PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This decision gave rise to The Painscreek Killings , a walking simulator detective game with a strong narrative focus. “We We welcomed the different ideas and incorporated them into the full game.” “We were short on talent and experience”, says Tomi. We started with something small – to find out the identity of the killer.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Simulator, horror and animals Zoo animals transforming into mutated monsters is cool and all, but framing this idea into appealing gameplay required thorough analysis of the niche the studio wants to serve. So we thought, where could we combine all these three elements; simulator, horror, and animals? And well, you see the result.”

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

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. Similarly, you can see where the core game design wanted to hit. What if vampires invaded Cape Cod (hmm, ok?

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“This book has probably taken more like two years due to the sheer scale of the task to write and design it.” Special Touches The production process doesn’t stop at writing and design. Once the concept is agreed, I start thinking about how it could look, playing around with design layouts.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. Research: Research is important to the game design process.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Of course, the flip side of this is that having your game examined by serial play-testers, game designers, and the occasional publisher makes for a far better test than 10 or 15 with your family, online through Tabletop Simulator, or even at your local game store. I think fostering creativity is that important.

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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.

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iHobo

MAY 23, 2023

Of all my hundreds of game projects, this is still the title where I am most proud of the game design, the project where I beam with pride when I think of the incredible team and the contributions everyone made to make such a memorable and unique experience. Today is the twentieth anniversary of the release of Ghost Master.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. This week, I posted the first article in my 19-part suite on game design. It’s called How to Design the Core Engine of Your Board Game. ” Need help on your board game?

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Sarah: It was summer of 2012 that Will had the idea to make a board game for my birthday, but didn’t know how to go about it. We started designing games together. Early in 2013, our local game store owner mentioned that there were other designers in the area. Brandon: How I imagine teams as a solo dev.

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Rather, each game is made great by a purposeful use of atmosphere that helps to communicate the developers’ vision for the world and how the player should feel about it. This is the power of the game atmosphere. Atmosphere’ vs ‘Game-Feel’ In game development, there is also another closely related concept of ‘game-feel’.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

More Realistic Gaming Online gaming companies stand to benefit significantly from the application of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the areas of simulation performance, graphic quality, and realism. The predictive skills of AI allow game makers to construct very realistic and immersive virtual gaming environments.

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Yobob Games

AUGUST 9, 2022

In fact, there’s one game that comes close to it and it’s rune factory, but that’s a flip of a coin because the main goal of rune factory is to farm and get marry just like the other farming simulator. What I mean by a story driven farming simulator is that you have a centralized plot: beginning, middle, and end.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

This effect is especially pronounced in virtual reality (VR) games, setting them apart from their competitors. Recently, VR has emerged as a significant tool in language learning, leveraging computer technology to simulate authentic environments for language practice. So, let’s get started.

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Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We used the term actively on MUD-Dev back in the day, making the distinction between simulation and “stagecraft.” MUD2 had far more simulation than MUDs did in the 90s … or any MMOs today! A key inspiration in the mid-90s was a game called DartMUD , which featured farming! UO had that for simulation reasons.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, creating a realistic gaming world needs planning, storylines, aesthetics, characters, visuals and sound design, as well as meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of specific gameplay mechanics. But before that, let’s first understand what an immersive games world means.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

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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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

We will explore various aspects of art production, including design concepts, art style, and optimization techniques. By the end of this article, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to produce high-quality art for mobile games that captivates players and sets your game apart in a competitive market.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

The tips cover a range of key aspects that contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal and visual storytelling in games. Embrace Concept Art Embracing the power of concept art is paramount to kickstarting your creative process. Also, it’ll help establish a strong visual direction and narrative for your game.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

Concept and Design Reviews Before we start coding, it’s important to review the concept and design carefully. Our experienced testers work closely with game designers and developers to examine every part of the game’s concept, mechanics, and user interface. What is alpha testing?

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A computer science degree teaches computer languages which is essential when designing games. Game designers must know various coding languages to create levels, interactions, progression, etc. Computer science in gaming will help you develop games. They turn the designer’s vision into a reality.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the eighth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Art and storytelling. Parting advice. Brandon: Okay, last question.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In recent years, game automation has emerged as a promising solution for testing games. This blog explores the concept of game automation, its potential benefits, challenges, and its role in shaping the next generation of testing in the gaming industry.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Adapting to Complex Gaming Landscapes: The Role of Modern QA Teams Today’s gaming industry is marked by complex, open-world environments, real-time multiplayer interactions, and constantly evolving game-as-a-service (GaaS) models.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It helps you detect bugs and glitches that may negatively impact the players’ gaming experience. Also, you may not be able to simulate player behaviors accurately. Generative AI can help during game testing by simulating player behavior and identifying bugs in real time. This streamlines the early game development stages.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Once your game is done, GDevelop lets users publish their games to PC, Web, and Mobile platforms. GDevelop is designed for ease of use with a particular focus on beginner game designers and education. The official repository of user-made Gdevelop games can be found at [link]. GDevelop Beginner Tutorials.

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The main objective of 3D realism lies in the creation of immersive experiences and in making players believe they are a part of the game’s world. A vast majority of all triple-A projects – simulators, shooters, strategy games, and others – are developed in this style. 8 minutes read.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2023

The most storied game markets come from MMOs, like the WoW auction house or Maple Story’s storefronts. While the “single-player market” may sound like an oxymoron, innovative games like Shop Titans and Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator tell stories through their in-game markets. Written by Eric Guan.

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Game Design Advice

JUNE 5, 2016

Deep games require knowledge, explanation, creativity, and cleverness. Such a model could also inform our discussions about game design, suggesting directions for design exploration and expanding our palette of analytical tools and techniques. Modeling depth may help us better understand how to think about these things.

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Sirlin

JULY 25, 2019

And even in the current days of e-sports, tournaments obviously do not run on this 50-50 concept. No, and in fact the concept of seeding exists specifically to prevent that from happening. Fantasy Strike ranked mode is a rough simulation of this excitement. We’re not willing to make that tradeoff.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In a game setting, though, this can be quite an annoyance from a design perspective (harder to balance!) and is likely to either become a player crutch or lead to tedious optimal play (a topic I covered in my game design philosophy article ). But we can sorta do something about that if we want to!

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Radiator Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Longtime readers may remember my white working class British masculinity simulator Hard Lads , so I'm certainly not unsympathetic to this premise. Back in 2012, John Mix Meyer wrote "Women aren’t vending machines you put kindness coins into until sex falls out" to critique proto-PUA concepts like the friendzone.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

Zynga started as the champion of simulations games, but has somehow become the puzzle underdog, growing by acquisitions to tackle even larger foes. The relative success of Belka Games’ Clockmaker demonstrates an appetite for different kinds of meta concepts, choosing to focus on resource management combined with a mystery narrative.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

By leveraging machine learning algorithms, developers can create more accurate simulations of real-world physics, weather patterns, and even crowd behavior. Furthermore, the incorporation of AI-generated content in gaming can also have a significant impact on the educational and training sectors.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

In my simulation code, men can have one of five sexual moods: Top, Bottom, VersBottom (Versatile), TrueVers, and Voyeur. This points to a general problem with treating sexual moods like immutable video game character classes. But as you continue, you'll gradually understand more of what you're seeing. These moods must be compatible.

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