Game Development アーカイブ - AUTOMATON WEST https://automaton-media.com/en/game-development/ AUTOMATON is a website that covers the Japanese gaming world. We bring you the news on video games from Osaka and Tokyo. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:54:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-automaton-sitelogo-120x120-1-32x32.png Game Development アーカイブ - AUTOMATON WEST https://automaton-media.com/en/game-development/ 32 32 Even from a developer’s perspective, Wuthering Waves’ use of Unreal Engine is borderline perverse. A UE4 game decked out in custom technology  https://automaton-media.com/en/column/even-from-a-developers-perspective-wuthering-waves-use-of-unreal-engine-is-borderline-perverse-a-ue4-game-decked-out-in-custom-technology/ https://automaton-media.com/en/column/even-from-a-developers-perspective-wuthering-waves-use-of-unreal-engine-is-borderline-perverse-a-ue4-game-decked-out-in-custom-technology/#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=66290 We talk to a Japanese developer about what makes Wuthering Waves' graphics and performance impressive from a technical standpoint.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/column/even-from-a-developers-perspective-wuthering-waves-use-of-unreal-engine-is-borderline-perverse-a-ue4-game-decked-out-in-custom-technology/feed/ 8 “We had to cater to the tastes of our largest player base.” Infinity Nikki level designer talks about philosophy behind large-scale gameplay and map expansions in version 2.0  https://automaton-media.com/en/column/infinity-nikki-level-designer-talks-about-philosophy-behind-large-scale-gameplay-and-map-expansions-in-version-2-0/ https://automaton-media.com/en/column/infinity-nikki-level-designer-talks-about-philosophy-behind-large-scale-gameplay-and-map-expansions-in-version-2-0/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=66266 Level design lecture by Infinity Nikki developer PR, held at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/column/infinity-nikki-level-designer-talks-about-philosophy-behind-large-scale-gameplay-and-map-expansions-in-version-2-0/feed/ 0 Why can’t Japan make an open-world anime game of NTE’s scale? Japanese developers weigh in amid title’s domestic success https://automaton-media.com/en/news/why-cant-japan-make-an-open-world-anime-game-of-ntes-scale-japanese-developers-weigh-in-amid-titles-domestic-success/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/why-cant-japan-make-an-open-world-anime-game-of-ntes-scale-japanese-developers-weigh-in-amid-titles-domestic-success/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 05:27:20 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=66239 Japanese game developers discuss the success of Neverness to Everness (NTE) and why a game of the same scale would be hard to pull of in Japan.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/why-cant-japan-make-an-open-world-anime-game-of-ntes-scale-japanese-developers-weigh-in-amid-titles-domestic-success/feed/ 2 Love and Deepspace is designed to “make players love themselves and the male lead more.” Producer explains the romance sim’s unorthodox design choices and rocky pre-launch history  https://automaton-media.com/en/column/love-and-deepspace-is-designed-to-make-players-love-themselves-and-the-male-lead-more-producer-explains-the-romance-sims-unorthodox-design-choices-and-r/ https://automaton-media.com/en/column/love-and-deepspace-is-designed-to-make-players-love-themselves-and-the-male-lead-more-producer-explains-the-romance-sims-unorthodox-design-choices-and-r/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=66198 Love and Deepspace producer Lizi's lecture on game design, held at GDC 2026.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/column/love-and-deepspace-is-designed-to-make-players-love-themselves-and-the-male-lead-more-producer-explains-the-romance-sims-unorthodox-design-choices-and-r/feed/ 0 Indie developer lands in Steam approval limbo after being flagged for IP infringement over in-game references to their own past work  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-developer-lands-in-steam-approval-limbo-after-being-flagged-for-ip-infringement-over-in-game-references-their-own-past-work/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-developer-lands-in-steam-approval-limbo-after-being-flagged-for-ip-infringement-over-in-game-references-their-own-past-work/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 04:02:54 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=66143 Daikichi_EMP, the indie developer behind the 3D action game WIRED TOKYO 2027, has found themselves in an unusual predicament after referencing their own board games.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-developer-lands-in-steam-approval-limbo-after-being-flagged-for-ip-infringement-over-in-game-references-their-own-past-work/feed/ 0 Indie developer claims their ready-to-ship game has been waiting for Steam approval for three years. Holdup likely related to game engine  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-developer-claims-their-ready-to-ship-game-has-been-waiting-for-steam-approval-for-three-years-holdup-likely-related-to-game-engine/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-developer-claims-their-ready-to-ship-game-has-been-waiting-for-steam-approval-for-three-years-holdup-likely-related-to-game-engine/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=66066 The developers of AMYGDALA: Prelude, an indie 2000s-style FPS, have been waiting for their game to be approved for Steam for 3 years.