Brand Game Development

JULY 17, 2017

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. That’s why I developed a theory which I refer to as the Five Levels of Communication through Game Development. The following excerpt is from Games Speak through Mechanics, Not Rules (Dev Diary: 04/28/17). That’s a mechanic.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 3, 2024

Working under the name of MystiveDev the Mojsovski-brothers actively include the player community in almost every aspect of development. The collaboration extends to game mechanics and gameplay loops, where player feedback plays a crucial role in shaping the final product. Our games are made for the players. “I say it’s 50/50.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 6, 2024

From mechanics to level design and even the story and visuals, the team has worked to align everything with this focus. Players must carefully balance their actions to avoid suspicion while maximizing their profits, all within the constraints of a turn-based management system. Players have the sharpest eyes of anyone, says Ko.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Small teams and solo developers often produce some of the most unique and personal games, and this holds true for Rablo Games, an indie studio led by founder Pablo Coma. “Initially, I planned to develop it alone, just like my previous game.” The studio’s upcoming release, Necro Story, marks an exciting new chapter.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 29, 2024

The low-poly racing game, developed by Polish indie developer Pixel Perfect Dude , feels like a love letter to the PlayStation 1 era of rally games, where you could actually name the top drivers and the cars they drove. “Ah Achieving the right balance was not an easy feat according to Szpiczakowski. “We

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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. As first-time indie developers, their journey mirrors the very game they’ve crafted. experience.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They are both well aware of the irony of two engineers developing a parody engineering game, but that hasn’t stopped Cillín Farrell and Neil Mackenzie from devoting the majority of their spare time doing just that. From the building mechanics, all the way to the third person character movements. Do we know how to implement it?

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Tomasz Kaye had prior game development experience, with credits on Ibb & Obb and Chalo Chalo , but this time he went solo for his latest creation Axe Ghost. “It What started as a simple concept quickly turned into a game that challenges players with a mix of strategic depth and risk-reward mechanics.

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Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. As I said last week , “rules regulate the way mechanics are implemented. A mechanic is the concept behind the game and the rule is the way that it’s handled to ensure balance.” Making Balanced & Clear Rules.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Beta 11 was a huge milestone in Cogmind development, having completed a comprehensive review of all items and their stats and mechanics in order to rebalance where necessary, a process I wrote about in detail last year. As part of this drive, for months I’ve been creating over 100 new items, most of them including new mechanics.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 16, 2024

Establishing a sustainable and balanced game economy is crucial to the success of any game, as it helps drive player satisfaction and engagement. This has made it difficult to find the right balance between numerical indicators, such as player engagement and rewards, and in-game spending incentives. But worry not!

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Creating The Books Though some might assume the company’s name is a nod to iconic British developers The Bitmap Brothers, the choice was purely practical. “I Football Game Development Moss conducted over a dozen in-depth interviews with football game designers for the book. Crazy times!”

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the sixth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Short-term mechanic testing.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. Mechanically, the mode is relatively similar to Blizzard’s Hearthstone.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 13, 2017

In this breakdown, we’ll delve deep into the enigmatic balance of leaders running away and losers catching up. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I’m going to use the term “runaway leader” to refer to a specific, purposefully included design mechanic. Need help on your board game?

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2024

Developers have long utilized game analytics for various purposes, such as understanding player behavior, enhancing user experience, and improving game design. As game analytics advances and data collection becomes more pervasive, the need to strike a balance between leveraging data and respecting player privacy becomes more crucial.

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 20, 2019

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I am the developer of The Bears and The Bees and Cover Your Kingdom , published by Grandpa Beck’s games. Let’s be honest though – as any developer knows, even your friends and family won’t buy your game unless it’s truly entertaining.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 16, 2024

German indie developer Vivid Storm Interactive is a three person team that started when they launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ascent of Ashes in 2021. Studio owner and Lead Developer Max Hermann originally developed the idea for the game in the time when he was still a computer science student and active in the RimWorld modding scene.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

German indie developer Vivid Storm Interactive is a three person team that started when they launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ascent of Ashes in 2021. Studio owner and Lead Developer Max Hermann originally developed the idea for the game in the time when he was still a computer science student and active in the RimWorld modding scene.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 12, 2024

