1. Hopoo Games, creators of the Risk of Rain series, have joined Valve, potentially working on a new Half-Life game. 2. The move follows a similar pattern to Valve's previous acquisition of Campo Santo. 3. Hopoo Games has halted production on its unannounced game, Snail, to focus on Valve's projects.

1. Level-5, the Japanese game developer known for the Professor Layton and Ni no Kuni series, has announced an online showcase for September 24th. 2. The event, titled 'LEVEL5 VISION 2024 TO THE WORLD’S CHILDREN', will feature updates on their current projects and a brand new title announcement. 3. The showcase will include previews of their upcoming games, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, alongside the surprise reveal of a new game.

1. CD Projekt Red is transitioning from pre-production to full production for Project Polaris, the next Witcher game, after two years of work. 2. The studio has moved to Unreal Engine 5, which may expedite the development process compared to their previous in-house engine. 3. CD Projekt Red also provided updates on Project Orion, the next Cyberpunk game, and released new modding tools for The Witcher 3.

1. Bandai Namco has decided to cancel the release of Blue Protocol, an anime-themed MMO, in the Western market and shut down its Japanese servers. 2. The decision came after receiving feedback from the Japanese audience and realizing the game could not meet the developer's vision of making each player feel like the main character in a fantasy anime. 3. The collaboration with Amazon Games for the Western release has also been terminated.

1. Valve has expanded access to its new game, Deadlock, and added it to Steam listings. 2. The game is currently in closed testing with nearly 60,000 players and peaked at over 89,000 concurrent players over the weekend. 3. Deadlock is a MOBA-infused hero shooter, differing from Valve's other titles like Team Fortress 2, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike.

1. Amazon Games CEO Christoph Hartmann discusses the potential of AI in game development, particularly in generating new gameplay ideas and localization. 2. Hartmann claims that AI will not replace programming roles but might take over 'boring parts' of development. 3. The statement that games 'don't really have acting' has raised eyebrows, and concerns about AI potentially replacing localization roles.

➀ 'Black Myth: WuKong' aims to be China's first 3A game, drawing heavily from the classic 'Journey to the West'. ➁ The team faced significant challenges in creating a game of this scale, including technical difficulties and the need to balance artistic vision with commercial viability. ➂ The game features extensive use of real-world scanning to create authentic Chinese cultural settings, a technique that also significantly reduced production costs.

➀ Feng Ji reflects on the challenges and failures in the game development industry, emphasizing the importance of game quality and player satisfaction. ➁ The article discusses the high failure rate of game projects, attributing it to factors like hasty development, poor management, and market competition. ➂ It highlights the role of game策划 in determining the success or failure of a game, suggesting that their passion and dedication are crucial for creating engaging and sustainable games.

1. Global recognition of 2D games as a major genre; 2. The importance of storytelling in 2D games; 3. The potential for continued growth in the 2D game and subculture market

1. 20 teams selected across various categories; 2. Support includes global exhibition, mentoring, and promotional video production; 3. Special awards from partner companies offer additional opportunities.

1. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to release on November 20th, following multiple delays due to the Ukraine conflict and cyberattacks. 2. A new gameplay deep dive will be hosted on Xbox YouTube channel next month. 3. The game will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and for Game Pass subscribers on day-one, with some changes in Game Pass tiers affecting access.

1. Ubisoft has delayed the releases of Rainbow Six Mobile and The Division Resurgence, pushing them to April 2025 or later. 2. The company aims to ensure these free-to-play titles meet expectations with optimized KPIs in a large yet demanding market. 3. This delay strategy follows the successful launch of XDefiant, which also faced initial delays.

1. Sucker Punch Productions celebrates the 4th anniversary of Ghost of Tsushima, a game that has become a franchise despite having only one game. 2. The team expressed gratitude for the support and asked fans to share their favorite moments from the game. 3. While no major announcements were made, the celebration might be a prelude to the official announcement of Ghost of Tsushima 2.

1. AMD introduces Neural Texture Block Compression (NTBC) to reduce game install sizes by up to 70%. 2. NTBC maintains reasonable quality while compressing high-quality textures. 3. This technology promises to conserve VRAM and is expected to be a significant advancement in game storage efficiency.

1. Riot Games had been developing a Smash Bros-style fighting game codenamed 'Pool Party', featuring characters from its own IPs. 2. The project was cancelled after the poor reception of WB's MultiVersus. 3. Riot Games often has unannounced projects in R&D, and the cancellation of 'Pool Party' is part of their regular project adjustments.

1. Avowed's combat system was reworked after receiving negative feedback from the Xbox Games Showcase last year; 2. Obsidian focused on improving positioning, combat poses, VFX, and SFX to enhance the combat experience; 3. The game is expected to release in 2024, with more details anticipated around Gamescom in August.