PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 25, 2024

If there ever was a fitting metaphor for the trials and tribulations that indie developers face while creating their debut game, it’s Ascending Inferno , the upcoming release by Australian developer Oppolyon Studio. We reached out to our two best friends, Ben and Bas Anderson , and together we officially started the studio.”

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Set in a beautiful, Slavic-inspired world, Selfloss by Kazakhstan-based indie studio Goodwin Games is an adventure that explores themes of grief, healing, and resilience. Reflecting on the game’s core concept, Khoroshavin shares, “The very first idea was that I want to make a game about an old protagonist that can traverse via boat.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

How do top game studios maintain a constant flow of high-quality assets without bottlenecks? The answer lies in scalable art production pipelines that balance speed, quality, and cross-platform optimization. Game studios face several key challenges that can hinder scalability. What Makes Live-Service Art Production Different?

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 13, 2025

From funding innovative game studios to pushing the boundaries of skill-based monetization, the initiative aims to bring fresh talent and new game genres into Skillzs ecosystem. 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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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

“From there, we kept exploring and experimenting, refining the concept into a story-driven adventure where players have real narrative agency aboard their flying ship, says Casals Meet deadlines Ticking Clock Games was founded in the summer of 2023 by Game Designer Roman Gushcha and Casals, who met while working in Poland.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 8, 2024

This couldn’t be truer for Kushal Sithlu , CEO of the South African studio Pineapple on Pizza. Today, his award-winning studio, just a year old, has been a part of the prestigious Google Indie Games Accelerator and the Creation Africa Program. We’re even going to India for the program’s graduation, where we’ll meet other studios.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 6, 2025

Alice Ruppert , a leading authority on equestrian games with her website The Mane Quest and a producer on the game, spent most of 2023 working on its inception and concept, laying the foundation for a game that faithfully portrays horses. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to contribute their ideas.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

As an independent studio always running out of money, DF has to constantly seek new deals and diversify its projects: Headlander for Adult Swim, Rad for Bandai Namco, and now some sweet sweet Sony VR money. Tech-wise, it's a vertical slice "learn Unreal 4" project, a big shift from a studio that used to roll its own in-house engine.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 18, 2024

That’s why Brazilian developer Gamecraft Studios is evening the odds with a unique weapon-stacking system. We absolutely love coming up with new ideas and experimenting with crazy concepts.” Vampire Hunters was conceived at the beginning of last year during an internal game jam held at Gamecraft Studios. And it was!”,

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 27, 2023

That’s why Brazilian developer Gamecraft Studios is evening the odds with a unique weapon-stacking system. We absolutely love coming up with new ideas and experimenting with crazy concepts.” Vampire Hunters was conceived at the beginning of last year during an internal game jam held at Gamecraft Studios. And it was!”,

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

As avid fans of Studio Ghibli’s animated movie Porco Rosso, Rob Hartley and Diccon Yamanaka were inspired to create a game about seaplanes flying around in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. It was a very tranquil concept at first, though we found our prototype didn’t offer enough things for the player to do.”

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 17, 2023

But the morale and quality of life it can bring can be quite motivating, balancing & inspiring – if not all the above.” Overall, I call this process ‘Idea-smithing’ and with it I have crafted features, spells, stories and entire game concepts. Balance your mental health. It isn’t a necessity. Manage marketing.

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Big Games

AUGUST 25, 2021

Therefore, the balance between simplicity and complexity is what is expected by the users, any game that satisfies this aspect is bound to succeed. Is It Easy To Balance Simplicity And Complexity? Ways Of Balancing The Game There are different ways in which you can balance a game.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 31, 2024

The indie game that does this especially well is A Space for the Unbound by Mojiken Studio. Coming of age story Mojiken Studio is based in Surabaya, Indonesia and has been around for over ten years. It started as an outsource studio that focused primarily on illustration. ” “In 2015 we did a game jam at Mojiken Studio.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 10, 2023

The indie game that does this especially well is A Space for the Unbound by Mojiken Studio. Coming of age story Mojiken Studio is based in Surabaya, Indonesia and has been around for over ten years. It started as an outsource studio that focused primarily on illustration. ” “In 2015 we did a game jam at Mojiken Studio.

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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. There’s always overlap between the different disciplines in our studio. The concept and emphasis has shifted over time as we learned more about what people expected from a game on this subject.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Supercell announced over a year ago that they will be opening a studio in North America. Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio A year ago, Supercell announced their intention to open a studio in North America with the mission of developing games for PC and Console. In Today’s Email ? Subscribe here!

