Video: Living paintings of OFK: art directing the style and lives of an indie-pop band
Game Developer
AUGUST 1, 2023
We are OFK’s art director Nafisah Tung shows off how the team concepted, painted and animated the vibrant characters of We are OFK.
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The Top 10 Popular VR Game Development Tools
Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Similarly, in a game development setup, various virtual reality tools have become easily accessible to both creators and consumers to create and encounter immersive experiences. 10 Popular VR Game Development Tools There are a range of tools and frameworks that are being used for VR game development projects.
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.
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Tape to Tape by Excellent Rectangle is the world’s first hockey roguelite
PreMortem.Games
MAY 10, 2023
Canadian indie game development studio Excellent Rectangle just launched their debut title Tape to Tape on Steam Early Access. Combining the world of ice hockey with a roguelite may seem like an odd match, but for game designer Hugo Julien and his fellow co-founders Jean-Nicolas and Mathieu Fortin, it was a natural choice.
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From Concept to Success: A Deep Dive Into Our Popular Gaming Solutions
Logic Simplified
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The Impact of Game Engines Our gaming solutions company uses the most popular and powerful game development engines like Unity , Unreal Engine , Godot, Phaser, Construct, Cocos Creator, Babylon JS, and many others, based on the game idea and the requirements of the game development process.
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Summer 2025 Game Development Student Internship Roundup, Part 2
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these. Internships are a great way to earn some experience in a professional environment and to get mentorship from those of us in the trenches. This is part 2 of this year’s internship roundup. Click here for part 1 ].
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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
Kiro’o Games is an ambitious game development company based in Yaounde, Cameroon. Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants.
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Making games faster, more cost-effectively, with end-to-end development
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 14, 2024
Game development is no longer just a one-man show – or even a one-studio spectacle. The seismic size of games these days means that the crafting of fantastical, virtual realms is easily a multi-team endeavour. ” Read more
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Scaling Art Production for Live-Service Games: Challenges, Innovations, and Future-Ready Pipelines
iXie gaming
MARCH 2, 2025
Whether it’s battle passes, time-limited collaborations, or seasonal events, studios must constantly introduce new content without disrupting the games visual and technical integrity. Live-service game development presents unique challenges that traditional pipelines werent designed to handle. These include: (i).
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Take a break from busy GDC and meet Dutch developers at The Netherlands Lounge
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle in the Moscone Centre and just have a good conversation and decent coffee with Dutch games industry professionals? Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. We create games that make you smile”, says CEO Stein Damen. “By
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‘A sprinkle of alien essence’ brings the Creatures of Ava by Inverge Studios to life
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 7, 2024
“We’re excited that it conveys an important conservationist message that we believe is very meaningful,” says Pablo Martínez Carratalá , CEO of Inverge Studios and the game’s director. Creatures of Ava is a project born from the desire to create a game similar to Slime Rancher.
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The Great BR Takeover: A Game Development Case Study
Logic Simplified
JANUARY 18, 2023
It is a straightforward point-and-shoot game, with no complex controls or mechanics. Players must defend their porcelain throne from waves of invading cute animals. With its entertaining and enjoyable characters, this game offers a light, fun gaming experience to players of all ages.
Q&A with Remedy Entertainment: Adopting USD into the Game Development Pipeline
Nvidia
MARCH 1, 2023
Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No. Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land.
Three Minutes to Eight developer Chaosmonger Studio “Multiple stories moving parallel”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Chaosmonger Studios , based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a multimedia production company specializing in everything from documentaries, science fiction films and animations to music video, graphic design and video games. His latest game Three Minutes to Eight is a real tour de force, both in storytelling and visual flair.
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Finding your true love may win the game in Fabledom by Grenaa Games
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 12, 2023
First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We I think that is clear in the language of the game and players seem to appreciate the humor.” Nielsen quit his job as a software engineer two years ago and decided to go all-in on game development. “I
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Solo dev Jason Nicot on his new project Sanctua “A more mature party game”
PreMortem.Games
MAY 24, 2024
Jason Nicot , a French solo game developer operating under the name Choose Red , recently announced his latest game Sanctua. In this co-op multiplayer game a group of players have to work together to escape a cursed tomb. He went into transportation management, but game development never really left his mind.
