Logic Simplified

APRIL 4, 2025

However, building a well-optimized multiplayer game comes with several challenges which any Unity game development company worth its weight will know how to overcome. Optimizing bandwidth usage through data compression and server load balancing is crucial for large-scale multiplayer experiences. What worked?

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 17, 2023

If you can imagine it, you can build it”, he says. After encouragement from a friend, I studied and began building modded move sets (PSAs) in Smash Bros: Brawl for mages and characters from other franchises, independently, using the forums as guidance.” Effloresce : “Apply or build the idea. I function well like that.”

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

The answer lies in scalable art production pipelines that balance speed, quality, and cross-platform optimization. Resource Constraints Balancing in-house teams vs. outsourcing remains a major challenge. Manual handoffs between concept artists, modelers, and animators. (ii). However, outsourcing can introduce: (i).

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 24, 2023

The path to success in such an environment is often unclear, with industry veterans having to navigate uncharted waters as they seek to build and evolve their companies. “What you really care about is the end product, and it doesn’t matter if you build the foundations,” Tadej shared.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Some individual items take days or even weeks to build. Balancing Levers The idea of “post-balance” from this article’s title doesn’t mean no balance. I’ve organized an overview of some of Cogmind’s special item balancing mechanisms below. They’re that crazy.

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Big Games

AUGUST 25, 2021

When we talk about building engaging and interactive mobile games, there are a few things that have to be considered while developing games. Easy and simple gameplay Handy and minimum tools User’s reviews and feedbacks When the following points are implemented in the game, you are sure to build the best gaming app.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Then it cuts to concept artist Emily Johnstone anxiously trying to pitch design ideas to a group brainstorm meeting which she just happens to be the only woman in the room. They build a small forest camp themed test level to jump around in, but it's difficult to pinpoint look and feel because they don't have an art director. (I

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 24, 2024

Here, they will build and cultivate their nomad camp and undertake missions as an ancient courier rider, delivering packages across the diverse Mongolian landscape. At the same time, we hope to break out of the ‘horse game’ bubble with this game and provide an experience that appeals to a wider audience of players.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 13, 2025

Written by Michail Katkoff , founder of Deconstructor of Fun and a games industry veteran with 15 years of experience in building, operating, and scaling games and game companies. Today, Skillz is a public company with over $300 million on its balance sheet, operating in a sector that has exploded in value. Lets dive in.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

They work closely with game designers as well as developers to build a well-designed and visually attractive game. Video game artists specialize in a wide range of digital art forms, such as 2D modeling, animation, concept art and texturing. A game designer designs the overall concept of a game. Who is a Game Designer?

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 14, 2023

Importance of playtesting in game design Playtesting is an essential part of game development because you have nothing more than a concept without it. These insights can help to fine-tune numerous game elements like flow, pacing, UI, difficulty balance, etc.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 31, 2024

I realized how unique our architecture, roads, and buildings are compared to other parts of the world. We made a pilot trailer and concept art that served as a main aesthetic code for the art style. The full production arts followed that style continuously to make sure the art was consistent throughout.”

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

We wanted a past that was a little more colourful than that and balanced the visuals accordingly”, explains Brimmicombe-Wood. The concept and emphasis has shifted over time as we learned more about what people expected from a game on this subject. Every era has its hero bands, commandos, and bravos you could build a game around.”

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 2, 2024

What started as a simple concept quickly turned into a game that challenges players with a mix of strategic depth and risk-reward mechanics. Typically I’ll design and iterate alone, make playable builds, then have others play them and check the response and any (new) problems that crop up in the user’s experience.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The core engine is the bare minimum set of mechanics and concepts you need to have a functioning (but not necessarily fun) game. I had been very into the original VS. System from Upper Deck and wanted to create a game that required a player defeat the opposition by using two resources, base building, and unit building.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The podcast unfolds an engaging conversation that delves into the challenges aspiring entrepreneurs face, the distinguishing traits of successful founders, and the timeless topic of work-life balance. This balanced approach to leadership recognises the need to harmonise creativity with operational efficiency. Nick says no.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 21, 2024

Amazon GameLift abstracts the concepts of managed and custom locations from your game backend. This includes installing the Amazon GameLift Agent and downloading your game server build In the first diagram (Figure 1), you’ll find two custom locations for Amazon GameLift Anywhere, and a single Anywhere fleet that’s utilizing those locations.

