AWS Games

MARCH 6, 2024

11:30am-12:00pm: Harnessing generative AI to create unlimited content within game worlds Room 3009, West Hall Saltwater Games details the generative AI architecture of “Resurgence,” an upcoming free-to-play, post-apocalyptic, open-world crafting and survival game.

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Smart Fox Server

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In this article we are going to explore several ways to use the open source HAProxy load balancer in conjunction with SFS2X , to increase the scalability and availability of a multiplayer project. Round robin Load Balancing. After a few seconds the load balancer should be up and running. Introducing HAProxy.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

AWS Session Highlights Harnessing generative AI to create unlimited content within game worlds : Saltwater Games details the generative AI architecture of “Resurgence,” an upcoming free-to-play, post-apocalyptic, open-world crafting and survival game. Building and scaling MONOPOLY GO!

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The cloud operates on physical hardware that AWS manages in various data centers around the globe. Streaming is a growing business, and more companies are looking to stream game content to minimize the end user cost of consoles. Resource Quotas By default, new AWS accounts have low quotas, formerly known as limits.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In 2023 this increase in content cadence doesnt seem to have any positive effect on the games revenue that continues to slide until late 2023 when the marketing is turned on to 11. The team experimented with everything from esport to UGC and even went as far as removing gacha - only to put it back in. Looking Ahead: IPO on the Horizon?

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With the technology and tools we’re developing alongside our partners, we want to foster a community for our namesake game that is able to create their own content and benefit from it, and immerse themselves in content that others have made and shared.” ” Core to Avalon will be player-created content.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A big part of this strategy was the integration into Light & Wonder , a cross-platform games company known for creating physical slot machines, i-gaming products, and innovative game experiences that connect content, hardware, and systems across platforms and channels. A Balanced Growth Philosophy This doesnt mean SciPlay isnt evolving.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 12, 2017

In the world at large, primary sources can include all sorts of things: data from your business, academic journals, videos, blogs, magazines, news sites, social media, books, and so on. The Overview could be an actual overview paragraph, a summary section, a Table of Contents, a list of blog articles, or the abstract of an academic article.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

This is the second and the final part of the series on how to build and grow products with data (you can find the first part here ). Oleg has built his data driven product management expertise working on some of the biggest games as well as some of the biggest social platforms in the World. The new move disrupted this balance.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 17, 2017

I have only a few days of content up, but you’ll like what I’ve got so far. This early data will give me a sense of how the game needs to be structured and at what levels its objectives need to be set in order to be balanced. The social media I’m running for Highways & Byways , like War Co.

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Ask a Game Dev

AUGUST 10, 2023

We've found that the sweet spot for the quality, quantity, and pace of content we can deliver (and also for our financials) is usually a content patch every three months. This way we provide enough content at once that players won't burn through it within moments, while still avoiding crunch and burnout behind the scenes.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This success highlights their ability to generate revenue through a balanced mix of IAP and ads. Players are given fewer levers to pull, which forces the design to focus on creating engaging, well-balanced puzzles without relying on extraneous elements to sustain interest. Why have hybridcasual puzzles become successful?

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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 summary only provides a glimpse of the podcast's valuable content. And no, there are no pathways leading to instant success.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As the name suggests, generative artificial intelligence is a type of AI technology that can generate different types of content. This content may include synthetic data, audio, video, text, and imagery. Generative AI models can produce high-quality content depending on the data they were trained on.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

These rules might include requirements for certain hardware or software, limits on how games can be designed, or bans on certain types of content. To follow these rules, make sure your game’s content matches the right age group by considering things like violence, sexual content, language, and other sensitive topics.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They used data to determine the issue and isolated and eliminated the gameplay element causing the users to quit. Big data, as we know it today, has evolved from its humble beginnings of database management. Additionally, we have also been using game data analytics to assess the effectiveness of game updates by conducting A/B testing.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 29, 2024

We need to release regular updates: more content, more events, faster, and higher quality. Reusing content The next thing on our list is reusing and looping content. So, here are our tips on how to reuse and loop your content the right way: 1. Plan content looping during the feature design phase.

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Game Global

APRIL 14, 2022

Localization and QA data: case studies on how to use data to measure quality; how to use data to drive testing; how to use data gathered from consumers; and how to use data to scale. Automation and AI for content generation and localization in a continuous delivery environment (TTS, STT, MT, and so on).

