PreMortem.Games

MARCH 30, 2023

Delightfully eerie world Development on Dredge began shortly after and took roughly two years to complete, with the last six months mostly focused on balancing, bug fixing and other tweaks. A few different mechanics For a game about fishing stuff out of the water, Dredge is surprisingly light on fishing mechanics.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 20, 2023

Delightfully eerie world Development on Dredge began shortly after and took roughly two years to complete, with the last six months mostly focused on balancing, bug fixing and other tweaks. A few different mechanics For a game about fishing stuff out of the water, Dredge is surprisingly light on fishing mechanics.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This time, we’ll look at the top games that use storytelling as a core mechanic and show you that you don’t need sparkling design and intense gameplay to create a hit. Available on mobile, console and PC. Reigns does a good job balancing this information while leaving enough mystery for unexpected twists. Let’s dig in.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Think of this as a hyper-casual Beyblade game with a merge mechanic mixed in the middle. What we liked about Spinner Merge is how they came about the idea of bringing in the merge mechanic. Cart Crash is an incredibly satisfying game that relies much more on timing than any other mechanic. Spinner Merge by Sunday.GG.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

Absolutely Games recently released Classified: France ’44 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. We wanted a past that was a little more colourful than that and balanced the visuals accordingly”, explains Brimmicombe-Wood. The game introduces fresh perspectives to the turn-based tactics genre with innovative features.

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Game Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This isn’t as true or a high priority in PC and console games. It’s clear that simulation, as both a genre and concept, is far more popular in VR than in Console and PC games. For Among Us VR, a camera above the map facing down (like in the PC version), playing in third person, wouldn’t have worked. Start with the fantasy.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Focus group testing stands as a critical phase in the development of video games, serving as a valuable tool to gather insights, refine gameplay mechanics, and optimize user experiences. Video games have evolved significantly over the years, branching out onto different platforms such as mobile devices, PC, and Consoles.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also played all the early PC BT games, and later MW spinoffs and related games, all the way up to MWO (though had to stop some years into it because for some reason my new computer kept glitching out on it, but it’s probably for the best :P). D This is the fourth post in a series on new item mechanics.

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Game Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

This extra layer of strategy balances the need to kill off stragglers, focus on impeding more skilled opponents, or exact revenge against irritating individuals. On consoles and PC, early TD games like Pixeljunk Monsters, Plants vs Zombies, and Orcs Must Die met with commercial success. It’s like any deck-building game.

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Designer Notes

MARCH 31, 2023

It’s the #18 PC game of all-time on Metacritic – and the number one strategy game this century. Civ inherited this mechanic directly from Empire, a game from the 80s which had much of the same tile-based, turn-based combat as Civ but without the scope of all human history. A Civ-like, so to speak.

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Game Errors

APRIL 3, 2023

Or maybe your refresh rate is slowing you down, putting you steps behind the competition…When it comes to true success in gaming, you have to strike a balance between skill, gear, and passion. Looking to elevate your gaming setup? What do you need for a gaming setup?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 6, 2022

Passes can generate different player experiences, follow a different balance, and emphasize different components depending on the genre and audience. For most players (including payers) the Pass is primarily retention and an engagement mechanism. Some examples are: Faster Progression.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Xsolla has dedicated tools that will help you create your own online commerce platform, improve your performance marketing and discoverability, and expand your game business on mobile and PC. The winners are decided, both on PC/Consoles (Warzone, Fortnite, Apex Legends) and on mobile (PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and Call of Duty).

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Detailed environments and complex mechanics can mean longer load times, and sometimes, a loading screen that just won’t budge. Hardware Limitations: If your PC doesn’t meet the minimum hardware requirements for the game, it may struggle to load efficiently. They’re a test of our hardware’s mettle.

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Game Errors

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Interesting fact Did you know that complex games like Alan Wake 2, with their richly detailed worlds and intricate mechanics, can sometimes struggle to load all these elements seamlessly, resulting in loading screen issues? Research compatible hardware components, such as a new graphics card, for your PC.

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Interesting fact Games rich in visuals and mechanics, like Like a Dragon Gaiden , demand substantial computing power. Finding the right balance between visuals and performance is crucial for an enjoyable gaming experience. Right-click on This PC and select Properties. Why Like a Dragon Gaiden is experiencing Low FPS?

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2020

The match 3 success trifecta generally consists of: a fun core match mechanic a good metagame with a clean sense of progression a new feature or innovation that brings something different to the space. HDP chose a “collapse” mechanic as their core (similar to Lily’s Garden, Toy Blast, or Toon Blast). The game responds quickly to input.

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Sirlin

APRIL 8, 2015

Yomi is highly balanced at the expert level, and it expresses the values of a fair competitive game. Runs natively on Mac, PC, and Linux (new!) EX characters can also use the power up mechanic to get ANY cards from their deck, not just Aces. You always have a full strength deck on an even playfield with your opponents.

