Why do game developers love mechs?
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Game developers weigh in on the "utter perfection" of giant mechanical robots.
Game devs talk design methods, system mechanics in design summit
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MARCH 13, 2023
For anyone with an interest in game design, Polaris' developer summit has different articles covering various aspects of design development.
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Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge hopes to inspire a love for the wetlands
Game Developer
MAY 21, 2024
The developers at Humble Reeds talk about how they wove conservationism into the game's mechanics without bogging the them down in the complexities of environmental care.
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Video game mechanics: A Beginner’s Guide
Logic Simplified
JULY 31, 2023
There is one area every game designer must focus on to ensure that their games are captivating enough to entertain and provide an impactful experience to the user: game mechanics. When creating a new game, video game mechanics are often considered the most important factor. What are game mechanics? So let’s get started.
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Solo developer Kaighen Finley: “It’s easy to lose myself in game development”
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 17, 2023
Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Just to be on the safe side he mainly focused on web development, but his heart was not in it. Why did you become a solo developer? How do you stay motivated through (years of) development?
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 Won’t Start: How to Fix
Game Errors
JANUARY 31, 2023
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is available on Steam and it seems that the game encounters a lot of errors. In this 2018 version, Car Mechanic Simulator seems to be poorly optimized and players reported launching issues, black screen, crashes, low frame rates, drops of fps, and freezes.
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How to Build Better Mechanics for Rewarded In-Game Ads
Game Refinery
AUGUST 2, 2023
Non-paying players generate more costs for the developers, and growing the user base requires constant investment to attract new users through UA practices. With this in mind, developers have taken a step ahead in monetizing the F2P player base with progressive gachas. By watching ads, the boost is triggered for a fixed time.
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Attracting investors and publishers with the right kind of game demos
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
They enable developers to establish a connection with their target audience early on, while turning interested players into buyers. Typically highlighting a game’s mechanics in their raw form, even before content and visuals receive their final polish. A game demo is more than a condensed snapshot of your game.
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What confuses you most about board game development?
Brand Game Development
MARCH 30, 2020
Board game development is incredibly complex. Create rules and mechanics that help you express your idea in the best way possible. What confuses you most about board game development? The post What confuses you most about board game development? Play-test the game until it feels right. Find artists.
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Want to make a great game trailer? 3 is the magic number
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 3, 2023
How many times do you need to show a hooky idea or game mechanic in a trailer for people to understand it? The reason it’s good to show something 2-3 times is firstly because if you only show it once, the person watching might miss it entirely and if you never show it again they could be missing out on a key game mechanic.
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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 11, 2023
years of development. 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. Carlsen’s vision for Cocoon sprang from a fascination with game mechanics. One day the idea simply popped up”, explains Carlsen.
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‘A sprinkle of alien essence’ brings the Creatures of Ava by Inverge Studios to life
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 7, 2024
However, as development progressed, the concept evolved into something much more narrative-driven. Throughout the development of various games, we have learned a lot. Each team member has been able to focus and specialize in their area of expertise, ultimately forming a team capable of excelling in all aspects of game development.”
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. Is it well-defined?
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Anima Flux is a co-op Metroidvania with a retro-futuristic visual flair
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 3, 2024
The game’s cooperative mechanics allow players to combine the unique abilities of these characters, enhancing their effectiveness and vigor. ” First big project Anima Flux’s development process is marked by a high degree of collaboration and open communication within the team.
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Godot Launch the Godot Development Fund
Game From Scratch
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Godot Launch the Godot Development Fund The Godot Foundation have just announced the new Godot Development Fund. This is a mechanism, similar to the Blender Development Fund, meant to help support the development of the Godot game engine through financial donations.
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Two brothers behind MystiveDev build bodycam survival-horror Chasmal Fear
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 3, 2024
Working under the name of MystiveDev the Mojsovski-brothers actively include the player community in almost every aspect of development. The collaboration extends to game mechanics and gameplay loops, where player feedback plays a crucial role in shaping the final product. Our games are made for the players. “I say it’s 50/50.
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Solo dev Josh Salley (HALbot Studios) “I believe in keeping a good work life balance”
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 3, 2023
Josh Salley has always been a big fan of gaming, but thought that game development was out of his reach. “I I just assumed game development involved writing code all day.” Why did you become a solo developer? I never enjoyed programming very much and just assumed game development involved writing code all day.
