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[Event Spotlight] How Mobile Game Developers Can Boost Engagement In The Casual Puzzle Genre With Competitive 1v1 Events

Game Refinery

While this match3 title also follows the same basic format, pitting two players against each other who race to use the most boosters over a set period, it twists the formula by incorporating a simple progression reward system. A more unusual example is the 1v1 competitive event Puzzle Duel in their other casual puzzler, Toy Blast.

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Strategies for Optimizing Multiplayer Games in Unity

Logic Simplified

The utilization of Baked Lighting for static region precomputation results in enhanced runtime performance. Master the lag, sync the action, and let every match run smoother than an F1 car hugging the perfect racing line! A well-optimized multiplayer game isnt just funits unstoppable.

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Little Racer – 3D Art

The Knights of Unity

Rivals are supposed to win the slot-cars-like race set in a variety of worlds. To recreate the feeling of slot car racing the camera is set above the track, but using perspective view caused problems with visibility. Background. Our main goal was to create an easy to pick, approachable couch multiplayer game for up to four players.

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What We Can Learn About LiveOps From the 2024 Mobile Gamedev Award Winners

Game Refinery

Every collaboration introduces a new map themed around the nuances of the IP, many of which have become a permanent addition for players to enjoy, such as: The Barbie crossover was based on a neon pink Dreamhouse map where players race to fetch Barbie’s favorite accessories.

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The next big step: Godot 4.0 reaches Beta

Mircosoft Game Dev

Last but not least, lightmaps baking is now done using the GPU to speed up the process significantly. The new NavigationServer supports fully dynamic environments and on-the-fly navigation mesh baking. This change aims to address various popping issues, race conditions, and overall poor resampling behavior.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #28

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Although the feline-like Anagativa and the rodent-like Kotakaya are the most prominent creatures featured in Kristala, the Kota aren't the only rodent race that thrives on planet Ailur. In fact, contrary to your typical Kota foe, the Hemani are friendly rodent creatures that have willingly integrated into the Ana way of life.

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Triband finds the absurd in mundane things “You never expect a car to have legs”

PreMortem.Games

is a racing game featuring a car on legs. and car racing the team prides itself to know very little about these particular activities. Mix all-purpose flour, vanilla sugar, and baking powder and add to the bowl. Mix all-purpose flour, vanilla sugar, and baking powder and add to the bowl. Their latest title What the Car?

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