PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

That concept had been floating around the studio since 2017. And even as developers, when you see something behave oddly in-game it’s not guaranteed to be a bug. One was an easy choice, Jumplight Odyssey. The second game was Solium Infernum. Honestly, the hardest part of development has been raising this infernal design from the abyss.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 10, 2025

Also, looking back, Ive discovered that I love to delve into complex problems, such as optimizing or bug fixing. How did you come up with the concept for Naiad? I spend a lot of time working on my own shaders, recording sounds, and composing music. Even the typeface in my games is made by me. But both ways seem equally possible to me.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I usually start with a location or concept from which I build a ‘mind map’. This concept grew organically from a single idea. This alternate history setting allowed me to explore all sorts of concepts in a hard sci-fi fashion inspired by Asimov and the ‘naivety’ of the Golden Era of science fiction. If yes – how?

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Mnenad

DECEMBER 24, 2020

I explain the concept of my mecha indie game and hope for your feedback. Also included: Funny bugs, a research about existing mecha games and the progress in development and design. In this second devlog episode I share one of my most valuable experiences in game development with you! watch next episode. watch on YouTube.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 10, 2024

Kickstarter is viewed as a proof of concept and demand, offering valuable insights”, says Liebe. Some publishers now accept games that have undergone Kickstarter campaigns, emphasizing a focus on future collaboration and development potential. Some even engage in Kickstarter campaigns for indie games or support them financially.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Overall I feel it's an OK game that's basically playable, despite the bugs and aggressive texture streaming and general unfinished feeling. The reviews and player reaction haven't been positive, but as an Arkane fan I felt compelled to play it for myself and take it on its own merits.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I sketch many times, not only my concept art but even game mechanics. For ‘Remote Life’ in the final stages, I had 20 testers who helped me with bug fixes. “The most important things are a sheet of paper and a pencil. On paper, it looks very clear. Then, after that, I code the stuff and do a lot of test plays.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 28, 2024

The Issue Tracker helps users get information on the status of bugs and the bugs that could be a threat are fixed on priority to avoid any obstruction in the workflow. Apart from our top concept artists creating assets from scratch, developers can simply purchase or download them from the store.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 14, 2023

They play an unfinished version of the game to identify issues like bugs, glitches and unclear objectives. Importance of playtesting in game design Playtesting is an essential part of game development because you have nothing more than a concept without it.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

Testing is crucial in game developmen t because even a small bug can lead to negative reviews, lost sales, and a damaged reputation. Concept and Design Reviews Before we start coding, it’s important to review the concept and design carefully. Our aim is to ensure the game runs smoothly without any major bugs or crashes.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 27, 2023

Also, looking back, I’ve discovered that I love to delve into complex problems, such as optimizing or bug fixing. How did you come up with the concept for Naiad? I spend a lot of time working on my own shaders, recording sounds, and composing music. Even the typeface in my games is made by me. But both ways seem equally possible to me.”

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It contains many tutorials about the different features of the engine, including a step by step tutorial which should give you a good introduction to the core concepts of the engine such as nodes, scenes, instancing and scripting. x, but the concept they cover are still the same in today's 2.1.x, The earlier ones were for Godot 1.x,

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 11, 2024

Traditional QA (quality assurance) methods can sometimes miss small bugs and unexpected player actions. This creative approach can uncover hidden bugs that are not easily found. Trust your instincts, investigate those suspicions, and you might find big bugs that others missed. What kind of bugs are you looking to find?

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

The Stages of 3D Game Art Production There are several stages involved in 3D game art production: Concept art creation : This is the initial step in the production of 3D game art. It entails generating and outlining concepts for the game’s environments, objects, and characters.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The focus was primarily on detecting basic bugs, ensuring that the game could be completed without crashing, and verifying that all levels were playable. QA teams are no longer just bug hunters; they are integral to the game development process, involved from the early stages of game design. Frequently Asked Questions: Q1.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Concept Art. In our last issue, we introduced you to a bunch of new team members that recently joined our growing family, including our newest Environmental Concept artist, Harold. Right away, Harold dove into creating fresh, detailed concepts for each level area in the Kristala demo. Let's dive in.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

Although we've tasked our newest concept artist and character modeler, Pete, with trying his hand at the textures for our main Anagativan characters (which you can see later on in this issue), Shelly spent the first half of this sprint finishing up her own textures. We can't wait to see what the other three will look like. Check it out!

