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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iXie gaming

JUNE 23, 2023

Wearable technology is rapidly gaining traction and reshaping various industries, and the gaming sector is no exception. In 2023, the integration of wearable technology into game development is emerging as a significant trend. Conclusion Wearable technology is undoubtedly a rising trend in game development in 2023.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 17, 2024

Japanese indie game developer Yamada has used ChatGPT as a key design element for his latest project, Doki Doki AI Interrogation. He had to set up strict boundaries and even make the AI powered character ‘drunk and forgetful’ to pull it off, but, according to the developer, the experience has moved players to tears.

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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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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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Logic Simplified

JULY 11, 2023

From role-playing and first-person shooter games to simulation ones, there is a video game genre for every gamer’s choice. 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. Which gaming genres should you choose?

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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. As of September 2023, the game had sold over 19.5

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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. Fishdom’s Sailing Regatta was added at the beginning of February 2023.

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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. Happy gaming, and may your adventures be filled with excitement!

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

Virtual Reality (VR) gaming has taken the world by storm, offering players an immersive and unforgettable gaming experience. With technology constantly advancing, the gaming industry has been able to create some of the most amazing VR games in recent years.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Reflecting on the game’s core concept, Khoroshavin shares, “The very first idea was that I want to make a game about an old protagonist that can traverse via boat. Kazimir’s staff is more than just a weapon, it’s a dynamic tool that players can use to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and cleanse the Miasma.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Sources: Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2024 Data.ai 2023 was a challenging year for the mobile gaming market. These macro-level declines are predominantly driven by the business performance of games on Android. Puzzle remained strong by focusing on retaining its current user base through events and live operations.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

We’ve been writing about the growth of ‘hybrid’ mobile games – when a title merges two or more genres to create an entirely new gameplay experience – since 2020, but hybrid games have evolved a lot since then, especially when it comes to the game genres that are being merged together.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 25, 2019

What does board gaming look like in this brave new world 10 years into the future? Need help on your board game? 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.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We previously stated that minigames have continued to grow in popularity since the IDFA changes, especially amongst casual and midcore games. That’s even more true now than it was back in April 2023. Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired Magic Cauldron Dream Games is no stranger when it comes to minigames.

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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. I've been featured on the VFX Process Youtube Podcast to talk about the creation of Menace , and it was also featured on IGN - Future Games show channel. Title screen for Ewald's cinematic in Unreal Engine.

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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. He added that a lot of the funding that has gone into PVE or play-to-earn games was flawed.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It’s hard to keep secrets in the gaming industry. Once players show interest in something you've created, many game developers worldwide quickly become "inspired" by your game. The games that fall under the “Tile-Matching” category in data.ai, on the other hand, are not really what we mean by Tile Match here.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2024

Their top 3 leading games of all time are Park Master with 175M installs, Ball Run 2048 with 149M, and the more recent Number Master with 83M. How do you approach development of Hypercasual games in 2024, considering the general shift towards Hybridcasual? .”

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Finally, we concentrated exclusively on the gaming industry. 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. average in 2021, reflecting strong investor confidence in founders from Riot Games.

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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. billion users globally. billion users globally.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Depending on these, you can make a budget-friendly game or the next GTA. Keep reading this blog to understand how mobile game development costs differ from AAA games. Until now, Cyberpunk 2077 was labeled the most expensive game of all time; however, it’s expected to lose its title soon.

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Game Daily

MAY 9, 2023

Narrative games festival LudoNarraCon 2023 concluded yesterday. Once again, the event – organized annually by indie label Fellow Traveller – brought together panels and talks, as well as presentations and sales of games that focus on storytelling. Development teams are much larger than they were.

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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. Further success In 1993, Capcom producer and director Tokuro Fujiwara ordered a remake of his 1989 survival horror game Sweet Home, to his pupil Shinji Mikami.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

New Members of the Leadership Team Supercell’s leadership team Hayato Sekiguchi (COO), Frida Johansson (1/2 Chief People Officer), Sara Jansson Bach (Head of Live Games), Fernanda Romano (CMO), Ilkka Paananen (CEO), Lesley Mansford (1/2 Chief People Officer), Janne Snellman (CFO).

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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

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. FRUSTRATION: These blog posts can also annoy game executives and senior leaders.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

2023 turned out to be no less challenging for the mobile market than the year before. 2023 also saw fewer new releases compared to the year before, and there were even fewer successful ones. 2023 also saw fewer new releases compared to the year before, and there were even fewer successful ones. Top image: Merge Mansion.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

One could wonder if this makes Ryan a bold choice to lead the studio.

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AWS Games

JUNE 13, 2024

In October 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) teamed up with Epic Games to support its ‘ Women Creators Program ’ (WCP), an initiative to train women to create in Unreal Editor For Fortnite (UEFN) and provide mentorship as they pursue careers in games. AWS democratizes game development to make it open and accessible to all.

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