Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The annual letter defends the decision to forgo soft launch, points to positive beta results, the $100M of gross revenue, and Apple/Google backing. Ilkkas famous worlds least powerful CEO line is charming, but leadership clearly makes big calls and manages the organization as a producthow does that balance evolve as the company grows?

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Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Today we are pleased to announce that the first beta for the much-anticipated release of Godot 4.0 beta just yet as we expect the engine to be unstable until we have more testing done. The beta comes with a work-in-progress conversion tool that does part of the conversion work from 3.x beta 1 now! is set in stone.

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Half Geek

JULY 28, 2022

Update (August 03 2022): This major update will be released as an Open Beta (accessible & opt-in) for Star Nomad 2 on Google Play store due to issues with changes to the Android SDK & API. Ship re-balancing: The goal is to make lighter ships more viable longer towards the mid & late-game, by improving firepower.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 30, 2024

NVIDIA AI Workbench is now in beta, bringing a wealth of new features to streamline how enterprise developers create, use, and share AI and machine learning. NVIDIA AI Workbench is now in beta, bringing a wealth of new features to streamline how enterprise developers create, use, and share AI and machine learning (ML) projects.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Balancing this with the core gameplay experience is a major challenge but necessary for long-term success. Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has just dropped, Delta Force is in Beta, Marvel Rivals is set to launch in early December.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 7, 2024

At that point, Cascadeur was still in its beta phase, but I was so impressed by what I saw and curious to learn more that I immediately applied and was accepted into the beta program. While the learning curve is gentle, the software doesn't skimp on advanced features, striking a perfect balance between simplicity and power.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The game was gradually refined over a series of pre-alpha, alpha, beta, and release updates. I think there’s a few takeaways: To give people a sense of autonomy, balance your game to where multiple strategies are viable ways of winning. Need help on your board game? How does this relate to board gaming?

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AWS Games

MAY 7, 2024

Palia’s external traffic is routed through a geo-load balanced domain name system (DNS) address to a Network Load Balancer (NLB). Using this method, the team identified inefficient code paths, balanced resource requests and limits, and tweaked auto scaling metrics.

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Grid Sage Games

MARCH 10, 2022

Some roguelikes don’t strive for balance, but maintaining balance has always been important to me for Cogmind, since it fits better with my vision for this type of game, heavy on tough, complex, and consequential decision-making at multiple strategic and tactical levels. Alien Artifacts.

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Game Errors

MARCH 2, 2023

The good news is we’ve found quick and effortless solutions that can help you fix Rust crashing: Update graphics drivers Run as a steam administrator Choose a High Power Plan Option Opt-out of the Steam Beta Close background programs and applications Reinstall Rust Why Does Rust Keep Crashing On PC?

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The timer is in the beta build of Axe Ghost now, I’m testing how that works. On balance I’d rather work in a great team with people I get on well with rather than alone, for me it’s more fun that way.” It feels like an improvement so far.” What keeps you motivated throughout the development process?

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

This results in a polished, playable version that’s ready for the next step – beta testing. Stage 3: Beta Testing During the alpha stage, the main mechanics of the game were improved. Now, in the beta stage, real players get to try the game. Closed Beta Our beta testing journey starts with a closed beta phase.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

This year’s major release was of course Beta 11 “Mechanical Renaissance,” in the works for 17 (!) Cogmind Beta 11 release art, by Zyalin. Following the Beta 11 release I was also finally able to put together the Beta 10 player stat summary , complete with graphs and analysis. So we’re done, right?

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Sirlin

JANUARY 16, 2015

Unlike customizable or collectible card games, however, each Yomi deck is complete and balanced, meaning once players have acquired a particular deck there is no need for them to buy more cards to improve their deck. I originally developed Yomi so that everyone could experience the kind of dynamics that happen in fighting games,” said Sirlin.

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Grid Sage Games

MAY 8, 2022

Recently a player asked me a question regarding my game balance philosophy, and while I can often respond to queries by pointing to some previous article, despite all my writing and no doubt occasionally touching on related topics, I had yet to explicitly do any sort of summary of the philosophy behind my gamedev work.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

So all of the balance that we enforce is maintained.” The game’s open beta test is set for this month. . “You’ll be able to open the content creation tool, grab a monster, throw it in the crafting station which allows you to change the monster and alter its stats all within parameters either within the game.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

There will likely be breaking changes between this release and the first beta release. Only the beta will mark the so-called "feature freeze" As such, we do not recommend porting existing projects to this and other upcoming alpha releases unless you are prepared to do it again to fix future incompatibilities.

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Grid Sage Games

JULY 17, 2022

For Beta 12 I decided to include it on the patron feature voting list, and… it won. This might help spot areas I wanted to adjust, or at least offer a clearer picture of the total challenges and rewards possible in a given map as of Beta 11. Sample Garrison content list from Beta 11. or large (hard to fit the work in?),

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

Create intuitive, fun, and rewarding mechanics that are balanced and challenging enough to keep players engaged. It involves both internal testing with your team and external testing with beta testers and focus groups. Also, offer demos and beta tests to create buzz and get feedback.

