Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AppLovin is seeing high-IP games use ad-based monetization from the hyper-casual world, while casual titles layer in complex mechanics. Revamping Mechanics to Match User Expectations Mechanics like tile placement have surged in popularity as they blend accessibility with high engagement.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

Chaumette, a veteran in the field, shared his insights on how AI technology has the potential to revolutionize the creation process for artists and developers. In the interview, Chaumette discussed how AI has been influencing the gaming industry for years, citing the early work of Andrew Maximoff, founder of Promethean AI, in 2018.

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Played with Fire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

2⃣ Mechanics Over Story in VR Games VR game design prioritizes motion controls, physics, and realism , often at the expense of narrative. How to Improve VR Storytelling 1⃣ AI-Powered NPCs for Dynamic Stories NPCs in VR games should feel alive. Without strong VR storytelling , even the most realistic VR world feels empty.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Magic Cauldron follows Wordle’s template, with similar mechanics but featuring potions instead of words. Opponents are controlled by AI and can be tweaked through three difficulty settings (easy, normal, and hard). If you’re a fan of the viral puzzle game Wordle , all of this should sound very familiar.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 18, 2024

Set in the dystopian cyberpunk-inspired metropolis of Detraxis, it’s a top-down action shooter where you play as an AI, the Neural Network, implanted into the body of an assassin robot who’s fighting for their freedom and destiny. That’s something Magic Hazard has at its core for its debut game Memory Lost.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword across different sectors, including gaming. This growing use of generative AI is largely attributed to its advanced capabilities, including the ability to create unique content. But why is there a growing use of generative AI in game design?

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Logic Simplified

JUNE 11, 2024

Integration of AI into Gaming Solutions Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into games has led to a revolution in the gaming experience, reflected through enhanced gameplay, realism, and responsive in-game environments. What is Adaptive AI? Adaptive AI is an evolved version of AI where systems are made adaptive.

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Filmustage

MARCH 31, 2025

The entertainment industry witnessed a pivotal moment when script analysis tools powered by neural networks emerged, transforming how studios approach AI-generated content and copyright protection. Current copyright legislation maintains strict boundaries regarding AI-created works. Empower your storytelling with AI you can trust.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Now you know what’s the best way to “grab a drink” with this lad… Legendary game makers, Peter Molyneux who is renowned for creating the god games Populous, Dungeon Keeper, and Black & White, as well as Theme Park and the Fable series thinks that generative AI is going to be a "real game changer" in video games. It is a true enabler.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

A simple texture change or model update can impact gameplay mechanics, UI design, and monetization strategies. AI-driven tools to speed up repetitive tasks like UV mapping and texture generation. AI-Assisted Art Creation Generative AI accelerates concept art, texturing, and asset variations. AI-powered tools help: (i).

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

AI-driven automated testing is changing game QA by automating repetitive tasks, making workflows smoother, and giving deeper insights into player behavior. Welcome to the future of game testing, where AI-powered quality assurance is the star. AI’s Arsenal for Game QA Various AI techniques are at play: Machine Learning.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 28, 2024

.” In the ever-evolving world of game development, AI stands as a transformative force, reshaping the landscape of how games are created and experienced. My conversation with Ben James , the CEO of Atlas , provided deep insights into the potential and challenges of integrating AI into the creative process.

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Designer Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Frank Lantz recently interviewed me on Donkeyspace , his excellent Substack, which generally focuses on the current AI boom but, in reality, is about his ongoing work on the human condition. I’m curious about all-human, no-AI Civ. Nobody, however, puts themselves into the shoes of an AI.

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Execs also see AI taking a role during in-game live events, such as player support. ” Nascent scene Gaming companies are currently worried that the nascent AI scene will take a while to settle down. ” Nascent scene Gaming companies are currently worried that the nascent AI scene will take a while to settle down.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

Looking ahead, the biggest opportunities I see for growth and innovation in 2025 will center around advancements in AI-driven content creation, new monetization opportunities utilizing e-commerce, loyalty programs, and hybrid casual. and Creatify: For video-based ads featuring AI-generated actors. Poolday.ai

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nearly every industry will evolve courtesy of generative artificial intelligence (AI) – and the gaming sector isn’t an exception. Generative AI is one of the technologies with the potential to revolutionize how developers create games. But what is generative AI? What is Generative AI? This enhances replayability.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the gaming industry, enhancing programming and player experiences. As AI continues to advance, the future of art and AI in game development holds tremendous promise. However, AI is redefining the boundaries of game artistry.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Based on a long tradition in mobile gaming, the companies get inspiration and borrow mechanics from each other to the point when the original creator becomes hard to trace. While borrowing mechanics, they sometimes occasionally borrow something more: an expression of those mechanics.

