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Elden Ring isn't cutting-edge, new or radical. It's a textbook example of knowing your audience. 🎮 🏆 With a Game of the Year title and one of the most popular DLC's in history, Elden Ring cemented itself as one of the greatest video games of all time this summer. It had detractors: ❌ It's too hard ❌ There's no story ❌ It doesn't tell me where to go ❌ Same as previous games The funny thing was...... 😅 Those were the same reasons the returning player base played the game! ✅ It's challenging ✅ The story is hidden, lore to be discovered ✅ Its free roam, waiting to be discovered ✅ It's similar to Dark Souls (predecessor of ER) FromSoftware, the dev team behind Elden Ring, is staunch in holding to their core values. 📕 But they bend where the problems are outside of those core values,⚖️ balancing certain items and skills in the game. 😵💫 In my content, product, and business, I can get swept away by the detractors and lose what made me special and unique in the first place. AKA my Brand. I want to be like FromSoft and give the people what they want! #branding #marketing #unique

Frostpunk 2 launches on September 20th, with Advanced Access for Deluxe Edition owners starting on September 17th. To get you in the mood and help you understand what the sequel is all about—and how it's different from the first game—check out 11 facts about #Frostpunk 2.

Did you know - Nintendo Insider Nintendo Insider - Nintendo Insider is your home for news, reviews and guides covering Nintendo Switch and Pokémon. Aspyr has announced that Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection will be released on Nintendo Switch next month. The post Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Out Next Month appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Alex Seedhouse. 🔴 Kaedim is the ultimate solution for game developers who want to create 3D assets faster and easier than ever. It’s a platform that turns 2D images into 3D models in minutes, with no 3D skills required. You can use any image, from sketches to photos, and get a 3D model that’s ready to use in your game. Kaedim is backed by the best in gaming and AI, and trusted by hundreds of studios. 🟢 Get Started Today: Kaedim3d.com or Check out our Showcase: app.kaedim3d.com/showcase #gdc #gdc2024 #a16z #UnrealEngine #BuildingBetterGames #IndiegameDev #gamedev #GamingUpdates

Breaking News - Nintendo Insider Nintendo Insider - Nintendo Insider is your home for news, reviews and guides covering Nintendo Switch and Pokémon. Aspyr has announced that Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection will be released on Nintendo Switch next month. The post Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Out Next Month appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Alex Seedhouse. 🔴 Kaedim is the future of 3D asset creation. It’s a platform that uses machine learning and in-house artists to generate 3D models from 2D images in minutes. You can create anything you want, from characters to environments, with just a few clicks. Kaedim works with your team’s tools and integrates with the best game studios in the industry. 🟢 Get Started Today: Kaedim3d.com or Check out our Showcase: app.kaedim3d.com/showcase #gdc #gdc2024 #a16z #GameDevCommunity #UnrealEngine #GameIndustry #Gamers #VideoGameIndustry

🚨 Dragon Ball Fans, This One's for You! 🚨 Season 7 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers is here and taking survival gameplay to the next level! Whether you're a Raider unleashing chaos or a Survivor outsmarting the odds, the stakes have never been higher. In my latest article, I break down what PS5 players can expect – from new characters and game modes to enhanced graphics and more! Dive in to see how this unique Dragon Ball experience continues to evolve. 🔗 Click the link: https://lnkd.in/gjeXSd-Q to read the full article! I'd love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to comment and discuss your experiences. #DragonBall #GamingNews #DragonBallTheBreakers #PS5 #GamingCommunity #TechWrath

This week, with the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, we're reminded of the incredible potential and daunting challenges that face large-scale projects in our sector. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth expands a story into a vast open-world adventure, showcasing the ambition and creativity that drives our industry. Yet, juxtaposed with recent news of Sony laying off 900 employees, including at top-tier studios, it prompts a vital conversation about sustainability in AAA gaming. The growing concern is clear: AAA titles, with their massive budgets and extensive development timelines, are becoming increasingly challenging to sustain. In an era where development costs can soar to $315 million, as seen with titles like Spider-Man 2, and production cycles stretch years, if not decades, we're approaching a crossroads. Yet, such projects push the boundaries of what games can be. The question then becomes, how can we preserve this ambition while navigating the financial and logistical hurdles? Solutions and Adaptations Scaling Intelligently: Not every AAA game needs to target a 100-hour playtime. Focusing on delivering a compelling, more concise experience can ensure resources are utilized effectively, echoing the sentiment that sometimes less is more. Exploring Alternative Revenue Models: Subscription services, episodic content, and live services offer ways to mitigate upfront costs, enabling studios to adapt and evolve content over time based on feedback and performance. #GameDevelopment #AAA #Sustainability #Innovation #FinalFantasy7Rebirth #GamingIndustry

Bits and Books Ep. 11: Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal https://hubs.ly/Q02J4Q410 Join us for the next episode of Bits and Books on July 26th at 12:00 pm ET! This time, we're diving into "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal – a fascinating look at how games can solve real-world problems, including challenges faced by Managed Service Providers. Ever wondered how gaming can go beyond entertainment? McGonigal reveals how we can use the power of games to tackle issues like team collaboration, problem-solving, and client engagement. Whether you're a gamer or not, this book offers eye-opening insights into the potential of games to transform your MSP business. Connect with our host: Marnie Stockman: https://hubs.ly/Q02J4PYF0

Explore the power of #KnowledgeGraphs 🌐 with GraphRAG. Our Engineering Director, Christoffer Bergman's insightful findings allow us to expand and discover more relevant documents like never before! Dive into the network behind movies, TV series, video games, and more. Get a more in-depth view here: 🎬 https://bit.ly/4cqPE5l #Neo4j #GraphRAG #llms

Explore the power of #KnowledgeGraphs 🌐 with GraphRAG. Our Engineering Director, Christoffer Bergman's insightful findings allow us to expand and discover more relevant documents like never before! Dive into the network behind movies, TV series, video games, and more. Get a more in-depth view here: 🎬 https://bit.ly/4cqPE5l #Neo4j #GraphRAG #llms