Game Development News

JUNE 5, 2023

BAFTA has announced the names of 44 finalists for the BAFTA Young Game Designers (YGD) competition - MCV/DEVELOP

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 10, 2023

Canadian indie game development studio Excellent Rectangle just launched their debut title Tape to Tape on Steam Early Access. Combining the world of ice hockey with a roguelite may seem like an odd match, but for game designer Hugo Julien and his fellow co-founders Jean-Nicolas and Mathieu Fortin, it was a natural choice.

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Jaunty Bear Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

URP provides artist-friendly workflows that let you quickly and easily create optimized graphics across a range of platforms, from mobile to high-end consoles and PCs. Dreamteck Splines is designed to feel like a native part of Unity, leveraging familiar tools and interfaces. Third Party Tools. Tiny Dragon by Suriyun.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 8, 2024

His turning point came in 2019 at Comic Con Africa, where he discovered a Game Design degree at Wits University’s stand. “I However, it still took a nudge from a dreadful experience in an Applied Mathematics class to propel him to switch from Computer Science to Game Design. I was really naughty and I loved games.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 29, 2024

More and more South-Korean indie game developers take aim at the PC and console market. Set in a New York office building in the 1990’s, the game plays out as a action-filled mini series, including cutscenes that unravel the plot. “To Si-wooks’s deep passion for game development inspired Hee-sang to take a leap of faith.

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Big Games

JANUARY 12, 2025

For instance, high graphics games with photorealistic visuals, intricate environments, and lifelike physics can now run seamlessly on budget smartphones, providing console-like experiences to mobile gamers. This advancement allows developers to compete with PC and console games in terms of visual fidelity and performance.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 26, 2024

She recalls playing table tennis and tabletop games such as Ludo, Chess, Draft and Monopoly. The Commodore 64 console was her first gaming experience. Her favourite game then was 2D side-scrolling space shooter Gradius, which she enjoyed playing on the Nintendo. Bukola grew up surrounded by siblings and cousins.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Game Design and Development Process Let’s quickly walk through what it takes to develop a game from scratch. Each game project has 3 distinct stages- pre-production, production, and post-production. Research: Research is important to the game design process. The following steps are involved: 1.

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Big Games

MARCH 27, 2025

Strength Provides premium assets, especially for high-end 3D games Platform Support and Flexibility Unity Supports over 25 platforms, including Android, iOS, consoles, and VR/AR. Advantage Easier to develop cross-platform games, increasing reach and revenue.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Game Designer Johannes Knop explains the success of the game by tapping in on the innate fascination of people for destruction. “ Knop: “We’re also working on an Epic Games Store release. The game was in Early Access for about a year and we have released some smaller updates during that time.

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Digital Ephemera

JANUARY 17, 2024

This has meant returning to how I was testing different input and, accidentally, learning more about console testing in the framework I use named Jest. In the new update, it instead produces a warning using the Console : /** * name: (string) Required. * jest.spyOn(console, 'warn').mockImplementation();

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 10, 2024

We had plenty of time and opportunities to talk to each other, so we came up with an idea to make a game that tells a story of the occupation of a Ukrainian city.” The team consists of 20 people that provide full-cycle development for mobile, PC, consoles, VR/AR platforms, and porting services. Unfortunately. We are a small team.

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Big Games

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our smartphones have become more than just communication devices- they are now powerful gaming consoles that fit right into our pockets. With an extensive array of games at our fingertips, turning your smartphone into a gaming console is easier than ever.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 10, 2023

” He further explained, “Then the game designers refine the ideas to completion. ” First time independent Reflecting on the development journey, Lee says: “Although I have been a game developer for quite some time, this is the first time I have established a company and embarked on independent development.”

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It can be difficult for producers and game designers to accept the fact that they’ve overlooked something. I’ve encountered plenty of assumptions in my day that have prevented game design professionals from listening to specialists from other fields. Another important checkpoint is reviewing pre-release versions.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 21, 2024

We had plenty of time and opportunities to talk to each other, so we came up with an idea to make a game that tells a story of the occupation of a Ukrainian city.” The team consists of 20 people that provide full-cycle development for mobile, PC, consoles, VR/AR platforms, and porting services. Unfortunately. We are a small team.

