the 98th edition of Byte Action newsletter!
Last week Debbie Bestwick named Steve Bell as her successor at Team 17 Group.
In other news - Kojima Productions pledged support for Apple platforms at WWDC. During the Apple event live stream Hideo Kojima announced Death Stranding: Director's Cut for Mac with pre-orders opening soon.
Lastly, according to Gamesindustry.biz Redfall developers attributed disappointing vampire shooter to unclear direction, high turnover, and a small team unable to fulfill ambitions.
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The Byte
The Action
Retro Byte
Studio Byte
Jagex was established in 2001. This studio stands as a prominent leader in crafting immersive and captivating experiences for both PC and mobile platforms. As one of the UK’s largest and most esteemed video game developers and publishers, Jagex has garnered a reputation for excellence.
At the forefront of their success are their renowned MMOs, RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, which have attracted a staggering 280 million player accounts and generated a remarkable lifetime franchise revenue of $1 billion.
Legal Stuff
Microsoft fined $20M over illegal collection of children's info on Xbox
Steam displays EU citizens a game's recent lowest price to comply with new law
Acquisitions/Investments
New Game Corner
Alan Wake 2 - October 17th, 2023
With Alan Wake 2, Remedy Entertainment embarks on its inaugural venture into the realm of survival horror. Set within a small town plagued by ritualistic murders, this gripping narrative follows a writer ensnared in a harrowing nightmare and an FBI agent in search of elusive truths. .
Something different this time for those of you who are interested to know where you came from. MyHeritage is an all-encompassing online genealogy platform. With its web, mobile, and software offerings, it enables users to delve into their family history. Through this platform, individuals can create and explore their family trees, upload and peruse a vast collection of photos, and conduct searches within an extensive archive of over 19.4 billion historical records.
Who’s Hiring?
Technical Designer - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Art Director - Anchor Point Studios - Barcelona, Spain (Remote)
Lead Engine & Tools Developer - Bright Star Studios - Copenhagen, Denmark (Remote)
Senior Technical Animator - Remedy Entertainment - Helsinki, Finland
Executive Producer - Daybreak Studios - San Diego, CA
UX/UI Designer - Manticore Games - Remote, US
Game Designer - Black Shamrock - Dublin, Ireland
Senior Producer - IOI - Barcelona, Spain
Narrative Director - Techland - Warsaw, Poland (Remote)
Lead Engine Programmer - Smilegate Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
Lead Animation Engineer - Striking Distance Studios - San Ramon, CA
Monetisation Designer - Lighthouse Games - Royal Leamington Spa, UK (Hybrid)
Rumours
Dev Talks
Interview with Lisa Bridgett from DREST
“What excites us the most here at DREST is the ability to bring together communities of like-minded people within the metaverse and develop their identities on DREST. Our players love fashion and style, they want to be part of this industry and they thrive on exploring creativity. Being able to bring them together within the game, or through a metaverse experience, opens up incredible opportunities not only for them but also for brands, who can access a highly engaged and interested audience; whether they are current consumers or future ones.” Lisa Bridgett
Develop Brighton - 11-13 July 2023
Develop:Brighton stands as the largest conference and expo in the United Kingdom exclusively dedicated to Game Developers. Over the course of three days, this event unites the entire Game Dev community, providing valuable insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities amidst a seaside setting.