GameDev News - June 14, 2019
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Published: 2019-06-15 01:26:24

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* **Dev/Tools/Tech**  
    * **Unity**  
        * [Unity 2019.1.6 / 2018.4.2 / 2017.4.29](https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive) 
        * [Introducing Sherman (Part 1) – a Unity project featuring Real time fur, HDRP and Visual FX Graph for animators](https://blogs.unity3d.com/2019/06/11/introducing-sherman-part-1/) 
        * [Introducing Sherman (Part 2) – a Unity project featuring Real time fur, HDRP and Visual FX Graph for animators](https://blogs.unity3d.com/2019/06/11/introducing-sherman-part-2/) 
        * [Navigating Unity’s multiplayer Netcode transition](https://blogs.unity3d.com/2019/06/13/navigating-unitys-multiplayer-netcode-transition/)    
    * **VR/AR**  
        * [Developer Perspective: Insights for Porting from Oculus Go to The Rift Platform](https://developer.oculus.com/blog/developer-perspective-insights-for-porting-from-oculus-go-to-the-rift-platform/)  
    * **Microsoft**  
        * [Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18917](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/06/12/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-18917/#RoeLGuI1HPzBUJi7.97) 
        * [Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 18912 available now!](https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2019/06/12/windows-10-sdk-preview-build-18912-available-now/) 
        * [WSL 2 is now available in Windows Insiders](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/wsl-2-is-now-available-in-windows-insiders/) 
        * [Visual Studio 2019 version 16.2 Preview 2](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/visual-studio-2019-version-16-2-preview-2/) 
        * [Visual Studio 2019 for Mac version 8.1 is now available (and a Preview for 8.2)](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/visual-studio-2019-for-mac-version-8-1-is-now-available-and-a-preview-for-8-2/) 
        * [Customize object displays in the Visual Studio debugger YOUR way](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/customize-object-displays-in-the-visual-studio-debugger-your-way/)  
    * **Other**  
        * [Three interesting insights from the making of Void Bastards](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/344488/Three_interesting_insights_from_the_making_of_Void_Bastards.php) 
        * [Level Design Patterns in 2D Games](https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/AhmedKhalifa/20190610/344344/Level_Design_Patterns_in_2D_Games.php) 
        * [Steam developers can start uploading assets for new library layout](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/344655/Steam_developers_can_start_uploading_assets_for_new_library_layout.php) 
        * [Open Source Game Clones](https://osgameclones.com/)   
* **Industry News**  
    * **E3**  
        * [E3 2019: Every story and announcement in one place](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-08-e3-all-the-announcements-in-one-place) 
        * [Gamasutra E3 2019 Coverage](https://gamasutra.com/e32019) 
        * [All the release dates announced at E3 2019, including Marvel’s Avengers, Cyberpunk 2077 and Animal Crossing](https://www.mcvuk.com/all-the-release-dates-announced-at-e3-2019-including-marvels-avengers-cyberpunk-2077-and-animal-crossing/) 
        * [Xbox E3 2019 Briefing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeYQ-kPF0iQ)  
            * [Everything We Announced at the Xbox E3 2019 Briefing](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/06/09/xbox-e3-2019-briefing-recap/)  
        * [Bethesda E3 2019 Showcase](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9B5qhzKyhg)  
            * [Bethesda&#39;s E3 revealed new IP from Tango Gameworks, Arkane Lyon](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-10-bethesdas-e3-revealed-new-ip-from-tango-gameworks-arkane-lyon)  
        * [Ubisoft E3 2019 Conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKbKx2JHQ8s)  
            * [Ubisoft fills E3 hour with Tom Clancy games and Watch Dogs Legion gameplay](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-10-ubisoft-fills-e3-hour-with-tom-clancy-games-and-watch-dogs-legion-gameplay)  
        * [Nintendo Direct for E3 2019](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr9eAtwcYlo)  
