Game Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

Fresh from raising $13 million in funding, Avalan Corp is beginning to outline its vision for Web3 game development, most particularly the company’s belief in creating development tools that aid world and asset creation, as well as interoperability between games. “For us, that’s all going to work out of the box.

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DameDev.tv

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Although this isn't a complete checklist of things to include in your games, it's a good reminder of elements such as parallax backgrounds, color schemes/palettes, color balance, resolution options, and layers and depth. Parallax Backgrounds Parallax Backgrounds, in 2D games, give the illusion that you are in a real world.

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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. After high school, Olamide went to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) to study Computer Engineering. I represented my house in school and we won. What is Unity?

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 24, 2023

However, he gradually realized the wisdom of utilizing pre-existing engines like Unity and Unreal. As the conversation progressed, the trio delved into the challenges of finding a balance between creativity and management, a common struggle for game developers and company founders alike.

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Nvidia

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Keep the defaults (but customization is available) The default modes of Ultra Performance , Performance , Balanced , and Quality have input resolutions of 33%, 50%, 58%, and 66%, respectively. There is still a net frame-rate gain of at least 20% while keeping quality high.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By providing out-of-the-box support for common gaming features, a BaaS allows game developers to take advantage of ready-built functionality by simply implementing an SDK or calling an API. Heroic Labs’ Nakama is a BaaS that has been used by game developers worldwide, supporting games across a variety of platforms and game engines.

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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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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of mobile game development , visual effects (VFX) play a pivotal role in creating immersive experiences that captivate players. However, achieving this level of visual excellence without compromising performance on mobile devices is a delicate balancing act. Frequently Asked Questions: Q1.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 18, 2022

A free multiplayer game that allows users an opportunity to test their knowledge of their favourite celebrity facts. Amazon Redis Engine Elasticache was used for data storage in cache for faster access to data. Load balancer was also implemented. Technologies Used. Unity 3D was used for front-end. Node JS and Socket.IO

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Different teams collaborate – writers shape the narrative, engineers discuss technical details, artists align visuals, and developers plan in-game mechanics. It’s like crafting a detailed game plan before the real action begins. After months of bug fixing and polishing, the game is ready for distribution.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 3, 2023

Introducing Guidance for Custom Game Backend Hosting on AWS The Guidance for Custom Game Backend Hosting on AWS is a framework implemented to simplify getting started with cross-platform game backend development, and to provide a unified way of developing scalable backend features on AWS. Download and install Godot 4.

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Prototyping This stage involves prototyping different ideas including level layout design, character design, gameplay elements and mechanics, and other core concepts, before finalizing them for the cemented stage of the game production process. They help the players understand the storyline, rules and goals of the game.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Also, they must be creative and design innovative gameplay features that will set their games apart from the competition. Technical In addition to being creative, a game designer must also be technically proficient. They must be familiar with game engine capabilities and the technical limitations of the assigned platforms.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

However, despite these benefits, it has several potential disadvantages, including the following: Technical Challenges Resource Intensity: AI models, especially those generating complex game assets or scenarios, require significant computational power. It requires the AI to understand and adhere to game-specific constraints and logic.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This involves configuring the required frameworks and software to create the game. Developers often use popular game engines, like Unity and Unreal Engine, to build the game’s interactions, mechanics, and visuals. Test Your Game and Deploy Performing thorough playtesting is crucial in NFT game development.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

AUGUST 26, 2017

Whether you contribute to the engine's development via code, bug reports, testing, teaching, developing awesome games or donating to the project, you all participate in making Godot! We are a non-profit project, dedicated to making the best free and open source game engine not for our own sake, but for anyone wanting to develop games.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Be aware that during the alpha stage the engine is still not feature-complete or stable. Rendering: Various tweaks to default environment and lighting config to balance quality and performance. We're continuing on our fortnightly release schedule for alpha snapshots of Godot 4.0 - this time with 4.0

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

Which Animation Style is More Resource-Friendly & Effective for Game Development? After knowing about the core differences between both animating techniques, it is essential to consider which style offers the best balance of efficiency and effectiveness. Advancements in 2.5D

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Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Godot uses a considerably different approach to rendering (and rendering abstraction) than other, popular, game engines. Rendering engineers are rare to find, so this can be a starting point. As for DirectX12, it's only relevant for Windows/UWP, so there is no strong incentive for us to support it as a cross-platform engine.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I’ve always been interested in experimenting with larger alternative interface layouts, though because I didn’t see much promise in them, and doing so deviates from the core design, the idea was to wait until at least a likely engine update down the road, as well as the completion of most of Cogmind’s content.