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Introduction to Unity’s Animation System
Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Unity has a rich and sophisticated animation system for the game development process , also referred to as ‘ Mecanim ’. It is a powerful tool for game developers to create dynamic, true-to-life animations for characters, objects, and environments in their games.
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Game art vs game design: What is the difference?
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 8, 2023
Video game development is a collaborative process that involves various people with specialized skills. The two most critical roles in this process are game artists and designers. Since most of us are unaware of the process of creating a game, we usually confuse game design and game art as being the same.
Benefits of 3D Art Outsourcing Services in Game Development
Moonmana
JULY 11, 2022
Creating custom game assets is believed to be the most important and time-consuming stage in game development. Working with outsource game development providers, you can eliminate long-lasting hiring processes, onboarding, teams management and continuous reviews. 3D game art outsourcing services we provide.
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What’s the Difference Between 2D and 3D Animation
Moonmana
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
What is Animation? Animation occupies an essential place in the video game development industry. Everyone has heard this term but does everyone know precisely what animation is? . In simple terms, animation means rapidly displaying still images in sequence to create the illusion of movement.
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How to Begin Metaverse Game Development
iXie gaming
MAY 8, 2023
Welcome to the world of the Metaverse, where virtual reality and gaming come together to create a new dimension of immersive experiences. As the world continues to shift towards digital innovation, Metaverse game development has become increasingly popular among game developers.
Unity Asset Store – Features, Best Practices and Our Experience
Logic Simplified
MAY 28, 2024
Any game developer who wants to build and enhance a Unity game can do so using its 3D models, audio files, animations, scripts, plugins, and so on. Its vast and ever-growing library of high-quality resources speeds up the development time to create amazing games and interactive gaming experiences.
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The Beginners Guide to Animation Rigging
Game Designing
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
A 3D animation rigger is a member of a visual effects team who helps to prepare 3D assets for animation. The role combines both artistic and technical skills into a single job that is crucial for productions in film, television, video game development, and more. What is a 3D Animation Rigger?
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Top Emerging Free Game Development Tools and Trends!
Big Games
JANUARY 8, 2024
Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own epic game? Buckle up, aspiring developers, because the barrier to entry just shrunk to the size of a pixel! We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. Let’s jump in!
Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire - a pixel art video game by CGS grads
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
He decided to start his own indie game development studio, Overwrite Interactive , and create a video game from scratch. For Alan's video game to come to fruition, he needed a team of capable artists to help him. The game's narrative was inspired by the strong women in Alan's life. Dogyeong L.
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How To Play-Test the Rules of Your Board Game
Brand Game Development
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the sixth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Where in an MMORPG world, that concept is very straightforward.
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From 3D to 2D: A Better Way to Make Games & Animated Movies!
DameDev.tv
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As an Animation & Art Director, I'm always looking for better ways to help my team complete their job faster, with less stress. In Getting Everyone on the Same Page One of the major problems of working with a team of animators, is trying to get everyone to understand what you and the designers want.
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Mobile 3D Games vs. Console Games: What’s the Future of Mobile Gaming?
Big Games
JANUARY 9, 2025
This adds to the enjoyment of online multiplayer games. Enhanced Multiplayer Experiences In the future, mobile games will have smoother multiplayer, more players participating, and quicker connections. We offer customized solutions and mobile game development services for every game you dream of.
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Finding your true love may win the game in Fabledom by Grenaa Games
PreMortem.Games
MAY 21, 2024
First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We I think that is clear in the language of the game and players seem to appreciate the humor.” Nielsen quit his job as a software engineer two years ago and decided to go all-in on game development. “I
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Double Fine PsychOdyssey recaps / viewing guide, episodes 01-17
Radiator Blog
MARCH 16, 2023
Then it cuts to concept artist Emily Johnstone anxiously trying to pitch design ideas to a group brainstorm meeting which she just happens to be the only woman in the room. This is a more business-oriented aspect of game development that we rarely see, and frankly, an aspect we rarely associate with DF either.
