Funcom’s Rui Casais: From junior programmer to CEO
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-08-22-from-junior-programmer-to-ceo-funcoms-rui-casais
We speak to the chief exec about his journey to the top, and why he has stayed with the Conan Exiles studio for more than a decade
Why Platinum Games may never work with a publisher again
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-06-01-why-platinum-games-may-never-work-with-a-publisher-again
Co-founders Hideki Kamiya and Atsushi Inaba discuss the acclaimed studio’s self-funded future and determination to own its IP
Oculus: “We don’t want exclusivity. We want VR to thrive”
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-05-09-oculus-we-dont-want-exclusivity-we-want-vr-to-thrive
At Reboot Develop, Oculus’ Matt Conte urged developers to make the most of a small market by shipping on every VR platform possible
Tequila Works’ Raul Rubio on the dangers of building on stereotypes
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-05-09-tequila-works-raul-rubio-on-the-dangers-of-building-on-ste
“If you look at games made in Spain, you will notice a shocking lack of bullfighters”
How to stop big publishers breaking your business
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-05-01-how-to-stop-big-publishers-breaking-your-business
During this year’s Reboot Develop, Ninja Theory’s Nina Kristensen detailed the rights studios should fight for
“If anybody is going to pick a fight with Steam or create an alternative, the time is now”
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-04-26-if-anybody-is-going-to-pick-a-fight-with-steam-or-create-a
At Reboot Develop, Rami Ismail and Robin Hunicke argued that existing digital platforms are not doing enough to represent the diversity and artistry of developers
“What’s your plan to not destroy yourself as you’re stepping into this career path?”
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-04-22-why-good-shepherds-mike-wilson-has-been-fighting-for-a-gam
At Reboot Develop, Devolver and Good Shepherd co-founder Mike Wilson discussed the need for unions, mental burnout, and dealing with online toxicity
How indie publishers stand out - and why they need your game to help them
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-04-20-how-indie-publishers-stand-out-and-why-they-need-your-game
Speaking at Reboot Develop, Devolver Digital, Paradox Interactive and Raw Fury reflect on their role in a game’s success and offer advice on pitching to them
Steam sales, store pages and the art of selling games
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-04-20-steam-sales-and-store-pages-the-art-of-selling-your-game
At Reboot Develop, Rockfish, Vlambeer and 11 bit take very different views on the value of cutting prices
Vavra: “There is no propaganda” in Kingdom Come: Deliverance
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-04-19-vavra-there-is-no-propaganda-in-kingdom-come-deliverance
Warhorse co-founder says controversy over historical RPG would be “laughable if it wasn’t serious”
Reboot Develop expands with Canada conference in 2019
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-04-19-reboot-develop-expands-with-canada-conference-in-2019
Spring conference will remain in Dubrovnik alongside new student event, Canadian debut to be held in autumn next year
Watch Reboot Develop’s best talks on GamesIndustry.biz
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-04-18-watch-reboot-develops-best-talks-on-gamesindustry-biz
Platinum Games, Patrice Desilets, Obsidian, Tequila Works and more - the livestream starts on April 19 at 10am CET
EA’s SEED builds AI capable of teaching itself to play Battlefield I
▻https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-03-23-eas-seed-builds-ai-capable-of-teaching-itself-to-play-batt
“As deep learning technology matures, I expect self-learning agents to be part of the games themselves, as truly intelligent NPCs,” says SEED technical director
Tim Schafer, Julian Gollop and Josh Sawyer lead #Reboot_Develop_2018 line-up
▻http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-09-13-tim-schafer-julian-gollop-and-josh-sawyer-lead-reboot-deve
Croatian conference will return next year, with 110 speakers and twice the capacity