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Game Developer
MARCH 31, 2025
'Valve was saying, in not so subtle terms, that everyone needs to make a demo.'
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Game Developer
MARCH 31, 2025
'Valve was saying, in not so subtle terms, that everyone needs to make a demo.'
Game Developer
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Witch Beam co-founder Sanatana Mishra explains how to interpret the "deluge" of feedback you'll receive from public demos at shows like PAX.
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PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Disclosure: This article has been written as a part of a paid cooperation with Xsolla Game demos are as important to a successful game marketing strategy as trailers and advertising. They enable developers to establish a connection with their target audience early on, while turning interested players into buyers.
Game Developer
JULY 26, 2024
Tweaks include the ability to create a standalone store page for Steam demos and notify wishlisters when they land.
Game Developer
APRIL 23, 2024
Flaming Fowl is making a last-chance bid to attract publisher interest by releasing a demo for Ironmarked.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Free Steam demo available for deck-building RTS.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Voxlands' demo dominates: top-played, wishlists soaring, taking Steam Next Fest by storm!
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Kickstarter, demo both detailed.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
2D action title now out on Steam in demo form.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Explore iconic paintings in this hidden-object artventure, through a charming demo, available from February 5th to 12th.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Demo out on Steam.
Game Developer
JUNE 12, 2024
PlayStation tech mascot Astro Bot's solo title will flex the PS5's capabilities through an array of powers—just don't ask him about PSVR2.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Steam owners of the Master Chief Collection will get to play a recreated version of Halo 2's famous gameplay reveal in celebration of its 20th birthday.
AWS Games
MARCH 13, 2025
Experience first-hand how Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games helps build breakthrough gaming experiences at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 17-21, 2025 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Meet with AWS for Games experts to learn about the transformational power of generative AI and cloud game development.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The studio has also announced an upcoming Kickstarter campaign
Game Developer
MAY 18, 2023
Demos may be one way Microsoft draws extra revenue from Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Demo of visual novel announced.
Indie DB
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Emblem of Valor, a single player deckbuilding PC game developed by Far Star Studio, is participating in the current Steam Next Fest from February 5th to 12th. The team has also released an updated beta demo version.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The demo reportedly featured a revamped version of Breath of the Wild.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The French studio plans to put its new money toward making a demo for Unrecord and grow its staff before securing a publishing partner.
Unity Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The Unite 2023 Keynote features developers sharing stories and games, new product demos, and updates about support for developers.
Game Refinery
JUNE 15, 2023
The rise of hybridization in mobile games has resulted in game developers experimenting with new gameplay mechanics and features from other genres to drive engagement, something that’s often done via limited-time events.
Brand Game Development
MARCH 2, 2020
It’s a simple app on the Steam store, it costs $19.99, and it’s been an extraordinary resource for me during the development of War Co. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. How to Make a Tabletop Simulator Demo of Your Board Game.
Indie DB
APRIL 1, 2025
Indie game developer and publisher Planet 47 Games is proud to announce a small demo for their upcoming game, Bigfoot Life, is officially released on Steam.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Creators of The Tenants show their estate building simulator!
Unity Blog
MARCH 27, 2024
While multiplayer game development poses challenges, it’s never been simpler to build multiplayer games with Unity. Browse this curated list of resources to get familiar with the latest multiplayer demos, samples, and templates.
Game Developer
MAY 24, 2023
Here are tips that help you improve your animation demo reel and increase your chances of landing a job in the industry and find the right career path.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding. “I I get to travel the world and help indie game developers succeed.” Find the fun factor in your game and build a demo around that.
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 30, 2025
Eugene, the solo developer behind Voidmaw , has spent three years crafting Katanaut , a fast-paced action-roguelite where players embody a katana-wielding astronaut fighting to escape a collapsing space station. As a one-person team, he embraces both the creative freedom and the intense challenges that come with solo development.
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2025
Nearly 30,000 attendees were welcomed to the March 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Convention Center with an official ribbon cutting by the Mayor of San Francisco. AWS also hosted insightful sessions featuring Epic Games, Netflix Games, Riot Games, Jackbox Games, and more.
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The amount of crossover from regular software engineering and game development is not nil, and leveling up in software engineering is a net positive towards making your dream game work out too. and programming generally pays a lot better than indie dev work.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Founded in 2018 by CEO Senad Hrnjadovic, SenAm Games is an independent game development studio based in Munich, Germany. We have a solid track record of developing and releasing three games in the last seven years, including client work, Hrnjadovic says. That is if they can get the financing in place.
CG Spectrum
APRIL 3, 2023
The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) was held last week in San Francisco, boasting 28,000 attendees ! Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. ✌️ Build your community while you build your game dev skills!
AWS Games
AUGUST 15, 2024
One of the world’s most anticipated games industry events, the conference brings together developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and cloud providers from around the world alongside the gaming community to celebrate industry achievements and discuss the trends shaping the industry’s future.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Team up with your friends and fight invaders today with a new demo as part of the Steam Remote Play Together event.
Ask a Game Dev
MARCH 29, 2024
This can refer to the whole game or a specific chunk of work we’re doing (e.g. Demo - A stripped-down build of the game for exhibition, either for executives, tradeshows, or public-facing. Split into pre-release demo and post-release demo, with the post-release demo being easier to deal with.
Game Dev Unchained
MAY 24, 2023
Riding the Wave of Tech Evolution In an era defined by rapid innovation and evolution, the game development industry continually grapples with the pressure to remain on the cutting edge. Dino Patti and Tadej Gregorcic , both co-founders of Coherence , a platform aiming to democratize multiplayer game development.
Logic Simplified
JULY 27, 2023
Therefore, before developing the game's final version, you must test a prototype. This is one of the most crucial parts of game development that can boost the game’s overall quality and success. What is a video game prototype, and why is it essential? It is the basis of high-quality game development.
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
French game developer Drama Studios has announced a new $2.5m seed series investment round "to strengthen the core development team and advance [its game Unrecord] to a solid demo state."
Yobob Games
APRIL 17, 2021
Harvest Island Demo. From my previous game version, the resolution was at 1280×720, shown at the bottom of the image. And with the new resolution, 1920×1080, the game became more alive. Feedback from Beta Demo. Opening the closed beta demo was a good choice. Harvest Island Demo.
Nvidia
JUNE 4, 2021
Developers, engineers, artists and leaders from game studios across the world gathered virtually at this year’s virtual GTC to learn how the latest NVIDIA technologies are revolutionizing game development. Demos RTX Technology Showcase Experience the latest NVIDIA RTX technologies available in Unreal Engine 4.
Cocos
MAY 23, 2024
The developer “One Brick Two Hundred” wrote a frame-synchronized online game framework in TypeScript and used the framework to create an online game demo, which is free to share with you. That’s great news! Thank you for sharing this information!
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
New release window announced and first narrative trailer unveiled for upcoming WWII strategy title; playable demo deploying soon via Steam Next Fest
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