Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. 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. Welcome to the party! Need help on your board game?

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Independent game development studio, Norsfell , was founded in 2013 to forge new genres that bring people together. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, Norsfell has grown from a small startup developing mobile games into a studio with nearly 40 team members who helped launch the award-winning multi-platform game, “ Tribes of Midgard.”

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 12, 2023

There are plenty of city building games around but Fabledom adds a fairytale twist to the genre. Set in a storybook kingdom filled with magical creatures, kings and castles, the game gives players the opportunity to build their own kingdom and find their true love. Fabledom offers a casual, relaxing approach to city building.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 1, 2023

BitCake Studio , an indie game development studio based in Brazil, is celebrating its 10th year in the industry. “We didn’t know each other, we just all got a call from a bigger studio that told us we could use some of their spare space to develop video games. . Now we’re much bigger and have lived way past them.”

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The small team of six to seven professionals is tasked with wading through roughly 150 new concepts per month, determining which few might have the potential to become the next big title. Kepler Interactive’s selection process hinges on more than just a game’s polish—it’s about the ‘vibe’ and the unique potential of the concept.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

BitCake Studio , an indie game development studio based in Brazil, is celebrating its 10th year in the industry. “We didn’t know each other, we just all got a call from a bigger studio that told us we could use some of their spare space to develop video games. . Now we’re much bigger and have lived way past them.”

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Logic Simplified

JULY 27, 2023

Therefore, before developing the game's final version, you must test a prototype. This is one of the most crucial parts of game development that can boost the game’s overall quality and success. Video game prototyping is the process of developing a rough plan for your game. It is the basis of high-quality game development.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With their second game, Canadian indie studio Lithic Entertainment takes a sharp turn from the tranquil charm of their peaceful city-building debut title, Dwarrows. The concept for Scaravan 66 evolved from Lithic’s initial brainstorming. Chain physics Development hasn’t been without its hurdles.

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Game Analytics

JANUARY 3, 2023

Building video games has never been a simple task. So to get his advice and learn his secrets, we sat down to hear his story and journey as a solo-game developer. Being a solo developer means you have very few resources to hand. Build on your strengths. Developing Dreadhalls was a challenge in itself.

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Real Programming

JUNE 12, 2023

The idea is to teach kids foundational concepts in mathematics and computer programming in ways so fun, they don’t even realize they’re learning. We use video games as a scaffold to frame our programming lessons around, but some RP4K students do go on to become professional video game developers. Many don’t, and that’s fine too!

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Game development began as a hobby but became serious very fast. “I Why did you become a solo developer? Only a few weeks in I had the fundamental concept. How do you stay motivated through (years of) development? The toll on your mental health can be quite high as a solo developer. Out of necessity.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2023

Truth is, that conversation was over 10 years ago and Harold Halibut is still in development by the German indie team Slow Bros. The intricate decors, outlandish characters and dry conversations make it feel like Wes Anderson tried his luck at game development. And who knows, one day it might be.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 4, 2024

We spoke with recent graduate, Sai Usha Poojitha Mannuru, about her time studying Concept Art & Digital Illustration Foundations at CG Spectrum. Sai now works as a 2D concept artist and digital illustrator at Eitri Studio! featured] What I'm doing now since graduating CG Spectrum helped me build a good portfolio for my job search.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Tomasz Kaye had prior game development experience, with credits on Ibb & Obb and Chalo Chalo , but this time he went solo for his latest creation Axe Ghost. “It What started as a simple concept quickly turned into a game that challenges players with a mix of strategic depth and risk-reward mechanics.

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Nvidia

MARCH 1, 2023

Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No. Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Belgian developer Cyborn has introduced a fresh perspective on mixed-reality gaming with the release of Wall Town Wonders , a game that transforms living spaces into bustling miniature towns built right on the wall. Then I wondered, ‘Where would they build houses?’” Miniature people came to mind almost instantly. Iteration is key.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the first of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Need help on your board game?

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Harold Serrano

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I've been building a video game with the Untold Engine, a game engine I developed. However, the engine does not have a concept of "Transform Hierarchies". I wanted to create a racing car video game for my kids. I figured that it would make them happy. You can read part I here. I showed the current state of the game to my kids.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 24, 2024

Here, they will build and cultivate their nomad camp and undertake missions as an ancient courier rider, delivering packages across the diverse Mongolian landscape. Also, Unreal Engine 5 and its tools allow us as a developer to reach new levels of visual fidelity and detail that we absolutely wanted to play around with and show off.”

