UX Research in game development: an essential explainer
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
During game development, we’re a little in the dark about how players might experience and respond. That’s where UX research comes into play.
Rival guilds and a dragon landlord all contribute to the rowdy charm of Dungeon Inn
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Lee focuses on art direction, UI/UX design and related programming tasks, while Kim takes charge of illustrations, adventurer designs and animations. 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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Game UX Design – Why is UX important in 3D video game development?
Juego Studio
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The quality and overall aesthetics of the user experience (UX) design is generally considered a distinguishing feature of successful titles. As games transition into immersive three-dimensional worlds, the complexity of interacting with these environments increases significantly.
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Cocos Creator Developer Needed for Web-Based Play & Earn CCG Game
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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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.
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Summer 2025 Game Development Student Internship Roundup, Part 2
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Internship recruiting season has begun for some large game publishers and developers. If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these. If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these.
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Why Gamification Makes Everything Else More Fun
Brand Game Development
JUNE 3, 2019
Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. For that reason, I’ve brought in Sean Fallon, Founder & CEO of Smunchy Games and User Experience (UX) Designer extraordinaire. His background in UX has given him a keen sense of what motivates people to take action. A Practical Example.
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5 Dominant UX Design Principles Which Are Here To Stay
Logic Simplified
MAY 22, 2024
The Origin of UX Design The origin of User Experience (UX) design can be traced back to the 1940s, when Human Factors Engineering, or Ergonomics, emerged. This is when information architecture and interaction design became essential in UX practice. With UX taking centre-stage, could user-centered design be far behind?
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Rocket Science launches Atomic Theory
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 6, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Game developer Rocket Science has unveiled a new co-development firm, Atomic Theory. It will provide studios with in-game development and UI/UX engineering services. Read more
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League of Geeks: "It's a very serious time for a studio of our size"
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Kusters says League of Geeks wants to follow in Paradox's footsteps, making strategy games and their usually opaque UX "far more accessible." Read more
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How Much Does It Cost To Develop a 2D Online Teen Patti Mobile Game App?
Logic Simplified
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
This is a win-win for both players as well as game app developers , because good game apps are forever in demand. Card game developers around the world are leveraging the popularity of and finding innovative variations to create a teen patti game app , along with other classic card games.
Everything you never wanted to know about burnout
GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 18, 2023
At last month's Game Developers Conference, a panel of personal and professional experts discussed the subject at length. Crunch, working conditions, and mental health have been topics of frequent discussion in the games industry for years. Read more
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.4 beta 1
Mircosoft Game Dev
JANUARY 16, 2025
You can buy the game on Steam , and follow the development on Twitter. is jam-packed with new features despite having a much shorter development period than 4.3. This integration ensures developers targeting macOS or iOS can achieve excellent rendering quality and performance on supported Apple hardware. development cycle.
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Adapting your game's vision to benefit your players
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 21, 2023
At Devcom's keynote today, Funcom's lead UX designer Anna Brandberg made a case for taking the time to truly understand players.
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The Basic Fundamentals of Game Design
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 1, 2023
UI/UX in Game Design User interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) are two critical aspects of game design that are often overlooked. Similarly, a good UX design ensures that players have a smooth and enjoyable experience while playing your game.
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Making A Better Card Feel Worse With UX
Tom Francis
AUGUST 12, 2019
I think you could make Slay’s power dramatically better purely with UX changes: – You’re dealt your normal 5 cards. ” With the existing UX that can never happen, since there’s no concept of which card is the ‘extra’ one. . – The extra card is shown in the center of the screen.
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Playground Games leaders form new AAA studio Maverick Games
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 10, 2023
Ben Penrose has joined the company as Art Director from Sharkmob (but was also a former Playground employee), and Elly Marshall has been named UX/UI Director, following her role as experience design director at EA. Running the studio itself is COO Harinder Sangha.
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Why Endless Runner Games Are So Popular
Logic Simplified
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Logic Simplified is a Unity Game Development Company with the finest, most creative game concept artists, 2D and 3D game designers , and UX designers. As a top game development company , we build interactive, human-centered, and exciting games and make your dream project a reality. Happy running!
