ByteAction - Issue 129
ByteAction is a newsletter for game developers and fans
Hello, and welcome to 129th edition of ByteAction newsletter!
No podcast this week, but I’m working on a couple of releases that are due to come out sometime next week.
As for what’s been happening in the games industry - Crop Circle Games studio has been closed down by its parent company Prytania Media. The studio wasn’t able to secure further investment to continue with the development of their IP.
In other news, did you know that Will Smith starred at a F2P survival IP Undawn that was released in July last year? The game wasn’t a success, but it was interesting to see that more and more film stars are branching into games industry. Talking about film stars, and the games industry, Margot Robbie's LuckyChap production company is slated to produce an adaptation of the "The Sims”! 😱
Lastly, The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has decided to rule against EA, Jagex, and Miniclip for not disclosing loot boxes in their ads.
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Redhill Games, founded in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland, focuses on creating multiplayer games with competitive elements. Their flagship title, "Nine to Five," is a tactical first-person shooter emphasizing teamwork and shifting objectives. Comprising industry veterans, the studio prioritizes community engagement and player feedback, aiming to deliver innovative and high-quality gaming experiences.
Legal Stuff
Acquisitions/Investments
New Game Corner
Grounded - April 16th, 2024
Embark on a cooperative survival adventure in a world where you're the size of an ant. Explore, build, and overcome challenges alongside giant insects. Unravel the mystery of your shrinking and find your way home as you play through the story.
Resource Byte
Helps you prepare for the coding tests/tech interviews.
Who’s Hiring?
UI/Gameplay Engineer - Super Evil Megacorp - Remote
Principal Level Designer - Archetype Entertainment - Austin, TX
Lead Character Artist - Redhill Games - Helsinki, Finland
Technical Animator - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Engineering Manager - Procreate - Hobart, Tasmania
Senior Producer - Anchor Point Studios - Barcelona, Spain (Remote)
Unity Developer - Reality Games - Krakow, Poland
Lead Technical Artist - Fool’s Theory - Remote
Senior Character Artist - Skeleton Key Studio - Austin, TX
Senior Backend Engineer - Wildlight Entertainment - Woodland Hills, CA (Remote)
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Tactical Adventures - Paris, France
Technical Artist - Dovetail Games - Remote, UK
Senior Producer - Sharkmob - London, UK
Senior Environment Artist - Endnight Games - Vancouver, Canada
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Heart Machine - Culver City, CA (Remote)
CMO - Tacticle Games - Copenhagen, Denmark
UI Programmer - Flix Interactive - UK, Remote
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Dev Talks
Interview with Paul Sulyok - Green Man Gaming
“The interesting thing about Green Man Gaming as opposed to many other players in the market is that many others often start out as studios. Then they become publishers, then they become retailers. We started out as an e-commerce platform in the retail section and worked our way up the food chain. It’s allowed us to use the information, the data we have, what customers show and tell us, and allow that to inform our decisions about the games we publish.”
Paul Sulyok
Events
Reboot Develop - April 22nd-24th
Reboot Develop Blue is a major gaming industry conference held annually in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It's a gathering of game developers, publishers, investors, and other professionals to network, share insights, and discuss the latest trends and innovations in gaming.