GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2K Games has reportedly laid off an unknown number of developers at Visual Concepts Austin. As reported by Game Developer , former art manager Brad Bowling posted the news on LinkedIn , sharing that himself and "a group of very talented developers" had been let go from the company. "I

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Here at PreMortem.Games, we have great admiration for developers who tackle the entire game development cycle on their own. Because, lets be honest, creating games is hard and it takes a special kind of developer to choose the solo path. This game represents me as a developer, he says.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 15, 2024

“I shared the concept with them early on, and they were fully on board, which boosted my excitement. “Working with a team daily was a new experience, requiring me to document my ideas and explain my concepts instead of just implementing them myself.” ” Jones hadn’t initially planned on creating a sequel.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The secret to engaging gameplay may lie within the concept of "flow," a psychological phenomenon that may well be the Holy Grail for game developers seeking to captivate their audience.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 17, 2023

Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Just to be on the safe side he mainly focused on web development, but his heart was not in it. Why did you become a solo developer? How do you stay motivated through (years of) development?

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Game Developer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Blasphemous II developer The Game Kitchen on embracing the "Metroidvania" format and bringing lost concepts back to life.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 19, 2024

“I’ve been into game development since I was eight, completely self-taught,” he says, reflecting on how his passion evolved from a childhood hobby to a full-time pursuit. While the dream of becoming a movie director didn’t pan out, game development became the perfect outlet for his creative ambitions.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Nicola Piovesan remembers how he created the concept in a semi-hypnagogic state right before falling asleep. “I Spider Web of Narratives Developing a game with a complex narrative structure, multiple endings, and randomized events can be a daunting task. His experience in those fields really helped him in his game development career.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 27, 2024

Often, one of the biggest problems in game development is knowing what you are meant to be creating. Organisational psychologist and Team Sync founder Graham McAllister has been grappling with how to identify and solve this issue in recent years, inspired by Jason Schreier's article on the troubled development of Anthem for Kotaku.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 13, 2023

Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. But the Dutch industry is also home to a vibrant community of indie game developers. By providing top-quality game development from A to Z. So we are open to new opportunities for co-development or work for hire.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 14, 2024

Game development is no longer just a one-man show – or even a one-studio spectacle. Fortunately, developers can turn to partners, such as external developers , to realise their most ambitious projects. ” Read more . ” Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 25, 2024

Activision Blizzard has reportedly approved the use of generative AI tools including Midjourney and Stable Diffusion for producing concept art and marketing materials. Vance left the role in January 2024 but still works for Activision as a fellow software engineer. Read more

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Logic Simplified

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The new approach involves continuous updates, expansions, and in-game purchases to extend the lifespan of games, by letting game app developers address player feedback and fix issues long after the initial release. GaaS is shaping a more dynamic and interconnected gaming landscape for the creators and the gamers.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 22, 2024

All of his life Csaba Putnai has had a fascination for games, but he was well in his forties when he took the step to actually develop a game himself. After the loss of my father, I began working on the Bob project and realized that the story and concept had been with me for years”, he says. Why did you become a solo developer? “I

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Concept Art World

APRIL 3, 2024

Concept Art World Edouard Caplain Edouard Caplain is a concept artist and art director currently based in Paris, France where he works at DONTNOD Entertainment. Edouard has worked in the game industry for companies like The Creative Assembly/SEGA, Ignition London, Frontier Developments and White Birds Productions.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 27, 2023

Hiwarp is an indie game studio based in Spain, run by solo game developer Elwin Gorman. My focus is on developing unique and personal games. Why did you become a solo developer? I started to follow indie developers I admired on Twitter. How do you stay motivated through (years of) development?

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 11, 2023

years of development. 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. Complex feature The core concept of worlds within worlds was the first feature prototyped for Cocoon, undergoing substantial improvement and iteration.

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Game From Scratch

JANUARY 21, 2025

GameFromScratch.com The Complete Concept Art Training Bundle by Learn Squared There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, specifically game artists, the Complete Concept Art Training Bundle by Learned Squared.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 30, 2025

Eugene, the solo developer behind Voidmaw , has spent three years crafting Katanaut , a fast-paced action-roguelite where players embody a katana-wielding astronaut fighting to escape a collapsing space station. As a one-person team, he embraces both the creative freedom and the intense challenges that come with solo development.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 28, 2024

Navigating the world of influencer partnerships can be daunting for game publishers and developers, but a well-structured deal can create an invaluable, campaign-defining activation that makes the difference between a game arriving to modest fanfare or becoming an unignorable, widespread presence in gaming culture.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 6, 2025

Hungarian solo developer Csaba Putnai has poured over 3000 hours into his latest project, The Last Three. Its his second game after the release of his debut, Bob A Thousand Lives , which he developed in his forties. Every element of The Last Three, from the flowing visuals to the moving soundtrack, was developed solely by him.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. Is it well-defined?

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver. That’s even more true now than it was back in April 2023.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 7, 2024

FlatPonies , a Copenhagen-based game development studio, is finally launching Rebots , a first-person automation game that invites players to explore a universe full of quirky robots and expansive worlds. With over six years of development behind them, Lead Producer Regő Porkoláb has learned some valuable lessons. he says with a laugh.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Game developer from Italy! We’re talking about Mario Malagrino, developer of Remote Life and the upcoming Crude. He’s operating as a solo developer because he works at a different pace than most others. “I’m The reality is that game development is really hard, and the psychological pressure is the worst part of it.”

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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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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 17, 2024

Japanese indie game developer Yamada has used ChatGPT as a key design element for his latest project, Doki Doki AI Interrogation. He had to set up strict boundaries and even make the AI powered character ‘drunk and forgetful’ to pull it off, but, according to the developer, the experience has moved players to tears.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 7, 2024

However, as development progressed, the concept evolved into something much more narrative-driven. Throughout the development of various games, we have learned a lot. Our cooperation with Chibig was limited to the initial stages of development,” says Carratalá. “We

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Concept Art World

MARCH 5, 2024

Concept Art World Two Dots Two Dots is a creative studio based in France and co-founded in 2012 by experienced concept and cover artist Seed Seven. It offers a large range of services: from creative concepts exploration to high resolution image and matte painting, from illustration and concept art to character design.

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Unity Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Carlton Forrester, founder of VectorUp Games and the developer Tall Man Run plus three other published games with Supersonic, shares his top three tips for consistently coming up with marketable hypercasual game concepts.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 10, 2023

Canadian indie game development studio Excellent Rectangle just launched their debut title Tape to Tape on Steam Early Access. Julien acts as lead designer and artist, Jean-Nicolas handles design and development, and Fortin brings the game to life with his music and sound skills.

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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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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 4, 2024

The cozy puzzle game about organising household items was created by Max Inferno, a development team consisting of Anne Macmillan (art and animation) and Lukas Steinman (design and programming). It started as a game jam concept that was expanded upon and added to Itch.io, where it frequently found itself at the top of the charts.

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It’s the brainchild of six developers from Copenhagen, operating under the name of Indoor Sunglasses. They’ve developed a vertical slice of Mind Diver containing the core mechanics and two areas, offering around 1.5-2 As for the future, Indoor Sunglasses has ambitious plans. 2 hours of engaging puzzles and story.

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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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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 15, 2024

Mad Crusader has announced it will invest $30 million in premium AA game IPs developed in its incubation program. The Cyprus-based company will share the investment in four rounds within two years, which will support graduates in developing initial concepts into commercial IP products. Read more

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