ByteAction - Issue 132
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Hello, and welcome to 132nd edition of ByteAction newsletter!
Last week we published another episode of ByteAction Podcast. I spoke to Jamie Smith - Principal Game Designer at People Can Fly studio. We talked about the art and science behind the world of video game design and discussed the delicate balance game designers strike between historical accuracy and immersive gameplay as they transform regular game design into an extraordinary experience.
As for what’s been happening in the games industry - Possibility Space studio has shut down. Jeff Strain who is the owner of the studio, blamed the studio closure on its employees leaking information to the press about its upcoming game, Project Vonnegut. As a result, Strain claims the studio was unable to secure additional resources from the project's publisher and decided to cancel it instead.
In other news, Ex-Destiny creative director announces Hidden Grove, a ProbablyMonsters studio, crafting a multiplayer adventure on Unreal Engine 5.
Lastly, Blizzard games are making a comeback in China, thanks to a fresh partnership with publisher NetEase. This marks a reunion after their split in January last year, which terminated the publishing agreement for popular titles such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Diablo, and more in the country.
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The Byte
The Action
Retro Byte
Studio Byte
Gym Class VR offers a VR experience to play basketball with people from all over the world. Make new friends, break a sweat, and compete to become a VR basketball superstar. The studio is based in San Francisco, CA and is hiring across several disciplines remotely.
Legal Stuff
Apple rejects claims of disobeying a court mandate regarding alternative payment options.
Following the verdict from Google, Epic Games suggests solutions for improving the Play Store.
Acquisitions/Investments
New Game Corner
Paper Trail - May 21st, 2024
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world
Resource Byte
The ultimate Linkedin content creation and analytics tool.
Who’s Hiring?
UI/Gameplay Engineer - Super Evil Megacorp - Remote
Game Network Engineer - Cult of the North - Stockholm, Sweden
Senior Engine Programmer - ASOBO Studio - Bordeaux, France
Technical Artist - Atom Switch - USA, Remote
QA Tester - Edgegap - Quebec, Canada
Lead Character Artist - Redhill Games - Helsinki, Finland
Character Rigger - Ready Player Me - Remote, Europe
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Neon Koi - Helsinki, Finland
Technical Animator - Liquid Swords - Stockholm, Sweden
Engineering Manager - Procreate - Hobart, Tasmania
Creative Director - Gameloft - Paris, France
Game Designer - Wargaming - Vilnius, Lithuania
Senior Producer - Anchor Point Studios - Barcelona, Spain (Remote)
Game Designer - Dreamcraft Entertainment - Redwood City, CA
Lead Technical Artist - Fool’s Theory - Remote, Europe
Head of Analytics - Snowprint Studios - Stockholm, Sweden
Lead Writer - Ubisoft - Paris, France
Lead Security Engineer - Carry1st - Remote
Senior Publishing Producer - Build a Rocket Boy - Edinburgh, UK
Senior Producer - Sharkmob - London, UK
Lead Level Designer - BulletFarm - USA, Remote
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Heart Machine - Culver City, CA (Remote)
UI Programmer - Flix Interactive - UK, Remote
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Dev Talks
Interview with Aaron Moten - Fallout series
“Fallout, as a video game, has a tone to it that is drastically different than any other video game. It’s what the fans of Fallout really hold dear to themselves. It’s a game that stretches the drama, comedy, and outrageousness into this swirling mixing pot. In order to nail a tone like that, the conversation was always “what is possible in a moment?”
Aaron Moten
Events
Digital Dragons - May 19th-21st
Digital Dragons is one of the biggest game development events in Europe. It's held annually in Kraków, Poland, and it brings together game developers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world. The conference features keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, covering various aspects of game development, including design, programming, art, marketing, and business.