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November 2024 edition of the GDC Monthly Newsletter | 🧡We're thankful for YOU!🧡 Thanks for reading each month and being a valuable member of the GDC community!
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What do Game Developers want from Generative AI? Download our exclusive report to get a behind-the-scenes look at what game developers think about GenAI—its potential, its obstacles, and how it is currently being used. Gain valuable insights and actionable strategies from your fellow peers.
Key Highlights from the Report: Adoption - Over 30% of game developers say they’re using Generative AI tools on the job, and others have expressed interest in adopting these tools. Regional Differences - East Asian studios are more receptive to Generative AI: 70% of Asian studios use the tools, compared to 42% of developers in North America. Uses & Cautions – While there are opportunities for GenAI in level design, NPCs, and procedural generation, some argue it should only be used as an assistance tool, not as a replacement for creative roles. |
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"From Symphony to Scoundrel": Adaptive Music in 'Star Wars: Outlaws' Wilbert Roget (Composer, Music Supervisor, RogetMusic)
The Star Wars franchise is well-known for its scores featuring traditional full orchestra. In previous games, we've used scripted music changes and horizontal transitions to add interactivity to the music, but due to the orchestral nature of the franchise, a fully dynamic system was generally infeasible. READ MORE » |
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Twitch Integration Basics: How to Make Your Game Stand Out on Twitch Thomas Tuts (Founder, Streaming Toolsmith)
Baldurs Gate 3, Cult of the Lamb, Disco Elysium, League of Legends — what do all of these games have in common? They were all wildly successful on Twitch, partly thanks to their Twitch integrations. In this talk, Thomas, the creator of these integrations, will talk about how he worked with these game's developers to create a memorable and interactive experience for their viewers. READ MORE » |
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| Finding Space For Sound: Acoustics in 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora' It’s been 5 years since Massive Entertainment showed how the Snowdrop Engine delivered high-fidelity environmental acoustic effects for "Tom Clancy's The Division 2". With "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora" these technologies had to be adapted or re-designed to a planetary scale, while also maintaining their fidelity at a city scale. |
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