Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Sometimes ideas come along that are interesting to play with, but may either not be suitable for the regular game, or I don’t feel the effort and architectural requirements to support them are worth it in the bigger picture compared to what they add vs. all the other content options awaiting development.

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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 are not the owner of the content they create. We are still in alpha mode meaning that we operate in seasons. More content from big partners. Nouzareth: Focusing on creators is number one.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Hearthstone’s revenue has always been driven by new content releases, but the most recent content hasn’t been monetizing as well as the 2018 content. 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.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. Neglecting thorough testing can leave a game unready, even for an Alpha release. However, there’s still work to be done.

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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. Every few years I think about the concept again, and it finds its way into my ongoing notes in yet another location in some slightly-altered form or alongside some other content idea, begging to be implemented.

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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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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. It was added relatively recently and so has not been tested in the alphas as much as other features. Check out the video!

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 19, 2021

Breaking into the top of the genre requires often massive development investments, an unrivaled content pipeline, and superb live operations - and often an appealing IP. A smaller studio can still build a very healthy and sustainable business with a very smart approach to content development. Small Giant did it with Puzzle and Empires.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The Sky Mavis team knows all this, which is why there are several new developments in the pipeline: a F2P version with (potentially) greater distribution, land, user-generated content, and more. That naturally makes balancing the SLP economy for long-term token sustainability even more important.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Some content, I just record and publish. So this is this tough balance between being really super fast and building something really small and iterative and getting data soon and deciding what to do. Now, that moved to beta, then it's moved to Alpha, now it's moved to first playable. Now it's moved to concepting.

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