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Rablo Games: From solo developer to team collaboration on Necro Story
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Small teams and solo developers often produce some of the most unique and personal games, and this holds true for Rablo Games, an indie studio led by founder Pablo Coma. “Initially, I planned to develop it alone, just like my previous game.” The studio’s upcoming release, Necro Story, marks an exciting new chapter.
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Mirthwood by Bad Ridge Games is mixing genres with something darker and more adventurous
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Created by a two-person team based in Seattle, USA, Mirthwood represents a creative and personal journey for its developers, long-time friends Brian Hecox and Daron Otis. The style came together slowly in early development and was refined as time went on.” Learning to draw specifically for the game, he refined the style over time.
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Solo dev Mario Malagrino “The psychological pressure is the worst part of game development”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Game developer from Italy! We’re talking about Mario Malagrino, developer of Remote Life and the upcoming Crude. He’s operating as a solo developer because he works at a different pace than most others. “I’m The reality is that game development is really hard, and the psychological pressure is the worst part of it.”
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‘Doki Doki AI Interrogation’-developer YAMADA explores the role of AI in games
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 17, 2024
Japanese indie game developer Yamada has used ChatGPT as a key design element for his latest project, Doki Doki AI Interrogation. He had to set up strict boundaries and even make the AI powered character ‘drunk and forgetful’ to pull it off, but, according to the developer, the experience has moved players to tears.
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BitCake Studio built online multiplayer game Atomic Picnic completely remote
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
BitCake Studio , an indie game development studio based in Brazil, is celebrating its 10th year in the industry. “We didn’t know each other, we just all got a call from a bigger studio that told us we could use some of their spare space to develop video games. . Now we’re much bigger and have lived way past them.”
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5 Lessons from Mario Party for Board Game Developers
Brand Game Development
JANUARY 4, 2021
Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I think there are a ton of lessons to be learned from them, even for board game developers. That means implementing a number of catch-up mechanisms for losers, even if that might irritate skill players. Need help on your board game?
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The Rise of Hybridization in Mobile Games: How Developers are Genre Mashing Their Way to Success
Game Refinery
MAY 4, 2023
In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. Mechanically, the mode is relatively similar to Blizzard’s Hearthstone.
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Solo dev Chris Arvanitis: “Total control can be a double edged sword”
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 25, 2023
Operating under the name of Xenoplasis Games , solo developer Christos Arvanitis is about to release his debut game Ontosis. It’s his first endeavor working completely alone after a failed attempt at developing a horror game with 2 others back in 2015. “A Why did you become a solo developer? “I years of development.
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Video Game Prototyping and Its Importance in 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. Video game prototyping is the process of developing a rough plan for your game. It is the basis of high-quality game development.
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Solo dev Tomasz Kaye: “ChatGPT massively sped up the development of Axe Ghost”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Tomasz Kaye had prior game development experience, with credits on Ibb & Obb and Chalo Chalo , but this time he went solo for his latest creation Axe Ghost. “It What started as a simple concept quickly turned into a game that challenges players with a mix of strategic depth and risk-reward mechanics.
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Two engineers build the physics-driven engineering parody The Enjenir
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 9, 2023
They are both well aware of the irony of two engineers developing a parody engineering game, but that hasn’t stopped Cillín Farrell and Neil Mackenzie from devoting the majority of their spare time doing just that. From the building mechanics, all the way to the third person character movements. Do we know how to implement it?
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How to design a great tutorial
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 28, 2024
Maybe it's the first hour of Fallout 3, which quite literally treats you as a baby, teaching you new mechanics at different stages of growth? Whether you feel developers' fingerprints at the start of your virtual journey or not, tutorials are an essential part of the experience.
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The accidental, inimitable success of Monument Valley
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 8, 2024
But there's something particularly special to be said about its main mechanic, and the pure joy of experiencing its optical illusion puzzles for the first time, seeing reality shift before your eyes. "I Read more
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Mind Diver by Indoor Sunglasses “There are shockingly few games about love”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 6, 2023
It’s the brainchild of six developers from Copenhagen, operating under the name of Indoor Sunglasses. They’ve developed a vertical slice of Mind Diver containing the core mechanics and two areas, offering around 1.5-2 As for the future, Indoor Sunglasses has ambitious plans. 2 hours of engaging puzzles and story.
