Byte Action - Issue 99
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Hello, and welcome to the 99th edition of Byte Action newsletter!
A lot has happened in a week, and most of the focus in the games industry has been about showcases and new game announcements where XBOX Showcase, Summer Games Fest, Capcom Showcase and of course Ubisoft Forward Showcase dominated the news.
New trailer for Fable came out, and it was a very different one from what you’d normally expect, but in a good way. Seems like it’s going to be a game filled with plenty of good British humour.
Another open world Star Wars game got announced where you embark on an adventurous journey as the cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess, and her loyal companion, Nix. It’s set in the era between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Definitely excited for this one.
Also - Payday 3 and Alan Wake 2 announcements. Both have been long awaited games for me, and I’m very much looking forward to experiencing what Starbreeze and Remedy have managed to accomplish here.
In other news - Diablo 4 passed $666m in sales whilst setting a new Blizzard record. Not sure if the $666m was the exact number to beat, but it might be just a coincidence :)
Lastly, In protest of changes to Reddit’s API which included much higher costs, numerous Reddit gaming communities had staged a "blackout" by going private. The impacted subreddits include broad discussion communities such as r/gaming and r/games, as well as specialized game-focused communities like r/DestinyTheGame, r/NintendoSwitch, and others.
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Frontier Developments is a UK based studio that strives to create games that will put both itself and the games industry at the forefront of the world entertainment industry. Over the subsequent three decades, Frontier has thrived. The company has built a uniquely diverse catalogue of games, enabled by its Cobra technology, that has defined genres, earned critical acclaim, and won a place in the hearts of millions of players. Having worked with a succession of top publishers, Frontier now self-publishes its own high-quality, innovative games of different genres that embody its world-class expertise across all major gaming formats.
Legal Stuff
Acquisitions/Investments
New Game Corner
Starfield - September 6th
Bethesda Game Studios, renowned for their award-winning titles such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4, introduces Starfield—a brand-new universe after a span of 25 years
The Talent Games is an HR Technology company that revolutionizes the recruitment process through gamified virtual hiring solutions. Their mission is to empower recruiting teams by enabling them to attract, evaluate, and hire candidates remotely, utilizing their online gamified assessments.
Who’s Hiring?
Systems Designer - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Senior Producer - IOI - Barcelona, Spain
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
Lead Producer - Yager - Berlin, Germany
UX/UI Designer - Manticore Games - Remote, US
VFX Artist - Velan Studios - Troy, NY
Senior Character Artist - Techland - Warsaw, Poland (Remote)
Lead Technical Animator - Smilegate Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
Technical Director - Supermassive Games - Guildford, UK
Lead Tools Engineer - Lighthouse Games - Royal Leamington Spa, UK (Hybrid)
Rumours
Dev Talks
Interview with Kyle Rowley and Molly Maloney from Remedy Entertainment
“I mean, it’s a tight rope walk, right? We want to make sure the players end up with the minimum viable understanding and make sure that this all makes sense in a way that is meaningful. But exploration was a key pillar of this game. And that’s not only physical exploration of spaces, but it’s also, you know, if you don’t talk to Casey in that moment, you don’t necessarily get to experience that conversation later. It’s there, and if you want to avail yourself of it, you certainly can.” Molly Maloney
DevGamm Vilnius - June 20-21
DevGAMM Game Conference in Vilnius is taking place on June 20-21, 2023. Immerse yourself in a world of networking, where you can connect with industry professionals, participate in enriching talks by top-notch experts, explore a captivating game expo, and seize exciting career opportunities.