PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

White Star Studio, a small and ambitious game development studio based in Shenzen, China, has captured the essence of ancient China in their game Thriving City. We were so excited to base our content around ancient China. Combining these elements with sim mechanics meant we could come up with some exciting, innovative gameplay.”

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Dylan Tredrea is a product & publishing consultant with over 12 years of experience in mobile free to play games at studios such as Disney, Rovio, Zeptolab, & CrazyLabs. Beyond Cutscenes : Todays dramatic content isnt yesteryears skippable cutscenes. Narrative content, on the other hand, is virtually unconstrained.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With IDFA regulation changes and an influx of new games entering the market, publishers and mobile game studios are facing an ever-uphill battle to acquire new players (UA) and retain them. Magic Cauldron follows Wordle’s template, with similar mechanics but featuring potions instead of words.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 23, 2025

For studios aiming to build not just games, but game-driven businesses, these three pillars are no longer optional. It is an operational asset that protects both player experience and studio reputation. QA as a Trust Mechanism Players expect frictionless experiences. It is defined by execution. QA is not just about fixing code.

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Game Refinery

APRIL 6, 2023

With increased competition from IDFA regulation changes and new games consistently entering the market, two of the biggest challenges facing publishers and mobile game studios are acquiring new players (UA) and keeping those players in your game (player retention).

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 24, 2023

White Star Studio, a small and ambitious game development studio based in Shenzen, China, has captured the essence of ancient China in their game Thriving City. We were so excited to base our content around ancient China. Combining these elements with sim mechanics meant we could come up with some exciting, innovative gameplay.”

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Set in a beautiful, Slavic-inspired world, Selfloss by Kazakhstan-based indie studio Goodwin Games is an adventure that explores themes of grief, healing, and resilience. The control mechanics are integral to the gameplay, allowing players to operate Kazimir and his staff both together and independently.

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GamesIndustry.biz

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Over the past twenty years, the scope, budget and audience expectations of games have inflated, and smaller studios are left seemingly locked in a cycle of diminishing returns on increasingly ambitious productions. Savvy studios seeking more immediate return on their investments might seek other, more cost-effective approaches to game design.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 19, 2023

Wikkl Works , a Netherlands-based game studio, is working hard on the climbing game New Heights. The 5 person studio, founded by Guido Boogaard and Finn van der Heide, created a climbing system that mirrors the intricacies of real-life climbing. There would be an almost infinite amount of awesome content.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

Titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Genshin Impact have redefined player engagement through frequent content drops, seasonal events, and community-driven updates. How do top game studios maintain a constant flow of high-quality assets without bottlenecks? Game studios face several key challenges that can hinder scalability.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 27, 2024

Toronto, Canada based indie dev Thousand Stars Studio prides itself on being a culturally diverse studio. We’re aiming to create content that resonates with a broader, untapped audience”, she says. This system reflects our key underlying value of unity in the game, as we uniquely weave the theme into our mechanics.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 24, 2024

The studio's founder Mark Gerhard tells GamesIndustry.biz that, after a long time in stealth mode, the team was relieved the initial reveal went down well: "People are looking for fresh content, stuff that's innovative. I think there's a fatigue around sequels, the next battle royale, and things like that. Read more

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Widely regarded as the biggest trendsetter when it comes to entertaining content, the short-form video content platform, TikTok, has become the new home for viral content. The game mechanics are simple: players trade fidget toys and aim to get the best trade. From TikTok trends to the top of the app store.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

He also introduces a new food mechanic , allowing you to craft delectable recipes and enjoy consumable snacks on the go. We cant wait to share more details with youincluding the official launch date for this new content and a behind-the-scenes peek at Juliens involvement in the game, plus some related merch goodies were currently cookin up.

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Game Refinery

JUNE 21, 2023

Better yet, by having the bundle’s content directly relate to the player’s achievement, marketers can help users with their current goals. If you enjoyed reading this post, here are a few more you should definitely check out: Why Mobile Game Studios Are Increasing the Prices of IAPs How to Build Your Next IAP Offer?

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

As avid fans of Studio Ghibli’s animated movie Porco Rosso, Rob Hartley and Diccon Yamanaka were inspired to create a game about seaplanes flying around in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. Most indie studios don’t survive long after their first release. Based in Vancouver, Canada, The Brew Barons is their debut title.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

Physics-based 2D platformer Bionic Bay is a collaboration between the Finnish one-man-studio Mureena and Taiwanese indie game company Psychoflow Studio. I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. Now it’s mostly about creating the content of the levels for me now.”

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Big Games

MARCH 27, 2025

Unreal Engine Here’s an overview of these two dynamic mechanisms that will help you understand what they are, how they work, and the merits they offer to Android programmers: Unity It is a popular game engine renowned for its cross-platform compatibility and intuitive user interface that supports both 2D & 3D game development.