            * [Breath of the Wild 2, Banjo-Kazooie and The Witcher 3 headline Nintendo&#39;s E3 2019 Direct](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-11-breath-of-the-wild-2-banjo-kazooie-and-the-witcher-3-headline-nintendos-e3-2019-direct)  
        * [Square Enix Live E3 2019](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq6GmnM98jQ)  
            * [Everything Square Enix Announced At E3 2019](https://kotaku.com/everything-square-enix-announced-at-e3-2019-1835393070)     
    * **Microsoft-related**  
        * [Microsoft confirms no Forza Motorsport 8 in 2019](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-10-microsoft-confirms-no-forza-motorsport-8-in-2019) 
        * [Forza Horizon 4 reaches 10m players](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-14-forza-horizon-4-reaches-10m-players) 
        * [Sea of Thieves reaches 8.4m lifetime players](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-13-sea-of-thieves-reaches-8-4m-lifetime-players)  
    * **VR/AR**  
        * [Facebook: $5m in Oculus Quest software sold since launch](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-11-facebook-usd5m-in-oculus-quest-software-sold-since-launch) 
        * [Vive Cosmos Release Date Confirmed for Q3, Dev Kits Now Heading to Developers](https://www.roadtovr.com/vive-cosmos-release-date-dev-kit/)    
    * **Other**  
        * [Publishers can put their own separate subscriptions on Google Stadia](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-10-publishers-can-put-their-own-separate-subscriptions-on-google-stadia) 
        * [EA signs fresh indie publishing deals with Zoink, Glowmade and Hazelight](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-08-ea-sign-fresh-indie-publishing-deals-with-zoink-glowmade-and-hazelight) 
        * [Bethesda unveils Orion game streaming tech](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-09-bethesda-unveils-orion-game-streaming-tech) 
        * [Shenmue III is an Epic Games store exclusive on PC](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-11-shenmue-iii-is-an-epic-games-store-exclusive-on-pc) 
        * [Dauntless reaches 10 million players](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-11-dauntless-reaches-10-million-players) 
        * [The Witcher 3 has passed 20m lifetime sales](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-13-the-witcher-3-has-passed-20m-lifetime-sale) 
        * [Mobile games are losing to video in the battle for users&#39; time](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-13-mobile-games-are-losing-to-video-in-the-battle-for-users-time) 
        * [PUBG Mobile daily users pass 50m, downloads pass 400m](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-13-pubg-mobile-now-has-50-million-daily-active-users-outside-of-china) 
        * [Dontnod partners with Epic Game Store for year-long PC exclusivity deal for Twin Mirror](https://www.mcvuk.com/dontnod-partners-with-epic-game-store-for-year-long-pc-exclusivity-deal-for-twin-mirror/) 
        * [83% of gamers potentially interested in streaming services](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-14-83-percent-of-gamers-potentially-interested-in-games-streaming-services) 
        * [Square Enix eyes its own subscription service](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-13-square-enix-eyes-its-own-subscription-service) 
        * [E3 attendance drops slightly for 2019](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-14-e3-attendance-drops-slightly-for-2019) 
        * [Steam Remote Play now supports game streaming across different networks](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/344777/Steam_Remote_Play_now_supports_game_streaming_across_different_networks.php)   
* **Games/Retro/Misc/Stuff I Think is Interesting**  
    * [Konami to launch TurboGrafx-16 Mini console](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-12-konami-to-launch-turbografx-16-mini-console) 
    * [Atari VCS goes on pre-sale in the US starting at $250](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-11-atari-vcs-goes-on-pre-sale-in-the-us-starting-at-USD250) 
    * [Square Enix working to preserve and release entire game library](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/344710/Square_Enix_working_to_preserve_and_release_entire_game_library.php) 
    * [Devs share the most personal details they put into games](https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/14/18679482/game-developers-personal-stories-design-details-destiny-everquest-tomb-raider)