Solo developer Walter Woods , working under the name of Here Below , used the distinctive black and white illustrations of 19th century artist, Gustave Doré as the textures for much of the game. Why did you become a solo developer? “I’m Even if it’s just for testing a small mechanic. I try to keep a balanced life.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

White Star Studio, a small and ambitious game development studio based in Shenzen, China, has captured the essence of ancient China in their game Thriving City. Combining these elements with sim mechanics meant we could come up with some exciting, innovative gameplay.” But it took some tweaking to get the right balance.

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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. The key idea was to use the gameplay mechanics from Vampire Survivors in a different genre. “We Gamecraft is placing a heavy emphasis on the weapon stacking mechanic, which sets it apart from other shooters.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. rule book, I use visual examples to explain how the energy mechanic works. It’s a tough balance. Yet if you strike this balance, the reward is precious: you can prime a player’s experience. I think this is short-sighted.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 24, 2023

White Star Studio, a small and ambitious game development studio based in Shenzen, China, has captured the essence of ancient China in their game Thriving City. Combining these elements with sim mechanics meant we could come up with some exciting, innovative gameplay.” But it took some tweaking to get the right balance.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. One of the great sorrows of working alone as a game developer is that your ability to play-test and refine is limited by the lack of different opinions. Just here for Highway s & Byways updates? Click here.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 12, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Over the course of the last week, I’ve taken a bit of a left turn in the development of Highways & Byways. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. After all, I’m checking to make sure there are no serious balance issues that come out of repeated plays. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. .”

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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. The key idea was to use the gameplay mechanics from Vampire Survivors in a different genre. “We Gamecraft is placing a heavy emphasis on the weapon stacking mechanic, which sets it apart from other shooters.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Core Mechanics of an Endless Runner Game Game mechanics make a video game engaging and challenging for players. The core mechanics involved in an Endless Runner Game include - Player Actions The player interacts in an endless runner game by jumping, sliding, or shifting sideways to avoid obstacles.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 13, 2020

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Sure, cooperative play is not exactly some exotic unseen mechanic too. Balanced asymmetry leads to greater variety. The trick, of course, is to make sure all varying powers are definitely distinct while remaining balanced.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He worked 5 years on his nostalgic 3D platformer Raccoo Venture , but according to Brazilian solo developer Diego Ras the journey was ‘extremely rewarding’. As a solo developer, Ras loves the complete control he has over his creations. Why did you become a solo developer? “I’ve What’s your creative process? “As

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 14, 2023

The game development process is a complex and challenging process involving ongoing iteration and improvement in order to develop an exciting and captivating final product. One vital approach used during game development is playtesting. So, what is playtesting and how is it an essential part of game development?

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 1, 2024

The sheer confidence of steering clear of the beaten track and creating something truly original, comes from experience gained outside the world of video game development. Evan Anthony: “Alternating between two timelines with such different visual designs, mechanics, and stories has been a real brain puzzle for us.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 21, 2024

’ Through our discussion, I gained a profound appreciation for the delicate balance required to honor the original’s spirit while introducing innovative gameplay mechanics that captivate a new generation of gamers. This balance was achieved through a combination of careful planning and creative experimentation.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

First-time Swedish developer Far Out Games has meticulously crafted a neon-drenched Americana, complete with pink motels, sun-soaked suburbs and classic diners, all ready to be obliterated by you and your unstoppable delivery truck. After all the years of development, Nielsen is still impressed by their own game.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 15, 2024

With my artistic background, I focused less on programming and mechanics, and more on storytelling and visuals.” Quickest method “I then fine-tuned the resolution level of the pixel art, seeking a balance that would spark players’ imaginations while leaving enough room to fill in the details.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Synchronization Deep-Dive: Managing Real-Time Player Actions Across Regions Ensuring stability across regions requires network protocols tailored for scalability, with fallback mechanisms to handle high traffic loads. AI’s ability to learn from these tests helps in refining load-balancing strategies to prevent issues in live environments.

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