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iXie gaming

MARCH 25, 2024

Developers are now using their games as data collection and analysis tools to better understand their player preferences. This has unlocked new possibilities in gaming, introducing the aspect of data science in gaming. This data includes player preferences, interactions, and in-game actions, to mention a few. Let’s find out.

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AWS Games

JULY 18, 2024

Introduction Live operations are a strategy that maintains player interest through continuous updates and fresh content, enhancing dynamic engagement and driving game evolution across platforms. Dynamic in-game economy adjustments and regular content updates keep the game balanced, fresh, and extend player session times.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 1, 2024

VFX covers the blend of computer-generated imagery with filmed content and creates completely digital worlds. These facilities process huge amounts of data and often render millions of frames for one production. Studios balance quick delivery with quality standards , which often leads to higher costs to speed up work.

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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. Exiles Prototypes.

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Nvidia

MAY 17, 2023

Multithreading and workload balancing No amount of GPU work optimization will overcome a CPU bottleneck. Evenly balance work across all threads for best results. Recommended Balance command list creation and recording across all threads. This should be balanced with the ability to maximize workload overlap on the GPU.

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AWS Games

JANUARY 23, 2024

The unprecedented voice data traffic, distinct from typical game logic data, exposed them to the risk of DDoS attacks. Data Security Concerns : While DDoS attacks primarily aim to disrupt services, they can sometimes act as a smokescreen for more sinister attacks aimed at stealing user data.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 23, 2018

Making Early Content. Be sure to consider your Content Mix when you are backdating posts and scheduling future ones. As a review, here is a quote about Content Mix from How to Get Big on Twitter as a Board Game Dev. As a review, here is a quote about Content Mix from How to Get Big on Twitter as a Board Game Dev.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 24, 2020

Always be ready to change when the data says that’s the right thing to do. First things first, though, think about the data you want to gather on your landing page. Everything else is extra, so you have to strike this subtle balance. Once you get all your content items in the right locations, click on each one on the left.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 22, 2024

The 2000s and 2010s brought in digital content on screens of various sizes and resolutions, hence responsiveness gained in significance. Now, what a user thought and felt while using an application mattered - studied through qualitative as well as quantitative data. Data collection and privacy concerns are a balancing act.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

Machine learning algorithms analyze game data, identify patterns, and intelligently generate test cases to cover a wider range of scenarios. Algorithms learn from existing test data to predict potential issues and prioritize testing efforts. Gauges player reactions to new features or content, helping developers make informed decisions.

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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. Cogmind 7DRL!

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Nvidia

AUGUST 19, 2022

For guidance on how to balance ray tracing and performance, we have a variety of webinars and other content that you can learn from. Note that you can access this content on demand.) For a full list of content for game developers including tools and training, visit NVIDIA Game Development. Eric: Yes, in many ways.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

It records real actors’ movements and turns them into digital data, making game characters move more realistically. The cameras capture the marker movements, which are then translated into 3D data. Data Processing. The captured data is cleaned up, removing noise and errors. Data Cleanup. Inertial Systems.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Firstly, you need a minimum internet bandwidth to stream animation content effectively. Secondly, you need an encrypted and performing streaming protocol to protect your content from piracy. AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and AWS NICE DCV to let you stream your software in the best conditions, up to 4 screens in 4K!

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Brand Game Development

MAY 22, 2017

The first is what I call Content Mix. You have strike a balance. Having great content is half the battle. After a month or two of tweeting, you’ll be able to make good use of Twitter Analytics – a robust data-gathering system that comes automatically with Twitter. I suggest taking a 5/3/2 approach.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Game automation tools can also collect data, generate reports, and identify bugs or issues that need to be addressed by game developers. Game automation testing allows for scalable testing by easily adding or modifying test scripts to adapt to changes in the game’s functionality or content. Benefits of Game Automation Testing: I.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 6, 2022

Passes can generate different player experiences, follow a different balance, and emphasize different components depending on the genre and audience. It’s also important to understand that Passes are not a straightforward feature to balance that can be applied to any game without risks.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2020

Their attempt with Spooky Pop likely informed some of the good decisions that led to HDP: balancing known wins and innovation, testing a recognizable and previously loved IP and following best practices from top casual games. Curiously, market data shows that the simpler “Scapes” style games actually perform better than Fishdom.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

On reviewing the data I’m happy to see that my game-to-non-game-stuff work ratio has continued in my preferred direction (I shared a graph and more info about this trend back in the 2020 review ), so more working on the game itself and less community-facing marketing-type stuff. Read more about its design here on the blog.

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