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Game Development News

MARCH 10, 2023

Game designer and artist Danilo Dias spoke to Vince Pavey about JoyMasher’s Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider

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iXie gaming

MAY 23, 2023

Find your calling in the array of jobs that encompass the Game Lifecycle ! Video games on various platforms like Gameboys, consoles, personal computers, and mobile phones being mere sources of entertainment are now officially a matter of the past.

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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. What does a game designer do?

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 20, 2023

I wouldn’t feel comfortable working on a game if I had to just follow someone else’s ideas. I also like not having to convince other people, especially management, about a game design decision or artistic choice. Solo developed games have much more room to be experimental and weird, and I love that.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It involves a multidisciplinary approach that combines creativity, design, programming, and technology to bring virtual worlds to life. Game developers conceptualize, design, and build games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 24, 2023

Conclusion In conclusion, game designers, skillful gamers, and researchers keep up with the newest versions and features of the Unity engine. of Unity 2023, includes a number of improvements and bug fixes designed to improve the platform’s steadiness and speed. The latest update, Version 2022.2.11

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Quoting Mishka, Chris is hailed as "a true game executive starting from the beginning of your career." The conversation covers a gamut of topics, ranging from macroeconomics and behavioral economics to generative AI, Unity's strategic shifts, the dynamics of the console market, and much more.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the reasons why hyper-casual games are so popular is due to how quick and easy they are to make. Simple controls, artwork, and game design make it easy for any developer to pick up. There are other ways to build a game on a budget. Because choice is how you can differentiate a book from a game. Change: 7/10.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A computer science degree teaches computer languages which is essential when designing games. Game designers must know various coding languages to create levels, interactions, progression, etc. Computer science in gaming will help you develop games. Video games are also available at different price points.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

PlayStation game testers provide detailed feedback on the gameplay, controls, game balance, and user interface, helping improve the final product. Therefore, you must familiarize yourself with the game design documents and understand the intended gameplay mechanics.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As device specs and internet bandwidth keeps on improving it might be a matter of time before we start seeing certain mobile gaming genres in direct competition against the PC and Console platforms that offer outsized value through their subscription services. The mobile gaming market is mature yet constantly evolving.

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Indeed, a Twitter parody account called Peter Molydeux regularly posts amusingly bats-arse game design ideas. The badly botched launches of Kickstarter game Godus, and mobile game Curiosity further damaged his reputation. “‘In days gone by, I would have already announced the whole game design.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 13, 2023

The pitched game is for a platform you’re scaling back on (or not supporting altogether). Maybe you decided that VR isn’t working or mobile marketing costs too much, or that there just aren’t enough sales on the Nintendo consoles to justify it. Maybe you’re sunsetting all of your last-gen development and the pitch is for the PS4/Xbone.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These practices help ensure the performance and quality of your Xbox game. But don’t confuse Xbox testing with typical video game testing. This process focuses on the console performance, including new software features or updates. Test all game functionalities, mechanics, and features to ensure they run as expected.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 15, 2023

Maybe they will ask if the game is on a single platform or is expected to be on various consoles, if cross-play is expected, or if the company has infrastructure on-site or prefers to be in the cloud. During the following Playtesting session, the game designer is unimpressed with the current state, mentioning missing features.

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AWS Games

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For instance, game development studios use GFS solutions to manage game assets, build distribution, and engine data for collaborative work among game designers, developers, and artists. An efficient global file system is key to managing workflows across industries.

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

Immersive Worlds – This style provides a more immersive experience, especially in genres that require dynamic environments, such as action games, RPGs, or simulations. Animation This technique blends 2D art with 3D effects, like lighting and shadows, to add depth to traditional 2D designs. Advancements in 2.5D

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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. Designing a retro game. Let’s take a look at some of them below. The Gameplay is Simple: When was the last time you played Pac-Man?

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Game Analytics

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Building hyper-casual games is a great way to get into game development. With their short cycles and simple gameplay, crafting a hyper-casual title means you can learn important skills across game design and monetisation, which you’ll need for success in the mobile games industry.

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DameDev.tv

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

(*Rick has more than 14 years experience in the game dev industry, working on IP's that include Mario, Transformers, Captain America and Mortal Kombat. He's done it all, from Game Designer, Producer, Creative Director and Executive Producer to GameDev.tv's 's very own Instructor extraordinaire).

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

These adjustments touch upon various facets such as gameplay, user interface, and overall game design. While most of the decisions are made from within the confines of the development studio itself, developers place considerable importance on a specific form of game testing to gather invaluable insights.

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