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IO Interactive will publish Build a Rocket Boy's 'proof of concept' game for Everywhere platform

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The Hitman studio will publish the first game built on Build a Rocket Boy's Everywhere MMO, but has no concrete plans to be a third-party publisher full-time.

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Creating a Spatial Query System

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In this article, we'll walk through the key concepts and components required to build your own. Spatial query systems have become an essential tool for enabling intelligent AI behaviors in complex game environments.

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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem

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Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. Kiro’o Games is an ambitious game development company based in Yaounde, Cameroon. This is his story.

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Math Concepts You need for Game Devolopment

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While programming and design skills are essential for creating a fun and engaging gaming experience, mathematical concepts play a crucial role in building the underlying mechanics that drive a game. From basic geometry to advanced algorithms, mathematical concepts. Read more

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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”

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At Geometric we put gameplay first, and we will always build our games around strong gameplay ideas”, says Carlsen. While he didn’t immediately embark on this ambitious project, the concept lingered in his mind and gradually took shape as a concrete game design. This way, the game never stays in one specific gear for too long.

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Should You Build for the Gateway Gamer or the Hardcore Gamer?

Brand Game Development

For gateway gamers, you’d prioritize a simple game based on straightforward concepts, understandable strategy, non-gamey language, approachable graphics, a short play time, and general ease-of-use. The post Should You Build for the Gateway Gamer or the Hardcore Gamer? You would then have a trade-off.

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Norsfell builds ‘Tribes of Midgard’ Viking empire with Amazon GameLift

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Knowing other developers were using it gave us more confidence to build. The following year, the Norsfell team submitted their concept to the Montreal Ubisoft Indie Series annual competition for local independent game studios—and won. Buoyed by success and a cash prize, they moved “Tribes of Midgard” into production.

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