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

This entails developing a game concept and storyline that will interest players and keep them returning for more. Setting goals and objectives : This aspect of your game development is necessary after you have a game concept in mind. This will help you create a compelling game concept that resonates with your target audience.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This blog explores the concept of game automation, its potential benefits, challenges, and its role in shaping the next generation of testing in the gaming industry. Game automation tools can also collect data, generate reports, and identify bugs or issues that need to be addressed by game developers.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Keep in mind that it's software in development and that bugs could hinder your productivity or capacity to export stable builds to submit to the jam, so proceed with caution :). Some are standalone tutorials about a given feature or concept, while others are series that will lead you through making a simple game from A to Z.

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Sirlin

OCTOBER 20, 2015

There's a little bit of info on the game here: [link] The new build has loads of bug fixes, a few balance adjustments, and a new playable character, bringing our cast up to four so far. We're also looking for a volunteer concept artist to help with our stages. We have Grave, who has a projectile and is an all-around kind of guy.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Concept Art. As part of our demo overhaul, we recently welcomed a few new team members into our motley crew in order to help us better establish the dark-fantasy vibe we're going for—including the newest member to our Concept Art team, Harold. Curious about Harold's process for building out each concept's composition?

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

Nearly all of the world’s major game publishers have grown primarily obsessed with an esoteric concept called the Metaverse. This concept has already gained significant traction in the gaming industry, with major players such as Roblox and Fortnite investing heavily in creating their own metaverse experiences.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Thus, you should spend money on graphics and artwork that are in keeping with the concept and aesthetic of your game. Regular Updates and Support By regularly releasing updates, bug patches, and fresh content, you should demonstrate your dedication to your game. It guarantees that players have an engaging and consistent experience.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Over the past few sprints, our resident 3D Character Designer, Bianca, has been hard at work capturing the look of our Kota soldier concepts in 3D form. Make sure you stop by our Concept Art section in this issue of the blog to get a sneak peek at what the armor sets will look like. Here's a look at the pieces Nick created.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When venturing into the concept of how to make an iOS game , it’s essential to grasp the industry’s dynamics and market conditions. Tip #3: Start with a Clear concept and Idea The foundation of the best graphic games lies in a well-defined concept and idea. Tip #2: How to make an iOS Game?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

In today's issue, we're servin' up some serious updates on a few large-scale, ongoing 3D models and concept pieces. Using a few detailed concepts from our art department, our 3D Character Designer, Bianca, has been working the past few sprints on modeling out each of our three Kota soldier variants and their accompanying armor sets.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Play testers explore the game, checking for bugs, rendering issues, and exploitable features. After months of bug fixing and polishing, the game is ready for distribution. Post-launch involves identifying and fixing minor bugs reported by players. Playtesters are vital in finding bugs, glitches, and potential issues.

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Hopscotch

MAY 18, 2021

When a child identifies a bug in their code, they must develop a strategy for how to find the root cause and then methodically go about solving it. Coding allows kids to integrate concepts from other subject areas in a real way. It is essential for children to develop effective ways of thinking through problems in a methodical way.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Concept Art. When it comes to creating unique environments, characters, weapons, and other items—especially ones for an alien, fantasy world we dreamed up from scratch—we wouldn't get very far without our concept art team. Take a look at some of the recent armor concepts our talented artist James created this month.

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Cocos

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Responsibilities Game Development: Create and maintain HTML5 games from conception to publication. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve bugs and performance issues. Collaboration: Work with designers and artists to implement game mechanics and visual features. Optimisation: Ensure games run smoothly on different devices and browsers.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Here's how it works: each month, we share all the progress every branch of development has made as they collectively work towards completing Kristala's vertical slice—from stunning concept art and 3D models to custom animations, level design, and everything in between. Concept Art. These pieces will vary in both shape and strength.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

OCTOBER 8, 2020

As you may know, we recently decided to give the model for our Anagativa player character a complete overhaul to better match its gorgeous concept. He also fixed a broken target-cycling bug and made some changes to the way the game loads vs. reloads to ensure respawn and reload functionalities work as intended. link] Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

While the virtual nature of the event itself prevented us from fully interacting with the folks who downloaded our build and gave it a whirl, we're incredibly pleased with the feedback we received and have been working hard since its conclusion to address bugs and improve overall performance. Concept Art. 3D Asset Design. Programming.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Concept Art. Now that our concept art team has nearly completed the designs for all existing assets and items in the Kristala build that needed to be replaced with fresh assets, they're now able to move on to creating brand new items that don't yet have 3D counterparts. 3D Modeling.

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Game Analytics

JANUARY 3, 2023

So rather than coming up with an entirely new concept for his second title, he stuck to his guns and layered in more elements – like in-game combat and the use of limited resources – to get people more engaged. Otherwise, you could be facing more bugs, challenges, or a game that just won’t run well. Understand the tech’s limitations.

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