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. The core engine is the bare minimum set of mechanics and concepts you need to have a functioning (but not necessarily fun) game.” As you can tell, building Highways & Byways is a long and winding road.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For some, the idea of developing a game alone is daunting. After a five-year hiatus from game development, he returned as a solo developer to create his debut game Repunk. After a five-year hiatus from game development, he returned as a solo developer to create his debut game Repunk.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 5, 2024

Or die trying The team at Fun Dog Studios developed a dynamic combat system that keeps NPC enemies constantly fighting each other. Fun Dog Studios was founded when a team of 30 veteran devs came together to build their own dream game. The Forever Winter is the studio’s debut title, but far from the first game for its developers.

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

He decided to start his own indie game development studio, Overwrite Interactive , and create a video game from scratch. Through this unique online network, Alan connected with Advanced Concept Art Course graduate Dogyeong (Do) Lee and Game Design Course graduate Alexios Vasilakis who both joined the Overwrite Interactive team.

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Logic Simplified

JANUARY 18, 2023

Our Tailored Solution 01 Custom characters: Our team of imaginative concept artists have created custom 3D characters such as "Donald Dump", "Barak Obowl" and other comical and recognizable caricatures. 02 Various food items: Our Unity game development team designed a wide variety of food items ensuring they fit seamlessly into the gameplay.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Video game development is a collaborative process that involves various people with specialized skills. Understanding the difference between the two is vital if you are an aspiring game developer, a passionate gamer, or you are considering hiring a game development company to develop an immersive video game.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 10, 2024

Using Kickstarter for a game shouldn’t be solely about the campaign but about building a company working on multiple games. Combine public funding, work for hire, and Kickstarter, using the platform to elevate, attract investors, and build a brand. It should complement other funding sources, fostering creativity in fundraising.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Technotopia by Yustas Game Studio is a deck-building game of high-stakes urban strategy, where every decision matters and the city’s fate lies in the hands of an AI architect named Iris. The transition from exploring fields and forests to building city blocks had a big impact on the gameplay, but all the changes were for the better.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 21, 2024

There are plenty of city building games around but Fabledom adds a fairytale twist to the genre. Set in a storybook kingdom filled with magical creatures, kings and castles, the game gives players the opportunity to build their own kingdom and find their true love. Fabledom offers a casual, relaxing approach to city building.

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AWS Games

MARCH 8, 2024

Unity is used for use cases beyond games, and these new use cases may not run on traditional game platforms, so being able to build for a wide variety of platforms is critical. Benefits of Unity Build on AWS An application build pipeline needs to run uninterrupted, and flexibly increase or decrease capacity for different development phases.

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

Tools Pipeline Engineering Lead Megumi Ando sat down with NVIDIA to discuss the integration process in the company’s latest release as well as their adoption plans in Polyphony’s game development pipeline. Why did you choose USD for your game development pipeline? Do you plan to continue using USD in your future game development?

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the upcoming Sci-Fi Action-Puzzle FPS IHAS , from Ukrainian solo developer Vladyslav Pidiashenko , players wake up aboard a giant, desolate spaceship swarming with hostile robots. “I wanted IHAS to deal with so many philosophical concepts,” Pidiashenko explains. ” Why did you become a solo developer?

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

years of development. 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.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 13, 2024

When the allure of game development clashes with the necessity of a traditional job, the only choice is to juggle both endeavors simultaneously. Operating under the name RodentGames, Larabie has taught himself the necessary skills to create his upcoming game Artificer’s Tower, a happy mix of base building, management sim and boss battles. “I

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 28, 2024

It’s a no-goals, no-management sandbox that allows players to build dark cities that would make Deckard proud to hunt replicants in. Why did you become a solo developer? How do you stay motivated through development? I’d get frustrated on days where it felt like game development wasn’t happening.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 10, 2023

There are plenty of city building games around but Fabledom adds a fairytale twist to the genre. Set in a storybook kingdom filled with magical creatures, kings and castles, the game gives players the opportunity to build their own kingdom and find their true love. Fabledom offers a casual, relaxing approach to city building.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 5, 2023

There are plenty of city building games around but Fabledom adds a fairytale twist to the genre. Set in a storybook kingdom filled with magical creatures, kings and castles, the game gives players the opportunity to build their own kingdom and find their true love. Fabledom offers a casual, relaxing approach to city building.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 6, 2020

A couple of months ago, I asked the readers of this blog to send in answers to the question “ what confuses you most about board game development ?” Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Kickstarter communities are loosely-defined concepts. Need help on your board game?

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