Brand Game Development

JULY 7, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Much like last week , I’m finding myself with downtime in the development of Highways & Byways. Need help on your board game? Board games have few ways to communicate with players.

Communications 130

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Cocos

MARCH 13, 2025

Were seeking an experienced Cocos Creator developer to join our team in developing an exciting web-based 2D Collectible Card Game (CCG) with play & earn mechanics.

Development 40

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the second of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? You’re not even testing for unexpected strategies.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 4, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Sometimes this is unavoidable, especially in more complicated games.

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 5, 2017

Prior to becoming a game developer, I was an art thief. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. This works and it would still be the same game. The core engine wouldn’t change, nor would the mechanics or rules.

Point and Click 130

Point and Click Games Art Mechanics 130

Brand Game Development

AUGUST 7, 2017

Board game development is incredibly iterative by nature. As a neophyte developer, you may go into a project with a clear idea of what your game is going to be like only to find that your ideas don’t work at all and that your failures have opened a whole new path for you. Need help on your board game?

Art 130

Art Mechanics Game Developer Game Development 130

Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This is where board game design often becomes very tricky. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. With this in mind, let’s talk about how exactly you can make board game rules. 14 Rules for Board Game Rules.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the sixth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Short-term mechanic testing. Private testing.

Mechanics 130

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Brand Game Development

MAY 8, 2017

A couple of weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of playing 5-Minute Dungeon at the friendly local gaming store for the first time. This game got us rowdier than ever before and it was awesome! Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

Mechanics 130

Mechanics Dev Engineering Engine 130

iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

Welcome to the world of the Metaverse, where virtual reality and gaming come together to create a new dimension of immersive experiences. As the world continues to shift towards digital innovation, Metaverse game development has become increasingly popular among game developers.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. In fact, I’ve been thinking this week that in the absence of major game development or logistics challenges, this will be the defining challenge of this Kickstarter campaign. Click here.

Games 130

Games Communications Point and Click Dev 130

Brand Game Development

JANUARY 15, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the eleventh of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Accessibility is a big issue in board gaming.

Development 130

Development Communications Games Game Design 130

Brand Game Development

JULY 14, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. I talk a lot about the business side of board game creation. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

Art 130

Art Dev Mechanics Game Developer 130

Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the seventh of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? That’s what we’re talking about today.

Mechanics 130

Mechanics Art Games Puzzle 130

Brand Game Development

JUNE 16, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I played two games with my parents.

Communications 130

Communications Dev Point and Click Game Developer 130

iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

It’s no news that the game development sector is a highly competitive one with capable hands who constantly work hard. However, getting a competitive edge in the industry requires creativity and that’s where rapid game prototyping comes in. It gives game producers the environment to conduct experiments and take chances.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 1, 2023

We will cover everything from crafting intuitive and engaging game mechanics to creating immersive storylines and themes to prioritizing user interface and experience. Whether you're interested in designing platformers, first-person shooters , or role-playing games, these game design fundamentals are applicable to any genre.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Last Saturday and Sunday, I attended my first board gaming convention – Protospiel in Atlanta. Prototype of a beach volleyball game by Julio Nazario. Need help on your board game?

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

With the rise of the gaming industry and the increasing popularity of PC gaming, many developers are jumping into the field. However, game development is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution to achieve success. Think about the genre, setting, target audience, and gameplay mechanics.

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Yobob Games

JANUARY 18, 2023

My Game Development Journey in Making a Trailer Game Development Journey in Trailer Making What I’ve learned is that making a trailer is extremely important. It’s pretty much one of the greatest marketing tools ever because I’m showing a glimpse of my game. Question 2) How can I show that this game is interesting?

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Game Development Game Developer Development Communications 52

iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

Whether it’s battle passes, time-limited collaborations, or seasonal events, studios must constantly introduce new content without disrupting the games visual and technical integrity. Live-service game development presents unique challenges that traditional pipelines werent designed to handle. These include: (i).

Art 52

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Ask a Game Dev

APRIL 29, 2024

First, doing personal game development projects earns top marks. There's no better way to stand out as a candidate than to have experience doing that work already and game development is no exception. My own personal ability to communicate has improved significantly since I began this blog.

Communications 64

Communications Dev Mechanics Games 64

Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. This is true for board games, too. The naive designer may lament that board gamers are only looking at the surface, not seeing the mechanics or the potential for incredible gameplay. Source ).

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Art Games Communications Fantasy 130

Brand Game Development

AUGUST 5, 2019

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Indeed, with Tasty Humans , both the game development and the marketing processes were radically different than they used to be, and this ultimately paid off. It’s not enough to simply make a good game, though.

Art 130

Art Games Tile Mechanics 130

Brand Game Development

AUGUST 11, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. It took me a long time to get this game ready for blind play-testing.

Point and Click 100

Point and Click Games Art Communications 100

iXie gaming

JUNE 7, 2024

Games are being released for early access testing more polished than ever. But what does that mean for PC game development? Join us as we explore the impact of early access testing on PC game development. This brings a sense of ownership, as players’ feedback can help improve the game to meet their expectations.

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PC Game Development Game Developer Development 52

Brand Game Development

JULY 28, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. This week in Start to Finish , I wrote Choose Your Own Adventure: Self-Publish or Not , an article dedicated to the benefits and pitfalls of self-publishing your game. Need help on your board game?

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Game development isn’t as smooth and glamorous as many newbies imagine. It comes with challenges like tight deadlines, production obstacles, publisher pressures, and long work hours, which are just a glimpse of every developer’s hurdles. Many newbies ask the question, what are the stages of game development ?

Game Development 52

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the factors that contribute to Unity’s continued dominance in the game development industry. Support for Several Different Platforms Unity was first made available for Mac OS X, but it currently supports over 25 other platforms, which increases the number of people who can play video games.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the thirteenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. This week, I want to zero in on the subject of making the perfect board game rule book.

Writing 130

Writing Games Mechanics Balance 130

Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Smartphones are as much a tool for entertainment as they are for communication, and mobile games rule the roost for keeping users entertained. This is a win-win for both players as well as game app developers , because good game apps are forever in demand. The game is made possible by their response and actions.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 26, 2020

It took us almost 4 hours to complete and was absolutely a great opportunity for communication for an engaged couple. Seriously though, we have bought so many more of the games and they have been an absolute God-Send during the pandemic. Need help on your board game? Exit: The Game (And I don’t just mean exiting my house).

Games 130

Games Art Mechanics Puzzle 130

Brand Game Development

AUGUST 6, 2018

Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. A lot of board game developers don’t treat their projects like businesses, though, and that’s a dangerous thing to do. If you make a game, you’re making intellectual property.

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Asset Games Writing Dev 130

Brand Game Development

JANUARY 2, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the ninth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Games are more than just what’s in the box. Who is Carla?

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Level design is a part of video game design that focuses specifically on designing game levels (an area or stage a player must complete before moving on to the next one) while keeping in mind the architecture, layout, video game mechanics , and pace to keep the players invested in the game.

Mechanics 64

Mechanics Games Playtesting Concepts 64

Game Dev Unchained

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It’s one thing to have an idea in your head, but bringing it to life with a team, especially for VR, was a whole different experience In an era where the gaming industry faces rapid transformation, both in terms of technology and workforce dynamics, key players like Jim Gray , founder of Jim Gray Productions , are navigating this evolving landscape.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

. “But we both grew up playing games and realized we might just have the skills to pull it off,” says Sam Cable. “We switched careers and went full-time into game development.” We wanted to have a mechanic to highlight that being a stray cat is not all fun and games.

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