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-developer-claims-their-ready-to-ship-game-has-been-waiting-for-steam-approval-for-three-years-holdup-likely-related-to-game-engine/feed/ 1 Developer of bishojo sci-fi visual novel Purgatory: Blue is filing criminal charges against crowdfunding platform for withholding entire $69k development budget  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/developer-of-bishojo-sci-fi-visual-novel-purgatory-blue-is-filing-criminal-charges-against-crowdfunding-platform-for-withholding-entire-69/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/developer-of-bishojo-sci-fi-visual-novel-purgatory-blue-is-filing-criminal-charges-against-crowdfunding-platform-for-withholding-entire-69/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:41:50 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=65738 Japanese indie game developer ENDLESS SUMMER Studio has reported the CEO of crowdfunding platform Ubgoe to the police, alleging embezzlement.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/developer-of-bishojo-sci-fi-visual-novel-purgatory-blue-is-filing-criminal-charges-against-crowdfunding-platform-for-withholding-entire-69/feed/ 2 Harvestella and Another Eden creator Daisuke Taka’s upcoming game is a 4X roguelike deck builder with robust storytelling. He tells us why he’s making it for an “audience of six people”  https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/harvestella-and-another-eden-creator-daisuke-takas-upcoming-game-is-a-4x-roguelike-deck-builder-with-robust-storytelling-he-tells-us-why-hes-making-it-for/ https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/harvestella-and-another-eden-creator-daisuke-takas-upcoming-game-is-a-4x-roguelike-deck-builder-with-robust-storytelling-he-tells-us-why-hes-making-it-for/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=65585 Interview with game creator Daisuke Taka about the new, unannounced tile his company Impachi is currently developing.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/harvestella-and-another-eden-creator-daisuke-takas-upcoming-game-is-a-4x-roguelike-deck-builder-with-robust-storytelling-he-tells-us-why-hes-making-it-for/feed/ 0 “Making it technically work and making it actually enjoyable as a game are different things.” Japanese devs weigh in on why retrofitting live-service games with offline support is harder than gamers think  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/making-it-technically-work-and-making-it-actually-enjoyable-as-a-game-are-different-things-japanese-devs-weigh-in-on-why-retrofitting-live-service-games-with-offline-suppo/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/making-it-technically-work-and-making-it-actually-enjoyable-as-a-game-are-different-things-japanese-devs-weigh-in-on-why-retrofitting-live-service-games-with-offline-suppo/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=65405 This comes amidst controversy surrounding the unofficial "offline version" of Square Enix's NieR Reincarnation.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/making-it-technically-work-and-making-it-actually-enjoyable-as-a-game-are-different-things-japanese-devs-weigh-in-on-why-retrofitting-live-service-games-with-offline-suppo/feed/ 4 Indie publisher says offering a paid game for free for 4 days brought in $250,000 in revenue on Steam. The key is DLC  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-publisher-says-offering-a-paid-game-for-free-for-4-days-brought-in-250000-in-revenue-on-steam-the-key-is-dlc/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-publisher-says-offering-a-paid-game-for-free-for-4-days-brought-in-250000-in-revenue-on-steam-the-key-is-dlc/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:45:42 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=65283 The CEO of indie game publisher tinyBuild has shared the impressive results of a four-day free givaway campaign for Graveyard Keeper.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/indie-publisher-says-offering-a-paid-game-for-free-for-4-days-brought-in-250000-in-revenue-on-steam-the-key-is-dlc/feed/ 0 Going fast will feel realer than ever in Ace Combat 8 thanks to new proprietary cloud engine. Devs detail new features and technology  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/going-fast-will-feel-realer-than-ever-in-ace-combat-8-thanks-to-new-proprietary-cloud-engine-devs-detail-new-features-and-technology/ https://automaton-media.com/en/news/going-fast-will-feel-realer-than-ever-in-ace-combat-8-thanks-to-new-proprietary-cloud-engine-devs-detail-new-features-and-technology/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:20:42 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=65068 Bandai Namco Entertainment's new Ace Combat 8 Developer Diary details new features and technology used in the upcoming new installment.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/going-fast-will-feel-realer-than-ever-in-ace-combat-8-thanks-to-new-proprietary-cloud-engine-devs-detail-new-features-and-technology/feed/ 0 Open-world pirate game Windrose is a “souls-lite” survival adventure made by a group of hardcore gamers. Producer talks about the game’s origin and huge shift from MMO to a full-priced title  https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/open-world-pirate-game-windrose-is-a-souls-lite-survival-adventure-made-by-a-group-of-hardcore-gamers-producer-talks-about-the-games-orig/ https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/open-world-pirate-game-windrose-is-a-souls-lite-survival-adventure-made-by-a-group-of-hardcore-gamers-producer-talks-about-the-games-orig/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=64953 We talk to the developers of open-world pirate survival game Windrose ahead of the title's Early Access launch.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/open-world-pirate-game-windrose-is-a-souls-lite-survival-adventure-made-by-a-group-of-hardcore-gamers-producer-talks-about-the-games-orig/feed/ 0