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How Do You Enter The Game Development Industry As A Beginner?
Big Games
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The realm of game development is a captivating blend of creativity, technology, and passion. If you are a beginner and thinking of entering this world of game development, then this can be both an exciting & daunting journey. What is Game Development? What draws you to the world of game development?
Getting Started with Web GL Game Development
iXie gaming
MAY 8, 2023
In this article, we’ll explore the basics of WebGL game development, including its advantages, the tools needed to get started, and some tips for creating engaging and successful games. So buckle up and let’s dive into the exciting world of WebGL game development!
Finding your true love may win the game in Fabledom by Grenaa Games
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 10, 2023
First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We I think that is clear in the language of the game and players seem to appreciate the humor.” Nielsen quit his job as a software engineer two years ago and decided to go all-in on game development. “I
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Finding your true love may win the game in Fabledom by Grenaa Games
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 5, 2023
First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We I think that is clear in the language of the game and players seem to appreciate the humor.” Nielsen quit his job as a software engineer two years ago and decided to go all-in on game development. “I
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CG Spectrum 2023 Student Showcase | A reel of this year's highlights
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 4, 2024
Too good not to share, we collated some of the outstanding work our virtual production , digital painting , animation , 3D modeling , visual effects , and game development students created throughout 2023. 190+ industry-experienced mentors continued to help train and prepare our students for film, games, and publishing work.
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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games
CG Spectrum
JUNE 10, 2024
3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments.
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Design review of Redfall by Arkane Studios Austin
Radiator Blog
JUNE 2, 2023
If Microsoft had given them another 6-12 months to truly polish everything, then it maybe would've been a more solid OK game. Anyway I didn't mind the incompleteness so much because I was playing less for fun, and more "for work", as a first person game developer. But not really.
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CG Spectrum Institute launches new accredited creative courses | CGS
CG Spectrum
OCTOBER 1, 2023
CG Spectrum Institute (CGSI) has launched three accredited creative courses for the film and games industry: Animation & VFX , Digital Art , and Game Development , which can be pursued as bachelor’s degrees or diplomas.
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Everything You Need to Know About 3D Game Art Production
iXie gaming
APRIL 24, 2023
In today’s gaming industry, high-quality 3D game art production is essential for creating successful and popular games. So, read on to acquaint yourself with this exciting and rewarding field of game development. To create immersive gaming experiences, virtual surroundings, and objects must be created.
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Out Now • Solo dev Pat Naoum of the handpainted The Master’s Pupil: “Creativity is a tool”
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 9, 2023
“Every man and his dog has made an indie game but no one has painted a game yet. A point of interest in the indie game sea.” Naoum calls himself a jack of all trades, a master of none, so going solo on game development made a lot of sense. Making games is different to making anything else.
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Solo dev Pat Naoum of the handpainted The Master’s Pupil: “Creativity is a tool”
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
“Every man and his dog has made an indie game but no one has painted a game yet. A point of interest in the indie game sea.” Naoum calls himself a jack of all trades, a master of none, so going solo on game development made a lot of sense. Making games is different to making anything else.
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IP Should Be the Next Big Thing in Mobile Gaming
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Trademarks are called to protect the link between a producer (game developer) and service (game) in the eyes of consumers. The main question is whether consumers playing a game are tricked into thinking that the game was developed by someone else. US Patent US20070226648A1 and its application.
Board Game Review: Terraforming Mars
Brand Game Development
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I’m someone who grew up playing card and board games, but I would not consider myself a hobby gamer. Maybe this is standard for engine-building games, but it was a new concept to me. (It’s
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Untold Stories of ex-Activision Blizzard King’s Founders
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. 4 mobile games developers, founded mainly by former King’s employees. —
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