PreMortem.Games

APRIL 17, 2023

Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Just to be on the safe side he mainly focused on web development, but his heart was not in it. Why did you become a solo developer? How do you stay motivated through (years of) development? It isn’t a necessity.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 10, 2025

Determined to push himself, he embarked on a new path as a solo developer. To find his first solo project, he developed a new brainstorming approach: he built a prototype in roughly 100 hours and let people play it. Why did you become a solo developer? I had two main motivations in becoming a solo developer.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 14, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. When I talk about game design itself, I often talk about the relentless play-testing , balancing , and different levels of communication that you must master so that your game is understood and enjoyed.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 16, 2024

German indie developer Vivid Storm Interactive is a three person team that started when they launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ascent of Ashes in 2021. Studio owner and Lead Developer Max Hermann originally developed the idea for the game in the time when he was still a computer science student and active in the RimWorld modding scene.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

Analysts have widely reported developers’ ongoing challenges with user acquisition targets as they wrestle with stricter app tracking policies, especially on Apple devices. The post The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success appeared first on GameRefinery.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 7, 2024

Therefore, for balance, I create such a positive image of fire. The first game Papetura was successful enough for Ostafin to make game development his full-time occupation. Works of art After the release of Papetura, Ostafin struggled to find that spark of inspiration for his new game. Petums ’ games are truly works of art.

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Game Refinery

MARCH 20, 2025

Some of these could be obtained by playing through the event, while others required in-app purchases, so there was a balance in trying to keep all players relatively happy. For example, in the Spy Family collaboration event, players could obtain outfits, emotes, gliders, ornaments, and many other items inspired by the show.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 30, 2023

With the discussions over the use of AI in game development raging on, Jussi-Petteri Kemppainen , Lead VFX Artist at Mainframe Industries and founder of Dinosaurs Are Better , spends his spare time to see what all the fuss really is about. ” He envisions a future where all game development is AI-assisted. There is no going back.”

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 2, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Great art is one of the most critical parts of a board game. As game developers, we have only a handful of tools at our disposal to help teach players what a game is about and how to play it. ″ x 3.5″)

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Brand Game Development

JULY 17, 2017

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. That’s why I developed a theory which I refer to as the Five Levels of Communication through Game Development. There are five ways game developers can communicate the feeling they’re trying to convey. Ideas don’t mean much.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Video game development is a collaborative process that involves various people with specialized skills. 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. The two most critical roles in this process are game artists and designers. Who is a Game Artist?

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But as the story developed, it took on a life of its own. “The balancing of the game between two players,” Olczyk explains. “Surprisingly, very few developers are truly exploring it. ” As Parallel Experiment nears release, Olczyk reflects on the most important lessons learned during its development.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 15, 2024

In Guntouchables by Danish indie developer Game Swing , enemies randomly power up from the upgrades that a team of four players can’t lift out of the levels. After coming out of development of their multiplatform debut game OddBallers, the team knew they wanted to make a game for PC first and foremost.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Void Sails by indie developer Ticking Clock Games is a single-player action-adventure RPG that takes players on a thrilling journey through mysterious worlds, where they captain a flying ship across uncharted space. ” In terms of the 2D art, the team was fortunate to find an artist that clicked. It just felt like the right fit.”

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Played with Fire

APRIL 2, 2025

Studies have demonstrated significant improvements in reaction times through VR training: Simple and Complex Reaction Times: Research on mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes found that VR-based coordination training significantly improved both simple and complex reaction speeds. Applications of VR in Reflex and Coordination Training 1.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 1, 2024

Their first game, Genesis Noir, was already a moving work of art. The sheer confidence of steering clear of the beaten track and creating something truly original, comes from experience gained outside the world of video game development. Development is paid for by a successful Kickstarter campaign and publisher Fellow Traveller.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Many game developers think about fulfillment only after their project is complete – and you can certainly get away with it! But today, this guest post by Michael of Fulfillrite will explain why you should think about board game fulfillment on day 1 on game development. Need help on your board game? So, good news and bad news.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 31, 2024

It’s a tribute to the time we grew up in and serves as a time capsule for that period”, says Dimas Novan, Director and Art Director of A Space for the Unbound. “We In the years that followed the team evolved into a game development studio, initially making games for Flash, HTLML5 and mobile, but now expanded to console development as well.

