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General game developing news and updates.
New DLC Available – Battle Brothers – Lindwurm
Battle Brothers – Lindwurm, all new free content for Battle Brothers is Now Available on Steam!
Challenge your mercenary company against a fearsome Lindwurm, an adversary of legend, home to the wild parts of the world and fiercely defending its hoard of treasure.
Now Available on Steam – The Jackbox Party Pack 4
The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is Now Available on Steam!
The fourth pack in this storied party game franchise features Fibbage 3 and its new game mode, Fibbage: Enough About You; the twisted web game Survive the Internet; the dating contest Monster Seeking Monster; the deranged debate match Bracketeering; and the one-up art game Civic Doodle.
Harmonix lays off 14 in bid to ‘reduce overhead’
In an unfortunate bit of news, Gamasutra has learned that Boston-based developer Harmonix Music Systems has laid off 14 employees from multiple departments today.
The news comes just under a month after the company released its music mixing game DropMix. In a statement to Gamasutra, a Harmonix representative says that the layoffs were made “to reduce our overhead and align our business with our current development slate.”
“This was a difficult decision and we’re grateful to our friends and former colleagues for their many contributions,” the statement continues. “We’re working to ensure that they’re taken care of as we make this change.”
Harmonix did confirm that Rock Band and DropMix remain “in full development” and that the company intends to reveal more information about its unannounced projects in the coming months.
If you or someone you know has been affected by these layoffs, you can email Gamasutra to share your story confidentially.
Now Available on Steam Early Access – Opus Magnum, 10% off!
Opus Magnum is Now Available on Steam Early Access and is 10% off!*
Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!
*Offer ends October 26 at 10AM Pacific Time
Now Available on Steam – Spelunker Party!
Spelunker Party! is Now Available on Steam!
Go on a Journey to the underground with your buddies! Spelunker, the Weakest Action Hero is now on Steam!
Embark on group expeditions in Offline and Online Co-op Multiplay with up to 4 players! Overcome thrilling challenges with Time Attack, Quests and more!
Enjoy Spelunker Party together!
Keywords acquires software development specialist d3t for $4M
Game service provider Keywords has acquired software development company d3t ltd for £3 million ($3.96 million).
According to GamesIndustry.biz, the Irish outfit will hand over £2.4 million ($3.16 million) upfront and issue 42,368 new ordinary shares to pay off the remainder.
It’s the latest in a long line of acquisitions and investments for Keywords, which is attempting to become a global one-stop-shop for all manner of game services.
Based in the UK, d3t specializes in HD re-mastering, porting, optimization, rendering, and game systems development. Since its inception in 2011, the company has worked on projects for clients including Sony XDev, SEGA, Codemasters, and the BBC.
Keywords most recent purchase saw the company nab four french audio recording and localization firms. Prior to that, it expanded its art service line-up with the $6 million purchase of Strongbox, and picked up GameSim to move into the world of software engineering.
“The acquisition of d3t complements our recent acquisition GameSim’s capabilities to extend the services, scale and geographical presence of our Engineering offering,” said Keywords CEO, Giacomo Duranti.
“With increasing demand in the video games industry for reliable, high-quality outsourced software engineering services, we are building a strong offering to support our clients globally.”
Nintendo Switch surpasses 2M sales in the U.S.
Newsbrief: The Nintendo Switch has sold over 2 million units in the U.S. alone, according to the latest NPD figures.
September also marked the Switch’s third straight month as the best-selling current-gen console in the States, which is the fifth time it’s held the top spot since launching in March.
It’s an impressive achievement for the hybrid console, especially when you consider it’s yet to see its first (presumably bumper) holiday season.
According to Nintendo’s official figures, worldwide Switch sales totaled 4.7 million units as of June 30, 2017.
Of course, those numbers are over three months old, and if the console has already surpassed 2M sales in the States, it’d be fair to assume worldwide sales have also seen a healthy rise.
Nintendo Switch update brings video capture and more
Nintendo Switch update brings video capture and more
The latest system update (4.0.0) for the Nintendo Switch™ console is here, bringing with it the ability to record 30-second video clips and share your great gaming moments with friends.
