Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I don't think that we'll ever see pre-rendered cutscenes go away permanently. As in-engine rendering improves, AAA games will likely move away from pre-rendered cutscenes but AAA games are far from the only games that use cutscenes and have engines that can render high quality cinematic visuals (e.g.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For decades, game engines have been used to create applications, simulations and more. These use cases include architecture visualization, cinema, animation and cutscene rendering. Recording cutscenes that will be displayed as pre-recorded videos in the final game.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For decades, game engines have been used to create applications, simulations and more. These use cases include architecture visualization, cinema, animation and cutscene rendering. Recording cutscenes that will be displayed as pre-recorded videos in the final game.

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Raph Koster

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We used the term actively on MUD-Dev back in the day, making the distinction between simulation and “stagecraft.” MUD2 had far more simulation than MUDs did in the 90s … or any MMOs today! It famously only added any crafting because the dev team saw it in UO during beta. UO had that for simulation reasons.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2024

Written by Ahmetcan Demirel , the maestro of product management and a podcast host ( Game Dev Diary ) from Germany! With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. Then the player is introduced to the event and they unlock another couple of cutscenes throughout that event while also receiving their rewards.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Perfect for pretending to have played Deathloop if you find yourself talking to a game dev. Not that you should ever talk to a game dev. I assume general game design knowledge but minimal Deathloop-specific knowledge. no mind control) only 5 powers (+1 PvP only power). TUTORIAL The tutorial happens across 3 in-game loops.

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Keith Burgun

JANUARY 27, 2023

The opening cutscene literally made me cry. Although in most games, at least usually one or two systems are kind of fully-cooked; in this one… probably the most polished and complete thing about the game is one of the minigames (the business simulator was pretty impressive). The Good The writing starts off incredible.

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