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The Last Three by Csaba Putnai “Discipline and planning are essential, but don’t forget flexibility”

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They are the guardians of balance in the mystical creatures’ realm. Thankfully, theres always social media. I have social media platforms where I receive great feedback about the game, which reassures me that Im on the right track.

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The Darkest Files by Paintbucket Games turns history into a game about justice

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When players experience these stories through gameplay, the lessons about justice, courage and standing up against systemic wrongdoing become more personal and memorable than they might through other media. Of course, its still a game, so the team had to strike a balance between realism and playability. “The hardest part?

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Solo dev Patrik Nagy on his game Backrooms Media “No amount of playtesting is ever enough”

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His latest and most ambitious project, Backrooms Media , dives into the eerie lore of the Backrooms. What started as a side experiment quickly grew, with his Backrooms Media demo attracting up to 12,000 players daily and nearly 200,000 in one month. How did you get the idea for Backrooms Media?

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Africa Games Week’s Event Director Alexandra Pattison “It’s a balancing act”

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So it becomes quite a balancing act when it comes to our hosted buyer program.” All the same, the AGW team has actively been seeking more female game developers and highlighting them on social media. Female game developers in Africa are harder to find and engage with. They also have a ‘women in games’ panel scheduled this year.

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Parallel Experiment by Eleven Puzzles: “Put your heart into it and players will notice”

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“The balancing of the game between two players,” Olczyk explains. “We have an amazing player base and much of our growth comes from word-of-mouth and social media interaction. We love the freedom that comes with remote work. It allows us to be flexible, creative and work in a way that suits us best.”

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Kazakhstan-based Goodwin Games takes us on an emotional adventure in Selfloss

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Click in my heart Selfloss stands out visually with a style that balances elegance with a folkloric, almost storybook quality. We’re working on a few prototypes,” he reveals, adding that he regularly shares sneak peeks on social media. Having an investor who believes in the game has been incredibly supportive,” he shares.

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Emerging Trends in Game Art: Real-Time Rendering, Stylized Game Art, and Beyond 

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Struggling to balance cutting-edge visuals with performance optimization? The Rise of Cross-Media Art Integration Game art is no longer confined to gaming alone. It is increasingly influencing and being influenced by films, virtual reality, and interactive media. Schedule a consultation to future-proof your games art.

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