Game Development Essentials (GDE Series)

The fourth edition of Game Development Essentials: An Introduction takes readers on a fascinating journey through the game development process & the industry.

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

The path to #gamedev success is simpler than you think. Discover yours with Game Development Essentials: An Introduction – and learn some fascinating #gamehistory along the way.

Check out the 4th edition here:
https://t.co/9z9IRIlSEG

#gamer #gamedev #GDE #indiedev #indiegamedev

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

History is kept alive through the legacies we #honor. Today, we pause to pay tribute to the #courageous individuals who gave everything to protect our #freedoms. Their #sacrifice remains a permanent chapter in our story.

#memorialday #heroes #military #armedforces #gratitude

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

.@jimgreer argues that the @Roblox platform is the spiritual successor to legacy Flash portals because it democratizes #development & fosters a grassroots community. – @GIBiz

#videogames #games #roblox #gamedeveloper #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev

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[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

Following the massive success of @CrimsonDesert_ – with 5M+ copies sold – South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly rewarded each of its employees with a special bonus of 5M Won (~$3,400). Crimson Desert has earned praise from South Korea’s Prime Minister for elevating “K-content” globally using the studio’s proprietary engine technology.

– @IGN's @wyp100 #videogame #videogames #gamenews #gameindustry #game #games #gaming

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[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

On @GIBiz, Rob Fahey argues that 2026 marks @valvesoftware's transition from #hardware experimentation to serious industry contention – as evidenced by the critical acclaim for the new $99 #Steam Controller. The successful integration of the Steam Deck’s ecosystem has positioned Valve’s strategy as a legitimate growth vector beyond its digital storefront. #gaming #games #videogames #steam #tech #technology

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[Indiespace (INDIE) @indiespace]

Prominent #indie studios like
@InnerslothDevs, @LandfallGames, and
@KineticGamesDev are launching funding and publishing arms to support small #gamedevs and help them maintain creative control.
– @sweetpotatoes @gamedevdotcom
#indiegames #games #indiedevs
https://t.co/ZQe2DPUTFV

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

The @BoltBlasterGms #gamedev team discusses @thespellbrigade – designed for 4-player online co-op – incl agile iteration & tech strategies used to maintain performance & visual clarity during all the spell-slinging.
– @80Level 's @David_Jagneaux #game

https://t.co/8UCnKWUcov

[Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk]

.@RE_Games Requiem #game director Koshi Nakanishi + producer Masato Kumazawa discuss how they successfully balanced signature intense horror w/blockbuster action for the franchise's 30th anniv.
– @eurogamer #horror #horrorgame #residentevil #videogame

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[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

.@SquareEnix will be opening 2 cafes in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo and Shinjuku, Tokyo this spring featuring menus inspired by the company’s iconic IPs – along w/dedicated retail spaces offering official merch.

– @IGN's @DMC_Ryan

#games #videogames #gamemarketing #gaming

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[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

.@InvincibleVS art director @3DanEder sits down with @gameinformer's Marcus Stewart to explain the challenges of translating the series’ 2D style into a 3D fighting #game environment.

#gamedev #games #videogame #videogames #gamedeveloper #gamedesign

https://t.co/xLY8cWKeSD

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

#Teachers are the link between research & #students who will redefine the #game industry. Thanks for your commitment to staying on the cutting edge & for believing in the power of #textbooks!
#nationalteachersday #teacherappreciationweek #teacher #teacherday #teachersday #games

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

We believe that deep dives into #gamedesign theory are essential to the industry’s growth. Today we honor the authors and editors who turn complex mechanics into accessible knowledge. Thank you for keeping #game education growing!

#education #worldbookday #bookday #games #books

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

Let’s challenge our students and fellow educators to think about the real-world impact of everything they do. From optimizing code to reducing hardware waste, the future of game education is green. #HappyEarthDay!

#earthday #earth #green #sustainability #nature #ecofriendly

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

Celebrating those who are doing the hard work of turning creative ideas into playable realities. Here’s to the curiosity that drives the industry forward.

#creativity #innovation #creativityandinnovation #worldcreativityday #worldcreativityandinnovationday #wcid

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

Libraries are hubs for #innovation and #digitalliteracy. Today, we salute the #library workers who are transforming these spaces into high-tech labs for their communities.

#books #libraryworkersday #nationallibraryweek #libraryweek #libraries #textbooks #education #edtech

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

Grover Wimberley discusses how @NightdiveStudio hires from the modding community & integrates fan-made content into remasters to ensure the final product remains faithful to the original.
– @80Level’s @David_Jagneaux
#games #gamedev #gaming #videogames

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[Indiespace (INDIE) @indiespace]

The recent surge of #indiefilms such as Iron Lung & Exit 8 suggests that #indiegame adaptations can thrive by prioritizing creative collaboration w/orig devs over the committee-led approach of AAA giants.
– @simonsaybrams @TheAVClub #indie #indiemovies
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[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

.@nvidia has achieved near-total dominance of the PC graphics market – capturing more than 94% of discrete GPU sales while AMD’s share plummeted following its strategic retreat from high-end hardware. Despite an overall yearly increase in card shipments, rising costs and tariffs led to a unusual sequential drop in sales during the 2025 holiday season – with Intel remaining virtually non-existent in the dedicated graphics space.
– @pcworld's @markhachman #tech #technology #gpu #hardware #games #gamenews

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[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

Novy knows VR. And a bunch of other platforms and genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮

#indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #vr #virtualreality #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #gamedesign #trailertuesday

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

.@ArcSystemWorksU's Daisuke Ishiwatari warns that overspecialization in #gamedev is a career risk & that sticking to a single niche can leave a team unable to adapt when projects fail or markets shift.

– @VGC_News' @scully1888 #game #games #gaming

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[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

Sony is reportedly conducting dynamic A/B pricing experiments on the PlayStation Store, using specific identifiers to offer personalized discounts of up to 17.6% to select user segments. The testing could affect more than 150 titles across 68 territories – though major markets such as the US and Japan appear to be excluded due to stricter regulations and market sensitivity. – @GIBiz #gaming #game

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