ByteAction - Issue 125
ByteAction is a newsletter for game developers and fans
Hello, and welcome to 125th edition of ByteAction newsletter! I can’t believe this is the last week of winter and this weekend the Spring begins. I feel like the days are just flying now 😱
Last week ByteAction released its first podcast episode. I spoke to Hugo Bastien from Crytek Studios. He is an Audio Director/Sound Designer who worked on games such as Rainbow Six: Siege, Talking Tom, and he’s currently leading the audio team on Crysis 4. You can give it a listen straight on Byteaction or head to Spotify. My aim is to record an episode every week, so let’s see how I get on :) If ever you are interested in being on one of the episodes - just drop an email on tomas@byteaction.co or reach out to me on Linkedin.
As for what happened in the games industry:
Supermassive Games have announced that they will be laying off around 90 people after its consultation period.
In other news, Nintendo Switch 2 won’t be launching at least until March 2025 according to IGN.
Lastly, Polygon has put together a pretty comprehensive list of the best games of 2024 so far - definitely worth taking a look at, especially if you are looking for something new to play.
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The Action
Retro Byte
Studio Byte
Shift Up Corporation is a South Korean gaming company renowned for visually stunning mobile games like "Destiny Child." Led by Kim Hyung-tae, known for his work on "Blade & Soul," the company excels in creating immersive gaming experiences with captivating artwork and innovative gameplay mechanics. Their upcoming title, "Stellar Blade," promises to deliver an action-packed RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world
Legal Stuff
Epic Games condemns Apple's demand for $73 million in legal fees
Optic Texas CEO and player sue Activision over alleged Call of Duty League monopoly
Acquisitions/Investments
VCs join forces with creators amidst a decline in gaming investment
Since its establishment in 2010, Humble Bundle has accumulated over $250 million in funds raised
New Game Corner
Stellar Blade - April 26th, 2024
Stellar Blade is a thrilling space combat game where players pilot customizable spacecraft to defend the galaxy against an alien threat. With stunning visuals, dynamic gameplay, and both single-player and multiplayer modes, it offers an immersive experience for fans of action-packed sci-fi adventures.
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Who’s Hiring?
Audio Programmer - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Software Engineer - CCP - Reykjavik, Iceland
Unity Developer - Reality Games - Krakow, Poland
Gameplay Engineer - Companion Group - UK, Remote
Senior Economy Designer - Neon Koi - Helsinki, Finland
Lead Character Artist - Tactical Adventures - Lyon, France
Senior Game Designer - Bulkhead Interactive - Derby, UK
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Heart Machine - Culver City, CA (Remote)
Senior Gameplay Engineer - Fast Travel Games - Stockholm, Sweden
Technical Artist - Thatgamecompany - Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
Lead Producer - The Gang - Remote, Malaysia
Senior Graphics Engineer - Singularity6 - Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
CMO - Tacticle Games - Copenhagen, Denmark
UI Programmer - Flix Interactive - UK, Remote
Senior Systems Designer - That’s No Moon - Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
Lead Sound Designer - IOI - Barcelona, Spain
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Dev Talks
Interview with Nick Button-Brown - Outright Games
“Straight user acquisition is really difficult. You can’t market to kids, or you shouldn’t market to kids. It’s wrong. You shouldn’t do it. Trying to bring kids into new games cold is really difficult. That’s why we use licenses. That’s our user acquisition. You recognize it. You want to be part of the Paw Patrol story.” Nick Button-Brown
Events
Hamburg Games Conference - 5th-6th March 2024
The Hamburg Games Conference is an annual event where gaming professionals gather to discuss industry trends, innovations, and challenges. It features panels, workshops, and networking opportunities covering topics from game design to marketing strategies. The conference also showcases projects and hosts prominent speakers, fostering collaboration and growth within the gaming community.