Game Refinery

MARCH 20, 2025

Weve seen everything from the likes of PUBG x Jujustu Kaisen, to Puzzles & Dragons x Demon Slayer, Fortnite x Naruto, and Grand Summoners x One Punch Manto name a few historic examples. To name just a few, these include Fortnite (Battle Royale), Top War (4X Strategy), Puzzles & Dragons (Match3), and Tower of Fantasy (MMORPG).

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Developed by Alexander Khoroshavin (Alex Goodwin) and a small team, the game centers around an elderly healer named Kazimir, who journeys through a whale-worshiping fantasy land to heal his ‘soul wound’. ” Epic MegaGrant Developing a game in Kazakhstan poses its own set of challenges, as Khoroshavin explains.

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Big Games

MARCH 27, 2025

Developers are constantly seeking the best tools to create engaging, high-performance games that can run smoothly on a wide range of Android devices. Two of the most popular game enginesUnity and Unreal are the top choices for Android game development. Merits: Easy to learn and use for rapid development.

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Big Games

JANUARY 7, 2024

Embarking on the ambitious journey of mobile game development is akin to setting sail on uncharted waters. The path is fraught with multifaceted challenges for any game development company or mobile game development services provider. How to Start Mobile Game Development? Define your goals meticulously.

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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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Logic Simplified

JULY 31, 2023

Game mechanics include everything from character movement and battle mechanics to puzzle-solving and resource management. They serve as the backbone of every engaging game, developing unique and innovative mechanics that differentiate the game from others. Many game development companies offer game development services.

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Big Games

AUGUST 25, 2021

The main aim of the game developers is to make sure the gaming app is engaging and interactive, whereby they can gain a larger user base and get a share in the marketplace. When we talk about building engaging and interactive mobile games, there are a few things that have to be considered while developing games.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

Casino, Puzzle (Casual), and Strategy games are flourishing, with blockbuster titles like Monopoly Go and Royal Match driving incredible success. These trends are reshaping how businesses approach user acquisition, product development, and retention. Products like AXON and MAX have made the company into a powerhouse.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2020

Mobile developers look up their fake AppStore accounts and download with excitement wondering what the new game could be. A bold move for Supercell, going against giants that continue to rule the casual puzzle space. Playing levels awards stars , which are used to earn coins in the Puzzle Pass. The Twist: The Puzzle Pass.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 3, 2019

This was the date that the social games giant had acquired a relatively unknown Finnish developer, Small Giant. The reason for this acquisition was the success of Small Giant’s hit game, Empires & Puzzles. Since mid 2017, Empires & Puzzles has raked in $260M in net revenues with only 34M installs. Wooga GmbH. Wooga GmbH.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

But going through 3 years of development by himself has made him realize that solo is not really for him. “I Why did you become a solo developer? “I I became a solo developer 3 years ago after losing my job just before the pandemic hit. “I I became a solo developer 3 years ago after losing my job just before the pandemic hit.

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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

MAY 23, 2023

In the highly competitive world of Steam, developers and publishers face numerous challenges in gaining visibility and success. Striking the right balance between marketing and game development is crucial, ensuring a unique and marketable product.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 28, 2023

In addition, balancing his fifth year as a Computer Engineering student and a pivotal role at Avalon, an American-based software company was no small feat. While quenching his curiosity Olamide stumbled upon Encarta Kids, an enchanting encyclopedia brought to life through games, puzzles, and quizzes. What is Unity?

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Simple controls, artwork, and game design make it easy for any developer to pick up. Reigns does a good job balancing this information while leaving enough mystery for unexpected twists. Lifeline has fewer paths than other titles on this list, but it makes up for it with a gripping story and a well-developed character.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Guest post by David Fox , founder of Double Coconut — a design and development studio that has delivered hit mobile and web games for partners such as EA Sports, WB Games, Microsoft Casual Games, and more. As such, most successful Telegram games today focus on developing markets such as India, Nigeria, Brazil, and Latin America.

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Played with Fire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The challenge for VR game developers lies in designing mechanics that are both challenging and appealing to advanced players. Complex puzzles, a dynamic combat system, or advanced interaction with the environment are just a few options to consider when creating a VR game for this target group.

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

In todays dynamic game development world, animation plays a vital role in defining player experiences and shaping game aesthetics. Out of all the challenges game developers face, one of the most crucial decisions is to opt for 2D or 3D animated sequences. Soon, the gaming industry shifted towards three-dimensional techniques.