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Eric has worked for some incredible companies like Disney, Weta Workshop, Marvel, and—the most notable to me—Wizards of the Coasts, the studio responsible for Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Quick side note: when I first started out trying to get into the entertainment industry, it was as a concept artist. Baba Yaga concept art.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This blog post is brought to you by ironSource - a growth platform that turns amazing studios into amazing businesses. Starting a New Studio - Where to Start? I joined Voodoo in Berlin with the goal to open a new studio that would develop new types of games (i.e. Do you have a concept in mind?” It’s only once a month!

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The logline delivers the core concept in just one sentence. Hollywood Format Requirements Major studios and production companies want loglines between 25 and 35 words that highlight the protagonist, conflict, and stakes. A well-crafted treatment becomes the blueprint that changes a concept into a viable screen project.

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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. to evoke empathy in the audience or player.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Most innovative battle passes in mobile games For those less familiar with the concept of a battle pass, this is a season-based monetization mechanic in which players can obtain rewards by progressing through different thresholds. Battle pass feature popularity trend in US iOS mobile games 2018-2023 (source: GameRefinery Platform).

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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.” With it comes the challenging balance between financial backing and creative control. He praised Steam’s dedication to not only the large AAA studios but also to the indie developers.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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. This is never a good thing.” What’s your creative process? “It

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Studio films might shoot 3-7 pages daily with plenty of resources, while budget constraints force indie films to cover 10-15 pages daily. Studio productions have separate departments for each aspect. Essential Scheduling Terms and Concepts Indie filmmakers need to know specific terms to direct the scheduling process better.

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Filmustage

MARCH 7, 2025

In addition to these components, many coverage formats include a grading grid that scores specific elements (concept, characters, dialogue, etc.) This methodical approach balances thorough assessment with efficient delivery for creators and decision-makers seeking expert input. on a scale.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 9, 2024

Instructors with experience in film and games studios can bring a wealth of practical knowledge to your lessons, including industry workflows, creative processes and procedures, and the intricacies of the production pipeline. Not every industry studio will use the same software. What partnerships does the school have?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

Although we've tasked our newest concept artist and character modeler, Pete, with trying his hand at the textures for our main Anagativan characters (which you can see later on in this issue), Shelly spent the first half of this sprint finishing up her own textures. o [link] Concept Art. Check it out! Programming. What do you think?

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

That’s the core concept from Voodoo. Army Commander by Lion Studios. But Army Commander by Lion Studios seemed to nail this on the head. Masters of simulation, this studio is renowned for making popular sim games for mobile. We love the concept. Which is a difficult balance to strike. Net Fishing!

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Movie studios reject 95% of screenplays because writers fail to present them properly, especially their synopses. Horror and sci-fi writers must balance their world-building elements with suspense. Writers must balance intricate world-building with suspenseful storytelling. Action films thrive on punchy, dynamic descriptions.

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AWS Games

JANUARY 16, 2024

That’s where a game-changing concept can significantly simplify the technical aspects of bringing your game to life: a managed game backend solution. This accelerates development timelines and reduces upfront infrastructure costs, sparing studios from the resource intensive task of building and maintaining their own backend.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Balancing Creativity and Financing Before we delve into the intricacies of the producer's role, let's first understand the essence of film production. They navigate a complex web of creativity and commerce , managing the delicate balance between ambition and financial reality.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 28, 2025

These extraordinary evaluations help agents, managers, producers, and studio executives determine which stories deserve their attention. Making straightforward concepts seem overly complex. With countless scripts flooding studio gates, this system helps separate the blockbusters from the box office busts. The "Pass" verdict?

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Big Games

AUGUST 27, 2021

One of the main reasons for the increased growth in mobile game development is because of the concept of instant games. These outsourcing companies have an exclusive team of professionals who are skilled in the concepts and technologies of their own field. And this industry shows unlimited growth possibilities to its audiences.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

To give you a sense of what it’s like to work on a team, I’ve reached out to the three members of Undine Studios – Ben Haskett, Sarah Reed, and Will Reed. Brandon: So is Undine Studios just the three of you? Will: I know for me personally, projects are a big concept. Brandon: How I imagine teams as a solo dev.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Source: Business of Apps ) Subway Surfers, an endless runner game, was released by Kiloo Games and SYBO studio in May 2012. This is integrated in a way that it creates a balance between randomness and structure, making each run feel new and unpredictable. Temple Run Temple Run was released in 2021 by Imangi Studios. Sit no more!

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Game Dev Unchained

APRIL 30, 2024

As the co-founder of a burgeoning game studio, I have navigated the choppy waters of this dynamic industry alongside Francisco Lara Sikorski , a kindred spirit in the realm of digital artistry. The game’s sound design was not merely a background element but a central character that shaped the narrative and gameplay.

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