PreMortem.Games

JUNE 9, 2023

After a few days of earnest discussion, ideation and research, we developed a concept called Escape Mail. Step 2: Prototype. I will often work with international contractors who specialize in puzzle design to collaboratively come up with concepts. I love the front-end of the process. Step 1: Wonder. Step 3: Discernment.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

It shows the everyday work of medium-scale commercial game dev in unprecedented detail: the creative high of successful collaboration as well as the ugly prototypes, grueling bug fixes, and painful miscommunication. Each level also had unique mechanics and art styles that all tied into a cohesive whole.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Prototype of a beach volleyball game by Julio Nazario. Protospiel conventions are based around prototype board games. Prototypes ranged from paper-and-pencil to full-on Game Crafter $100+ sets. When you go to a play-testing convention, it’s not about just getting your prototype tested. Need help on your board game?

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

In game development, one of the most essential aspects is prototyping. In today’s world, game development is an art, and quite inarguably, it is one of the most complex and intricate art forms. In this article, you’ll learn some significant and exciting things about the development of game prototypes.

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CG Spectrum

APRIL 16, 2024

Nicklas and other industry pros discussed how art and technology intersect and explored interesting ways to accelerate creativity in your work and in your art. It allows artists to bring concepts to life by adding depth, texture, and realistic lighting to their designs.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Since I was a child, I always found myself surrounded by art, because most of my family were artists (ballet dancers, painters, musicians). One day I discovered video games could be much more than just ‘entertainment products’, and fell in love with the idea of mixing all the things I loved about art in a new medium.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 4, 2023

We think it is a timeless game, both for the pixel art and for the theme of the game”, says Gonzáles. “We The use of pixel art reinforces the sense of discovery Daniel Gonzáles felt when he read the Verne novels or played the old LucasArts adventures for the first time. What you create is a representation of a concept, an emotion.

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Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

You always need a core team to get a project off the ground - engineering who can put together the foundations of the game, design that can prototype and build core gameplay, art that can establish a new visual standard for a new game. There's also the factor of how projects have different needs at different times.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

As we were prototyping there was still a feeling the game needed more action. A large majority of the art was created from scratch, but Hartley admits having used a few asset packs to help speed up development. “I For me personally it spread me too thin across Art, SFX, Designs, Visual Scripting, Writing and Marketing Material.

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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 It’s the time to reminisce about the past before we completely forget about it.” “I have always been a big fan of pixel art”, says Novan. “I

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 5, 2024

Jeff G (Design Director Jeff Gregg ) is not a talker, he will go into the game and make an idea a prototype reality, and the art team will go from rough concept, to hands on in the map to make damn sure it kicks as much ass as possible. We couldn’t do anything we’re doing without our squad mates.”

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Look for companies that offer full-cycle game development services, that cover everything from art, animation, VR/AR/XR-based development, right up to game testing. It can be visual, through storyboards, or conceptual art demonstrating what the character or environment may look like. Is it well-defined? What is the time frame?

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

Prototype is ready! But I can now proudly announce that a playable prototype for the video game GenoTerra is finished (and I graduated with the Master in Design *yay*). The idea of a helping instance was indeed present in a very early stage of the concept. Watch the new trailer for GenoTerra right here: 96. The Mechanik II.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 30, 2019

If you’re the kind of creator who has a few prototype board games in your closet somewhere, consider playing one of them with a few game designers. Order a professional physical prototype of one of your board games. Buy some board game art, even if it’s just one piece. Just go out and make a great board game for fun.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 13, 2024

Sound design, art direction, marketing, you name it. I lean heavily on text for as long as possible, postponing prototyping until it’s absolutely necessary. This isn’t a truly solo project, as I’ve had some contractors help out immensely in concept art, sound, and on the PR front.” And the biggest pitfalls?

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 23, 2024

We think it is a timeless game, both for the pixel art and for the theme of the game”, says Gonzáles. “We The use of pixel art reinforces the sense of discovery Daniel Gonzáles felt when he read the Verne novels or played the old LucasArts adventures for the first time. What you create is a representation of a concept, an emotion.

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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 It’s the time to reminisce about the past before we completely forget about it.” “I have always been a big fan of pixel art”, says Novan. “I

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

It’s likely that if you’re reading this right now, you’ve already considered the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing game art. However, we’ll be focusing on the benefits and importance of outsourcing art production services. In-house artists can be costly, particularly for smaller companies.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 20, 2023

Architectural visualization, also known as archviz, is the art of generating realistic 3D visualizations (renders) of buildings, interiors, landscapes, and other designed environments using specialized software. Automotive industry — building digital prototypes. What is architectural visualization? Who uses architectural visualization?

