PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Set in a beautiful, Slavic-inspired world, Selfloss by Kazakhstan-based indie studio Goodwin Games is an adventure that explores themes of grief, healing, and resilience. Reflecting on the game’s core concept, Khoroshavin shares, “The very first idea was that I want to make a game about an old protagonist that can traverse via boat.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 30, 2023

Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. Madiba humbly shared his studio’s struggles and how he was uncertain of its success. This is his story. She was right.

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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. But also games like Final Fantasy VI, Mega Man X, Earthbound, Super Metroid… I’m still playing all of these games today!” He reminisces: “1994 has got to be my favorite NHL.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 12, 2023

First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We But I was missing a really good city builder in a fantasy setting. About the studio name Grenaa Games: “Grenaa is my family name from my mothers side, so it adds a nice personal touch I think!”

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 4, 2024

We spoke with recent graduate, Sai Usha Poojitha Mannuru, about her time studying Concept Art & Digital Illustration Foundations at CG Spectrum. She chose the one-on-one mentorship option and was paired with award-winning artist Tyler James (Blizzard, Wizards of the Coast, Fantasy Flight Games). BECOME A CONCEPT ARTIST

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The average check size for Early-stage VC-backed gaming studios has fluctuated notably between 2020 and 2024. Ex-Riot studios received some of the highest checks, peaking at $15.8m Ex-ATVI studios saw a similar rise, reaching $10.7m 1 tech company: a cloud with a modular architecture, Vital Game Studios.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 31, 2024

The indie game that does this especially well is A Space for the Unbound by Mojiken Studio. Coming of age story Mojiken Studio is based in Surabaya, Indonesia and has been around for over ten years. It started as an outsource studio that focused primarily on illustration. ” “In 2015 we did a game jam at Mojiken Studio.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 21, 2024

First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We But I was missing a really good city builder in a fantasy setting. About the studio name Grenaa Games: “Grenaa is my family name from my mothers side, so it adds a nice personal touch I think!”

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

Physics-based 2D platformer Bionic Bay is a collaboration between the Finnish one-man-studio Mureena and Taiwanese indie game company Psychoflow Studio. I told them I had already created some early concept art and design work for my next game and that it would fit perfectly into it.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I sketch many times, not only my concept art but even game mechanics. Additionally, I love fantasy movies, which is why the entire game is themed around a fantasy world.” I have to constantly motivate myself with little tricks, such as posting stuff on Facebook and receiving compliments.” What’s your creative process?

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 10, 2023

First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We But I was missing a really good city builder in a fantasy setting. About the studio name Grenaa Games: “Grenaa is my family name from my mothers side, so it adds a nice personal touch I think!”

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 5, 2023

First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We But I was missing a really good city builder in a fantasy setting. About the studio name Grenaa Games: “Grenaa is my family name from my mothers side, so it adds a nice personal touch I think!”

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 10, 2023

The indie game that does this especially well is A Space for the Unbound by Mojiken Studio. Coming of age story Mojiken Studio is based in Surabaya, Indonesia and has been around for over ten years. It started as an outsource studio that focused primarily on illustration. ” “In 2015 we did a game jam at Mojiken Studio.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 12, 2023

But while everyone was working at larger studios or freelance, the En Garde! To dig a solid fantasy out of that ‘omelette’, we found ourselves essentially relying on a good ol’ helping of subtractive design. We are a studio of young developers, so there was a lot we had to figure out as we went.”

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With a love of sci-fi and fantasy, he decided to pursue a career in the film and game industry where he could explore these realms. Eric has worked for some incredible companies like Disney, Weta Workshop, Marvel, and—the most notable to me—Wizards of the Coasts, the studio responsible for Magic: The Gathering (MTG).

