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Rebots by FlatPonies launches after 6 years “We’re ready for more ambitious projects”

PreMortem.Games

Rebots came from a simple concept. We entered Steam Festivals, ran regular playtests and used social media.” With over six years of development behind them, Lead Producer Regő Porkoláb has learned some valuable lessons. Don’t make a game for six years!” But this idea quickly evolved into something more complex and engaging.

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Solo dev Almar works on debut game Repunk “I’ve had some darker moments”

PreMortem.Games

External validation rarely comes your way, especially while seeking attention on social media – which is absolutely required to build a community and get to be known by players. I usually start with a location or concept from which I build a ‘mind map’. This concept grew organically from a single idea. If yes – how?

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To Hell and back with Solium Infernum by League of Geeks

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That concept had been floating around the studio since 2017. Working closely with the community in various playtests over the years and even right now in the lead up to launch gives you a very solid idea of where your game is failing to communicate important concepts. One was an easy choice, Jumplight Odyssey.

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3 Signs It’s Time to Quit Working a Board Game Design Idea

Brand Game Development

From time to time, I see board game creators on social media who have been working on the same design day-in, day-out for years on end. Now look, some parts of game design – like playtesting or accessibility testing – can be tedious. “Do I care about the basic concept of the game?” And the second camp?

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How to Work in a Team in the Board Game Industry

Brand Game Development

Sarah: It was also in 2013 that we met Ben and were playtesters for his game Tower , which he launched on Kickstarter early in 2014. Along with handling all the business, Ben has playtested and helped develop our designs. I’m a designer, and I do development and social media outreach. Will is the lead designer.

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How to Get Started with Your First NFT Game Development

iXie gaming

Understand Blockchain and NFT Concepts in Gaming As initially stated, NFT games are based on the blockchain concept. Here are some fundamental activities involved in NFT game development: Creating the game concept. Design a clear game concept integrating NFTs and define gameplay mechanics. Develop smart contracts.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Multiplayer Game Development

iXie gaming

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. Develop a website, engage your online community, and build a social media presence.