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Godot 3.4 is released with major features and UX polish
Mircosoft Game Dev
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
All Godot contributors are delighted to release our latest milestone today, Godot 3.4 , after more than 6 months of development! While most development focus is on our upcoming Godot 4.0 x branch to develop and publish their games today , so it's important for us to keep giving Godot 3 users an improved gamedev experience.
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The 7 Stages of Game Development
Starloop Studios
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
The game development pipeline is a lengthy process. In our experience working on everything from AAA titles to smaller-scale projects, a common thread are the stages of game development. Though we’ve seen on some productions that there can be extra layers of complexity to it, the stages of game development remain the same [.].
The Importance of User Experience Testing in Game QA
iXie gaming
MAY 24, 2024
Chances are, it suffered from poor user experience (UX) design. Stumbles in UX can sabotage player satisfaction and a game’s long-term success. Enter user experience (UX) testing. Let’s explore how UX testing transforms games from frustrating to unforgettable. So how do you ensure your game delivers?
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Customer Experience Optimization: Enhancing User Journeys on Your Magento Store
Logic Simplified
JULY 2, 2024
Customer Experience Optimization or UX optimization ensures a business does that and increases customer satisfaction, loyalty, and advocacy. A website's user experience or UX plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Contrary to good UX, a poor user experience can negatively impact a company's reputation and finances.
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Game Art Studio: The Future of Game Development?
iXie gaming
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
However, developing games has become very time-consuming and expensive. Many ask if there is a future for these developers who spend years developing these games. Many ask if there is a future for these developers who spend years developing these games. 2D and 3D character development. 3D environment.
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Tips that Will Guide You to Build Successful iPad Game Development
Big Games
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The mobile game industry is challenging at the same time it is the most rewarding industry that has abundant opportunities for the developers. Many of the game development companies have made incredible games, however, there are few games that haven’t made it in the market. . iPad Game Development. Amazing UX/UI.
Game art vs game design: What is the difference?
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 8, 2023
Video game development is a collaborative process that involves various people with specialized skills. Understanding the difference between the two is vital if you are an aspiring game developer, a passionate gamer, or you are considering hiring a game development company to develop an immersive video game.
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Hello, can I ask how difficult is for developers to add accessibility features to games? I am aware it probably varies by type. Recently, I asked if a sound only minigame in one video game could be reworked to add visual cues, as I am deaf. Lot of other fans harped on me its too much work for little gain, too difficult, that it takes away precious developers time, etc. So now I wonder how complicated such thing actually is and how devs view it. Thank you.
Ask a Game Dev
MAY 20, 2024
These kinds of UX changes can be expensive if we decide to do it after the fact, but if it's something we decide is important to us from the jump we can compensate for those costs by creating efficient and smart solutions early.
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TOP 6 Game Development Trends 2022
Moonmana
JULY 4, 2022
So what are the top game development trends in the current year? What to Expect in Game Development? To estimate the industry and the whole game development future is not an easy task, as life is truly unpredictable. As a result, game development saw their sales increase. 2022 Game Development Trends.
Recall your childhood with online version of classic Ludo game
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 1, 2022
UI, UX Artist - 2. Front-end Developer - 2. Back-end Developer - 1. The game offers multiplayer gaming modes with fantastic UI, UX interface and design. They searched for a well-experienced game development company to meet such a requirement. Attractive UI and UX. App Platform. iOS and Android. Built With.
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Ten highlights from Nordic Game this Week
Game Daily
MAY 21, 2023
AI Development Concerns The first talk is by Andre Schenini Moreira (managing partner, FMA Legal), and it addresses a matter that’s top of mind for game developers and publishers right now – artificial intelligence. These are the questions that Laura Donahue will be tackling in It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: Do UX Research.
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Video game mechanics: A Beginner’s Guide
Logic Simplified
JULY 31, 2023
They serve as the backbone of every engaging game, developing unique and innovative mechanics that differentiate the game from others. Work closely with User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) designers to improve the player interface. Many game development companies offer game development services.
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How to Get Started with Board Game Conventions as a Board Game Creator, Part 2
Brand Game Development
JUNE 18, 2018
Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. There will often be lectures on anything from animation, illustrations, UI/UX design, game development, design, and self-publishing depending on the conference. They are wonderful gathering places for board gamers. Need help on your board game?
