Game Refinery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If executed correctly, introducing new mechanics in this way can be an easy win, enabling developers to test out player preferences, broaden motivational appeal, boost user acquisition, and enhance player engagement – all without drastically altering the core gameplay. What’s particularly interesting about this archetype is its rarity.

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Designer Notes

AUGUST 30, 2024

In this episode, Soren interviews independent game developer Zach Barth, best known for his puzzle games, including SpaceChem , Infinifactory , Shenzhen I/O , and Opus Magnum. They discuss why he never originally wanted to make money on his games, why puzzle games are terrible, and whether he has ever played Minecraft.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. In many respects, this change isn’t particularly surprising.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 11, 2023

To this day, game developers continue to blend already existing genres, sub-genres, and types in new and surprising ways to provide players with more options. Players typically interact with the environment and other characters in order to solve puzzles containing clues to advance in the gameplay. Which gaming genres should you choose?

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iXie gaming

JUNE 23, 2023

In 2023, the integration of wearable technology into game development is emerging as a significant trend. As wearable gaming technology advances, developers face new opportunities and challenges to create immersive experiences. Conclusion Wearable technology is undoubtedly a rising trend in game development in 2023.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

That’s even more true now than it was back in April 2023. In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver.

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In this episode, Soren interviews independent game developer Zach Barth, best known for his puzzle games, including SpaceChem, Infinifactory, Shenzhen I/O, and Opus Magnum. This episode was recorded on September 11, 2023.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 16, 2024

2023 has been a year that the gaming industry and community won’t forget. From releasing the most highly rated games in 20 years to the increasing adoption of transformative technologies in game development , this year has made us see new solutions in the industry. The company released another amazing game in 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3.

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This blog post presents data and findings from an annual survey of professional video game developers conducted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) during October and November, 2022, alongside details about new AWS for Games solutions and customer stories. 75% of developers view the cloud as pivotal to their success in 2023.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 17, 2024

My first encounter with Cassie Simpson was during the inaugural Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa in 2023. In December 2023, she exhibited some of Chroma Pixel Games’ studio work at Africa Games Week and attended Playtopia Festival. ” She represented the studio on a panel at the Xbox Game Studios Game Camp in 2023.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to Sensor Tower, in January 2023, their grossed over $250M in IAP revenue which is their 3rd highest revenue month ever. The misleading ad push was succeeded by the famous "Pull the pin" puzzle-style ads that put Evony and Hero Wars on the map in the past few years. The initial push with misleading ads from 2019.

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Game Errors

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Follow the game’s social media profiles – Game developers often use platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others to unveil exclusive codes during special events or promotions. The post Piggy Branched Realities Codes: Latest Updates For 2023 appeared first on Games Errors.

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Game Refinery

JUNE 15, 2023

The rise of hybridization in mobile games has resulted in game developers experimenting with new gameplay mechanics and features from other genres to drive engagement, something that’s often done via limited-time events.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Developed by Alexander Khoroshavin (Alex Goodwin) and a small team, the game centers around an elderly healer named Kazimir, who journeys through a whale-worshiping fantasy land to heal his ‘soul wound’. ” Epic MegaGrant Developing a game in Kazakhstan poses its own set of challenges, as Khoroshavin explains.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 11, 2024

downloads in Q3 2023. 40% QoQ) and Wood Screw Puzzle (–23% QoQ). The title has also been on the market for some time now—since May 2023, and it has been continuously growing its monthly download figures from November 2023. The case is about the same for YoY dynamics—the market went down by a similar percentage from its 3.4B

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 1, 2024

Dream Games, the developer of the massive Match-3 success, Royal Match , is still attempting to answer this (difficult) question. Every upcoming Match-3 pitch deck still uses Royal Match as their puzzle engine comp, for good reason. Engine and Puzzle Design The campaign engine and level design are identical.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

As we head into 2023, there are some truly incredible VR games that are worth checking out. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of VR gaming and explore the top 10 VR games to try out in 2023. The game takes players through a series of puzzles and challenges, all set in a beautifully rendered world.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

2023 was a challenging year for the mobile gaming market. Genre-Specific Winners: Puzzle Games Prevailed: The genre fell by only 6% YoY in downloads and gained 10% in IAP revenue, thanks to new games like Block Blast and Royal Match, and established hits such as Candy Crush and Gardenscapes.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2024

Let’s find out how KAYAC approaches development of Hypercasual games in 2024; what their expectations from the market are; which best practices for game development they can point out; and what tips for adapting games for the Western region they have to offer. Developers can choose the best conditions from many publishers.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

Running through the market by genre, Kress noted that King has done quite well, but other genres had suffered badly, with strategy, RPG, match puzzle, and casino games all down double digits. Ending on a prediction each, Haussila said to look out for developers experimenting with games in mobile browsers.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 25, 2019

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. In reality, I could Kickstarter becoming a store anywhere between 2020 and 2023. RPGs won’t scratch the board gamer itch for puzzles or crunchy heavy board games. And for that matter, what happened to Kickstarter?