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Sirlin

APRIL 4, 2015

We discuss the development of the revised printing of Flash Duel. We talk about the design changes that address this as well as at least one tricky balance puzzle we faced. Hosts: David Sirlin, Matt "Aphotix" DeMasi & Sean "MrGPhantome" Washington We discuss the development of the revised printing of Flash Duel.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 1, 2024

Dream Games, the developer of the massive Match-3 success, Royal Match , is still attempting to answer this (difficult) question. Every upcoming Match-3 pitch deck still uses Royal Match as their puzzle engine comp, for good reason. Engine and Puzzle Design The campaign engine and level design are identical.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Video game development is a collaborative process that involves various people with specialized skills. Understanding the difference between the two is vital if you are an aspiring game developer, a passionate gamer, or you are considering hiring a game development company to develop an immersive video game.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 1, 2019

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. This idea developed into what ultimately became the backbone for scoring in Tasty Humans. These elements combine to create the central puzzle of each turn in Tasty Humans. At this point in the development process, there are 30 total Leader Tiles.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Genre-Specific Winners: Puzzle Games Prevailed: The genre fell by only 6% YoY in downloads and gained 10% in IAP revenue, thanks to new games like Block Blast and Royal Match, and established hits such as Candy Crush and Gardenscapes. Puzzle remained strong by focusing on retaining its current user base through events and live operations.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Tower of Fantasy is a new MMORPG developed by Hotta Studio and published by Perfect World and Level Infinite. Similar to the mechanics of Genshin Impact, the player explores the vast open-world by climbing on the walls, swimming in the rivers, gliding in the skies, wiping out enemies, and solving different kinds of puzzles.

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Even so, different types of video game-level designs, such as shooter-level design, platformer-level design, puzzle-level design, multiplayer-level design, etc. Process of Level Designing and Game Development 1. Looking for experts in game logic and development? require a unique approach.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A few weeks ago, the Clash Quest team announced that they were going to discontinue the development , after a soft launch of 16 months. Clash Quest is Supercell’s most recent attempt at disrupting the puzzle category through titles like Smash Land , Spooky Pop, and Hay Day Pop , each of them trying to achieve success from different angles.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. It is no secret that puzzle games dominate a significant share of the mobile gaming market. It is no secret that puzzle games dominate a significant share of the mobile gaming market.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s hardly surprising that so many developers have jumped on the bandwagon, as battle passes have a wide range of benefits and can be introduced into almost any genre. But with so many different examples of battle passes on the market these days, developers have had to get increasingly experimental to build on their past successes.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Originally, they were developing Royal Riches, a social casino game, investing heavily in optimisation techniques like segmentation, personalisation, dynamic pricing, and live ops tailored for the casino title. Yet, the real game-changer came when they borrowed a fraction of these strategies and applied them to an entirely new puzzle game.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Here at PreMortem.Games, we have great admiration for developers who tackle the entire game development cycle on their own. Because, lets be honest, creating games is hard and it takes a special kind of developer to choose the solo path. This game represents me as a developer, he says.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 29, 2024

Everyone knows about them, but not all developers pay real attention to them. Another example is the 'Puzzles' collection mechanics, where the player farms puzzle pieces in hard match-3 levels to assemble pictures. So we decided to loop the puzzles at the same time as adding new ones. Don't forget about calendar holidays.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Thorough testing is a crucial part of the game development process to achieve this level of excellence. This enables them to highlight issues and document them for developers to resolve. Also, they provide crucial feedback on game balance, user interface (UI), and gameplay. But what does Nintendo game testing entail?

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

So monetization will be increasingly driven by a combination of ads and IAPs Fireside chat: Tel Aviv, Helsinki, and Istanbul – building blocks of a thriving gaming cluster Affan Butt, Aream & Co; Joakim Achren, Elite Game Developers; Chris Petrovic, FunPlus; Elad Kushnir, angel investor.

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The Bottom Feeder

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I'm a nobody on the outside, looking at a giant development monolith and trying to figure out how this game could possibly have ended up where it did. As a result, a lot of the design seems like it was put into the game to defend itself from the work of other developers. These are perfectly balanced. It's an OK game.

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Game Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

Venba , developed and published by Visai Games, was already profitable when the game launched on the last day of July, largely thanks to an Xbox Game Pass deal with Microsoft. Through a series of cookery puzzles and dialog choices, players are immersed in Tamil culture, and the family’s emotive saga.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Playrix is one of the powerhouses in the puzzle genre thanks to Gardenscapes and Homescapes’ current success. Their performance marketing teams are clearly involved in the product development process and seem to even sometimes give direction based on the market trends to maximize the acquisition of new players. product management.

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