Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The ever-changing nature of the mobile market means that new monetization mechanics are constantly emerging and evolving. One of the most popular monetization mechanics is the subscription-based battle pass , which was introduced via Valve’s DOTA 2 in 2013 but popularized by the worldwide phenomenon, Fortnite.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Testing console games is crucial in ensuring your game functions as intended before releasing it to the audience. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for testing your console game, several best practices can help you test your console game thoroughly. But why is console game testing important? Let’s find out.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 28, 2024

PVP Shooters on console have been the dominant genre for nearly 20 years. In 2007 Infinity Ward released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which exploded on consoles and changed the industry -- Online Multiplayer shooters were no longer a “side mode” to your campaign -- but the dominant form of engagement.

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Developed using Epic Games Unreal Engine, the game is available for PC as Early Access on the Epic Store, with Steam access and console support coming soon. Thats why its so important to create games with unique mechanics and story; thats how you stand out, Bakala concluded. Get in touch with an AWS for Games representative.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 2, 2024

I was barely a teenager when I played Metal Gear Solid for the first time on my brand-new PlayStation console. However, while Metal Gear Solid had many other instances of breaking the fourth wall, mostly through dialogues or in cutscenes, none felt as impactful to me as that one boss fight mechanic. Read more

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

They say imitation is a form of flattery, and there’s no shortage of mobile games that share a striking similarity with other popular titles in the PC, console and mobile markets. You’d be forgiven for mistaking Stumble Guys for Fall Guys. Players race, jump and dash through three rounds of obstacle courses (maps).

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

In this article, we will examine important tips and strategies that will allow you to improve the efficiency of the console game testing process you are responsible for. It entails locating and tracking frequent mistakes in the product’s aesthetics, user interface, sound, and mechanical parts. Let’s dive in.

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Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One of the most successful ways of doing this is by introducing meta elements – gameplay elements and mechanics from other game genres – into your game. How these renovation and construction elements are implemented in-game often varies according to the core gameplay mechanics and narrative nature of the game.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 1, 2023

We will cover everything from crafting intuitive and engaging game mechanics to creating immersive storylines and themes to prioritizing user interface and experience. Game Mechanics Video game mechanics are the foundation of any game and dictate how players interact with the game world.

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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. Fortnite Fortnite needs no introduction.

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Game Errors

JULY 17, 2023

ROG Ally left bumper not working problem will make the console much less functional and the overall experience terrible. The obvious thing to do is to contact the shop from where you purchased your console, but before doing so, you can try a few quick fixes that you can apply yourself. This might fix the problem if it is mechanical.

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Video games today are far more immersive than ever, and that isn’t simply because consoles and PCs have gotten more powerful. Both are open-world action-adventure games with fantasy elements and similar mechanics. Is the game simplistic and easy to understand, or are mechanics obscure and complicated?

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

” From Healer to Necromancer The inspiration for Necro Story came from a simple idea: take the mechanics of Healer’s Quest, where the player controls one character in a party, and apply it to a different role. But it was more than just the combat mechanics that intrigued him.

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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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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

It contains the game’s proposed design like the concept of the game, genre, core game mechanics, gameplay, timeline, illustrations/sketches, story and characters, levels and monetization strategies. Prototype: The prototype is a raw test that checks the functionality of the game, environments, gameplay, mechanics, user experience, etc.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I’ll start by defining these two types of innovation: Content innovation periods are characterized by a focus on developing new types of games, expanding game portfolios, and pushing the boundaries of gameplay mechanics and storytelling. Atari led the charge, creating new types of games for home consoles. It only sold 7 million copies.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Much of the game’s financial success can be attributed to how it has intertwined its likable characters with its monetization mechanics. Despite the dark setting of the story, dialogue is peppered with humor. One newcomer to the subgenre that has been putting this to the test is Farlight Games’ Call of Dragons.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We introduce new parts and mechanics in every new world, so you constantly have new experiences”, says Knop. “By We would love to bring ABRISS to the console or at least the steam deck. That’s why there are no people or beings in Abriss. Nobody gets hurt!” Knop: “We’re also working on an Epic Games Store release.

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Ask a Game Dev

JUNE 27, 2024

You can see this via the game mechanics that came and went in the Soul Calibur games” Harada responded by pointing out that there are many games with great mechanics that didn’t survive the test of time. Game mechanics aren’t really what make or break a franchise like Soul Calibur or Tekken.

