ByteAction - Issue 141
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Hello, and welcome to 141st edition of ByteAction newsletter!
Last week Sumo Group announced that it will be cutting down 15% of staff whilst Timbre Games - a subsidiary under Sumo Group will be shut down completely.
In other news, online creation platform Highrise announced it has surpassed $250 million in revenue across its marketplaces since 2019. According to the company, significant revenue sources include resales in its in-game Secondary Market and the Highrise Ideas design program, which allows users to submit and earn from their own designs.
Lastly, Paradox Interactive has canceled Life By You, the Sims-like management game that faced multiple delays. Additionally, the California-based studio Paradox Tectonic has been closed.
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Humanoid Origin is a Canadian game development studio based in Edmonton. They are driven by their values that focus on creative freedom and independence which in turn would lead to the development of better, more innovative games. Their current IP is a multi-platform AAA game, focusing on character-driven narrative in an all-new science-fiction universe.
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Acquisitions/Investments
New Game Corner
Black Myth: Wukong - 20th August, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG inspired by Chinese mythology. As the Destined One, you will embark on a journey filled with challenges and wonders, seeking to unveil the hidden truths behind an ancient and illustrious legend.
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Who’s Hiring?
Lead Game Designer - Hypersonic Laboratories - Remote
Senior Software Engineer - Illumix - Remote, USA
RPG Designer - Larian Studios - Warsaw, Poland
Senior Character Artist - Humanoid Origin - Remote, Canada
Senior Data Analyst - Original Games - Remote, Europe
Data Analyst - Eneba - Europe, Remote
Unity Developer - Odderslab - Remote
Lead Game Programmer - Redhill Games - Helsinki, Finland
COO - Flatter Than Earth - Remote, USA
Unity Programmer - Midjiwan - Stockholm, Sweden
Technical Director - Klang Games - Berlin, Germany
Product Designer - SDP Games - Remote
Senior Graphics Programmer - Build a Rocket Boy - Edinburgh, UK
Senior Gameplay Programmer - People Can Fly - Remote, Worldwide
Art Director - Bulletfarm - Remote, USA
Senior Unity Developer - SocialPoint - Barcelona, Spain
Senior Writer - Beamdog - Edmonton, Canada
Lead Producer - Otherside Entertainment - Remote, USA
Senior Brand Manager - Remedy Games - Helsinki, Finland
Senior Product Lead - Ringtail Interactive - Stockholm, Sweden
Gameplay Programmer - Lucky VR - Remote, Canada
Producer - Mythical Games - Remote, USA
Engineering Manager - Procreate - Hobart, Tasmania
Lead Audio Designer - Maverick Games - Warwick, UK
Game Designer - Dreamcraft Entertainment - Redwood City, CA
Senior Game Designer - Alpha Channel Games - Toronto, Canada
Lead Technical Artist - Fool’s Theory - Remote, Europe
Senior Unity Developer - Homa - Barcelona, Spain
Unity Engineer - Carry1st - Remote
Senior Producer - Sharkmob - London, UK
Senior Gameplay Programmer - Heart Machine - Culver City, CA (Remote)
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Dev Talks
“Well actually 2024 is also the 30th anniversary of Knuckles, so it is also kind of the year of Knuckles as well! We did have the Knuckles TV show on Paramount Plus which got to celebrate that.
We did want to pick a character that would get fans excited, so that’s why we picked Shadow [this year]. But whatever we can use to get fans excited in the future, we definitely want to look at.”
Takashi IIzuka
Events
Develop: Brighton - 9th-11th of July
The Develop: Brighton Conference is an annual event in Brighton, UK, for video game developers. Established in 2006, it features keynotes, technical sessions, workshops, and an expo. The event provides networking opportunities and showcases indie developers