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Heading to GamesCom next week? So are we. I've been sharing the potential of our groundbreaking technology for a while, and now it's time to back up our words with action. Instead of saying much more, I'll let our pre-alpha demo do the talking—after all, a game is worth a thousand prompts. If you're an investor, game publisher, or media professional, we’d love to meet you and give you the opportunity to generate a game yourself (it takes just a minute, or less). Feel free to book some time with us here: https://lnkd.in/dtmgJHNm #PlayoAi #GameChanger

Wow, this is truly remarkable! 🤯🎮 GameGen-O is a cutting-edge diffusion transformer model crafted for creating open-world video games. It boasts advanced character creation, lively environments, and engaging controls. The model has been trained on OGameData, a comprehensive dataset sourced from more than 150 next-gen open-world games. GameGen-O employs a two-step training approach: it starts with pretraining on text-to-video and video continuation, then fine-tunes with InstructNet to enable interactive content generation and control. This model highlights the exciting possibilities of generative AI in game development, offering a fresh alternative to conventional rendering methods. Credits 🎥 :Tencent #gamegen #tencent #china #180snaps #technews

📣 We've teamed up with Bohemia Interactive for a #Rust x #DayZ bundle! The Pioneer Survival Pack on Steam features both titles at 40% off from March 7th 6PM GMT to March 14th 6PM GMT. Both DayZ and Rust celebrated their 10th anniversaries in December, with in-game events, limited items, and Twitch Rivals competitions, marking many years of updates, changes, and content to the games that have kept them thriving with old and new players alike. DayZ, with its realistic post-apocalyptic world, has evolved far beyond its origins as a hardcore survival mod. It now stands as a deeply immersive experience that continually draws in players with its intricate blend of survival mechanics, open-world exploration, and player-driven narratives, all while fostering a strong and passionate community. Rust has transformed from a mere survival game to a global phenomenon. There’s always something interesting or dangerous (or both) happening on the island, captivating all kinds of players with its unique blend of challenges, creativity, ways to play, and community spirit. In 10 years, both games have achieved a combined: -Over 26 million copies sold -Over 500 content drops and updates -Over 205,000 Steam workshop items -Over 11 million Twitch followers -Over 24 million YouTube views Grab the Pioneer Survival Pack here: https://lnkd.in/ejAm3_wY

Hey there, fellow game creators! 🎮 We know the grind can get real when you're not up-to-speed with the latest tech. That's why at Gen5AM, we're all about using cutting-edge tools to make your game development faster and your life easier. 🛠️💡 Imagine cutting down on those long hours and getting your awesome games out there quicker! 🚀 Wanna know more? Contact us for personalized game development solutions. And hey, if you're into creating games that dazzle and delight, drop a '👾' in the comments or share your own tips! 🤓 #GameDev #Innovation #Gen5AM #gen5am

We covered a lot of really good topics in this Deconstructor of Fun episode. One that I think is going to become top of mind for every creator past 2024 is the topic of resonance. Here’s the thing. Companies in general can’t compete like they used to. The levers to drive revenue used to be price. I used to work at Big Fish Games. How’d they initially scale? They dropped their web games down to $19.99, well below the competition. Today? Price sensitivity has dropped with inflation- Pepsi can’t just undercut Coca-Cola to gain market share- neither can your game. The next was product and features. When Roblox came out or Minecraft and UGC started to get big, these sort of features could drive big results. Today, tropes and features are very well saturated. This makes feature road maps very challenging for driving revenue. They take a long time to build and have a high rate of failure when they are not resonance tested against your audience (something we do at Solsten). The next revenue driver is brand. Growing a brand is not only tough, it takes a very long time. Today, according to Forrester, 80% of us will cancel one of our favorite brands in the next 5 years. People are more value driven than ever in their purchasing and want less and not more in their life. We went through a content explosion which will lead to a quality refinement. How companies protect their brands is top of mind for the majority of CEO’s. So how will we drive revenue in the future? 75% of CEOs according to Forrester (again) see experience as their number 1 growth driver through the rest of the 2020’s. What is experience? It’s all the ways your game or product touch the end user that result in resonance. And resonance is the deep meaningful connection they feel- it’s how your product becomes a part of their story. What do resonance and experience have in common? You need to understand your audience psychologically (not behaviorally or demographically) to unlock their potential. Your competition is certainly starting to ramp up on understanding their players and even yours psychologically. Every game and experience is different- no two audiences are alike. The end winners of this stage of industry maturity will be players who get to take part in the quality of psychologically built experiences and the game companies who realize the vast array of revenue drivers that result as a consequence of building resonanance with their audiences. In 5-10 years, the game companies who said “we know all about our players behavior and who they are” but missed the psychology part, will be the next generation of the layoff train and studio extinctions unfortunately. Like every changing industry, not all will survive it, but the good news is that this will also open a whole new reality for younger up and coming developers and the ones that pivot to build for resonance and psychology to become the new market leaders. #gaming #resonance #psycholgoy

One of the best podcast episodes about the business of how to bring a game to players. A must listen.

