Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sight
Video codecs present a significant and persistent challenge for game developers, with no easy solutions in sight. Developers like Sam Barlow and Remy Siu highlight the complexities of compressing and decompressing video for games, especially for multi-platform releases and full-motion video content. Issues range from cutscenes not appearing on certain platforms to the sheer volume of work required to optimize video for different hardware, leading to painful development cycles and limitations on creative possibilities.
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- Xbox
- Half Mermaid
- Alex Kane
- Nintendo Switch
- Prove You're Human
- Remy Siu
- Flying Oak Games
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- Thomas Altenburger
- Immortality
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- Her Story
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