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Leveraging the pay-as-you-go model of Amazon GameLift and optimizing resource utilization, the studio also lowered its hosting and operational expenses by 40%. 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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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 21, 2023

Both studios say they regularly analyze game dynamics, including downloads and revenue. Also, if a game mechanic has high retention, but other metrics are not as promising (e.g., Apart from those two sources, studios are also paying close attention to the newly released games to understand where the market is going.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

Looking ahead, the biggest opportunities I see for growth and innovation in 2025 will center around advancements in AI-driven content creation, new monetization opportunities utilizing e-commerce, loyalty programs, and hybrid casual. Some of the leading platforms include: Midjourney: For high-quality visual content. Poolday.ai

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Toronto, Canada based indie dev Thousand Stars Studio prides itself on being a culturally diverse studio. Were aiming to create content that resonates with a broader, untapped audience, she says. This system reflects our key underlying value of unity in the game, as we uniquely weave the theme into our mechanics.

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Radiator Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Consider some background: lead developer / studio founder Laure De Mey is a programmer and tech artist who worked on second wave ustwo puzzle games like Assemble With Care -- elegant minimalist jigsaws with minimal confusion and friction. All the puzzle mechanics are one-time one-off things. What affects this plant's color?

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The game immerses players in a captivating odyssey across worlds within worlds, beckoning them to master the art of world-leaping mechanics to uncover a cosmic mystery. Cocoon is the first venture of Geometric Interactive , a Danish indie studio founded by Carlsen and his ex-Playdead colleague, Jakob Schmid.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 28, 2024

Four mobile games from indie studios in the U.S., Through innovative mechanics, they provide a unique perspective on dementia. Team Background: Leti Arts develops interactive content influenced by African history, folklore, and culture, leveraging African talent to immerse players in African heritage. Download the game here.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 11, 2024

Of course we are developing the additional content promised on the Kickstarter campaign!” Indie developer Chibig started in 2017 as a one-dev studio in Valencia, Spain. The name Chibig is a reflection of the cute Chibi art style which is used in all the games of the studio.

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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. Its capabilities for VR content creation include comprehensive 3D modeling tools, advanced texturing and shading, animation and rigging, and integration with VR Devices.

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Game Refinery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If executed correctly, introducing new mechanics in this way can be an easy win, enabling developers to test out player preferences, broaden motivational appeal, boost user acquisition, and enhance player engagement – all without drastically altering the core gameplay. Whoever emerges victorious wins a random assortment of boosters.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Independent game development studio, Norsfell , was founded in 2013 to forge new genres that bring people together. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, Norsfell has grown from a small startup developing mobile games into a studio with nearly 40 team members who helped launch the award-winning multi-platform game, “ Tribes of Midgard.”

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This is why game art studios have emerged over the past decade. Instead of working on the next big blockbuster title alone, game art studios help companies create their titles with minimal financial investment. This article will explain about Game Art Studios and what it means for the future of gaming! What is a Game Art Studio?

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 17, 2023

But also in earlier stages of the development process, when studios are looking for investors or publishers, marketing can make the difference. Publishers often look for studios and games featured on these platforms. Around a thousand games hit Steam every month and developers have to find ways to stand out among the crowd.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

” One concern raised during the conversation was the use of copyrighted material in AI-generated content, as seen with AI models like DALL-E and StyleGAN. ” In terms of legality, Chaumette expressed that large companies like Disney and Epic Games might not see AI-generated content as a threat, as it is not copyrightable. .”

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The end results, known as renders, are photo-real content that, depending on their intended audience and medium, can be viewed in either 2D (still images) or 3D (walkthrough animations and virtual tours). Rendering final content for review by architects, clients, stakeholders, etc., as still images, 3D animated videos, and VR content.

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Game Refinery

MAY 30, 2024

That’s why, for this year’s Mobile GameDev Awards, we’ve been celebrating the achievements of the mobile market’s live event champions, looking at the most innovative ways leading studios have kept players invested in their pocket-sized interactive worlds.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2024

There has been a lot of talk about the future of Hypercasual games: how the market has been in stagnation, making studios slowly but steadily look for opportunities in the fraternal Hybridcasual. We can take inspiration from content going viral on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, and indeed, we have created hit games in 2023 by doing so.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

On a more personal level, I publish an episodic webcomic for free, and paid novels (with periodic studio grade music to go with them) to market; currently my children’s book and my wife’s fantasy novels and children’s books. Chad: With blogging, the content often comes across in an informal, personal tone.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Between one job and another I always tried to include some type of content related to games. That was when in 2013 I joined as a partner in a studio that produced small advergames and games for exhibitions among other services. Beware of mutant scope. It’s preferable to cut elements rather than add new ones.

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