PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

According to Carlos Casals , 3D Artist and Co-founder of Ticking Clock Games, “We were throwing around all sorts of mechanics and game genres, but we kept coming back to one image; a flying ship.” “With a small team and some pretty big ambitions, balancing priorities, time, and skills has been tough and still is!”

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Point and Click Games Feature Balance 104

PreMortem.Games

MARCH 29, 2024

So, what sets our game apart is its blend of authentic ’90s rally racing experience with modern gaming mechanics. The handling definitely leans towards arcade-style physics and is designed to offer a balance between being accessible and challenging. “We We want it to appeal to both casual gamers and racing enthusiasts.

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Pixel Racing Terrain Asset 156

PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It’s a brutal journey of persistence, frustration, and constant restarts, where the stakes are as emotional as they are mechanical. Internal debate The development of Ascending Inferno wasn’t just about embracing punishing mechanics though. For Oppolyon Studio’s co-founder, Isaac Iozzi , this hellish struggle is all too familiar.

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Studios Indy Mechanics Games 118

iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Console platforms set a high bar for certification, encompassing stringent compliance, functional, and performance criteria. The certification phase is where preparation meets platform-specific requirements, each critical to securing that coveted first-time pass. First-time success in console submission is no small feat.

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Console Platformer Simulation Studios 52

iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

The answer lies in scalable art production pipelines that balance speed, quality, and cross-platform optimization. A simple texture change or model update can impact gameplay mechanics, UI design, and monetization strategies. Resource Constraints Balancing in-house teams vs. outsourcing remains a major challenge.

Art 52

Art Asset Texture AI 52

Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AppLovin is seeing high-IP games use ad-based monetization from the hyper-casual world, while casual titles layer in complex mechanics. Revamping Mechanics to Match User Expectations Mechanics like tile placement have surged in popularity as they blend accessibility with high engagement.

Mechanics 52

Mechanics AI Games Studios 52

Filmustage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Multiple actors balance different projects, personal commitments, and contractual obligations at the time. Let's examine everything involved in creating a balanced shooting schedule that benefits everyone involved. Production teams must direct complex scheduling while balancing creative vision and budget limitations.

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Film Balance Software Puzzle 52

Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A big part of this strategy was the integration into Light & Wonder , a cross-platform games company known for creating physical slot machines, i-gaming products, and innovative game experiences that connect content, hardware, and systems across platforms and channels. This allows you to focus on what really matters."

Code 52

Code Cross platform Games Platformer 52

Played with Fire

APRIL 2, 2025

By immersing users in dynamic, interactive environments, VR offers an innovative platform for improving motor skills, reaction times, and hand-eye coordination. Full-Body Coordination and Balance VR extends beyond hand-eye coordination to full-body movement training.

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Esports Balance Education Educational 52

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In an ever-chaotic gaming business, Telegram seems to finally be a platform where a studio can launch with self-determination and have a real shot at a profitable game. Unlike many other messaging platforms, a good chunk of Telegram users are game-oriented. In fact, a reported 20% of Telegram users engage with games.

Games 52

Games Platformer Balance Mobile 52

AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With over 190+ million users, Dream11 is the world’s largest fantasy sports platform. AWS provides tools such as AWS EC2 Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing to automate horizontal scaling and distribute traffic across multiple resources. Dream11 is the flagship brand of Dream Sports, India’s leading Sports Technology company.

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Platformer Data Balance Mechanics 64

PreMortem.Games

MAY 19, 2023

Drawing inspiration from their own experiences in bouldering, the team sought to incorporate the exhilarating mechanics of climbing into the game. This game could become the ultimate digital climbing game platform, where people can upload their own models, create boulder problems, try out climbing locations before traveling and more.”

Indy 104

Indy Dev Studios Playtesting 104

Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

Chad: The goal really is to make the Writegamers a platform for bringing experience and support to other startups – we already live in a future where everyone can create their own story. There may even be some storytelling to convey the reason or meaning behind a particular series rules and mechanics. Is there an edge case?

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Writing Games Mechanics Balance 130

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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Mechanics Games Feature Concepts 40

Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

Some of the leading platforms include: Midjourney: For high-quality visual content. Balancing these positives and negatives will be crucial as the ecosystem continues to evolve. To balance CPIs (now $1.20 Poolday.ai and Creatify: For video-based ads featuring AI-generated actors. and maintaining high margins is over.

Mobile Gaming 52

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Advertising 52

Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

It was a quirky story-first 3D platformer with jokes that were actually funny. Each level also had unique mechanics and art styles that all tied into a cohesive whole. They still need to balance this pre-production with finishing the studio's other projects too. What's the balance? Again, what's the balance here?

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Art Concepts Dev Studios 147

AWS Games

JUNE 6, 2023

With Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its backend, the Metalhead team accelerate and optimized its development and deployment of “SMB 4,” ultimately launching the game simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with global support for cross-platform play.