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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. Logic Simplified is a well-established Virtual Reality game development company that works with small and large businesses to build games for smartphones, web, and gaming consoles.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This time, we’ll look at the top games that use storytelling as a core mechanic and show you that you don’t need sparkling design and intense gameplay to create a hit. Available on mobile, console and PC. Three Minute Games also included a time mechanic to make it feel even more realistic. You just need an extra C: Choice.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

A simple texture change or model update can impact gameplay mechanics, UI design, and monetization strategies. Cross-Platform Considerations Live-service games must be optimized for PC, console, and mobile. Challenges include: (i). Scaling assets for different hardware specs without losing visual fidelity. (ii).

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AWS Games

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For instance, Unreal Engine uses a mechanism known as the Derived Data Cache (DDC) for this purpose. The Derived Data Cache in Unreal Engine serves as a storage mechanism for data that is computationally expensive to generate. It accommodates both network I/O and disk I/O operations with the help of I/O credit mechanism.

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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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PreMortem.Games

JULY 10, 2023

The feedback they received from players will help them further improve the combat mechanics. The Devil Within: Satgat will release on PC in Q4 2023 and later consoles. .”We were very pleased that many players enjoyed the boss battles during the Steam Next Fest!”

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

There are a lot of things you need to take into account that you just don’t for console or mobile.”. One of the core mechanics of a VR game is being able to interact with the world around you. It’s such a fundamental mechanic that it feels strange if your game doesn’t include it. Are you going to be on PC or console?

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A growing tribe “Tribes of Midgard” is now available for PC and consoles globally, with Norsfell enriching the game with frequent updates to add new content, game mechanics, and gameplay. “The recently launched AWS Graviton instances are the next improvement we were looking for,” added Jouan.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This process focuses on the console performance, including new software features or updates. It mainly focuses on testing for video and audio issues, mechanical breakdowns, and incomplete interface design, to mention a few. Test all game functionalities, mechanics, and features to ensure they run as expected.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I can briefly comment on the purported eight year dev cycle - no game really has a real dev cycle that long, that's longer than an entire console generation. Without a major defining element to stand out from the rest of the pack - a gameplay mechanic, a license, a visual style - there isn't anything to draw an audience for your game.

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The Knights of Unity

JULY 7, 2020

We decided to release our game on Nintendo Switch, as joy-cons and console itself suit the game perfectly. Cars are moving on the invisible Bezier Paths to simulate slot cars-like mechanics of movement, and it allows us to control the behavior of cars – we were able to decide when it should fall of the track or jump through a ramp.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 6, 2019

Even the simple act of creating a game – not marketing it, packaging it, manufacturing it – simply creating game mechanics…my goodness. That’s a hell of a consolation prize. There are a lot of moving parts, and it takes a long time to create a board game. This is true whether you go through Kickstarter or not.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Focus group testing stands as a critical phase in the development of video games, serving as a valuable tool to gather insights, refine gameplay mechanics, and optimize user experiences. Video games have evolved significantly over the years, branching out onto different platforms such as mobile devices, PC, and Consoles.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Electronic Arts (EA) engages players around the globe in immersive games across PC, console, and mobile. Optimizing the caching mechanism using Amazon EFS improved the overall performance and scalability of EA’s game patching process. This post was co-authored by Bryan Chiu, Site Reliability Engineer, EA.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

Diccon took care of programming, visual scripting, Interface and controls.” “So we decided it might be fun to incorporate a delivery mechanic that tasks the player to fly from island to island with product in stow.” ” “For just two developers I think we took on too much work”, shares Hartley.

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Game Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This isn’t as true or a high priority in PC and console games. Much more so than other consoles. It’s clear that simulation, as both a genre and concept, is far more popular in VR than in Console and PC games. There are many objects in PC and console games that are just… there. People want things to feel real. “It’s

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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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Game Errors

MARCH 21, 2023

Old players will be fine with the game mechanics and interface. If you use a WiFi network for gaming, improve it as follows: Keep the router and modem as close as possible to the computer or console. Restart game Restart your console Clear saved data Unplug any connected devices (USB stick or external drive) from the console.

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