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Real Programming

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From creating realistic physics simulations to designing engaging game mechanics, math plays a crucial role in crafting immersive experiences. Artificial Intelligence Specialist AI specialists develop algorithms that enable machines to learn and make decisions. Game Designer Game design is a math-intensive career.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I sketch many times, not only my concept art but even game mechanics. What do you think about using AI in any part of your development process? “I’m I’m not using AI, but yes, why not? I have to constantly motivate myself with little tricks, such as posting stuff on Facebook and receiving compliments.”

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Functional Testing Beyond Basics: Ensuring Core Game Mechanics Perform as Expected Functional testing goes beyond identifying bugs; it verifies that every game feature aligns with the console’s performance standards. This includes gameplay stability, in-game transactions, and complex mechanics like multiplayer integration.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I do sometimes have ‘flashes’ -or dreams- of cool ideas like a gameplay mechanic, other times a whole story or environment. Are you using AI in any part of your development process? “By I never considered myself particularly good at 2D/3D art, so decided to give AI a go. It was a disaster!

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

It contains the game’s proposed design like the concept of the game, genre, core game mechanics, gameplay, timeline, illustrations/sketches, story and characters, levels and monetization strategies. Prototype: The prototype is a raw test that checks the functionality of the game, environments, gameplay, mechanics, user experience, etc.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This time, we’ll look at the top games that use storytelling as a core mechanic and show you that you don’t need sparkling design and intense gameplay to create a hit. Three Minute Games also included a time mechanic to make it feel even more realistic. Making choices can be the sole mechanic, and you still have a game.

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Game Designing

JULY 18, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making its presence felt in a wide range of industries, including art and design. AI art — meaning art created with AI — is now a popular art form that offers many benefits and applications. But what is AI art? What Is AI Art?

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

UEFN comes equipped with its in-built game mechanics and physics, allowing creators to focus more on the gameplay and user experience rather than building a game from scratch. AI and the Future of Creativity As technology progresses at a staggering rate, questions regarding the future of creative industries have become more urgent.

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The Knights of Unity

JULY 7, 2020

You can play campaign mode with your friends or/and with AI, build custom tracks and then race on them in the party mode! Little Racer is more than just a simple racing game, we created complex systems for AI, obstacles, level editor, racing and achievements. But what Little Racer is really about? . Having fun, that is it!

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Cocos

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The mechanic of the game is so simple. Besides, an interesting part of the developments is that we’ve utilized AI to generate 80% of graphic content, all buildings and environments are generated by AI. Xpell is a P2E MMORTS game that has been created by CC 3.6, Free App Store: Coming soon!

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Logic Simplified

MAY 28, 2024

By using pre-built assets, our game app developers save time and effort in creating assets, and focus on other aspects of game development, such as video game mechanics , level design, and user experience. For example, our developers use advanced lighting systems, particle effects, and AI systems to improve the game's graphics and gameplay.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The mobile version is proving just as popular, with over 120 million players battling each other and over 100 clever AI opponents hoping to become a chess grandmaster. The game also features over 500,000 tactical puzzles alongside various interactive lessons and videos to help players improve their skills.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 30, 2024

As AI and other new workloads continue to grow in complexity and scale, the need for accelerated networking becomes paramount. The network infrastructure, with an agile, automated, and programmable framework with accelerators and offloads, is key to unlocking the full potential of AI technologies and driving innovation.

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Designer Notes

APRIL 2, 2023

The mechanics for choosing events and how they affect the player are transparent and easy to understand, which was necessary because, as with all board games, the players have to do all the work themselves. The AI, for example, doesn’t get events because we wanted events to have meaningful results. In Stellaris.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The mechanical failures of the shark led Steven Spielberg to imply its presence, enhancing the suspense through the audience's imagination. The history of cinema is replete with examples where script revisions during production not only saved films from potential mediocrity but elevated them to iconic status.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Cogmind’s “ special modes ,” timed events with unique mechanics, can in one sense be seen as the experimental test beds of Cogmind. But anyway this is one example of a mechanic originally unique to that mode now becoming embodied in a specific item available in regular Cogmind!

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Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Think AI that helps you build landscapes, real-time 3D sculpting like magic, and coding made accessible even for total newbies. Here are some of them: AI-Powered Content Creators Ludo AI: This tool excels at generating gameplay concepts and mechanics based on your preferences. But that’s not all!

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In fact, 2023 has had some of the biggest game development trends thanks to the increasing use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI). Also, the introduction of ground-breaking AI-powered solutions, including Chat GPT, has further inspired new game development trends.

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Ask a Game Dev

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, I don’t want to leave things too abstract - game design is about taking an idea and translating it into real game rules and mechanics. You research it, you acquire the gear and skills for it, and you’re ready to use it… and then you run headfirst into a bunch of enemies who are mostly or completely immune to that mechanic.

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