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QORPO brings generative AI features to AneeMate with AWS

AWS Games

The AWS team has been so helpful in showing us how to use new technology, like generative AI, so that we can focus more of our resources on developing games and testing out innovations instead of building every piece ourselves. The platform is developed with blockchain technology, bridging Web2 and Web3 gaming experiences.

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The Art of 2.5D: How It’s Redefining Game Design 

iXie gaming

to deliver fluid animation, layered environments, and tight control mechanics. Fighting Games: Clarity & Competitive Balance Street Fighter IV and Guilty Gear Strive use 3D character models but restrict movement to a 2D plane, ensuring precise hitboxes and predictable spacing. Grid-based gameplay thrives in a fixed 2.5D

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From Concept to Completion: Navigating the Game Art Production Pipeline 

iXie gaming

Pre-production lays the foundation for artistic direction, ensuring that all visual elements align with the games mechanics, worldbuilding, and narrative. Tools like ZBrush, Blender, and Maya help maintain a balance between detail and efficiency. LOD optimization to balance quality and performance. Organic modelling (e.g.,

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Two engineers build the physics-driven engineering parody The Enjenir

PreMortem.Games

What originally started out as a treehouse building simulator prototype, slowly evolved as the duo gradually added different mechanics. “It From the building mechanics, all the way to the third person character movements. Does it improve the mechanics of the game? We judge each feature based on three criteria.

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Scaling Art Production for Live-Service Games: Challenges, Innovations, and Future-Ready Pipelines 

iXie gaming

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.

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A deep dive into the beautiful (video) game in A Tale of Two Halves by Bitmap Books

PreMortem.Games

I grew up playing and loving football, both real and virtual, and I thought it’d be fascinating to look at how technology and real-world football happenings have helped shape the genre’s evolution,” Moss shares. Developers also have to balance realism and fun, something that Moss found fascinating.

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Balancing Actor Availability in Film Scheduling

Filmustage

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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