Platformer 52

Platformer Cross platform Racing Feature 52

Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What had been brewing on PC for years before with games like Counter-Strike, was now dominant cross-platform and reaching the “masses” on console. Games that tweak existing mechanics are not enough to break into this entrenched space. Fast forward 10 years, and the genre was thought locked up -- no one could touch Call of Duty.

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Console Co-op Content PC 52

Radiator Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

Elden Ring features big tree levels where you have to platform on narrow branches that snake around. It helps supplement the stealth fantasy in a game with basically no stealth mechanics. This post details some of my process and intent, and spoils what happens in the map. You may want to play it first if you care about that.

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Prototyping Fantasy Fighting Terrain 130

Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Level design is a part of video game design that focuses specifically on designing game levels (an area or stage a player must complete before moving on to the next one) while keeping in mind the architecture, layout, video game mechanics , and pace to keep the players invested in the game. Define the gameplay mechanics.

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Mechanics Games Playtesting Prototyping 64

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 I’ve always been a big fan of 3D platforms, this would be a more comfortable choice for me to work on, as this way I would have a little more knowledge and references.

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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. “But there’s a fine line between using these platforms as beneficial learning tools and as mere distractions.” ” The allure of video games has always been about escapism and achievement.

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Indy Platformer AAA Education 105

iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2024

Currently, there is a wide range of devices and platforms through which a gamer can access and play a game. Each of these devices or platforms has varying configurations. This diversity has made it more challenging for gaming companies to deliver a seamless gaming experience across all devices and platforms.

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UX Bug Games Balance 52

Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Avalon is being built with Didimo’s Popul8 character creation platform and Inworld’s AI-powered character engine. Avalon has found investment backing from the likes of Bitkraft, Delphi Ventures, and Mechanism Capital raising $13 million in a round announced earlier this year.

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Racing Content Fantasy Platformer 98

iXie gaming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Striking the right balance between revenue generation and player experience is essential. Additionally, do these methods differ across different platforms? In-Game Purchases (Microtransactions): Perfect for any platform, this is directly linked to the content on offer and its appeal.

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Balance Content Games Platformer 52

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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Games Concepts Film Balance 99

Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Game designers must work closely with other development team members, like developers and artists, to guarantee that the video game mechanics and elements work together smoothly. The game mechanics involve matching three or more candies of the same color to smash them. Let’s take the example of Candy Crush again.

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Game Design Game Designer Art Prop 86

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.

Mechanics 52

Mechanics Games Platformer Indy 52

iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This will help you shape the gameplay art style, mechanics, and general experience. Upon establishing your audience, brainstorm unique features and game mechanics. Therefore, you should consider integrating mechanics that enable players to gather, evolve, trade, and customize their NFT-based assets. Develop smart contracts.

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Game Developer Game Development Development Asset 52

iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

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. Cross-platform Play Cross-platform play has become more popular with the rise of cloud gaming and game streaming.

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Game Developer Game Development Development Cross platform 52

Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 11, 2020

These games established the sub-genre and early mechanics but had minimal revenue systems based on boosts and lacked any progression system aside from mastery (getting further each game) and leaderboards. The first is a well-known mechanic that is new to the sub-genre: character collection that drives narrative progression.

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Mechanics Build Balance Data 52

Filmustage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Horror and sci-fi writers must balance their world-building elements with suspense. Success comes from striking the right balance - giving readers enough to grab their interest while keeping the thrilling elements under wraps. Writers must balance intricate world-building with suspenseful storytelling.

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Film Horror Balance Writing 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Overall downloads have declined on both iOS and Android platforms , with Play Store downloads seeing a more significant drop. 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.

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Mobile Mobile Games Mobile Gaming 75

iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Moreover, automation can run tests simultaneously on multiple devices and platforms, ensuring thorough coverage and reducing the overall testing time. It can handle the testing demands of large-scale projects more effectively, ensuring the game’s stability across different platforms and devices.

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Bug Balance Games Scripting 52

Filmustage

MARCH 31, 2025

Unlike traditional solutions, modern AI-powered platforms can process extensive script libraries within minutes, though this advancement presents unique challenges for content creators. It also considers the essential balance between leveraging AI capabilities while maintaining human creative control.

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Scripting AI Content Writing 52

Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 19, 2024

Company and Background History Microfun was founded in 2008 in Beijing, China and initially focused on social platforming applications. The game and mechanics themselves skew much more casual than the core titles in this comparison, but arguably the game is also slightly more casual than Travel Town and Merge Mansion.

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Balance Mechanics Games Build 98

iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Also, they provide crucial feedback on game balance, user interface (UI), and gameplay. Familiarity with Nintendo Platforms Nintendo testing can be challenging. Therefore, you must be familiar with different Nintendo gaming platforms, like upcoming consoles and Nintendo Switch, to be successful. A comprehensive test strategy.

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Quality Assurance Platformer Console Communications 52