Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Both are open-world action-adventure games with fantasy elements and similar mechanics. Overall, it is a more moody atmosphere that lends a sense of dread, and this goes along nicely with the hostile game mechanics players will be up against. Is the game simplistic and easy to understand, or are mechanics obscure and complicated?

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Think of this as a hyper-casual Beyblade game with a merge mechanic mixed in the middle. What we liked about Spinner Merge is how they came about the idea of bringing in the merge mechanic. Cart Crash is an incredibly satisfying game that relies much more on timing than any other mechanic. That’s the core concept from Voodoo.

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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. They look for mechanics and general play-ability.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I usually start with a location or concept from which I build a ‘mind map’. I do sometimes have ‘flashes’ -or dreams- of cool ideas like a gameplay mechanic, other times a whole story or environment. An open-world social simulation of a whole human civilization on Mars. This concept grew organically from a single idea.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It is true that games speak to players through gameplay – the core engine, mechanics, and rules. Dylan: For example, the hipster customers in Seize the Bean have a simple, understandable mechanic that is directly tied to the theme and story: they make you raise your hype. Not allow you to, but make you.

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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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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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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

USD is an open-scene description with APIs for describing, composing, simulating, and collaborating within 3D worlds. Although it is a library designed for video production, USD’s mechanism for supporting large and complex pipelines could be used for in-game production. Why did you choose USD for your game development pipeline?

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Yobob Games

AUGUST 5, 2022

A Story Driven Farming Simulator. Most farming simulators have dating but Harvest Island doesn’t, so from the get go, Harvest Island is very different from Stardew just by the mechanics and the premise. Harvest Island Game Mechanics. More Game Mechanics Comparison. Comparing to other Farming Simulator Games.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Will: I know for me personally, projects are a big concept. When designing the game itself, it’s more important to marry yourself to the experience than it is the mechanics of the game. Focusing on the experience over specific mechanics is really, really important. Brandon: How I imagine teams as a solo dev.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unity DOTS is a reliable way to achieve the performance you need if you’re developing a game or other real-time simulation that requires the most efficient usage of your CPU. How OOP vs DOD Works in a Game: Beach Ball Simulator The Best Practice Guide includes essential tips and advice to help you overcome these traps.

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Real Programming

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As industries evolve, so do the applications of mathematical concepts, opening doors to diverse career paths that merge creativity, logic, and problem-solving. From creating realistic physics simulations to designing engaging game mechanics, math plays a crucial role in crafting immersive experiences.

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Game Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Let people play out the fantasy Simulation is key for a successful VR game. It’s clear that simulation, as both a genre and concept, is far more popular in VR than in Console and PC games. That’s interesting and new gameplay for Among Us” There were plenty more features and mechanics the team considered adding.

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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. Why is pre-production testing important?

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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. It is essential to define game mechanics, which refers to the systems that guide gameplay.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

They can be used for educational purposes, achieving better results than conventional teaching and learning mechanisms. Therefore, they support learning and help players understand concepts better and develop new skills faster. These games stimulate the player’s senses and improve their imagination power.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

AI-driven tools generate dynamic content, adapt game mechanics, and customize aesthetics, resulting in more engaging gameplay and new storytelling possibilities. This feature is especially helpful for online games, which rely on real-time simulations to work successfully. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to simulate the real world.

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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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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Magic Cauldron follows Wordle’s template, with similar mechanics but featuring potions instead of words. Here are just a few examples: Cooking Madness looked at how it could further monetize the concept beyond pickaxes with Pirate Treasure, which features a $4.99 premium battle pass.

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AWS Games

MARCH 8, 2024

It is also used for console and PC games, as well as in the metaverse, such as reality shows and simulating megacities. This would be a good opportunity to deploy the sample if you’d like to read along and see the concepts in action. Practically speaking, a mechanism for managing Unity licenses may be necessary.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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. In recent years, game automation has emerged as a promising solution for testing games.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The challenges were minimal compared to the intricate games we see today, and as long as the core mechanics worked and the game didn’t break, it was ready for release. Additionally, the advent of AI and machine learning has started to play a role in game testing , helping to predict potential issues and even simulate complex player behaviors.

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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. This powerful software allows developers to build their 3D assets and sciences with tools for 3D animation , modeling, rendering, shading, simulation, and more.

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Game Designing

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The first product of this independence was 2019s Death Stranding , which departed heavily from the conventions of the Metal Gear Solid series and explored innovative new gameplay concepts in a new setting. Beyond pushing video games artistically, Kojima has also worked to push video games mechanically.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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. For instance, they assist in generating game concepts, gameplay mechanics, and art assets. And that’s where generative AI comes in handy.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Once you’ve outgrown GDevelop and want to move on to other software, many of the skills and concepts you’ve learned will carry over into other game development environments. A quick search online can help you find hundreds of GDevelop tutorials on any topic or mechanic you want to learn about. GDevelop Beginner Tutorials.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2023

5 Simulation Games (revenue -18%, downloads +16%) Roblox , which brought well over a billion Dollars in 2021, declined by 27% in 2022 while not losing downloads. But the genre's future looks positive due to the resurrection of the Marvel Contest of Champions. Until next week. ?

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A fairly new concept, augmented reality makes players feel like the game is part of the real world by incorporating elements in the player’s environment. Virtual reality games involve the use of a headset that provides audio and video input from the simulated world. Augmented and Virtual Reality How has computer science impacted games?

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 5, 2024

With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. Finally, this reward mechanism subtly yet effectively onboards players, teaching them how power-ups work individually and in combination. Written by Ahmetcan Demirel , the maestro of product management and a podcast host ( Game Dev Diary ) from Germany!

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Vietnamese developer WolfFun breathed new life into its top-down MOBA Heroes Strike by relaunching it with blockchain-based play-to-earn mechanics. Keep in mind that the concept of “revenue made in the blockchain” is tricky. So I decided to simulate playing on-chain by proxying with an IAP hero from the Legendary tier gacha box.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Coin Master truly innovated on a core Casino mechanic by making random chance just one block in the core loop, not the only block. This can be seen in the image below, where Simulation, Merge Puzzle and MOBA titles from Big Fish and Plarium are currently in soft-launch. And it continues to do so with none other than the Kardashians!

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Some roguelikes don’t go heavy on realism, in which case backtracking for this reason can be considered a non-issue and solely a decision to be made within the greater mechanical design, though this does mean progress ends up feeling gamier overall. Design Control. Architecture.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2023

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. Market mechanisms could change, introducing new auction formats, changing fee structures, or adding new asset types and derivatives.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This fighting game health mechanic is too fussy and unreliable for a busy shooter. The game says you must kill her first, like this, always -- and if she always dies so early, that means her concept doesn't get to interact with anyone else. Limited regen (e.g. No health potion inventory , big change from Dishonored / Prey.

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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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Radiator Blog

JULY 6, 2021

all drawings by Eleanor Davis "We Dwell in Possibility" (WeDIP) is a new queer gardening simulation game about planting bodies and ideas, and watching them grow into a kinetic landscape. It's a zoomed out perspective, it's not immersive, it's a simulation. Naked simulated AI people ("peeps") arrive and flow across the terrain.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 29, 2021

In other words, villagers are the pacing mechanisms in the game. The lack of specialization and trading breaks the illusion of a simulation game. Research in Everdale is not a similar feature like in other simulation games. The issues we previously raised on lack of advanced mechanics (no specialization, no trading.),

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