PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding. “I I get to travel the world and help indie game developers succeed.” Find the fun factor in your game and build a demo around that.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 23, 2025

The global gaming industry is booming and yet, most Unity-based titles fail to sustain player attention or generate long-term value. Because success isnt defined by shipping a playable build. For studios aiming to build not just games, but game-driven businesses, these three pillars are no longer optional.

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Game From Scratch

MAY 16, 2023

GameFromScratch.com JetBrains Rider for Godot Engine Development The Rider IDE from JetBrains is increasingly becoming their go to IDE for game developers, with Unreal Engine, Unity and now Godot Engine support.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 3, 2023

Games are increasingly cross-platform and online, and game developers need to develop secure and scalable backend features to support these online elements of their games. Customers share with us that setting up a game backend service requires a fair amount of undifferentiated heavy lifting.

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AWS Games

MARCH 27, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

How do top game studios maintain a constant flow of high-quality assets without bottlenecks? The answer lies in scalable art production pipelines that balance speed, quality, and cross-platform optimization. Live-service game development presents unique challenges that traditional pipelines werent designed to handle.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Unity provides numerous essential tools to facilitate seamless mobile game development. It allows developers to create and optimize their games for hundreds or even thousands of mobile devices. This makes it a complete, scalable, and seamless mobile game development solution. Let’s find out.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In this latest episode of the podcast, Mishka Katkoff sat down with Cameron Stewart, Group Vice President, US Game Development, at SciPlay, to uncover the keys to their continued success in the social casino space. This strategy capitalizes on the shared audience and builds excitement across both platforms.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By analyzing the impact of these edge cases in controlled environments, game development teams can refine their code to handle them effectively. Next-Gen Simulation Tools for Multi-Region, Multi-Device Testing Advanced simulation tools now enable cross-region, multi-device testing that accurately reflects real-world user conditions.

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AWS Games

MARCH 12, 2024

Serving developers and fans Freedom Games provides developers with AWS-based tools for cross-platform game development, including multiplayer hosting with Amazon GameLift. Additionally, games can run on regionalized instances for improved multiplayer latency and to enhance the overall experience.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In fact, 2023 has had some of the biggest game development trends thanks to the increasing use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI). Also, the introduction of ground-breaking AI-powered solutions, including Chat GPT, has further inspired new game development trends.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Unity is a leading game development engine used by about 70% of game developers globally. This platform provides numerous features and tools to build games for several devices, including consoles, desktops, virtual reality/augmented reality, and mobile devices. But Why C# For Unity Game Development?

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

In todays dynamic game development world, animation plays a vital role in defining player experiences and shaping game aesthetics. From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. Lets examine these differences one by one.

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Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Buckle up, aspiring developers, because the barrier to entry just shrunk to the size of a pixel! We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. Accessibility is taking center stage, making the gaming world a welcoming space for everyone.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

However, developing hyper-casual games comes with its own set of challenges, including keeping up with trends and staying ahead of the competition. So, whether you are an aspiring game developer or simply a curious gamer, join us in this exploration of the trends and challenges of hyper-casual game development.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 24, 2023

The creators of the popular JetBrains Rider IDE wrote on their blog“ At present, Unity stands out as one of the most popular and versatile cross-platform game engines available, catering to the creation of 2D, 3D, virtual reality, and augmented reality games.

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Big Games

AUGUST 27, 2021

One of the main reasons for the increased growth in mobile game development is because of the concept of instant games. However, the mobile game development process needs an immense amount of efficiency and dedication, and is a very challenging sector. This is why many investors venture into this industry.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

I have prototypes of the game going back a few years, but I started really working on this iteration in November 2024. I love that the skills of game development let me create a project like this, even though its outside the traditional genres of video games. How did you discover Godot?

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

With WebGL, developers can harness the power of the GPU to create immersive gaming experiences that can be accessed by a wide range of users. In this article, we’ll explore the basics of WebGL game development, including its advantages, the tools needed to get started, and some tips for creating engaging and successful games.

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AWS Games

MARCH 14, 2023

Based on what we heard, a few themes that are top-of-mind include: cloud-based game development (aka Game Studio in the Cloud), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to help support player community health, content moderation, and AI-driven game development.

