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The state of video games: Big releases, bigger layoffs, and an imminent crisis point

GeekWire

(Bungie Image) 2023 has been one of the best years in recent memory if you’re a fan of video games. The flip side, however, is that it’s been an absolutely brutal year for the people who make video games. What’s worse is that they aren’t particularly unusual, either for this year or for the video game industry in general.

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Analysis: Microsoft layoffs are the latest example of gaming industry labor issues

GeekWire

In addition, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra and original co-founder Allen Adham have both departed from the company, and Blizzard has ceased production o n Odyssey , a survival game which had been in internal development at the company’s California headquarters for the last six years.

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Next-Gen ePUB Reader SDK: Custom eBook Creation Made Easy

Kitaboo

Thus, publishers must be equipped with the technology and resources to produce high-quality, cost-effective eBooks that keep pace with reader expectations. Investing in the right software solutions is an important step towards developing a strong eBooks vertical. Developers can save bandwidth as they do not need to code extensively.

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The summer Intel fell behind

The Verge

But it took the company almost a full year before it released more powerful H-series Tiger Lake chips for beefier laptops designed for gaming and video editing, which are only just starting to see those benefits. Keller is known for short stints at companies — he often comes in, sets things in motion, and leaves before the fireworks start.

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Creating Compelling Enriched eBooks: A Step-by-Step Guide

Kitaboo

Multimedia elements, such as images, audio, and video, capture readers’ attention and make the content more visually appealing. Step 2 – Integrate Multimedia The second most crucial step is to include images, audio, and video files where relevant in your eBook. Infographics or diagrams to simplify complex concepts.

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