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I'm excited to share that Menace got selected as a finalist for The Rookie Awards 2023, as well as a DNEG finalist. Join the future of filmmaking, content creation, and game development! The success of Menace has no doubt solidified my direction within the 3D cinematic space. Title screen for Ewald's cinematic in Unreal Engine.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While this includes companies beyond game development — such as platforms, tech solutions, and web3 startups — all the entities in our study operate within the gaming sector. by 2023, suggesting a reassessment of risk by investors. 4 mobile games developers, founded mainly by former King’s employees. —

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Once players show interest in something you've created, many game developers worldwide quickly become "inspired" by your game. While finding the blue ocean is the enduring hot topic for game developers, staying relevant as that ocean turns red is a rare and more valuable skill to possess.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Futureplay, the developer behind Merge Garden, was acquired by Plarium in August of 2021. To understand the changes that got the game from its post-launch slump to where it is now, we should take a look at two things: what kind of game is Merge Gardens is and what it was like before 2023.

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Game Daily

MAY 9, 2023

Narrative games festival LudoNarraCon 2023 concluded yesterday. Hopefully [developers] are really leveraging basic storytelling knowledge as opposed to computer storytelling.” ” Team size change Looking back at his decades in game development, Gilbert says that the biggest change he’s seen is in scale.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Introduction In this blog, we will explore how Good Job Games crafted a scalable and secure build pipeline on AWS, utilizing services like Amazon EC2 , Amazon EFS , and Amazon S3 to optimize its game development processes. Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for the Jenkins controllers and agents to handle potential outages.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Giving a number to any game’s development expense is practically impossible. Because each step has its nuances, if one game became successful in a month, other developers could empty their whole bank account, and still, there’s no guarantee the target market will appreciate it. Thousands, Millions, or a Billion– what’ll be your guess?

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Game Errors

APRIL 10, 2023

In May 2023, Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom completed 44 years as one of the most successful companies in the industry. Inspired by Bruce Lee films Enter the Dragon and Game of Death, Nishiyama began developing this game in late 1986.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As we look out to our plans for 2023, we will continue to increase marketing investment in our growth franchises while being disciplined and data-driven in how we allocate marketing capital. billion in September quarter but lowers outlook NCSoft invests $15M in Mysten Labs for Web3 gaming infrastructure Square Enix' s H1 sales dip to $1.1

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 12, 2023

Just like in the years prior, the blog post travels at lightspeed across the mobile gaming industry, achieving two distinctive outcomes: EXCITEMENT: Ilkka’s annual blog posts excite game developers everywhere. Ilkka’s words often portray Supercell’s game development model as straightforward and simple to carry out.

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Game Errors

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Larian Studios’ latest RPG, one of the most anticipated games and the second biggest Steam launch in 2023 , BG3, is undoubtedly stunning looking and a rich game. However, there are many puzzles and challenges that are hard to solve. The above guide has shown how to use Cheat Engine and other tools on BG3 in 2023.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Overall, we believe that 2023 will be the year of austerity and efficiency. This means cutting new games in development, investing in revenue-generating titles, reducing headcount, and implementing hiring freezes. Companies are getting hyper-focused on profitability and reducing all ‘fat’.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These are drastic measures that give a glimpse of what the development of new games has been in the past. And in this case, two new members have joined the Supercell leadership team in 2023. On the contrary, the company informed that teams could use whatever engine they choose, at least early in development.

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iHobo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2023, the game I'm most proud of in my long and distinguished career as a game designer will be twenty years old. Firstly, and most importantly, because it is a work of collective genius - every member of the Sick Puppies development team was brilliant at what they did, and together we made something incredible. Where Are You?

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s hardly surprising that so many developers have jumped on the bandwagon, as battle passes have a wide range of benefits and can be introduced into almost any genre. But with so many different examples of battle passes on the market these days, developers have had to get increasingly experimental to build on their past successes.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Deconstructor of Fun x Google Istanbul conference is coming up on March 9th, 2023! The Real Danger of the Microsoft's Activision Deal & 2023 Predictions for Blockchain Games. These efforts were hampered by what it identified as increased market competition, particularly in the puzzle genre.

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