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Nvidia

AUGUST 19, 2022

For example, if shadows are an important game mechanic (think of Splinter Cell ), then a higher cost for extra-nice ray-traced shadows makes sense, but spending extra performance on RT translucency probably doesn’t make as much sense. In fact, there’s an event coming up about RTX in Unreal Engine 5.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

As a developer, you need to be aware of the unique challenges that come with PC game development. From optimizing your game for different hardware configurations to choosing the right game engine, there are many considerations to keep in mind. Remember that player enjoyment is the key to success.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 12, 2022

Game developers look for ways to improve online multiplayer experience while balancing availability and cost effectiveness. Containers and Kubernetes help modernize game server hosting running on virtual or bare metal machines to improve compute allocation density, optimize data-transfer cost and maintain high performance.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 3, 2023

However, this functional testing technique is essential in specific circumstances, including the following: When testing code modules that will become a reusable library across several platforms or games. Testing methods and code functions that create crucial parts of a game engine product or middleware.

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Game Errors

MARCH 24, 2023

GTA 5 stuttering is often caused by an outdated GPU driver, lack of hardware resources due to an old PC or apps running in the background, lack of memory space, bugs with wireless controllers, and faulty game files. The game engine used by GTA 5 doesn’t even favor players with high-end gaming setups.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

beta just yet as we expect the engine to be unstable until we have more testing done. Throughout the last two years the core of the engine has seen a lot of improvements and refactoring to bring it to the next level in terms of maintainability, reliability, and performance. We don’t recommend migrating large projects to the Godot 4.0

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

Software used by professional 3D modelers: Maya ZBrush Blender Mari Substance Painter Unreal Engine (and other real-time engines) Houdini 3D modeling jobs in the industry 3D modelers are sought after in film, games, and virtual production, as well as beyond the creative industries in areas such as product design and 3D visualization.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

That makes them the closest thing in games to a rock supergroup: Maya Kylmamaa (Game Lead, Engineer) , was CEO of the now defunct Reforged Studios (a Helsinki studio focused on AAA strategy games). This is a well-balanced team in terms of disciplines, covering software, design, and art.

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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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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

The processed mocap data is integrated into the game engine, where animators refine and polish the movements to ensure they seamlessly blend with the game’s overall aesthetic. Developers need to find a balance between realism and gameplay, making sure characters move in a way that feels real but also enjoyable to play.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether its a photorealistic RPG or a stylized indie game, every visual element follows a structured journey from concept to integration. In the early days of game development, creating assets was a fragmented, time-consuming process. But how exactly does a simple sketch transform into a fully animated, game-ready asset?

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

continues to evolve, leveraging AI, modern rendering techniques, and cutting-edge game engines to push the boundaries of game design. Works While 2D and 3D have traditionally been viewed as separate paths in game development, 2.5D offers a balance between artistic expression and performance efficiency.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

APRIL 13, 2022

The game is made in Godot Engine 3, with many custom-made technologies that enable a fully destructible environment, fluid simulation and dynamic lighting. The game releases into Early Access on April 13th, 2022 for Windows, Linux, Steam Deck, and in the near future macOS. Do you have prior experience with other game engines?

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The Bottom Feeder

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Not long ago, there was a big hullabaloo in the computer game development "community" regarding something called the Unity Game Engine. Most people who want to write a video game need to buy a piece of software called a Game Engine. It's the tool you use to make games. That are negative. I'm so tired.

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iXie gaming

JULY 19, 2024

These effects can make a game look much better, but it’s important not to overdo it. Too much can make the game look washed out or fake, so aim for a balance that fits the game’s overall artistic vision. Lighting Styles for Different Moods Lighting in games goes beyond just looking realistic.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Aside: This whole section strongly reminds me of those who design, build, and expand game engines without actually using them to make a game, though that’s on a different scale altogether. It’s just potential for extra overhead, really, but dammit I wanted to see projectiles bouncing around!

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Gigi brought up a good point about the kinds of companies I sort of have three in my head about video games. There's sort of engineering led companies, there's sort of business led companies and their sort of creative led companies. Travis, which is an engineering driven company. That's the engine part of it.

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