Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

This week, I talked about How to Play-Test the Core Engine of Your Board Game. When you’re creating and play-testing the core engine of a game, it’s going to be rough. Only after your game is functional and has a few mechanics and rules do I recommend bringing in play-testers. Click here. Really, really rough.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Unreal Engine has fast grown to be the most trusted engine in the world. A long-running Unreal engine game development company will provide a comprehensive work history, experience, reviews and client testimonials to help you decide. Expertise Unreal Engine is the most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool.

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Big Games

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A lot of brainstorming and analysis goes into developing the concept that sets it apart from the crowd. A sure proof of the concept or idea has to be generated to see how viable and feasible it will be for the gaming studio to develop the game. The engineers then convey the technological constraints to the writers.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Such VR tools breathe life into the video game mechanics , allowing players to interact with the characters and environment of the game very well. Unreal - Game Engine Unreal Engine is a powerful and production-proven RT3D (Real-Time 3D) computer graphics game engine developed by Epic Games.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

It’s called How to Design the Core Engine of Your Board Game. The basic idea of the core engine is “what’s left when you strip a game of mechanics and obstacles. The core engine is a mix of the objective of your game and the feelings you want it to evoke. The game’s mechanics center around that.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 1, 2023

Mechanical Hand The studio’s upcoming game, Atomic Picnic, is the brainchild of the company’s CEO, Camilla Slotfeldt. She drew a lot of the first concept art for the main characters. Like a mechanical hand and survival aspects inspired by the ‘ Roadside Picnic ’ novel.” says Lamhut laughing.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Worker placement is a very simple concept with really profound implications. There is a reason this mechanic is present in many BGG Top 100 Games such as Viticulture , Caverna , A Feast for Odin , and Agricola. Sometime around 2018, I did a major poll asking people what their favorite themes and mechanics were.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

A simple texture change or model update can impact gameplay mechanics, UI design, and monetization strategies. Real-time feedback loops between artists, designers, and engineers. Manual handoffs between concept artists, modelers, and animators. (ii). Generate rapid concept art iterations based on simple prompts. (ii).

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Real Programming

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

When we think of careers in math, roles like accountants, mathematicians, or engineers often come to mind. As industries evolve, so do the applications of mathematical concepts, opening doors to diverse career paths that merge creativity, logic, and problem-solving. Game Designer Game design is a math-intensive career.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Each level also had unique mechanics and art styles that all tied into a cohesive whole. Tech-wise, it's a vertical slice "learn Unreal 4" project, a big shift from a studio that used to roll its own in-house engine. Honestly the concept doesn't make much sense to me, but anyway they pause everything to prepare for Amnesia Fortnight.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Video game artists specialize in a wide range of digital art forms, such as 2D modeling, animation, concept art and texturing. The Role of Game Artists Concept artist The game concept artist creates the initial visual concepts of the game (characters, environments, props, vehicles and other visual elements) in accordance with GDD.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It also saved us time deploying and managing game servers,” shared Benjamin Jouan, Norsfell Co-Founder and Director of Engineering. The following year, the Norsfell team submitted their concept to the Montreal Ubisoft Indie Series annual competition for local independent game studios—and won.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I decided to study systems engineering and earn a degree in Computer Science – with the objective of becoming a videogame developer.” “And… I usually start with a location or concept from which I build a ‘mind map’. This concept grew organically from a single idea. What’s your creative process? “My

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Let’s begin by understanding the concept of levels in a video game. In a game, new motives, challenges, and concepts are added to the game world, while ensuring they increase the degree of difficulty at every level. Define the gameplay mechanics. What drives a video game, and what factors control its engagement?

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 27, 2017

That is the engine on which Protospiel conventions run. They look for mechanics and general play-ability. On the flip side, with a polished prototype, people will spot everything – unclear rules, ambiguous text, crappy mechanics, and so on. It’s about helping others, meeting people, and sharing ideas and feedback.

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

This entails developing a game concept and storyline that will interest players and keep them returning for more. Setting goals and objectives : This aspect of your game development is necessary after you have a game concept in mind. This comprises gaming engines, virtual and augmented reality headsets, and other tools and resources.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Maybe this is standard for engine-building games, but it was a new concept to me. (It’s Besides getting money, I like this phase because it really sticks to the concept that you are a company. My husband is a bit more into game mechanics and the nitty gritty (can’t you tell I’m pleased I married a game developer?

