AWS Games

MAY 7, 2024

Palia’s external traffic is routed through a geo-load balanced domain name system (DNS) address to a Network Load Balancer (NLB). Still, there was fear that there were not enough players in alpha tests to accurately simulate launch numbers. Load testing their system was also necessary to ensure a smooth rollout.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 7, 2024

This method is used as a game testing and funding model, whereby consumers can buy and play a game in various pre-release development cycles, like beta, pre-alpha, or alpha. Developers can use the funds to further build the game to its completion. It is also known as paid alpha, game preview, alpha founding, or alpha access.

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Grid Sage Games

MARCH 10, 2022

Some roguelikes don’t strive for balance, but maintaining balance has always been important to me for Cogmind, since it fits better with my vision for this type of game, heavy on tough, complex, and consequential decision-making at multiple strategic and tactical levels. Categorical Approach. Alien Artifacts.

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Game Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

This extra layer of strategy balances the need to kill off stragglers, focus on impeding more skilled opponents, or exact revenge against irritating individuals. More sophisticated games soon emerged that featured deck-building and MOBA elements. “Our intention is to ensure that all cards are balanced.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

And although I don’t usually go into building such a mode with the intent to test ideas potentially applicable in the regular game, the results often do inspire such features down the line. The ability to disguise oneself like this has been requested by players since Cogmind’s alpha days (shout out to its main proponent, zxc!),

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Grid Sage Games

MAY 8, 2022

Recently a player asked me a question regarding my game balance philosophy, and while I can often respond to queries by pointing to some previous article, despite all my writing and no doubt occasionally touching on related topics, I had yet to explicitly do any sort of summary of the philosophy behind my gamedev work. Difficulty.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

If you're just tuning in, you may not have known that we unveiled a pre-alpha alpha alpha combat build of Kristala at last year's 2019 PlayNYC convention in - you guessed it - New York City! As we near a place where we’re ready to package our build for PlayNYC, Will’s been working hard to tie up any loose ends in Unreal.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It’s the phase where anticipation builds up for the game’s grand entrance. Regular software updates, including game-balancing patches and new downloadable content (DLC), keep the game fresh and engaging. Balancing creativity with project constraints is tricky. Launch Launch day is like crossing the finish line.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ever since my first design docs from Cogmind pre-alpha, written back in 2013, I always wanted a projectile deflection mechanic. Not Recommended In gamedev it’s generally a Bad Idea to do this, building mechanics for your game that you aren’t ready to apply anywhere. Because duh.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

with 17 alpha builds distributed in 2022, and continuous development effort since 2019. You may have already seen some of this content on social media, in blog posts, or in alpha release notes. s development boils down to refactoring and rewriting existing features to make them a much better base to build on. What's new?

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Game Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Currently it’s being formed through a series of timed alpha programs in which creators can join, play, and create. We’re building a platform. We are still in alpha mode meaning that we operate in seasons. You’re always looking to find a balance between driving virality or retention or monetization.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

He stumbled upon an alpha build of a game called Iconoclasts. ” He subtly points to the age-old debate about work-life balance and the perceived differences between American and European professional cultures. The allure seems to be universal. Eric’s foray into gaming began late one night in an architecture studio.

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Grid Sage Games

JULY 17, 2022

Garrisons were originally added to Cogmind in the months after the first Alpha release in 2015 (see an overview here ) as an optional location for players to visit, adding a unique extra dimension to the world to answer the question “what if I infiltrate these things where many enemy squads come from?”

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Smart cost-saving helps, and filmmakers must know about different funding sources to build a detailed financial plan. Filmmakers should build a community around their projects instead of just asking for money. The Alpha Female Plus Grant Program gives detailed support with equipment, software, and worldwide exposure opportunities.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

This implementation handles spatial indexing of objects and, every frame, building a render list of objects drawn. Truth is, the main advantage of using them is the ability to build render command lists using multiple CPU cores. Great alpha blending support. Wait, why not Vulkan or DirectX12? Less memory bandwidth wasted.

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Game Industry News

APRIL 6, 2023

Episode eight, “Surrender” ( Surrender (episode) | Memory Alpha | Fandom ) races from plot point to plot point, and while some of the pacing doesn’t quite work, the episode still manages to balance necessary character development with the action. There is such a thing as too much build-up, after all.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Hearthstone’s recent sets have also caused balance problems for the game, and in the time it takes to adjust, players churn at higher rates. Runeterra’s second alpha phase did poorly based on Twitch traffic. Hearthstone players aren’t as voracious for new cards, and there aren’t as many Hearthstone players as there used to be.

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Game Industry News

JULY 8, 2021

One assumes that the Wadi have some understanding of diplomacy as a spacefaring race, so surely, Falow can understand that their Chula causes the Alpha Quadrant contingent real concern. Joel Brooks gives Falow just the right balance of silliness and menace. Why he chooses not to alleviate same remains a mystery.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Executive Summary Sky Mavis’ mission is far more about spurring economic opportunity through play rather than about building an amazing game. Essentially, the goal is to build an Axie Infinity Universe with more ways to earn and spend tokens (and therefore generate more ongoing revenue). Some concerns are easier to solve than others.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 19, 2021

Facebook Gaming helps developers and publishers to build, grow, and monetize their games. All of the above require serious investments, which increases the risk of building an RPG game for a studio. A smaller studio can still build a very healthy and sustainable business with a very smart approach to content development.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

How to build and ship culture Individual contributor vs. manager vs. leader How to avoid “Day 2” Full interview also on YouTube and Podcast: GameMakers YouTube Deconstructor of Fun Podcast Interview Transcript: JK Welcome, everybody. But usually a new team is so excited about the product that they want to build. JK And Travis you.

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