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Big Games

AUGUST 17, 2021

You can create a good game only through a dedicated software or a game engine. Game App Development Solution The demand for game apps on mobile phones has increased, and many game development companies are interested in developing mobile games.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When game developer and publisher Milestone released a third-person racing game based on Mattel’s Hot Wheels toy line, “Hot Wheels Unleashed,” in September 2021, it quickly gained a dedicated following. The game sold more than one million copies in less than three months, making it Milestone’s fastest-selling title ever.

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

One of the online card games that has drawn the attention of gaming enthusiasts is online Teen Patti - a most popular and enjoyable card game. Card game developers around the world are leveraging the popularity of and finding innovative variations to create a teen patti game app , along with other classic card games.

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AWS Games

MAY 14, 2024

Made by fans, for fans, “Predecessor” was born out of the ashes of “Paragon,” a MOBA game developed by Epic Games from 2016-2018. Following the shuttering of “Paragon,” Epic Games released all “Paragon’s” assets for free use in Unreal Engine. The game’s new backend debuted on March 5, 2024.

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Ask a Game Dev

JUNE 20, 2024

If we're developing a cross-platform game, we aim for the best performance we can squeeze out of our lead platform. We aim the majority of our dev time for that first and then we adjust up/down for the other platforms we're building for to stay within reasonable performance specs. GHz, and so on.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the realm of agile game test automation and how it accelerates time-to-market. Understanding Agile Development Agile development adopts a different approach to building software. It emphasizes iterative development, frequent releases, and continuous integration. The outcome?

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This year, in addition to announcements unveiled during re:Invent keynotes , attendees can check out an exciting array of panel discussions, presentations, hands-on learning experiences, and more, curated by the AWS for Games team.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In order to solve this, the any third party developer needs to build a system that can take data from any supported service and translate it in real time so all players on other platforms understand what's happening in the game. This requires a fairly hefty engineering effort.

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AWS Games

AUGUST 13, 2024

The decision criteria varies depending on the type of game being released, the game launch timeline, the available engineering resources, and studio budgets. Harmony Games, a mobile game studio founded in 2023, considered two possible paths for solving the backend problem.

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AWS Games

JUNE 6, 2023

With Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its backend, the Metalhead team accelerate and optimized its development and deployment of “SMB 4,” ultimately launching the game simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with global support for cross-platform play.

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Moonmana

JULY 26, 2022

Pirates of Everseas game porting from Windows to MacOS case study. Porting video games is one of the most valuable components of game development that helps to widen the borders due to flexibility and cross-platform functionality. Next step was MacOS platform integration to CI/CD pipeline. .

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For example, if your game is organically listed in the Google Play or Apple App Store New Games or Most Downloaded chart, this can result in significant additional player traffic. This includes reviewing what SDKs are available for platforms such as iOS and Android, and for programming languages such as C# and JavaScript.

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Moonmana

JUNE 7, 2023

This time we’ll unveil the most common reasons why studios choose Unity for creating a game for Android in 2023. Keep on reading and find out what it takes to build a highly-rated mobile game by using the Unity engine and what you should be ready to go through. Is Unity Good for Mobile Games?

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iXie gaming

DECEMBER 9, 2023

In fact, manually testing modern games can be time-consuming, delaying the release cycle. These games have high-quality visuals, animations, and sounds, which renders 100% manual testing infeasible. This has resulted in a new game development trend – test automation. It is mostly used for testing Unity games.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Join us as we review some popular video game testing tools to level up your game QA or quality assurance. Unity Test Tools Unity is one of the most used game engines globally, with about 70% of developers using it for mobile game development. This ensures faster and more efficient game testing.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The game development and testing industry has transformed significantly in recent times and is currently booming. Also, the companies in this sector are expected to accelerate and invest more resources to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology and ensure a seamless gaming experience.

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Big Games

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Though there are millions and millions of mobile game apps available on the Play/App Store, the game companies and developers are interested in building more and more games. Building the game and launching it in the market alone wouldn’t bring success to your game app. Maintain Simplicity .

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