Juliana Hand

Jan 19, 2024 | gamedeveloper.com | Rod Humble |Juliana Hand |Robert Green

Food has been a part of video games for ages, from Pacman to Metal Gear Solid. It has been refilling our health bars, giving us more stamina points, and unlocking extra powers. Despite that and its rich symbolic, cultural, and social meaning, it rarely features in narrative. The rare exceptions are worth a closer look. Let’s start with Pentiment. I’m quite fond of it because whatever the topic, it turns out to be an excellent case study.

Jan 19, 2024 | gamedeveloper.com | Rod Humble |Juliana Hand |Robert Green

As the world of gaming evolves, it’s no surprise that so do the preferences and behaviours of those playing. Cross-platform gaming is on the rise, with 76% of gamers today playing across multiple platforms. Gamers are increasingly switching between multiple devices to play the same game — from PC to console to mobile, and likely soon, to smart TV apps. For gaming app marketers, this presents a significant opportunity: cross-device marketing.

Jan 19, 2024 | gamedeveloper.com | Rod Humble |Juliana Hand |Robert Green

2K-owned studio 31st Union has laid off a "small number" of employees. The news was confirmed in a statement sent to Kotaku, with 2K explaining the layoffs are part of its "ongoing efforts to best support our studio and games.""Today 31st Union parted ways with a very small number of team members. These situations are never easy, but we’re confident in the trajectory of 31st Union," reads the statement.

Jan 19, 2024 | gamedeveloper.com | Rod Humble |Juliana Hand |Robert Green

Sega is working with blockchain company Finschia Foundation to create web3 games based on its popular franchises.