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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. Create the right balance of challenge and reward throughout the game.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Quick side note: when I first started out trying to get into the entertainment industry, it was as a concept artist. It was illustration that made me tick much more than the concept art box. Don’t get me wrong, I still work on and enjoy concept art, just nowhere near as much as illustration. Baba Yaga concept art.

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Sirlin

OCTOBER 20, 2015

If you'd like to learn more about Codex, here's three articles about the game's design: #1 Codex Design: Cards and Gold As Resources #2 Codex Design: Heroes and Tech Buildings #3 Codex Design: Combat and the Patrol Zone Anyway, all those Codex early access sets already shipped out and my patrons often play each other over Skype.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

Chad: I’m an entrepreneurial sort; I’ve spent my life building experience in a variety of fields and industries to keep things fresh…starting in my teens with profitable web and Teamspeak hosting. You want to strike a balance between being specific and deliberate, but also human and approachable when writing rule books.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 10, 2023

I realized how unique our architecture, roads, and buildings are compared to other parts of the world. We made a pilot trailer and concept art that served as a main aesthetic code for the art style. The full production arts followed that style continuously to make sure the art was consistent throughout.”

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This kind of a powerful draw lets the users make friends and build relationships by communicating about their shared experiences in the game. In multiplayer games, there is a concept called meta which are different strategies used by gamers against one another outside of the game.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

It was a very tranquil concept at first, though we found our prototype didn’t offer enough things for the player to do.” For stuff like gameplay balance and feature implementation we have equal input and chime up if there’s something we feel strongly about. The indie duo feels relieved and a little bit anxious.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Horror and sci-fi writers must balance their world-building elements with suspense. Success comes from striking the right balance - giving readers enough to grab their interest while keeping the thrilling elements under wraps. Different genres need specific approaches to synopsis writing.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 1, 2019

Once you craft the basic concepts of your game and find the right mechanics to express them , you have to set rules. He, after all, created the pattern building game that we call Tasty Humans , so it makes for a great case study! Creating a great scoring system in a board game can be a difficult process. So how do you do it?

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

How to Venture in Your First NFT Game Development Here is a step-by-step guide to help you build your first NFT game: 1. Understand Blockchain and NFT Concepts in Gaming As initially stated, NFT games are based on the blockchain concept. Design a clear game concept integrating NFTs and define gameplay mechanics.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments.

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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. Categorical Approach. Alien Artifacts. Exiles Prototypes.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The conversation shifted from the nuances of game development to the larger, looming concept of the “metaverse.” The premise is thrilling: “You are building a virtual society inside of an ecosystem,” Krajewski explained. “This is what we’re building with Eco ,” Krajewski said.

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Filmustage

MARCH 24, 2025

The industry-standard format incorporates key elements: a logline capturing the core concept, a detailed synopsis, and an in-depth analysis examining the screenplay's strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, many coverage services include a detailed scoring grid evaluating specific elements like concept originality and dialog effectiveness.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

I had literally just started programming 6 months prior and now I’m building a full game? It usually starts with a ‘think pad’, which is basically just a google doc where I write down anything to do with a specific game concept. And generally I maintained a pretty healthy work life balance for the most part of it.

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Real Programming

AUGUST 2, 2023

In coding, front-end development refers to building the aspects of a website, app, or game that the user sees immediately. We start off lessons by emphasizing fun first and foremost while providing the basic mathematical concepts and coding knowledge. Our online coding classes ready students for both types of programming.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 9, 2024

Build Routine and Structure Studying at a reputable school instills good work habits. Scheduled classes and assignments bring about structure and routine, which can cultivate a strong work ethic, build vital interpersonal skills like time management and organization, and offer a framework for creating consistent and quality art.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Modern storytelling increasingly relies on the seamless integration of visual effects to build believable worlds and characters. By documenting the evolution from concept to final shot, these analyses help advance visual effects techniques and foster innovation in digital storytelling.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The logline delivers the core concept in just one sentence. Horror synopses build tension and reveal the threat. A well-crafted treatment becomes the blueprint that changes a concept into a viable screen project. A well-crafted synopsis captures the story's essence in a few pages.

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Real Programming

JUNE 16, 2022

All the hurdles and difficulties related to COVID-19 have only made this balance harder to strike. Let’s check out the ways RP4K balances fun and education. Embedding gamification concepts into the pedagogy gets children hooked on learning coding and STEM skills. Young Teachers in Small Groups.

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