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Interesting fact: Did you know that science-fiction games like The Invincible often have intricate storylines and mechanics that can be sensitive to the slightest system changes, leading to launch problems? Update Graphics Drivers Keeping my graphics drivers up to date is like ensuring my PC wears the latest running shoes.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But, beyond gameplay mechanics, Eco speaks to a much larger industry trend: the emergence of the metaverse. With it comes the challenging balance between financial backing and creative control. The platform is so deeply entrenched in PC gaming culture that it can sometimes seem as if it operates on auto-pilot.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 23, 2023

For a quick and general introduction of the game, it’s a player vs player only CCG game, which limits your cards to only 10 per deck, each game is less than 4 minutes, and it uses a very simple poker-like betting mechanic to keep things interesting. However, Marvel Snap has simplified this mechanic to make it even more accessible.

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Greenheart Games

MARCH 8, 2018

We were made aware of a pretty sad bug where the ‘women in tech’ event in the game did not alter the gender balance of job applicants. Swap and late-game PC. We have also added a new late-game PC image to the game. – New: Added new modern PC image. Turns out that Ninvento can’t stop innovating!

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Casual Games went Hybrid: These are tailored for a broad audience with straightforward mechanics, usually aim to sustain player engagement to boost revenue via ad monetization. Mobile games command a dominant 67% share of global gaming ad spend, with PC and console games trailing at 28%. All it took was Apple's privacy changes.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2022

Xsolla has dedicated tools that will help you create your own online commerce platform, improve your performance marketing and discoverability, and expand your game business on mobile and PC. For example, the holiday update added the Musketeer and Prince minis, which reposition enemy units – a mechanic not used in Clash Royale.

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Enhance System Cooling By optimizing cooling mechanisms, I maintain optimal temperatures in my system, minimizing the risk of launch issues in Football Manager 2024. Clean out dust from your PC using compressed air. Ensure proper airflow in your PC case and monitor temperatures using software tools.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 27, 2019

Four years ago EA challenged Supercell’s Clash of Clans with a similar game that had a nostalgic PC brand and distinctive gameplay innovations. Four years later EA challenges Supercell’s Clash Roayle with a similar game that has a nostalgic PC brand and distinctive gameplay innovations. It didn’t go well.

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Mnenad

JANUARY 14, 2020

I don’t remember anymore how it came to the decision to make it Countryball themed, but I guess the sheer number of possibilities, both in game mechanics and design choices, have led to that decision.   The game generated enough revenue to balance out the development costs (Unity Plus license, Music, Plugins, etc.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

2022 predictions: Casual games will become more audience-led because of ATT Hypercasual will continue to see more hybrid IAP/ad monetisation and will become even more ‘Android first’ Midcore games will go increasingly cross-platform (particularly on PC).

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Call of Duty series began with the original Call of Duty on PC and console in 2003 and has released one title every year since. The power of PC/console brands can not be underestimated on mobile. At that time, Shenzhen-based Jade Studios created a massively multiplayer PC racing title for the Chinese market called QQ Speed.

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Yet, these detailed environments, coupled with complex mechanics, may lead to prolonged load times, occasionally resulting in an obstinate loading screen. Enhance System Cooling Acknowledging the importance of a well-cooled system, I clean out dust from my PC and explore additional cooling solutions. Reconnect, power on your computer.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Xsolla has dedicated tools that will help you create your own online commerce platform, improve your performance marketing and discoverability, and expand your game business on mobile and PC. I spend most of my waking hours thinking about game mechanics and how they will make players feel. NFTs are digital snake oil!"

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

It is built for mobile but will first debut on PC. These shifts focus away from Runeterra’s champion mechanics, which also reduces focus on maximizing those champions through deckbuilding. Metagame Stagnation And Balance Patching Yip and Jew also spoke to concerns around metagame stagnation in other games. Crafting Metagames.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

Diversify revenue model Cilingir urged game-makers with games skewed heavily toward either ad or IAP-based monetisation to balance their revenue mix. Apple has really screwed us over in a really big way and everyone is responding. Things are going to get worse before they get better.”

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 21, 2021

By all accounts this genre is matured to a point where it could use a massive innovation to both the progression mechanics and social gameplay. But please keep in mind that Hearthstone is cross-platform title making likely over 80% of its revenue on PC. Just as predicted last year, Strategy RPG grew in 2020. Legends of Runeterra.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

On the console and PC side, we’ve seen the shooter genre evolve much further than it has on mobile with games like Borderlands 3 , Vigor , Warframe , and Escape from Tarkov all finding their own position in the category through both gameplay and meta-game innovations. Let’s go through each in order.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

They oversee both the foundation and execution of the game mechanics and overall user experience. Some game designers focus on combat balance, using spreadsheets and simulations to provide challenges without impossibility. They oversee user interface (UI) issues, player notifications, gameplay mechanics and game upgrades.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 12, 2021

2020 is when things started getting interesting in three key ways: Sky Mavis released Mavis Hub, the PC launcher that serves as the central hub for new Axie Infinity updates as well as new games in the Axie Infinity universe. On the other hand, Axie Infinity mashes familiar turn-based gameplay with a Hearthstone-like card battler mechanic.

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