PreMortem.Games

JUNE 27, 2023

We absolutely love coming up with new ideas and experimenting with crazy concepts.” The key idea was to use the gameplay mechanics from Vampire Survivors in a different genre. “We However, after testing this concept, we thought, ‘Why not add another hand?’ We believed that an old-school FPS would be a perfect fit.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 29, 2024

Each of the terms are the same basic concept - a demonstration of gameplay - but they each have small but important distinctions. Prototype - A playable example of a single gameplay system to prove out the concept. Examples might be character movement, a combat combo system, or a specific game mechanic.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. 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. The Swap The initial idea that ignited the project was the core mechanic: The Swap.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Game concepts: In this phase, some of the questions asked are - What will be the genre of the game? Concept Art: Concept art shows how the characters, objects, buildings, and areas will look. Concept Art: Concept art shows how the characters, objects, buildings, and areas will look. What is the time frame?

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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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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.”

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 11, 2024

With much of the game involving little witch Mika swooping around the beautiful scenery of the island, the team is particularly proud of the flying mechanic. “We When we told Ernest Sala about Mika’s game idea, it didn’t take him long to create a series of concepts that defined the style of the world and characters.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 27, 2023

It’s usually easier to start with concepts from cut content, since we’d already started developing it before we realized it wasn’t high enough priority to finish. The concept behind the old stuff might not fit or might not be fun anymore because the game design went a different direction from when we originally came up with the cut content.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

These models can produce game content, including music, textures, characters, mechanics, and even levels. As a result, it improves the overall game mechanics and makes the game more challenging yet exciting for players. Offers More Personalization The concept of personalization in gaming has become popular in gaming.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 27, 2023

It enables game app developers to fine-tune their ideas, find possible issues and test gameplay mechanics before the game is built. Iterating on the game’s core concepts allows developers to evaluate whether or not their game idea will attract players. A prototype, however, might serve as a reality check for your game concept.

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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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Ask a Game Dev

APRIL 29, 2024

The regular practice of posting to the blog has honed my skill at taking difficult, technical, and/or complex concepts and conveying them in an intuitive and understandable way. My own personal ability to communicate has improved significantly since I began this blog.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

With the story and art direction locked in place, the game actually went through several changes before it settled on the final gameplay mechanics. The concept and emphasis has shifted over time as we learned more about what people expected from a game on this subject.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 17, 2024

What caught my attention wasn’t just her confidence on the panel but the fact that she was not only a student pursuing three majors at Wits University she was also the Lead Concept artist at Chroma Pixel Games , a game studio based in Zambia. I draw concepts, and the 3D Modelers bring them to life.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 31, 2024

Similarities all around Beyond its look and feel, the gameplay mechanics found in Palworld also closely match those from other well-known games. The concept of having monster companions and mounts clearly comes from Ark: Survival Evolved and the technology tree skill system looks almost identical.

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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 will help you create a compelling game concept that resonates with your target audience.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The game is still in early development, but Co-founder and Creative Director Victor Breum firmly believes in the concept: “It’s a delicious detective loop!” “We are six people from six different educational backgrounds who founded Indoor Sunglasses in 2022 after graduating”, Breum explains. 2 hours of engaging puzzles and story.

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Played with Fire

MARCH 11, 2024

Innovative Game Concepts VR is a playground for developers to experiment with unprecedented game concepts. From unique mechanics to immersive narratives, VR games offer experiences that linger long after you’ve put down the headset. The technology opens doors to new ideas, pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming.

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Played with Fire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Our mission revolves around one key concept: ADVANCEMENT. Picture this – VR games with not only gripping, unconventional mechanics but also a touch of scientific marvels. Played With Fire is committed to delivering not just interesting and complete games, but ones that are ADVANCED in both mechanics and gameplay.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Game rules are how we regulate the mechanics of our games so that they are consistent with the messages we want to send to players. Short-term mechanic testing. Brandon: At the short-term mechanic testing stages, you’re really just using rules to help underlying mechanics manifest themselves! Private testing.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 10, 2024

Kickstarter is viewed as a proof of concept and demand, offering valuable insights”, says Liebe. While game designers often prioritize mechanics, Kickstarter success relies on early visual appeal. Some even engage in Kickstarter campaigns for indie games or support them financially.

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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 6, 2017

This communication happens on five levels: the core engine of the game, mechanics, rules, the internal narrative or “theme”, and the external narrative or “community and marketing.” The core engine is the bare minimum set of mechanics and concepts you need to have a functioning (but not necessarily fun) game.

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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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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 14, 2023

A playtest is a method to see what works in terms of gameplay mechanics. Importance of playtesting in game design Playtesting is an essential part of game development because you have nothing more than a concept without it. Game designers observe players testing games and the user experience in real time.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 22, 2024

Through mobile game analytics, you can identify pain points, personalize content based on players’ preferences, and improve game mechanics. And how do you achieve this much-needed concept when you use mobile game analytics in game design? However, achieving such game mechanics is easier said than done. Let’s find out.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 22, 2024

Through mobile game analytics, you can identify pain points, personalize content based on players’ preferences, and improve game mechanics. And how do you achieve this much-needed concept when you use mobile game analytics in game design? However, achieving such game mechanics is easier said than done. Let’s find out.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ever since my first design docs from Cogmind pre-alpha, written back in 2013, I always wanted a projectile deflection mechanic. Every few years I think about the concept again, and it finds its way into my ongoing notes in yet another location in some slightly-altered form or alongside some other content idea, begging to be implemented.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 18, 2024

This really aimed to lessen the regulation burdens on small businesses, and it legalized the concept of equity crowdfunding.” From flexible funding models to post-campaign pre-order mechanisms, each platform offers a nuanced approach tailored to diverse creator needs.

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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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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Much like theme vs. mechanics , separating people into gateway gamers and hardcore gamers is another persistent dichotomy in the board game community. Unlike theme and mechanics, though, I think this distinction is much more useful. You can make complex games based on simple mechanics like Patchwork.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 17, 2017

The following excerpt is from Games Speak through Mechanics, Not Rules (Dev Diary: 04/28/17). If you strip out all the mechanics that put obstacles in your players’ path, what’s left? The core engine is the bare minimum set of mechanics you need to have a functioning game. That’s a mechanic. Chess tells a story.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You must think creatively to develop mechanics that surprise and excite the gamer. Thus, you should spend money on graphics and artwork that are in keeping with the concept and aesthetic of your game. Start Small It would help if you started with the small, simple game projects to grasp core concepts.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Only after your game is functional and has a few mechanics and rules do I recommend bringing in play-testers. “Fun” is a nebulous and weird concept for game developers. At this point, I don’t even chase “fun” because it’s a vague, poorly defined concept. Early play-testing photo.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 22, 2024

At the same time, we consider gameplay to be paramount and strive to refine it so that all mechanics and assets are constantly reused. Character Concept Artist Adam Woodsmith (USA) feels that the grungy setting really fits well with the monsters.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 15, 2019

Particularly when hard choices come from simple mechanics. I knew I needed a mechanic that gave players a choice of one adventurer from several options. When selecting a game mechanic, it is the most familiar solution. This was a warning that I might be taking the path of least resistance when picking a mechanic.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

TikTok brought them back into fashion and in splendid style when the concept of fidget trading emerged as a new trend in 2021, with users filming the process of trading their fidget toys with each other. A large part of Fidget Trading’s massive success was due to the popularity of the game concept and familiarity among TikTok users.

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