To capture video in compatible games, hold down the capture button during gameplay. This will create a video clip of the last 30 seconds. You can then view the saved videos in your album, trim the beginning and end of each clip, and post videos to your Facebook page and Twitter feed.
Currently you can use this feature in the following games:
- The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild (version 1.3.0 and later)
- Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe (version 1.3.0 and later)
- ARMS™ (version 3.1.0 and later)
- Splatoon™ 2 (version 1.1.1 and later)
The system update also includes:
- New profile icons featuring characters from the Super Mario Odyssey™ game and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game (check out all the mustaches).
- The ability to transfer user profiles and save data to another Nintendo Switch system. You can find this feature in System Settings –> Users –> Transfer Your User and Save Data.
- A pre-purchase option is available for certain games on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. This option also lets you pre-load the digital version of a game to your device, so you can play right away when the game is released. (The pre-downloaded game won’t be playable until its official launch.)
- Additional adjustments and features for a more pleasant user experience.
If your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet, it will download the update automatically. You may also start the update from the System Settings menu, if needed. For the full list of updates, please visit support.
Fire Emblem Warriors for Nintendo Switch and New Nintendo 3DS launches on Oct. 20
Fire Emblem Warriors for Nintendo Switch and New Nintendo 3DS launches on Oct. 20
When the Fire Emblem Warriors game launches Oct. 20 for the Nintendo Switch and New Nintendo 3DS family of systems, it will do so with a wealth of content and action-packed gameplay. The new game offers a twist on the acclaimed Fire Emblem series by uniting fan-favorite characters from Fire Emblem history to participate in over-the-top battles focused on real-time, tactical action rather than turn-based strategy.
Fire Emblem Warriors offers action-filled combat through an epic campaign starring more than 20 playable warriors, including two new characters, Lianna and Rowan, battling alongside beloved heroes like Marth, Lyn, Xander, Corrin and Chrom. Fans who want to get even more out of the game can download the free DLC Japanese voice pack and free software update on launch day, as well as purchase upcoming DLC.
“Whether you are a super fan of the Fire Emblem franchise, new to the series or played and loved the previously released Hyrule Warriors game, Fire Emblem Warriors offers a fantastic adventure filled with great gameplay,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The action-filled game is another solid addition to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS lineups.”
At midnight ET on Oct. 20, both the free DLC Japanese voice pack and a free software update will go live. The DLC voice pack adds the ability to experience the game with Japanese voice audio and English subtitles. The free software update adds battle results to the game’s History mode and a new feature for sorting in-game weapons.
Starting in December, a series of three paid DLC packs will also release for the game. The first DLC pack launches in December, the second in February and the third in March, with each pack adding three new playable characters, three new History scenarios, new costumes, new weapons and new support conversations inspired by Fire Emblem Fates, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem Awakening, respectively. Each DLC pack will cost $8.99, but a Season Pass can be purchased starting on Oct. 20 for $19.99. The Season Pass includes all three DLC packs, which become available as they release, as well as a bonus bridal costume for Lucina that can only be obtained by purchasing the Season Pass.
Fire Emblem Warriors launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 20 at a suggested retail price of $59.99. A special edition will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on the same day at a suggested retail price of $79.99. The special edition includes the game, a premium character-card set with a slip case, a double-sided poster and a three-CD music set. The game also will launch on Oct. 20 for New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems at a suggested retail price of $39.99. (This version of the game is only playable in 2D.)
Also launching on Oct. 20 are two new amiibo figures based on popular characters Tiki and Chrom from the Fire Emblem series. (Each figure is sold separately at a suggested retail price of $12.99.) These, along with other compatible Fire Emblem themed amiibo figures, including Marth, Ike, Robin and Lucina, grant players weapons or in-game materials when tapped. All other available amiibo figures are compatible as well. Up to five different compatible amiibo figures can each be tapped once per day.
For more information about Fire Emblem Warriors, visit http://fireemblemwarriors.nintendo.com/. For information about the game’s upcoming DLC, visit http://fireemblemwarriors.nintendo.com/dlc/.
Remember that Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch/ or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
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