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Game Errors

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The balanced power plan is the default one used by most PCs. I usually use the first ones because I don’t use Steam Beta. Additionally you can tick the Disable fullscreen optimizations too which might also cause the Rust not responding problem and others. Thus, it is best to compare it with the High Performance one.

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Game Errors

JUNE 26, 2023

XDefiant is a competitive multiplayer game by Ubisoft that has finally released its highly anticipated open beta. Experiment with different settings, such as texture quality, shadows, anti-aliasing, and effects, until you find a balance between visual quality and performance. Navigate to Settings and click on Graphics.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For independent studios, creative marketing strategies like crowdfunding and early-access Beta releases play a crucial role. Regular software updates, including game-balancing patches and new downloadable content (DLC), keep the game fresh and engaging. Balancing creativity with project constraints is tricky.

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Grid Sage Games

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I was really unsure any of this would work at all, since internally it’s quite complex and therefore hard to gauge what outcomes are possible and whether they’d really fit into Cogmind, which has a pretty strong focus on design balance. The first iteration simply averaged together the stats of all the input items.

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AWS Games

JUNE 13, 2023

Metropolis Origins” launched in limited beta in November 2021, and the QXR Studios team anticipates a wider commercial release at the end of 2023. However, balancing a three-faction card game is quite difficult,” Devine shared. AWS makes those calls completely secure; the whole environment feels stable and scales well.”

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Grid Sage Games

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

But items being static is of fundamental importance to the design, for many reasons: Familiarity -- Building familiarity with all the specific items and their capabilities across multiple runs helps immensely with planning or even just quickly putting together a balanced build from piles of scrap. Would they be fun?

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Also after a long time of hard work we are happy to announce the beta-testing of the new scheduling feature in the Filmustage software. Dutch angle is perfectly combined with high & low angle shots to take us out of balance and "normality". It's a sign to the viewer that something out of the norm is going on.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Riot combined a full-blown media blitz with a Twitch integration that awarded beta keys to people viewing Runeterra streams to secure approximately a zillion eyeballs on their new game for a few days. Now, the window for the announcement preview beta has closed, and Riot will be back on November 14th to showcase Runeterra again.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 7, 2024

This method is used as a game testing and funding model, whereby consumers can buy and play a game in various pre-release development cycles, like beta, pre-alpha, or alpha. This iterative approach enables developers to fine-tune gameplay mechanics, content, and balance over time. The outcome?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

They’ve attempted to help us with presales, event cards, beta programs, QR codes, and a whole new set of price points. They focus on empowerment, clarity, efficiency, and work-life balance. Work-life balance and empowerment are undoubtedly important for any game studio to compete for talent.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

For example, keep it simple for an older player of a casual puzzle game versus a hardcore gamer who understands managing resources and more complex systems Game economists must be careful to balance monetization techniques without blocking the fun.

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Also after a long time of hard work we are happy to announce the beta-testing of the new scheduling feature in the Filmustage software. This is so because the medium shot encapsulates the ideal balance of emotion on a person's face and their body language.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 5, 2021

His art of balancing between big-budget pictures and auteur cinema commands nothing less than respect. After a long time of hard work we are happy to announce the beta-testing of the new scheduling feature in the Filmustage software. And thirdly, an independent, active light has been created that changes during the scene itself.

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Filmustage

APRIL 26, 2022

Also after a long time of hard work we are happy to announce the beta-testing of the new Custom categories feature in the Filmustage software. A creative balance, however, Waititi was able to achieve already during his period of indie creativity. Waititi confronts the world of fantasy (i.e. Longing does not overpower joy.

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Filmustage

MARCH 7, 2025

This methodical approach balances thorough assessment with efficient delivery for creators and decision-makers seeking expert input. Includes AI script breakdown, shooting scheduling, call sheets generator, budgeting (beta), AI VFX breakdown (beta), and more. Account security by OKTA.

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Filmustage

MAY 31, 2022

Also after a long time of hard work we are happy to announce the beta-testing of the new Custom categories feature in the Filmustage software. He believes it is unfair to show only light or darkness - and always strives for balance. Be one of the first to test the new functionality - click here for more detailed information.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Hearthstone’s recent sets have also caused balance problems for the game, and in the time it takes to adjust, players churn at higher rates. Riot has announced that their new card battler, Legends of Runeterra, will have another beta in early Q1 before coming to mobile sometime later in 2020.

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Game Errors

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I had the opportunity to play The Day Before during the beta period, and I must say that the game is fantastic and well worth your time. Tweak In-Game Settings : Fine-tuning the game’s graphics settings is key to balancing visual quality and performance.

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