AWS Games

AUGUST 3, 2023

Games are increasingly cross-platform and online, and game developers need to develop secure and scalable backend features to support these online elements of their games. Customers share with us that setting up a game backend service requires a fair amount of undifferentiated heavy lifting.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

However, developing hyper-casual games comes with its own set of challenges, including keeping up with trends and staying ahead of the competition. So, whether you are an aspiring game developer or simply a curious gamer, join us in this exploration of the trends and challenges of hyper-casual game development.

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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. However, the mobile game development process needs an immense amount of efficiency and dedication, and is a very challenging sector. This is why many investors venture into this industry.

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AWS Games

JUNE 6, 2023

With Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its backend, the Metalhead team accelerate and optimized its development and deployment of “SMB 4,” ultimately launching the game simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with global support for cross-platform play.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The gaming industry is ever evolving, with new trends emerging constantly. Game developers are under constant pressure to reach a wider audience and expand their market coverage. One of the strategies adopted to reach a broader audience is porting games. Also, pay close attention to the gameplay balance.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

He stressed that games should hold true to the brand’s values, citing Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes as a perfect product-market fit. Diversify revenue model Cilingir urged game-makers with games skewed heavily toward either ad or IAP-based monetisation to balance their revenue mix.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

Understanding players and marketability have also become more important, leading to larger companies increasingly building content fortresses – in which they acquire a user and move them between games in their portfolio. Game-makers will partner on more IP collaborations, push into alternative payment systems, and make more sequels(!)

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 23, 2023

This system has created amazing virality, as players can easily share their deck codes on platforms like Reddit or Marvel Snap Zone, leading to constant changes in the game's meta. As certain decks become dominant, players can quickly create counter decks to keep the game balanced and interesting.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 21, 2021

WWE Super Card close-lined Hearthstone in 2020 to become the second-largest card battle game in the West on mobie after Yu-Gi-Oh. But please keep in mind that Hearthstone is cross-platform title making likely over 80% of its revenue on PC. Top titles, such as Game of Sultans, declined as new titles entered the competition.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I know a thing or two about power creep in game economy. As a Lead Designer for LEGENDARY I invested a lot of time on creating and balancing our first few hundred heroes. But I spend anyways, ignoring the inevitable regret I'll feel when that month's credit card balance comes due.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

If you’re reading Deconstructor of Fun, there’s a good chance you’ve got a recruiting email for a successful, stable, live game that’s been running for years. The role is perfect for your skillset, the work/life balance would be great, everything about the role is appealing except the game. And the results were disastrous.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Charles Lee (Art Lead) , veteran art director and concept artist with past experience at Blizzard , Sony Pictures Animation , and who until very recently worked in the Visual Development of Netflix hit Arcane (damn!). This is a well-balanced team in terms of disciplines, covering software, design, and art.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 24, 2023

Riding the Wave of Tech Evolution In an era defined by rapid innovation and evolution, the game development industry continually grapples with the pressure to remain on the cutting edge. Dino Patti and Tadej Gregorcic , both co-founders of Coherence , a platform aiming to democratize multiplayer game development.

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