iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

They must create art that is optimized for mobile devices, easy to understand, and engaging for players. All these and more are key to developing a successful game, and this article will focus mainly on tips that serve as art production solutions for developers. So, let’s dive in!

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Moonmana

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Today we’ll try to figure out the main peculiarities, styles, and differences of 2D art in game development. Even though some players consider 3D game art superior to 2D game art and believe that the latter is not so popular, we are sure of the opposite. Let’s figure out what makes 2D art special.

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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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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

The creation of three-dimensional objects, characters, and locations for use in video games is a challenging process known as 3D game art production. It combines art and technology, resulting in visually stunning and immersive game worlds that captivate players.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Supportive environment The panel united women from African and Swiss video game industries, who shared their unique experiences. These women were part of the first She Got Game mentorship program by the Swiss Arts Council, Pro Helvetia, which aims to promote equal opportunities in the global video games scene.

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The Knights of Unity

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In the previous part of the post, we’ve introduced you to the most important reasons to create a game design document in your project, using three examples: personal project, internal project, and commission work. It is also most welcome to add many graphic representations of the levels if they exist. . Assets & animations.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Pedersen is the programmer and CEO of the company and Ryder takes on the roles of game director, graphics artist, musician and game designer. We try to make games that we’d like to play ourselves, but we don’t necessarily stick to one game genre”, says Thomas Ryder.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the seventh of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Dylan: The most obvious is art. The second is language.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Once you’ve got mechanics to suit a core theme, you can develop the theme a little more through art, story, and graphic design. Game design starts with theme and ends with theme, but most of the time is spent in mechanics. Through playtesting, you can answer the question “do the mechanics suit the theme?”.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Pedersen is the programmer and CEO of the company and Ryder takes on the roles of game director, graphics artist, musician and game designer. We try to make games that we’d like to play ourselves, but we don’t necessarily stick to one game genre”, says Thomas Ryder.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the sixteenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. One of the trickiest parts of self-publishing a board game can be finding good artists. Finding Artists.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 15, 2024

We found inspiration in games like The Yawgh and Monster Prom.” To keep the world and the stories relatively small, the team opted for a board game-like structure. That immediately dictated the game’s graphical look. “In Hence the table-top look and feel”, says Demeilliez. “So,

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Game Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Gameplay: This plays a lot like Final Fantasy Tactics , which should come as no surprise since it’s made by the mind behind those games. Art: The art is also really familiar, but again that shouldn’t be a surprise. Music: The music, like the art, is really familiar, and very good.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 20, 2023

I had some experience with RPG Maker when I was 14, learned the basics of programming and 2D graphics at that time. Then the first wave of really successful indie games appeared on Steam, in the late 00s and early 10s. I thought if I practiced enough, I could make 2D games by myself, and so I decided to try it.”

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

In the interview, Chaumette discussed how AI has been influencing the gaming industry for years, citing the early work of Andrew Maximoff, founder of Promethean AI, in 2018. AI in Art: Balancing Creativity and Ethics In the realm of digital art, AI technology is stirring up a mix of excitement and controversy.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 14, 2023

The game is made by a two-man team called Reclaim Interactive. “I I think racing games have fallen out of favor because there’s a lack of innovation as they focus more on graphics and realism than creativity and feel”, says founder and Art Director Brian Young.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

In our comprehensive guide, we explore some of the most popular positions in film and games to help you determine which role suits you best in terms of your interests, career aspirations, and skillset. Storytelling and visual narrative techniques Visual language and principles of lighting (direction, quality, color, environment, etc.)

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Demand for Multiplayer Games There is a great demand for multiplayer games and it is the tech experts, creative thinkers, and game designers who have made them what they are today. Let’s elaborate on how multiplayer game design isn’t as simple as just throwing together some mechanics and calling it a day.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 28, 2024

Unity Asset Store contains art packs and tutorials to help you get started as a creator, and advanced solutions for complex projects. 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. Rightly so!

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Keith Burgun

DECEMBER 7, 2022

However, I quickly noticed that this was not your average mobile card game. And almost all of the things that make it “not your average mobile card game” are good old fashioned game design: bold, systemic decisions made surrounding the ruleset. In most CCGs, cards are typically extremely inefficient.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 8, 2018

This article is the tenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Accessibility is a big issue in board gaming.

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

In todays dynamic game development world, animation plays a vital role in defining player experiences and shaping game aesthetics. From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. What Are the Future Trends in Animation? Advancements in 2.5D

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Game Design Advice

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Lana Polansky recently wrote a very interesting piece about how we categorize games which includes an examination of the popular MDA game design framework. For me, the greatest strength of MDA is that it emphasizes the “second order” nature of game design.

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The Bottom Feeder

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

When I did earlier remasters, I often redid things like the game system, because I thought my wiser game designer brain could make the old stuff better. Never forget that nothing ruins a good game faster than more game design. They were crude, weird, and unbalanced. People also loved them.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The game development process typically includes designing the game’s concept, characters, and mechanics, followed by programming to implement functionality and create interactivity. Visual and audio elements, such as graphics, animations, and sound effects, contribute to the immersive experience.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 21, 2024

“Reimagining a classic like ‘Yars Rising’ isn’t just about updating graphics or adding new features. It’s about capturing the essence of what made the original game special and reinterpreting it for today’s audience.”

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Keith Burgun

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The star of the show for this game is surely going to be the amazing art, which is by Christina Zhong. I’ve also got a lot of design help from incredible game designers Brett Lowey and Pete Siecienski getting the game to where it is now.

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iXie gaming

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Game development is the process of creating games. The term “game” covers various types, from the simple to the complex. The two most common types of game development are game design and programming. A game has a specific purpose: to be fun for players.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

The realms of gaming and the film industry are coming together in a harmonious convergence, as the technology and expertise of both fields are being shared and utilized to create impressive results. This was the primary discussion during the latest episode where I invited the accomplished filmmaker and game designer HaZ Dulull.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Developing a rich and immersive game world is a complicated and multi-disciplinary process. To build a truly immersive gaming environment, a team of designers, developers, artists and programmers employ a combination of psychology, art and technology into video games that challenge and capture players, resulting in satisfying gameplay.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 2, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the ninth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Games aren’t made by one person usually and definitely not in my case.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

Also, different game development services are available on the web should you feel the need to outsource your work. In this piece, we shall be looking at the best 10 tools to use for game development, including tools to make art, code, and music. This tool is unarguably the most common game development tool among developers.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 5, 2023

Throughout the years, the team diversified their skillset, handling everything from art to sounds, most of which were purchased online for licensing. The game was built using Unity, although Fink pointed out that many of their systems are custom made to support the game’s ambitious scale of supporting 250 players concurrently.

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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 type of game prototype, you can get a “feel” of the proposed game.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Polished Graphics and Art Stunning images can increase the immersion of players. Thus, you should spend money on graphics and artwork that are in keeping with the concept and aesthetic of your game. When you gain confidence and experience, you can tackle more complex game ideas.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 26, 2020

Talk: Visual Vertical Slice - Not just concept art, but not yet a demo | Matejs Balodis. It showcases the idea of the game. Demo: Making 3D adventure games with Godot | Paweł Fertyk ( miskatonicstudio ). Are you tired of 2D pixel art platformers? Try 3D adventure games! Working example included!

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The Bottom Feeder

OCTOBER 13, 2021

We write super-retro, super-low-budget games that don't look great. Our game design is quite solid, but the stories we tell is what keeps us in business. Our games are highly interactive novels with settings, characters, and stories that get people to actually give us real money. Never have. Never will. Don't cheat.

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