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Game Developer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
TRY AGAIN developer Adam Morina talks about how their own frustrations coming up with a game concept would lead to a game about those very frustrations.
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Game Developer
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Generative AI art tools make it easy to whip up images for concepts and storyboarding. But don't throw out your pen and paper just yet!
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Game Developer
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Concept artist and comic strip creator Victor Lahlou shines a too-familiar light on common game development gripes.
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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. I dont want to work on my game 7 days a week. There are no days off.
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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. Initially, I wanted to build games, but invested my eggs in web development first because I thought I was being pragmatic.
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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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iXie gaming
MARCH 28, 2025
Whether its a photorealistic RPG or a stylized indie game, every visual element follows a structured journey from concept to integration. In the early days of game development, creating assets was a fragmented, time-consuming process. Rough sketches that serve as early visual concepts.
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AWS Games
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
AWS-expert led chalk talks, workshops and sessions dive into using AI to boost developer productivity and enhance the player experience, among other exciting topics. Games professionals can also attend a workshop to learn how to use generative AI for building game concept storyboards.
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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Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Similarly, in a game development setup, various virtual reality tools have become easily accessible to both creators and consumers to create and encounter immersive experiences. 10 Popular VR Game Development Tools There are a range of tools and frameworks that are being used for VR game development projects.
Brand Game Development
JULY 17, 2017
When it comes to games, there are a handful of truths that are very important to realize. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. That’s why I developed a theory which I refer to as the Five Levels of Communication through Game Development.
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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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Brand Game Development
MAY 13, 2019
Board game development is notorious for its trial-and-error approach. Experienced designers and developers will tell you that it’s all about iteration. You may create dozens of versions of the same game until you finally find one you’re satisfied with. Need help on your board game?
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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. Eduardo Lamhut, the company’s main Game Designer and Creative Director of the upcoming game Atomic Picnic , explains how the company started. She drew a lot of the first concept art for the main characters.
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Brand Game Development
MAY 14, 2018
Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Operational failures come from a problem in your plan’s implementation, but not necessarily the core concepts of your plan. If the audience shows passion and interest, continue to game design.
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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.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
On his company Twitter account Next Game Level , he introduces himself with a great sense of humor. 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
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Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these. Internships are a great way to earn some experience in a professional environment and to get mentorship from those of us in the trenches. This is part 2 of this year’s internship roundup. Click here for part 1 ].
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Brand Game Development
JANUARY 4, 2021
Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Seeing Your Childhood Games with Older Eyes. Needless to say, I not only love these old games, but I admire how they were made. If you have to make a separate game to take risks in design, then do it.
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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? Click here.
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Brand Game Development
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
In fact, fulfillment often determines how big games are and how many components can be included. Many game developers think about fulfillment only after their project is complete – and you can certainly get away with it! Need help on your board game?
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Real Programming
JUNE 12, 2023
RP4K puts video games at the centre of our lessons, as classes revolve around teaching kids how to create their own video games, ones they can play and show off to friends and family. 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.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Hernandez admits that solo development sometimes takes a toll on his metal health. “I try my best to accept that I may not be the most talented or brilliant game developer in the world, but that I am capable of making something fun and beautiful.” ” Why did you become a solo developer?
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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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Nvidia
MARCH 1, 2023
Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No. Mika Vehkala has worked in the game development industry for nearly three decades and contributed to projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn and The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land.
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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Big Games
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Developing a game is no child’s play! Game developers can vouch that the game development landscape does not look as pretty and exciting as it seems. Months, sometimes years of planning, impending deadlines, trials, and corrections go into creating a video game loved by the targeted audience.
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Game Development for Beginners
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Game development is a multi-disciplinary field that requires a combination of skills in programming, design, and mathematics. While programming and design skills are essential for creating a fun and engaging gaming experience, mathematical concepts play a crucial role in building the underlying mechanics that drive a game.
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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. What is a video game prototype, and why is it essential? It is the basis of high-quality game development.
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Logic Simplified
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The Impact of Game Engines Our gaming solutions company uses the most popular and powerful game development engines like Unity , Unreal Engine , Godot, Phaser, Construct, Cocos Creator, Babylon JS, and many others, based on the game idea and the requirements of the game development process.
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PreMortem.Games
JULY 15, 2024
.” The success of the first game, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield, paved the way for collaboration on the successor. “The first game was a solo project, but its success allowed me to collaborate with BetaJester on the sequel,” Jones explains. ” Respect Game Developers!
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PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Developed by Alexander Khoroshavin (Alex Goodwin) and a small team, the game centers around an elderly healer named Kazimir, who journeys through a whale-worshiping fantasy land to heal his ‘soul wound’. ” Epic MegaGrant Developing a game in Kazakhstan poses its own set of challenges, as Khoroshavin explains.
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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
MARCH 13, 2023
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle in the Moscone Centre and just have a good conversation and decent coffee with Dutch games industry professionals? Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. We create games that make you smile”, says CEO Stein Damen. “By
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AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2025
Nearly 30,000 attendees were welcomed to the March 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Convention Center with an official ribbon cutting by the Mayor of San Francisco. AWS also hosted insightful sessions featuring Epic Games, Netflix Games, Riot Games, Jackbox Games, and more.
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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. Why did you choose USD for your game development pipeline? Unlike asset data, everything is in small ASCII files.
Juego Studio
AUGUST 16, 2023
You have a concept in mind that will make a great game. A practical approach would be seeking out game development services or determining if it can get done in-house. Video games are not just fun but are profitable investments too. The right approach can help you maximize the ROI right from the beginning.
Logic Simplified
JANUARY 18, 2023
Our Tailored Solution 01 Custom characters: Our team of imaginative concept artists have created custom 3D characters such as "Donald Dump", "Barak Obowl" and other comical and recognizable caricatures. 02 Various food items: Our Unity game development team designed a wide variety of food items ensuring they fit seamlessly into the gameplay.
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
Kiro’o Games is an ambitious game development company based in Yaounde, Cameroon. 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. This is his story.
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iXie gaming
MAY 8, 2023
Welcome to the world of the Metaverse, where virtual reality and gaming come together to create a new dimension of immersive experiences. As the world continues to shift towards digital innovation, Metaverse game development has become increasingly popular among game developers.
Juego Studio
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Make your game concept stand out and become a profitable and engaging project by hiring the best game developers in San Francisco. Experts use Unity, Unreal, Godot, Phaser, Pixi.JS, and similar software to deliver engaging games.
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The amount of crossover from regular software engineering and game development is not nil, and leveling up in software engineering is a net positive towards making your dream game work out too. and programming generally pays a lot better than indie dev work.
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PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Within days, the concept was pitched to Meta and greenlit enthusiastically. Eighteen months later, the game is here,” he says. A standout feature of Wall Town Wonders is its hand-tracking interaction, allowing players to control the game and engage with characters using just their hands. Iteration is key.
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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. The seismic size of games these days means that the crafting of fantastical, virtual realms is easily a multi-team endeavour. ” Read more
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