ByteAction - Issue 115
Byte Action is a newsletter for game developers and fans
Hello, and welcome to the 115th edition of Byte Action newsletter!
Last week Embark Studios announced that ‘The Finals’ open beta attracted an impressive 7,5m players.
In other news, the publisher Midwest Games secured $3m in funding which they will use to expand their business operations and staff.
Lastly, great news for GTA fans, as Rockstar’s GTA VI announcement is supposed to be coming this week according to IGN which will be followed by game trailer next month.
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Arrowhead Game Studios, situated in Stockholm, is a game development studio with a mission to craft immersive gaming experiences for Console and PC. Studio is renowned for their cooperative game titles, having released Magicka, The Showdown Effec, Gauntle, and Helldivers.
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New Game Corner
Gangs of Sherwood - November 30th
Confront the Sheriff of Nottingham's armies and lead the rebellion either as a lone hero or alongside a co-op team of up to four players. Play as one of the Merry Men, coordinate your assaults, and rescue the oppressed citizens in a contemporary dystopian world inspired by the legend of Robin Hood.
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A great tool for meditation, getting into better state of mind, or reducing anxiety.
Who’s Hiring?
Graphics Programmer - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Expert Game Designer - That’s No Moon - Los Angeles, CA
Technical Artist - Thatgamecompany - Remote, US
Lead AI Programmer - Digital Extremes - Remote, Canada
Senior Environment Artist - Stellar Entertainment - Guildford, UK
Senior Vegetation Artist - 4A Games - Sliema, Malta
Senior Game Designer - Madbox - Paris, France
Technical Designer - Build a Rocket Boy - Edinburgh, UK (Remote)
Lead Technical Artist - Yager - Berlin, Germany
Technical Artist - Digital Insight Games - Los Angeles, CA
Technical Designer - GhostPunch Games - Remote
Online Programmer - Midnight Society - San Francisco, CA
Senior Animator - Coffee Stain Studios - Stockholm, Sweden
Dev Talks
“Early access should not be used as a way to simply release a beta version of your game to the public and hope for the best. Instead, it should be used as a way to engage with players and get their feedback on specific aspects of the game that you are working on.” Bruce Nesmith
Playcon (November 30th - December 3rd)
PLAYCON, the leading Video Games Expo in Malta, offers an extensive platform for industry professionals to come together and present their top-notch products. This event fosters conversations and engagements that contribute to shaping the future of the video game and esports industries, all within a convenient single venue.