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The gorgeous visuals of Bionic Bay that Juhana Myllys calls Painterly Pixel Art
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 24, 2024
I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. The Swap The initial idea that ignited the project was the core mechanic: The Swap. It was also important that the environments would be suitable for various gameplay scenarios and mechanics.
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Navigating the layers of hell: How Oppolyon Studio built their debut game Ascending Inferno
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 25, 2024
If there ever was a fitting metaphor for the trials and tribulations that indie developers face while creating their debut game, it’s Ascending Inferno , the upcoming release by Australian developer Oppolyon Studio. As first-time indie developers, their journey mirrors the very game they’ve crafted. experience.
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Harnessing the power of player feedback
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Game developers invest countless hours perfecting a game. From crafting immersive worlds, to creating engaging mechanics and plotting captivating narratives, they put their all into it to make it the best game it can be.
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Godot for AA/AAA game development - What's missing?
Mircosoft Game Dev
JANUARY 15, 2023
Often developers need to implement rendering techniques, post processing effects, etc. This is needed for some types of game mechanics such as: Projectiles (bullet hell for example). This makes Godot an extremely powerful engine that gives developers a lot of flexibility, but…. Low level rendering access. Or even more.
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Ascent of Ashes dev switches to Godot halfway development “Not as chaotic as Unity”
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 16, 2024
German indie developer Vivid Storm Interactive is a three person team that started when they launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ascent of Ashes in 2021. Studio owner and Lead Developer Max Hermann originally developed the idea for the game in the time when he was still a computer science student and active in the RimWorld modding scene.
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Ascent of Ashes dev switches to Godot halfway development “Not as chaotic as Unity”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
German indie developer Vivid Storm Interactive is a three person team that started when they launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ascent of Ashes in 2021. Studio owner and Lead Developer Max Hermann originally developed the idea for the game in the time when he was still a computer science student and active in the RimWorld modding scene.
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Using Unreal Engine for AR and VR Development
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 24, 2023
To be specific, this surge has been a result of the dynamic audio-visual effects, the natural player-to-character interaction, photorealistic 3D graphics, and engaging levels, characters, and mechanics of the game. The gaming industry is brewing with innovation and new technology trends. Shared Experiences 6. People Occlusion 7.
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The walls are alive with tiny people in Cyborn’s Mixed Reality game Wall Town Wonders
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Belgian developer Cyborn has introduced a fresh perspective on mixed-reality gaming with the release of Wall Town Wonders , a game that transforms living spaces into bustling miniature towns built right on the wall. Elements of Steampunk Another highlight is the airplane control mechanism. “We But I’m happy we put it in already.”
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Endless Runner Games – Core Mechanics and Top Titles
Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Core Mechanics of an Endless Runner Game Game mechanics make a video game engaging and challenging for players. The core mechanics involved in an Endless Runner Game include - Player Actions The player interacts in an endless runner game by jumping, sliding, or shifting sideways to avoid obstacles.
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Iteration doesn’t mean moving forward and backward through development
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 13, 2023
If you want to know more about the art, craft and science of game development, subscribe here. It’s not because their ideas or team are bad – it’s because their development process does not have One Way Doors. Despite all the hard work, development never moves forward.
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Nuverse lets AI do all the talking and moving of NPCs in Earth: Revival
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 22, 2023
Chinese developer and publisher Nuverse is using AI for all NPC speech and animation in games. For its upcoming science fiction survival title Earth: Revival the development team used a system to generate speech and compute full body animations for NPCs, without any manual intervention. That can be very tedious and repetitive work.”
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The Great BR Takeover: A Game Development Case Study
Logic Simplified
JANUARY 18, 2023
It is a straightforward point-and-shoot game, with no complex controls or mechanics. 02 Various food items: Our Unity game development team designed a wide variety of food items ensuring they fit seamlessly into the gameplay. Players must defend their porcelain throne from waves of invading cute animals.
How Playfusion's Ascendant is rising from the ashes of Lightseekers
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 24, 2024
Earlier this year, UK developer Playfusion unveiled its newest game Ascendant Infinity, which aims to shake up the online multiplayer space with matches that change every time. People are happy to see we've taken the risk to innovate, to create this 'adaption shooter' and event-driven gameplay mechanic." Read more
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