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Design review of Redfall by Arkane Studios Austin

Radiator Blog

In this sense, playing a 75% finished game is more useful than playing a 100% finished game. So this post will focus on my read of the general game design and player experience. The player never quite experiences these ideas in the game itself. Similarly, you can see where the core game design wanted to hit.

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Korean indie dev Funnylocks “We made Unstoppable for a global audience”

PreMortem.Games

Set in a New York office building in the 1990’s, the game plays out as a action-filled mini series, including cutscenes that unravel the plot. “To To ensure authenticity, we referenced American dramas, cartoons, and games from that era when designing everything from the characters’ clothing to office props.”

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new Quake map: The Close And Holy Darkness

Radiator Blog

Within broader game design culture, the theme also invokes an awkward aspect of cultural appropriation and reduction. The massing was inspired by this "Forgotten Temple" concept art by Jonas Ellermann (above). The textures are fine! But I think monster closet theory has evolved a bit since Doom 1 / Doom 3.

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Indie game capsule reviews: Immortality, Wayward Strand, Cult of the Lamb, Betrayal at Club Low, Atuel

Radiator Blog

In the end the FOMO doesn't really matter (just like real-life) and fortunately the best part of the game is unmissable -- a strong sequence where someone suddenly turns against you. It takes good parts of other good games, and skilled talented people spent lots of time and money on it. A high concept with a high execution.

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Maximizing Acquisition and Retention Through Mobile Game Analytics

iXie gaming

These insights help you as a developer to make informed decisions, refine gameplay, deliver tailored experiences that excite players, and optimize in-game economies. Leveraging Mobile Game Analytics in Game Design To maximize acquisition and retention, you must craft an irresistible game design.

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Maximizing Acquisition and Retention Through Mobile Game Analytics

iXie gaming

These insights help you as a developer to make informed decisions, refine gameplay, deliver tailored experiences that excite players, and optimize in-game economies. Leveraging Mobile Game Analytics in Game Design To maximize acquisition and retention, you must craft an irresistible game design.

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Deathloop deconstruction / design thoughts

Radiator Blog

This is similar to my tactics games writeup and Enderal (huge Skyrim mod) writeup where I spoil some interesting game designer / systems design things. I don't discuss much of the game narrative. I assume general game design knowledge but minimal Deathloop-specific knowledge.

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