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Understand Blockchain and NFT Concepts in Gaming As initially stated, NFT games are based on the blockchain concept. This will help you shape the gameplay art style, mechanics, and general experience. Upon establishing your audience, brainstorm unique features and game mechanics. Develop smart contracts.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 28, 2024

By using pre-built assets, our game app developers save time and effort in creating assets, and focus on other aspects of game development, such as video game mechanics , level design, and user experience. This covers all information including guides and scripts regarding the Unity game engine platform.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

I was excited to discuss the sharing of tools and knowledge between the gaming and film industries, a phenomenon that has been more noticeable lately with the development of technologies like Unreal Engine 5. The adoption of Unreal Engine for pre-visualization is a case in point.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 14, 2025

Fun With the Meta serving as the Engine to keep users around, Fun is the nitro fuel to drive the Engine. Streaks are ridiculously simple in conception - you do lessons every day and you maintain your consecutive days streak. When apps dont have a strong Meta and use Streaks, it is a much weaker mechanic.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments. to evoke empathy in the audience or player.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

It was a very tranquil concept at first, though we found our prototype didn’t offer enough things for the player to do.” Every plane part, wings, fuselage, pontoons, engine and such, plus every pirate vessel, they all run off just a couple 4098×4098 textures, a single material per entity.

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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. The structure of the data is easy to understand, and concepts such as layers, stages, and schemas are easy to grasp.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 11, 2017

Self-testing was my primary form of testing in the first and second versions of the game, when I wasn’t even sure if some of the core concepts would work. If your game becomes unplayable due to a glitch in the rules, a logical inconsistency in mechanics, or even a wickedly overpowered strategy, you cannot blind play-test it.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Let’s elaborate on how multiplayer game design isn’t as simple as just throwing together some mechanics and calling it a day. In multiplayer games, there is a concept called meta which are different strategies used by gamers against one another outside of the game. You can follow these steps to design a multiplayer game.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

The naive designer may lament that board gamers are only looking at the surface, not seeing the mechanics or the potential for incredible gameplay. This is a really complicated concept. Underneath that, though, there’s a complex game with mechanics such as engine building and area control.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

We will explore various aspects of art production, including design concepts, art style, and optimization techniques. Understand the Game Design Concept To produce artwork for a mobile game, the initial step is to comprehensively grasp the game’s design and concept. So, let’s dive in!

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Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here are some of them: AI-Powered Content Creators Ludo AI: This tool excels at generating gameplay concepts and mechanics based on your preferences. Sketch a rough concept, set some parameters, and Dimensions will generate 3D models, textures, and animations. It can even help define core loops and progression systems.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Beta 11 was a huge milestone in Cogmind development, having completed a comprehensive review of all items and their stats and mechanics in order to rebalance where necessary, a process I wrote about in detail last year. As part of this drive, for months I’ve been creating over 100 new items, most of them including new mechanics.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This is the place where we bring you a monthly peek into the development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game developed using Unreal Engine 4 by women-lead Astral Clocktower Studios. Concept Art. If you're just joining us, welcome! You can listen to our episode of the Game Raven Review podcast right meow!

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here’s a quick overview of the entire process of developing multiplayer games, from pre-production to post-release: Concept and Design  Like any other game, the journey of building a multiplayer game starts by creating the game concept. Also, define your game’s genre, interaction modes, and gameplay mechanics.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Apart from leveraging its powerful engine, you also get to widen your skillset and enjoy a growing market demand for Unity DOTS professionals. The Unity game engine is a powerful and versatile tool for developing games and applications for diverse platforms, including consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers. What Is Unity?

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

Nearly all of the world’s major game publishers have grown primarily obsessed with an esoteric concept called the Metaverse. This concept has already gained significant traction in the gaming industry, with major players such as Roblox and Fortnite investing heavily in creating their own metaverse experiences.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

Apart from the verification of ideas and testing gameplay mechanics, another major goal of rapid game prototyping is to get the opinions of users at an early stage of production. These factors include gameplay mechanics, themes, and features. Notable among such tools are Unity and Unreal Engine.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The game development process typically includes designing the game’s concept, characters, and mechanics, followed by programming to implement functionality and create interactivity. Is it the desire to create immersive stories, design captivating characters, or engineer complex game mechanics?

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Moonmana

AUGUST 15, 2022

We are talking about a way too simple and insufficient creation of certain objects, mechanisms, or scenes. In plain language, all the mechanisms and objects that exist in the world are set up according to some rules. The same with sci-fi 3D art – each scene must be thought out well from an engineering point of view.

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