PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

The duo had recently departed from Relic Entertainment, where they had worked on titles such as Age of Empires 4 and Company of Heroes 2, to establish their own company, Lifetap Studios. Based in Vancouver, Canada, The Brew Barons is their debut title. ” “For just two developers I think we took on too much work”, shares Hartley.

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Game Errors

APRIL 19, 2023

While Japanese games have traditionally been associated with distinct gameplay mechanics and anime-style aesthetics, the line between Japanese and Western games has become increasingly blurred in recent years. Many iconic Japanese games and consoles, such as Super Mario Bros. Does Japan dominate the gaming industry?

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Extended Reality Applications in Businesses Extended Reality in Video Gaming and Entertainment The very first few applications of extended reality technology were seen in the gaming and entertainment industry, primarily through augmented and virtual reality. Dive into our latest insights to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The advent of handheld gaming consoles marked a significant era in the gaming industry. This bubble of time, between the early 2000s and mid-2010s, witnessed the rise of several iconic handheld consoles, including the Sony PSP, and various iterations of Nintendo’s DS line, such as the Nintendo DS, 3DS, and 2DS.

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Jaunty Bear Games

OCTOBER 9, 2022

If it’s been a while since you visited your local arcade or bought an Atari game console for your home, then chances are you have forgotten just how simple video games used to be. However, these aren’t just simple remakes; they’re bringing new elements to old classics that keep players interested and entertained.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Game developers conceptualize, design, and build games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. The game development process typically includes designing the game’s concept, characters, and mechanics, followed by programming to implement functionality and create interactivity.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Gamers can play the same games on their laptop, console, and mobile devices, improving the portability and convenience of their gaming experiences. Players had to invest in hardware components, including consoles and other key gaming infrastructure. These games have shorter play sessions and simpler game mechanics.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Academy Award for Best Picture is essentially the same product whether viewed in the theaters or on a mobile device, but the Game of the Year award is evaluated quite differently for mobile games than it is for PC and console titles. Additionally, the lines between “mobile devices” and consoles are increasingly blurring.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What they lacked was genuine entertainment value that could only be provided through an actual game. Just Google “rug pull” and you can see how a generations old idiom became synonymous with a certain scam mechanism in the crypto space. I also don’t think it’s going to become a dominant platform by itself like mobile, PC or console.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2023

Yet well-known IP games such as Diablo Immortal and Apex Legends Mobile saw success in adoption and IAP consumer spending as mobile games are now capable of offering console-like graphics and gameplay experiences. Consumer spending in Mobile Gaming Dropped -5% in 2022 to $110 Billion. Until next week. ?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

Casual Games went Hybrid: These are tailored for a broad audience with straightforward mechanics, usually aim to sustain player engagement to boost revenue via ad monetization. Mobile games command a dominant 67% share of global gaming ad spend, with PC and console games trailing at 28%. Source: Data.ai

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Game Errors

APRIL 5, 2023

In turn, games become more interactive, more innovative, and more entertaining. Graphics and resolutions are impeccable while game mechanics and communication channels are seamless. It doesn’t matter what device you choose: Mobile, console and PC all support advanced multiplayer games in 2022. Let’s get started.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

HaZ recently recounted his journey within the gaming industry, from working with Codemasters in the Midlands to his involvement with Kuju Entertainment (now known as Headstrong Games) in London. This invitation led to HaZ’s team receiving Xbox development kits, marking their official entry into console game development.

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The Liquid Fire

MAY 1, 2024

If you are not already familiar with this game mechanic, you may read about it here. Then take a look in the console at the various warnings. In this lesson, we will take the next step with character Backgrounds. We will take a pretty similar approach to the way that Ancestries were implemented.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 6, 2022

For most players (including payers) the Pass is primarily retention and an engagement mechanism. Passes also lack strong frustration points that generate disappointment , compared to other monetization mechanisms like timers (that temporarily block the access to the fun) or loot boxes (that obfuscate the actual value of the purchase).

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 2, 2020

Budgets for AAA console games could be more like $20M-$50M (notwithstanding Activision’s $200M+ budgets for Call of Duty although also including marketing and distribution). There’s certainly a reason Roblox has managed consistent and steady growth and continues to not only dominate on PC and console but also on mobile platforms as well.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

2D Animation: A Classic Art Form Meets Modern Technology “Animation is not the art of drawings that move, but the art of movements that are drawn.” - Norman McLaren 2D animation is a longstanding art form that continues to entertain audiences. They oversee both the foundation and execution of the game mechanics and overall user experience.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This is a far cry from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) that came out in 1990 with its 256×224 resolution and 8×8-pixel graphics. Accessible Gaming There are so many platforms on which we can play games from mobile phones, video game consoles, and computers. Backgrounds look like real-life images.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Joost van Dreunen argues there’s a deeper, cyclical pattern that explains why interactive entertainment has entered a down period. A visualization of annual consumer spending on interactive entertainment, alongside key industry events, illustrates these shifts. Atari led the charge, creating new types of games for home consoles.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Follow-up attempts at replicating the success of Pokémon GO by integrating AR mechanics into other IP-based games were met with disappointing figures, resulting in job losses and sudden cancellations. It’s an entertaining game in its own right, revolving around solid tapping and swiping controls that players must master to succeed.

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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. Spinner Merge by Sunday.GG.

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Game Errors

JUNE 6, 2023

Gameplay Mechanics Although both of these titles have many similarities, some key differences have made them unique from each other. This characteristic has created many more contrasts, particularly in the shooting, movement, and overall game mechanics. The movement mechanics in Fortnite is very basic.

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Game Development News

APRIL 15, 2024

Dicefolk to Bring Deckbuilding and Die-licious Monster-Collecting Gameplay to Nintendo Switch Later This Year Roll the dice, befriend beasts and save humanity from extinction LOS ANGELES (April 9, 2024) – The innovative tactical roguelike combining dice-based combat with monster recruiting mechanics, Dicefolk, is coming to the Nintendo Switch (..)

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Entertainment are slated to release the new Hogwarts Legacy game set in the world of the long-running Harry Potter series. There was footage of the common rooms and brand-new gameplay that was released earlier this month- which gave an insight into the game mechanics, setting, and characters to an extent.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The rules regarding IAP methods are now the following: Apps may not use their own mechanisms to unlock content or functionality, such as license keys, augmented reality markers, QR codes, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency wallets, etc. The updates focused on the usage of NFTs and their functionalities inside games.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 18, 2023

TWiG #231 - Xbox Admits Defeat in the Console Wars + Riot & Activision Gender Discrimination Lawsuits How did Metacore land one of Hollywood's hottest stars at the absolute peek of his fame? The failure of a new Angry Birds game with a slingshot mechanic must have been a blow to the organization. How have these ads performed?

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Game Designing

APRIL 16, 2022

Released in 2001, it was the sixth generation of the GameBoy consoles. This was an entertaining venture and up to four players could enjoy it in multiplayer mode. This surprising original for the GameBoy system breathed new life into the console, at least for a while. Sonic Adventure. Kirby and the Amazing Mirror. Drill Dozer.

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