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Solo developed mining game Aethus coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027
The solo-developed mining game Aethus is slated for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in early 2027. Developed by Alex Kane, formerly of Rockstar North, the game offers both casual exploration and survival challenges. Players take on the role of Maeve, an ex-mining engineer uncovering secrets on a resource-drained planet.
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.