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Hello, dear friends and fantasy aficionados. 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. Astral Clocktower Studios x Game Raven Review. Concept Art.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 8, 2021

The concept is so absurd that Stanley Kubrick made a comedy movie out of it. Board gamers are rightfully skeptical of the quality of games that come from movie studios and video game companies. This is not some sci-fi fantasy world. Twilight Struggle masterfully captures the tension of that era in the best wargame ever designed.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Supercell announced over a year ago that they will be opening a studio in North America. Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio A year ago, Supercell announced their intention to open a studio in North America with the mission of developing games for PC and Console. In Today’s Email ? Subscribe here!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

Here you'll get an inside look at the detailed development work done for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, the inaugural title from the team behind Astral Clocktower Studios—a female-lead indie studio based in Central PA, USA. For now, let's leave reality behind and take a step into the dark fantasy world of Kristala.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Welcome back to the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, where you can get front-row seats to the development process for indie 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, the first title from female-owned-and-operated indie game studio Astral Clocktower Studios. Are you ready to enter the fantasy? link] Concept Art. Here we go.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Unreal Engine : This real-time engine is a staple of many game and virtual production studios.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Welcome back to the fantasy, friends! You're just in time for the latest installment of the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, a monthly compilation of the game development completed for indie 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala in November 2020. Now, let's get ready to amp up the magic and dive headfirst into the dark fantasy of Kristala.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Hello, faithful feline-lovin' friends and fantasy aficionados! This is the only place where you'll receive a monthly, in-depth look into the entire development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game built in Unreal Engine 4 by the incredibly talented team at Astral Clocktower Studios. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The dev blog is where we share all the behind-the-scenes dev action for Kristala, a 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG developed by the incredibly talented team at women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. Concept Art. Take a look at some of the recent armor concepts our talented artist James created this month.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Although this is typically the only place where you can get a monthly peek into all the development that goes into Kristala—a 3D dark fantasy ARPG from female-lead Astral Clocktower Studios—things will soon be changing. Ready to see how things are going now in the fantasy world of Ailur? Concept Art. Let's dive in.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

Hello, loyal Kristalans and faithful fantasy fanatics! Welcome back to the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, where you'll get a front-row seat to the development process for the inaugural title from the leading ladies at Astral Clocktower Studios—a female-owned indie games studio based in Central PA, USA. link] Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This is the place where we break down the development for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game currently in development by the talented team at women-owned indie games studios, Astral Clocktower Studios. Concept Art. These pieces will vary in both shape and strength.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Greetings, friends and fantasy aficionados! Here you'll get a front-row seat to the exciting development process for indie game Kristala, the inaugural title from female-lead Astral Clocktower Studios—an indie games studio based in Central PA, USA. Concept Art. Welcome back to another installment of the Kristala dev blog.

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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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Hello, and welcome to the official Kristala dev blog, where we break down the development process for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala each month. and try your luck at winning a FREE PS5 Disc Edition, courtesy of women-lead indie games studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This is the place where we break down all aspects of development for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala—an indie game in developed by the wildly talented dev team behind women-owned indie games studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. Concept Art. If you're a big lover of fantasy games (and we're betting you are!)

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iXie gaming

JULY 19, 2024

For realistic characters and settings, understand these concepts well. Research the game’s genre (like fantasy, sci-fi, action) and its setting (such as medieval, futuristic, or post-apocalyptic) to guide your visual choices. Sketching and Refinement After choosing a concept, refine it into a more polished sketch.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Now that’s where the “triple A” concept comes in, and the concept is simple: time, money, and resources. The most prominent studios in the industry often produce these games, which are eagerly awaited every year. Notable among these studios are Ubisoft, Eidos Interactive, Konami, and more.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

You just left reality and fell into a portal to the fantasy world of Ailur, the fictional planet that serves as the setting for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala—an indie game developed by women-owned independent game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). link] Concept Art. Welcome, beautiful creatures!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Hello, dearest of friends and finest of high-fantasy enthusiasts! Welcome back to the newest issue of the Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation chronicling all the magic and mystery the Astral Clocktower Studios dev team puts into indie ARPG Kristala every development sprint.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

The event kicks off August 10th and runs through the 16th (that's an entire week of bashin' on baddies and getting immersed in the fantasy world of Ailur). The concept Bianca's working with is pictured first, and then Bianca's (totally badass) model follows. o [link] Concept Art. Check it out! Programming. What do you think?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

You're currently tuned in to the official Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation of all the development done on our first game, Kristala: a Dark Fantasy ARPG created by women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). The first official gameplay trailer for Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala.

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