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Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Play-testing is so critical in board game development that I’ve dedicated several articles to the subject. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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Big Games

JANUARY 7, 2024

Embarking on the ambitious journey of mobile game development is akin to setting sail on uncharted waters. The path is fraught with multifaceted challenges for any game development company or mobile game development services provider. How to Start Mobile Game Development? Define your goals meticulously.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 15, 2024

The game’s graphics showcase a distinctive fusion of modern 3D visuals with a nostalgic pixel-art look. This approach, especially when combined with pixel art, created a visually appealing effect that resonated with me.” This approach, especially when combined with pixel art, created a visually appealing effect that resonated with me.”

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

During my stay, I had the incredible opportunity to witness Esio, the founder and program coordinator of Africacomicade , take charge of video game industry discussions at Lagos ComicCon and work the room at the tight-knit Xbox game developer community meetup at Microsoft’s Lagos offices.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 25, 2024

If there ever was a fitting metaphor for the trials and tribulations that indie developers face while creating their debut game, it’s Ascending Inferno , the upcoming release by Australian developer Oppolyon Studio. As first-time indie developers, their journey mirrors the very game they’ve crafted. experience.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

German indie developer Vivid Storm Interactive is a three person team that started when they launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ascent of Ashes in 2021. Studio owner and Lead Developer Max Hermann originally developed the idea for the game in the time when he was still a computer science student and active in the RimWorld modding scene.

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Big Games

AUGUST 25, 2021

The main aim of the game developers is to make sure the gaming app is engaging and interactive, whereby they can gain a larger user base and get a share in the marketplace. When we talk about building engaging and interactive mobile games, there are a few things that have to be considered while developing games.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the realm of video games, sound design is much more than just background noise—it’s a fusion of art and science that brings virtual worlds to life. This blog delves into how game sound design contributes to both game development and art production.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Beta 11 was a huge milestone in Cogmind development, having completed a comprehensive review of all items and their stats and mechanics in order to rebalance where necessary, a process I wrote about in detail last year. Sample ASCII art from among the 100 new items. The results since then have been great, but what comes next?

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Last month, game industry documentary makers 2 Player Productions debuted a massive 32-part YouTube game dev doc series Double Fine PsychOdyssey , chronicling the development of Psychonauts 2 from its earliest glimmers of pre-production in 2015 to its final release in 2021.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 10, 2023

It’s a tribute to the time we grew up in and serves as a time capsule for that period”, says Dimas Novan, Director and Art Director of A Space for the Unbound. “We In the years that followed the team evolved into a game development studio, initially making games for Flash, HTLML5 and mobile, but now expanded to console development as well.

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Game Daily

MAY 12, 2023

Entertainment companies – including game publishers and developers – are already beginning the process of replacing human workers with cheaper AI. I spoke to Moreira about his work, and the current state of AI in game development, and I learned a lot about a complicated issue. We are all using AI tools more and more.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 6, 2017

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Make sure you have a basic sense of balance and no runaway leaders. You need to test the art and every component. Basic balance. You have to play it with a lot of people and measure its quality by their opinions. Q: Is that everything?

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

Captivating visuals and immersive art design are essential elements that can make or break a player’s experience. Game art production plays a crucial role in bringing virtual worlds to life, capturing the imagination, and enhancing gameplay. Achieve visual harmony through the balanced placement of elements.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 11, 2024

This article explores the art and science of ET in game QA. We’ll discuss how to balance intuition with structure, share real-world success stories, and provide best practices for overcoming challenges. Experience Experienced game QA testers develop a knack for spotting potential issues.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 28, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. The mark of a great game developer is to make great complexity and interaction come out of simple elements. I’ve come up with a theory which I call the Five Levels of Communication through Game Development.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The game’s graphics showcase a distinctive fusion of modern 3D visuals with a nostalgic pixel-art look. This approach, especially when combined with pixel art, created a visually appealing effect that resonated with me.” This approach, especially when combined with pixel art, created a visually appealing effect that resonated with me.”

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He worked 5 years on his nostalgic 3D platformer Raccoo Venture , but according to Brazilian solo developer Diego Ras the journey was ‘extremely rewarding’. As a solo developer, Ras loves the complete control he has over his creations. Why did you become a solo developer? “I’ve What’s your creative process? “As

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 19, 2017

Box art alone has the ability to multiply sales of an otherwise unassuming board game. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Pay: Artists make art for a living! In fact, this is how I got James Masino to do 300 unique pieces of art for War Co. Need help on your board game?

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