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Pay to play: The cost of exhibiting at PAX Aus
Exhibiting at PAX Australia presents a significant financial challenge for independent game developers, with booth costs, accommodation, and equipment rentals potentially reaching thousands of dollars. While the event offers valuable opportunities for exposure, networking, and playtesting, the return on investment is not always guaranteed, leading some studios to reconsider attendance.
The Big Picture: What you need to know about the ongoing games industry reset
Amir Satvat, formerly of Tencent and now with 1Up Ventures, delivered a keynote at Gamescom Dev outlining a significant reset in the games industry. He highlighted a projected 14,666 layoffs in 2026, a geographic shift of jobs away from North America, and revenue concentration among top titles, while noting the overall industry employment remains relatively stable. Satvat also discussed challenges like discoverability, AI uncertainty, a decline in entry-level roles, and the increasing importance of networking and community engagement.
The Starlink Mini X kit comes with an extra router, but do you really need it?
The Starlink Mini X kit includes an additional router, but its necessity is questionable. Proper positioning of the main satellite dish is highlighted as a more critical factor for optimal performance.
Here's how to reset your ASUS router
This guide explains how to reset an ASUS router, a troubleshooting step that can resolve internet speed issues. The article provides instructions for performing a router reset to improve network performance.
Morning Metaverse
Surfshark is discontinuing its search service to concentrate on combating scams. Separately, Windows 11 can be utilized as a functional router, performing better than expected.
The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party 2026 in photos
GamesIndustry.biz hosted its annual summer party on Brighton Pier during the Develop: Brighton conference, sponsored by Renaissance PR and Green Man Gaming. The event, which also screened the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final, provided an opportunity for UK games industry professionals to connect. The next GamesIndustry.biz event will be the HR Summit and Best Places To Work Awards UK on October 1st.
XSOLLA CONNECT RETURNS TO BRIGHTON
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced Xsolla Connect, an exclusive networking event for the UK game development community taking place during Develop:Brighton 2026. The event aims to foster connections and provide actionable insights for independent and mid-tier developers, publishers, and industry professionals.
Simple Troubleshooting to Do Once Your Internet Went Down | Invision Game Community
This guide provides simple troubleshooting steps for common internet connection issues. It covers determining if the problem is device-specific, restarting modems and routers, checking physical connections, verifying Wi-Fi settings, and testing wired connections. The article also advises on checking for service outages, updating router firmware, reducing network congestion, and running built-in diagnostics before contacting an internet service provider.
Portside Game Assembly in Hamburg Establishes Itself as the Conference for International Exchange Among Indie Game Studios — 2027 Date Announced
The Portside Game Assembly, an international conference for indie game studios held in Hamburg, has announced its 2027 dates following a successful 2026 event. The conference, organized by Gamecity Hamburg and Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, focuses on fostering exchange and networking among studio leaders in a confidential setting. The 2027 edition is scheduled for June 24 and 25.
MobyGames Begins Beta Careers Program Designed for Game Industry Professionals
Atari has launched Moby Professional, a new careers program for the video game industry, under its MobyGames brand. The program offers free and premium features aimed at assisting game industry professionals with job seeking, business development, and networking. This initiative comes in response to recent volatility in the industry, including layoffs and a challenging job market.
Morning Safety Dance
The FBI has remotely reset thousands of home and small office routers, potentially including TP-Link devices, to address security vulnerabilities. Microsoft has also introduced Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery for remote rollback of system drivers.
Indie Games on Parade at NG26
Nordic Game Spring 2026 will feature over 100 indie developers from more than 25 countries showcasing their games in Malmö, Sweden from May 26-29. The event provides a platform for creators to connect with publishers, investors, and media, highlighting titles like Hidden Champion, Fellowship, and Project Solar. Passes for the event, designed to foster business opportunities and networking within the Nordic and international games industry, are available for purchase.
New Windrose update fixes your holey roofs with more building pieces, and its performance foundations are now much sturdier
Kraken Express has released a new update for the pirate survival game Windrose, focusing on major networking and performance fixes, alongside the addition of new building pieces. The patch addresses issues like high CPU usage, SSD strain, and FrameGen stuttering, while introducing new wall and floor pieces and reducing crafting costs. This update aims to stabilize the game before the upcoming Ashlands biome expansion.
Celebrate 20 years of GCAP from 5 - 7 October 2026, part of Melbourne International Games Week.
Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2026 will be held in Melbourne from October 5-7, celebrating its 20th anniversary as part of Melbourne International Games Week. The conference will focus on future trends, industry positioning, indie development, and analytics, with speaker submissions now open. The event will conclude with the Australian Game Developer Awards on October 7.
How to Build a Strong Foundation for IT Certifications and Career Growth - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide outlines strategies for building a strong foundation in IT certifications and career growth, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and skill development. It highlights CompTIA A+ as a starting point for beginners and details the necessity of a structured study plan, reliable resources, and practical experience for exam success.
CompTIA Network+ Certification: A Practical Guide for IT Beginners - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the CompTIA Network+ certification, ideal for IT beginners aiming for a career in networking. It covers essential topics like network architecture, security, and troubleshooting, emphasizing practical preparation strategies and the importance of hands-on experience. Earning this vendor-neutral certification can lead to roles such as network technician or system administrator.
Nordic Pitch Puts Developer Spotlight at Nordic Game 2026, Alongside Expanded Networking with GIN
Nordic Game Spring 2026, taking place May 26-29 in Malmö, will feature the developer showcase Nordic Pitch and an expanded Games Industry Network (GIN) for business networking. Nordic Pitch allows studios three minutes to present their games to industry professionals, while GIN offers a B2B social network, database, and matchmaking system to streamline professional connections.
"Anyone found to be cheating will be permabanned" - Bungie outlines Marathon's robust networking and security features
Bungie has detailed the robust networking and security features for its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, emphasizing dedicated servers, client-side prediction, and a Fog of War system to combat cheating. The developer confirmed that any player found cheating will receive a permanent ban. Additionally, Xbox Series X/S players will receive exclusive gun charms upon release.
