PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 16, 2023

But also other numerous close relatives of the homo sapiens, such as Neanderthals and Homo Naledi which will be all present in our game.” While the gameplay mechanics reflect the search for historical accuracy, the team of Gorilla Softworks didn’t try to go for realism in the visual presentation.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 2, 2024

“It wasn’t exactly a deliberate choice,” he explains, “I had a small game idea that I wanted to finish and publish, and it seemed doable alone.” What started as a simple concept quickly turned into a game that challenges players with a mix of strategic depth and risk-reward mechanics. Play the Axe Ghost demo now on Steam.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

I assumed it was mostly for fans but after watching all 32 episodes (on 2x speed, skipping some parts) I've changed my mind and now I think it's essential viewing for all game designers / devs. Each level also had unique mechanics and art styles that all tied into a cohesive whole.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 27, 2023

Video game prototyping is the process of developing a rough plan for your game. It is the basis of high-quality game development. It enables game app developers to fine-tune their ideas, find possible issues and test gameplay mechanics before the game is built. Develop documentation at each step.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 19, 2024

Now he’s ready to take talking games to the next level with his new project Dead Meat. It’s an interrogation game where you actually talk to a suspect and try to get a confession. When we showed the demo at EGX, the average playtime was forty minutes and we were having to kick people off to let others have a go.”

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Logic Simplified

MAY 28, 2024

Access to a wide variety of assets The Unity Asset Store has a massive library of free and commercial 3D assets, including 3D models, textures, sound effects, tutorials, music, animations, editor extensions, and plugins, that can be used to create more detailed and immersive games. Try out the asset before you commit to buying it.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 2, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the ninth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Except that’s not really all, is it?

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

By following the do’s and avoiding the don’ts, you can ensure that your game stands out in the competitive PC gaming market. In this guide, we will cover a range of topics, including best practices for game design, effective marketing strategies, and tips for optimizing game performance.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Well I don’t really want* to go as far as creating a full-blown in-game design system with a dedicated interactive UI like you might find in some sort of RTS or games with a vehicle design element. Botcube compatibility highlighting demo. D This is the fourth post in a series on new item mechanics.

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Yobob Games

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Even though the current state of the game uses bless on animals, statues, and crafting/buildings, it doesn’t mean that I’ll add more features to the game to help create a strong foundation this game needs. When the demo gets released, I hope I get input from you through discord and what you want more in the game.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

This year’s major release was of course Beta 11 “Mechanical Renaissance,” in the works for 17 (!) months, and a massive set of new toys, challenges , revamped mechanics , and more. I’ve also been writing more general roguelike-related articles, too, looking at game design , item randomization , and backtracking.

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Grid Sage Games

MARCH 10, 2022

Mechanics that are never quite worth taking advantage of, items that haven’t lived up to their potential, or were later superseded by other options but remained unchanged, or even long-term experiments that were included at some point but never updated/expanded/removed.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

demoed his technology around 2018, which is specifically around making 3D kind of scenes and world building with A.I.” Redefining the Role of the Artist The impact of AI-generated content on the role of game designers and developers must be considered. This shift could have both positive and negative consequences.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

The realms of gaming and the film industry are coming together in a harmonious convergence, as the technology and expertise of both fields are being shared and utilized to create impressive results. This was the primary discussion during the latest episode where I invited the accomplished filmmaker and game designer HaZ Dulull.

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