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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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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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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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. Some developers have added extra mechanics to their race events to keep things fresh and rewarding.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Esteban Hernandez , the solo developer behind MKSM Design , has spent almost seven years bringing Creo God Simulator to life. I became a solo developer initially because I wanted to make games, plain and simple, he says. Despite the rewards, solo development comes with challenges. ” Why did you become a solo developer?

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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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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Depending on the type of IP you want to license, collaborations also provide an opportunity to freshen up your narrative elements and gameplay mechanics. How well does the franchise – if it’s a film or TV show, for example – lend itself to your gameplay mechanics? Does it match your target demographic?

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But as the story developed, it took on a life of its own. We throw ideas around, different puzzle mechanics, narrative elements and unique interactions,” Olczyk says. We love exploring different styles of puzzles, logic, pattern recognition, environmental interactions and even experimental mechanics like cooperative dialogues.”

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 3, 2025

Jason Priskomatis , the solo developer behind EJETA Studios, always enjoyed playing video games, ever since he was young. Some aspects of the development work faster because I dont have to wait for hours for a partner to get back to me, he explains. Why did you become a solo developer? Working alone has its perks.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whether it's a unique gameplay mechanic from an indie title or a groundbreaking event in one of the biggest franchises, developers consistently look to each other to spark creativity and fuel progress. There's always something new to learn, a fresh perspective to consider, or an innovative mechanic to experiment with.

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Game Refinery

MARCH 20, 2025

Once acquired, players could use these characters in battles but also interact with them through messages and other in-game social mechanics. Fly High Regardless of genre, most anime-based titles are monetized through gacha mechanics. There are even some anime games that focus on sports, like Haikyu!!

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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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Game Refinery

APRIL 27, 2023

Mobile games and gacha mechanics have been closely aligned for a significant time. Regardless of the genre, most gamers playing titles on a mobile device will inevitably encounter gacha mechanics in some shape or form, whether that’s a box gacha, sugoroku gacha, timed gacha, or one of many others.

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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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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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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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AWS Games

MARCH 12, 2025

Following are a few key learnings from Epic Games work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that game developers should consider when developing a cloud governance strategy. Establish guardrails Game developers often dream of releasing a smash hit title, but popularity can be tough to predict.

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Big Games

MARCH 27, 2025

Developers are constantly seeking the best tools to create engaging, high-performance games that can run smoothly on a wide range of Android devices. Two of the most popular game enginesUnity and Unreal are the top choices for Android game development. Merits: Easy to learn and use for rapid development.

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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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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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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Developed by Alexander Khoroshavin (Alex Goodwin) and a small team, the game centers around an elderly healer named Kazimir, who journeys through a whale-worshiping fantasy land to heal his ‘soul wound’. The control mechanics are integral to the gameplay, allowing players to operate Kazimir and his staff both together and independently.

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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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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

First-time Swedish developer Far Out Games has meticulously crafted a neon-drenched Americana, complete with pink motels, sun-soaked suburbs and classic diners, all ready to be obliterated by you and your unstoppable delivery truck. After all the years of development, Nielsen is still impressed by their own game.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Similarly, in a game development setup, various virtual reality tools have become easily accessible to both creators and consumers to create and encounter immersive experiences. 10 Popular VR Game Development Tools There are a range of tools and frameworks that are being used for VR game development projects.

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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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Cocos

MARCH 13, 2025

Were seeking an experienced Cocos Creator developer to join our team in developing an exciting web-based 2D Collectible Card Game (CCG) with play & earn mechanics. This is a contract position where youll work alongside our established team of UI/UX designers, game artists, backend developers, and blockchain specialists.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 6, 2024

From mechanics to level design and even the story and visuals, the team has worked to align everything with this focus. Player feedback has been invaluable throughout the development process. Funding and Marketing Initially, the team self-funded development with income from other jobs.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 28, 2025

So when we really enjoyed the hat-throwing mechanic found in Mario Odyssee, we asked ourselves if that particular mechanic of taking over an enemy existed in a Metroidvania. Producing a Metroidvania is a huge undertaking, and the developers could easily be overwhelmed by the content they wanted to create, according to Berriche.

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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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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 24, 2025

platforming, parkour mechanics and puzzle-solving, all tightly synchronized to a pulsating urban soundtrack. What started as a passion project quickly turned into a full-fledged game and after years of development, ANTRO is set for release later this year. His advice to aspiring developers? Keep it simple, stupid!

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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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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Swedish indie developer Perfect Random promised in their early access roadmap to add multiplayer once they reach that number. Mod and wield with pride When talking about Sulfur, Albiin describes it as “a dream mix of our favorite game elements: action-filled FPS mechanics combined with the unpredictable, high-stakes loop of a roguelike.”

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Harold Serrano

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As stated in my previous post , my goal is to improve the robustness of the Untold Engine by focusing on developing various games. So, I decided to develop one. Such mechanics would be perfect for testing the collision system, which I have yet to develop. For example, the engine does not have any culling mechanism.

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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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AWS Games

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Leveraging many managed services from Amazon Web Services (AWS), the game developer, publisher, and solutions provider accelerated creative game development for popular titles like Citizen Conflict. Using Amazon Bedrock, developers built an AI agent that analyzes near real-time game data streaming from Amazon Kinesis.

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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 racks up the highest score wins.

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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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