#Gamescom24 Its been a super rough year in the gaming industry, 2 insanely hard 2.5 years for me and my mom (RIP), and tough 2 weeks. But as the bards of the new age (Yes, us storytellers and game developers, designers, artists) the show must go on. Proud to announce i will be attending this year Gamescom, for 5 good reasons: ❤️ To represent as part of the Indie Arena Booth and Board 💙 To support Styrax Studios (Where i moved to Strategic advisor position after almost 4 years, its all good, and we are working on a blast of a game - "Button Man" to be launched Q1 2025, with its accompanying printed comics!!) - Styrax has a booth at hall 10.2 indie area, check it out!! 💚 Showcasing my new label which I'm building for supporting games, board games, TV animated shows (See Monsterworld, our new game world and upcoming TV series!) and Toys (talk to me to see our new in development UGC platform for game developers connected to our branded physical toys!) 💜 to Support anyone who needs advise, consultation, connection to publishers and investors, help in starting a studio, or just to listen and pour our hearts. my time is free if you were let go from your Job or need a hand. 💗 Social impact : Our new label is currently working on couple of interesting projects around Mental health and AR, VR Horror, game around fake news for mobile, a whole game and platform to teach and learn Finance and Economics, AI educational platform for sciences, and new down to earth conflict resolution gamified app. Wanna meet? DM or ping me so i can add you to calendly, MeetToMatch, or Whatsapp! don't wait up since these slots are vanishing in a heartbeat. I hope for a better world for all of us - lets help make it more educated, knowledge based ( and not social media "what if" speculations), and empathic for all of us (Yes, AI, you too!) #gamedesign #socialimpact #AI #UGC #gamedev #buttonman #spreadgood https://lnkd.in/dxNwMS7R

⏰ yup, it comes once a year. With less than 5 months to go, if any #gamesstudios or #gamespublishers need a reminder, it is high time to get cracking on plans and put them into action for #Gamescom2024! 📺 Got enough time to produce a big #announcetrailer? 🎮 How to max exposure at Opening Night Live? 🕹 What to do to keep booth queues happy? Project 369 has the answers. We're provide insights, advice, skills and services - hit us up to help make Gamescom a success. #Project369 #GamingIndustry #GameMarketing #GameDevelopment #InnovationInProgress

🎮 Reskinning a #game is more than a quick polish. It's about reinventing classics with cutting-edge appeal. It transforms aging games into vibrant, engaging experiences that meet #gamer expectations. Quick Guide to #Reskinning a Game: ✅ Refresh the Theme: Update the game to resonate with current trends and captivate new audiences. ✅ Upgrade Graphics: Employ the latest design tools to give the visuals a modern twist. ✅ Enhance Mechanics: Introduce new features or refine existing ones to elevate #gameplay. ✅ Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing ensures the game is polished and bug-free. ✅ Launch Strategy: Execute a strategic marketing push to reintroduce the game to the market. 🎯 How Innovecs Makes a Difference: We dissect and rebuild your game to match contemporary standards, focusing on deep engagement and extended playability. We're here to guide you through each step, ensuring your reskinned game performs flawlessly in the competitive market. Think your game could use a new vibe? 👉 Swing by our website to discover how we turn ordinary into extraordinary - https://zma.to/8Ns Connect with us, and let’s start crafting your game’s next big chapter. #InnovecsGames #gaming #gamedev #gamedevelopment #game #characterdevelopment #3D #gamingstudio #outsource

Stream It Up: How Maniblox's Central HUB Fuels Social Media Engagement and Community Fun Our central HUB in Roblox isn't just a hangout; it's a content creation powerhouse! Every week, we host a lively livestream, and our HUB provides the tools and mechanics to make it a blast for both viewers and participants. Engaging the Community: We challenge our community with social media goals, fostering a sense of shared purpose and excitement. These goals might include: * Likes on the stream video * Simultaneous viewers on the live broadcast * Engagement on social media posts (likes, comments, shares) Rewarding Participation: Reaching these goals unlocks exciting in-game rewards for the community, such as: * In-game currency * Exclusive new items * And more! Live Rewards with In-Game Tools: Our HUB provides the tools to seamlessly distribute rewards during the stream: * Lottery Badge: Every 10 video likes triggers a random badge giveaway! * Free Power-Up Codes: Reach 20 simultaneous viewers, and everyone gets a code for a free power-up in one of our games! The Result? A Vibrant Community! This dynamic system fosters a highly active and engaged stream. Players feel rewarded for their participation and connected to a thriving community. Checkout and subscribe to our youtube channel here https://lnkd.in/dtFB5uEn Join the Fun! Tune in to our next livestream and experience the excitement firsthand! Let's create amazing content together. #Roblox #Livestream #CommunityEngagement #SocialMedia #Maniblox #GameDev