Played with Fire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Difficulty and balance The level of difficulty in games for the „diehards” is something that often keeps game developers up at night. It often turns out, I should say, that the games are simply too… easy. by making the gameplay even more personal for them, and thus increasing their involvement as well.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 23, 2018

Of all the social media sites in all the land, Facebook is the king. Facebook is the biggest social media site in the world. You have strike a balance. On both of those social media sites, you have a good system for organic reach. The idea that performs the best is one you should consider designing.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 20, 2023

I wouldn’t feel comfortable working on a game if I had to just follow someone else’s ideas. I also like not having to convince other people, especially management, about a game design decision or artistic choice. Solo developed games have much more room to be experimental and weird, and I love that.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Six months into development, Coma accepted a job at Appeal Studios as a game designer, eventually becoming a game director. During his time there, he reconnected with a colleague from a previous game jam, Baptiste Remy, who shared an interest in making smaller indie games outside of work hours.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Sarah: It was summer of 2012 that Will had the idea to make a board game for my birthday, but didn’t know how to go about it. We started designing games together. Early in 2013, our local game store owner mentioned that there were other designers in the area. Will is the lead designer.

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 19, 2017

It’s no secret that one of the most critical parts of making a board game that will sell is making it gorgeous. Box art alone has the ability to multiply sales of an otherwise unassuming board game. Finding an artist is something that many first-time board game designers find very difficult to do.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 25, 2024

This data includes player preferences, interactions, and in-game actions, to mention a few. By analyzing player behavior data, you can gain valuable insights that can help improve the gaming experience and player engagement and optimize game design. This enables them to modify the game to meet the players’ expectations.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When creating a game, game app developers analyze player behavior to improve their interactive scenarios, by identifying what works and what doesn't for the players in a game. This is done to refine the game design and create a more enjoyable experience for their audience.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

By following the do’s and avoiding the don’ts, you can ensure that your game stands out in the competitive PC gaming market. In this guide, we will cover a range of topics, including best practices for game design, effective marketing strategies, and tips for optimizing game performance.

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Game Dev Unchained

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This episode is sponsored by Autodesk AU 2023 | November 13-15 in Las Vegas ⁠ ⁠ My conversation with Brian Canary, a seasoned game designer, reveals the intricacies of the industry’s shifting dynamics. Collaboration and Single-Player Game Resurgence The discourse delves deep into the essence of game design—collaboration.

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Game Dev Unchained

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This episode is sponsored by Autodesk AU 2023 | November 13-15 in Las Vegas ⁠ ⁠ My conversation with Brian Canary, a seasoned game designer, reveals the intricacies of the industry’s shifting dynamics. Collaboration and Single-Player Game Resurgence The discourse delves deep into the essence of game design—collaboration.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

42 percent of this group avoid games rated anything less than four stars – nearly 30 percent higher than the average player. When it comes to discussing favorite mobile games on social media, Facebook is still top, with 80 percent of respondents saying it is their primary watering hole.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The exact potential of this integration remains to be seen, but it hints at a richer and more connected gaming experience. As social media platforms continue to proliferate, there’s a palpable yearning among users for genuine human interactions. With it comes the challenging balance between financial backing and creative control.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

Analyzes player feedback, reviews, and social media chatter to identify potential issues and gauge player sentiment. From Compatibility to Gamer Sentiment AI’s impact on game testing is far-reaching: Automated Compatibility Testing. In game development , where time equals money, AI is a great financial benefit.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

To create a more engaging experience, developers are finding new ways to incorporate multiplayer elements into their games. This trend presents a unique challenge for developers, as it requires them to balance gameplay mechanics and technical capabilities to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all players.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The principles and design tenets he acquired in architecture seamlessly blended into his game design. ” He subtly points to the age-old debate about work-life balance and the perceived differences between American and European professional cultures. They’re not locked in right out of college.”

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Selection of images from the past year of Cogmind-related development as posted on this blog, forums, and social media (larger size here ). I’ve also been writing more general roguelike-related articles, too, looking at game design , item randomization , and backtracking. Development Time.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Test Your Game and Deploy Performing thorough playtesting is crucial in NFT game development. Consider testing the game mechanics, overall balance, and user interactions to ensure a seamless experience for players. Launch and Market Once the game has passed all the tests, launch it and market it to create awareness.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I should have predicted a $10 billion-a-year game if I wanted to sound like a true visionary. In my heart, I am a game designer. I spend most of my waking hours thinking about game mechanics and how they will make players feel. I know a thing or two about power creep in game economy. Sometimes they quit.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

Concept and Design Reviews Before we start coding, it’s important to review the concept and design carefully. Our experienced testers work closely with game designers and developers to examine every part of the game’s concept, mechanics, and user interface.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 19, 2021

Despite being the poster child of live services (read: LEGENDARY - a Master Class in Live Operations ), the game continued to decline losing nearly half of its revenue compared to 2019. The effect of the release highlights the importance of balancing between releasing things quickly and testing.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 21, 2021

Over the years, Supercell’s portfolio has become slightly more balanced, with other games than the Clashes bringing in a more significant portion of the revenue. Supercell’s portfolio is more balanced and not so heavily reliant on Clash IP, which still brings over 50% of the revenue.

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Interesting Choices

AUGUST 5, 2011

No one was completely happy with how they worked yet, and the balancing of a new card type was proving tricky. Planeswalker Design. The set really didn't need a whole new card type for players to have to learn. The Planeswalker team needed more time.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 25, 2022

This made it a great fit for cartoons with an adorable style and simple geometry exemplified in Western cartoon media with The Powerpuff Girls and My Little Pony. The game also leverages the plot heavily in ongoing events to guide players through different stages of the game (e.g. Cookie Run: Kingdom is no exception.

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

It should also have a perfect balance of academic activities to enrich knowledge and earn practical skills for future employment. It offers the following programs: 3D and VX Game Design and Development Film/Video Game Programming 24 – Cinema School 2D Film Animation 5. It must encourage collaboration among students.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 15, 2022

Lost Ark outshines other MMO games because each element mentioned above is polished to the next level. Balancing relies heavily on gear, maps are crowded with question marks, Boss fights feature repetitive mechanisms. Though, all of these foibles could be found in other games as well. Let’s use the Witch class as an example.

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Radiator Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Because the dialogue happens at the same time as the walking, I felt I had to keep the other game systems relatively simple too or else it would feel overwhelming. Balancing the weight of each system was difficult. Like many game prototypes, my initial sheepherding test began as something much grander and more complicated.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the thirteenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. This week, I want to zero in on the subject of making the perfect board game rule book.

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