Deep Dive: Chasing an authentic cinematic experience with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Plus, Digital Extremes founder James Schmalz is stepping down as CEO, Report: Unity's Runtime Fee quietly gave large devs exemptions in launch rush, and more - [Game Developer Daily](?sp_aid=118906&elq_cid=22018255&sp_eh=558b5bca28770e5056e8cfadd2bf9a5dda06ed0e24183b37db416422421c3bbf&utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Gama_NL_Game%20Developer%20Daily_10.25.23&sp_cid=50246&utm_content=Gama_NL_Game%20Developer%20Daily_10.25.23&sp_eh=558b5bca28770e5056e8cfadd2bf9a5dda06ed0e24183b37db416422421c3bbf&elqTrackId=29c8c26e3bec49d49963bc1d248f52f1&elq=3d04cf827dbf444a9cbb666a5762886e&elqaid=118906&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=50246) October 25, 2023 — JUMP TO — [From Our Sponsors](#sponsors) | [Featured Blogs](#blogs) | [Top Job Postings](#job) | [Resource Center](#resources) [TOP STORIES] [Digital Extremes founder James Schmalz is stepping down as CEO]( Ahead of the studio's 30th anniversary, CEO/founder James Schmalz is moving on from Digital Extremes. 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