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A classic trick-taking card game
Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
UI/UX Artist - 1. Front-end Developer - 2. Back-end Developer - 2. Being a well-known game development company , Logic Simplified was approached by the clients for this full-cycle card game development. The UI/UX must be designed in such a way that players can be absorbed in the game without feeling stressed.
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“Put that planet to the left!”
Played with Fire
DECEMBER 4, 2021
So today we’re going to talk about UX (user experience) in virtual reality games and tell you about the most interesting solutions we used in our game Stargaze! Good UX practices for VR. That’s why we gathered all the best UX practices we know, all based on the example of Stargaze. Stargaze – cosmic VR game.
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Let’s say someone becomes a game developer, but realizes the gaming industry is not for them for whatever reason. What opportunities there for game developers, particularly designers, outside of the video game industry? I imagine one of them is your former job at the gambling industry.
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 22, 2023
You are correct in that it is possible to transfer that body of knowledge over to the other gaming industry that is casino machines. Beyond that, here are some other roles that game design skills could transfer to. Tabletop, board, or card game design. It's still game design, just not in video games.
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Reality, Upgraded: Navigating VR/AR Gaming with Alex Silkin
Game Dev Unchained
JUNE 27, 2023
Virtual Reality’s Second Surge As the first decade of commercial virtual reality (VR) draws to a close, we caught up with seasoned game developer, Alex Silkin , to discuss the twists, turns, and future of the VR and augmented reality (AR) industry. “Not just in terms of cost, but also in terms of design.
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What Is Functionality Testing and Why Is it Crucial for the Success of Your Game?
iXie gaming
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The process of developing a game doesn’t end with coding and design. Testing the end product is crucial to ensure it delivers a seamless user experience (UX) and meets the industry requirements & standards. Several testing techniques are used to test the game’s readiness for release.
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Top WordPress Trends to Watch in 2024
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 12, 2024
It is one of the most popular and widely used CMS that develops user-friendly and competitive websites. This separation of the frontend and backend frees up your content, making it easier for marketers to manage content independently and for developers to quickly build, automate changes, and manage digital media at scale.
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Tips for Effective UI Design in Console Game Development
Starloop Studios
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Effective UI design in console game development can be the difference between a player enjoying their time with your title and them never picking it up again. For something purely visual, UI design is absolutely integral in a good gaming experience. That might sound dramatic, but effective UI design is a fast track [.].
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Why Some Puzzle Games are More Addicting Than Others?
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
They offer developers a sustainable business model, combining monetization strategies while delivering a compelling puzzle experience that appeals to a broad audience. Hybridcasual puzzle games follow the hypercasual model closely with respect to user experience (UX).
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How Flying Sheep raised funds to make its ‘frictionless’ Web3 game Star Life
Game Daily
APRIL 20, 2023
Initially, the company struggled to compete in a hyper-competitive global market, and in a development sector that lacks sophisticated off the shelf game engines. “While our games were web2 focused, we had been following the development of the NFT market,” says Rössig, who also serves as iCandy’s head of Europe.
The Secret Behind Building a Great Mobile Game
Big Games
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
There were days when the game developers had to build a flawless game and launch it in the Play/App Store, and the rest was taken care of by the users. Appealing UX/UI of A Game. Most of the game developers invest more time in perfecting the mobile game before launching it, the real-time scenario is different.
10 Tips on How to Make an iOS Game for Beginners
Big Games
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Mobile gaming has experienced an unprecedented surge in recent years, with iOS emerging as a prominent platform for game development. For aspiring game creators, venturing into iOS mobile game development services can be thrilling and rewarding. This initial step is like setting the course for your game development journey.
Automating LQA for video game localization
Game Global
MAY 4, 2022
At the last Game Global Digital Summit , we had the pleasure of having Mike Souto, Business Development Director at Gridly , and Ville Lehtinen, Senior Developer at Rovio Entertainment , present about how to streamline the LQA process. This article will delve further into the best practices for processes and automation.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Regression Testing in Video Games
iXie gaming
APRIL 4, 2024
To achieve this, you must conduct thorough game testing throughout the game development process. Here are some reasons why every developer must consider regression testing in video game development: 1. Detecting and fixing these bugs early is cost-friendlier than later in video game development. The outcome?
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