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

If you’re a designer seeking a publisher, you will essentially need a solid prototype, a great sales sheet, and an awesome pitch. Your theme is that critical in order to nail down some concepts first, before diving into game mechanics. That said, I got an early start on Byways art, so maybe I don’t even follow my own advice.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Sean: Guidelines for writing good rules really boils down to learning the art of instruction and communication. I’d say the main tool set for understanding and wielding that art form is empathy. Sean: I ended up resorting to a concept of taking MMORPG concepts and placing them into this D20 world.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 21, 2017

You have very limited ways of communicating complicated concepts to your players with static cardboard and plastic, so what you imply and what you suggest through your game’s design is very important! We’re doing rapid prototyping. Need help on your board game? I can afford to bite the cost if we have to scrap it.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

If you want to know more about the art, craft and science of game development, subscribe here. “This e-mail is to open a discussion – I think we would do well to consider our options before making a call on the various clothing styles and suggestions that recently arrived from the art department.”

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Will: I know for me personally, projects are a big concept. I can’t really see so well, so art and graphic layout don’t bother me. Sarah: I’m the one who makes the early prototypes and I’m in charge of the playtesting. This also applies to not spending a lot of time on the art or graphic design.

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Keith Burgun

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

(Above: some WIP pixel art from Wizbane) You might have noticed I’ve been writing about and playing a lot of RPGs recently. This article , in particular, from Nintendo Power, I have a distinct memory of reading and being totally transfixed by the concept of the world of Final Fantasy 1. (I Final Fantasy VI-inspired pixel art.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The analogy is morbid, but the concept is simple. 2: I did not order a prototype prior to manufacturing from the same company that printed. 8: I did not finish the box art before the campaign. Pretty box art would have worked a lot better than the photo I’d initially used for my Kickstarter campaign. Click here.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From scribbling your ideas onto the proverbial napkin, to actually crafting prototypes, play-testing, redoing it all, and finally getting your game to reviewers, there is no shortage of details and learning curves. – COSTS (in order: manufacturing, art and design, marketing, misc.). Need help on your board game?

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

General skills and knowledge required to work in film and games "The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art." - Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar. Storytelling and visual narrative techniques Visual language and principles of lighting (direction, quality, color, environment, etc.)

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Real Programming

MAY 11, 2023

As for programming, Gabe loves 3D computer graphic modelling and rendering and visual arts. Imagine, car companies can do preliminary tests to measure how a new vehicle concept will perform even before building a prototype! He also enjoys writing science fiction in what little spare time he has.

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iXie gaming

DECEMBER 2, 2022

At this point, a video game concept must emerge. The Concept Artist is responsible for sketching and creating the artwork. Concept Artists are essential because their work shows the rest of the team what the game will look like. Prototyping. What are the Stages of Game Development? Stage 1: Pre-production.

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Let’s begin by understanding the concept of levels in a video game. In a game, new motives, challenges, and concepts are added to the game world, while ensuring they increase the degree of difficulty at every level. What drives a video game, and what factors control its engagement?

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

String Pull A trend for art-lovers is String Pull. At some point, Ora (one of the founders) had a dream about a field of breasts, and when she mentioned it to her son, who is the CEO of the company, he decided to develop a prototype. Dessert DIY , another hypercasual arcade by the very same Crazy Labs.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here’s a quick overview of the entire process of developing multiplayer games, from pre-production to post-release: Concept and Design  Like any other game, the journey of building a multiplayer game starts by creating the game concept. Through prototyping, you can identify possible issues early.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

AUGUST 10, 2017

The first big mistake most developers make is starting with pretty art, making a simple prototype, and then expect to develop the rest of the game the same way. Wait, shouldn't a prototype come first? After a good idea, the most natural action is to prototype it. Making a prototype. Well not really.

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Greenheart Games

AUGUST 30, 2018

This is what the game looked like as a prototype. We spend a few months in this prototype developing the algorithms on how points are generated, what decisions players make, and how virtual games are reviewed and judged. We took our prototype and ported it from C# to JavaScript. We also ditched the cut-off wall look.

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Mnenad

APRIL 9, 2018

One is sketching a scene or character concept very rough and with a lot of gesture on a piece of paper (or digitally) but in the following steps, when it comes to outlining the shapes, the sketch becomes sort of stiff and loses its dynamic. We rather think of an ideal or prototype bird like this one over here from a kid's science book.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Charles Lee (Art Lead) , veteran art director and concept artist with past experience at Blizzard , Sony Pictures Animation , and who until very recently worked in the Visual Development of Netflix hit Arcane (damn!). This is a well-balanced team in terms of disciplines, covering software, design, and art.

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