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.” says Lamhut laughing.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Based on a long tradition in mobile gaming, the companies get inspiration and borrow mechanics from each other to the point when the original creator becomes hard to trace. While borrowing mechanics, they sometimes occasionally borrow something more: an expression of those mechanics.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Each level also had unique mechanics and art styles that all tied into a cohesive whole. Then it cuts to concept artist Emily Johnstone anxiously trying to pitch design ideas to a group brainstorm meeting which she just happens to be the only woman in the room. Where did it go wrong?" , MIT Technology Review, 9 Feb 2023.)

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Once the concept is agreed, I start thinking about how it could look, playing around with design layouts. I grew up playing and loving football, both real and virtual, and I thought it’d be fascinating to look at how technology and real-world football happenings have helped shape the genre’s evolution,” Moss shares.

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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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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. It is a key tool for creating virtual reality (VR) games because it allows artists to create concept art for characters, environments, and game assets.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

These models can produce game content, including music, textures, characters, mechanics, and even levels. How is this technology being used in game development ? And what are some challenges faced when using this technology in gaming? This has resulted in the growing use of AI technology in game development.

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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

NFT games combine blockchain technology with gaming, enabling players to use tokens to verify and authenticate ownership. NFT technology is used in games to attract investment. Understand Blockchain and NFT Concepts in Gaming As initially stated, NFT games are based on the blockchain concept. Develop smart contracts.

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Nvidia

MARCH 1, 2023

Now, he’s director of technology at Remedy Entertainment, the studio that created Alan Wake and Control. Currently, I’m working as director of technology at Remedy Entertainment focusing on our Northlight engine development. Vehkala spoke with NVIDIA about embracing USD into its game development pipeline.

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

These environments are typically built using a combination of virtual and augmented reality technologies. It provides a platform for creativity and innovation, and it allows developers to create new types of games that can’t be created with traditional gaming technologies.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As technology advances, new solutions have emerged in the gaming industry. Some highly transformative technologies introduced in gaming are augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). These technologies can help design real-time games and improve players’ experience to manifolds, thanks to the gamification of real spaces.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2021

Think about it: these folks were working with brand new technology and had to experiment to figure out how games would even work in three dimensions. That means implementing a number of catch-up mechanisms for losers, even if that might irritate skill players. If you have to make a separate game to take risks in design, then do it.

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Played with Fire

MARCH 11, 2024

VR technology catapults you into a three-dimensional universe where the boundaries between the virtual and the real blur. Innovative Game Concepts VR is a playground for developers to experiment with unprecedented game concepts. The technology opens doors to new ideas, pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

If you’re looking for efficiency, performance, and data-oriented programming in your game development platform, Unity’s Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS) may just be what you need. It offers a robust technology that’s become popular among game developers regardless of skill level. What Is Unity DOTS?

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

Apart from the verification of ideas and testing gameplay mechanics, another major goal of rapid game prototyping is to get the opinions of users at an early stage of production. These factors include gameplay mechanics, themes, and features. The samples function as physical versions of the proposed game.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

Nearly all of the world’s major game publishers have grown primarily obsessed with an esoteric concept called the Metaverse. This concept has already gained significant traction in the gaming industry, with major players such as Roblox and Fortnite investing heavily in creating their own metaverse experiences.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The realm of game development is a captivating blend of creativity, technology, and passion. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that combines creativity, design, programming, and technology to bring virtual worlds to life. Tips to Consider Before Entering in Game Development Industry 1.Define

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

General skills and knowledge required to work in film and games "The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art." - Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar. Storytelling and visual narrative techniques Visual language and principles of lighting (direction, quality, color, environment, etc.)

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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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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The conversation shifted from the nuances of game development to the larger, looming concept of the “metaverse.” From building technology, establishing an economy, to creating a government, players are tasked with advancing their world to protect it from an impending meteor strike. The future remains uncertain.

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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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Logic Simplified

JANUARY 18, 2023

It is a straightforward point-and-shoot game, with no complex controls or mechanics. 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.

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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. This shift requires testers to be more versatile and knowledgeable about various platforms and technologies.

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Cocos

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Responsibilities Game Development: Create and maintain HTML5 games from conception to publication. Collaboration: Work with designers and artists to implement game mechanics and visual features. Typescript Skills: Strong knowledge of Typescript and web technologies. Integration Experience: Knowledge of APIs and web services.

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Game Dev Unchained

APRIL 30, 2024

Check out Lullaby now in Steam: [link] The world of game development is one of constant evolution, a landscape where creativity meets technology in a dance of pixels and sound. The premise was simple yet revolutionary: to design a game where the mechanics themselves were driven by music and sound effects.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To build a truly immersive gaming environment, a team of designers, developers, artists and programmers employ a combination of psychology, art and technology into video games that challenge and capture players, resulting in satisfying gameplay. It is essential to define game mechanics, which refers to the systems that guide gameplay.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here’s a quick overview of the entire process of developing multiplayer games, from pre-production to post-release: Concept and Design  Like any other game, the journey of building a multiplayer game starts by creating the game concept. Also, define your game’s genre, interaction modes, and gameplay mechanics.

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Moonmana

AUGUST 15, 2022

Today due to applying top-notch technologies and modern approaches in game development, games can be a real work of art. We are talking about a way too simple and insufficient creation of certain objects, mechanisms, or scenes. In plain language, all the mechanisms and objects that exist in the world are set up according to some rules.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 27, 2020

Apart from running the one and only MobileDevMemo , he also runs a strategy consulting firm for media and consumer technology companies - Heracles Media. Why would that ever underperform assumptions-based concepting? These predictions are written by Eric Seufert. You can find the previous predictions here.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Concept Art. After Concept Artist Harold reimagined each level area in the demo, we then had him concept out the individual props that will be needed to carefully detail each environment. We really liked the concept of the existing logo, but we wanted to see what it would look like with a more realistic clock tower.

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

USD technology supports large-scale, multi-user, diverse asset pipelines for video production. 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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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When venturing into the concept of how to make an iOS game , it’s essential to grasp the industry’s dynamics and market conditions. Tip #3: Start with a Clear concept and Idea The foundation of the best graphic games lies in a well-defined concept and idea. Tip #2: How to make an iOS Game?

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