Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

There will always be a place in the market for seasonal events and anniversary events, of course, but there’s a growing trend of mobile games now licensing IP from film, TV, anime, celebrities, music, manga and even other games and incorporating that IP into their anniversary and seasonal events. Collaboration event framework.

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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. Initially, I wanted to build games, but invested my eggs in web development first because I thought I was being pragmatic.

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Game Developer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With the new funding, Codecks aims to beef up staff and create new features to help game developers to keep track of their workload.

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Big Games

JANUARY 12, 2025

From improved graphics to reduced latency, remote gaming brings unparalleled opportunities for both players and developers. Lets explore how it will transform the mobile game development landscape and why this shift holds immense potential for developers and players alike.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

re:Invent 2024 festivities include keynotes featuring AWS leaders sharing the latest cloud and generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovations. A GAM designation ahead of the session title indicates the talk is part of the dedicated AWS for Games re:Invent track.

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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.

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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.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Despite his credentials in game development—first as a programmer on Cadillacs & Dinosaurs and later in his role at Tesla where he hoped to feature titles like Cuphead as part of the Tesla driving experience—Mr.

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Game Developer

MAY 29, 2024

Reimagining a classic like 'Yars Rising' isn’t just about updating graphics or adding new features. It's about capturing the essence of what made the original game special and reinterpreting it for today’s audience.

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Game From Scratch

MAY 5, 2025

GameFromScratch.com Miziziziz Releases Godot Game Source Code Fellow game development YouTuber Miziziziz has just released source code used in several of his published games. All of the games were created using the Godot game engine and the source code is released under the MIT open-source license.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 30, 2024

The province is renowned for its collaborative video game development community, where established companies lend a helping hand to newcomers. Institutions such as Red River College Polytech , with its Game Development program, are also pivotal in cultivating the next generation of game developers.

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Starloop Studios

MARCH 20, 2025

Now, mobile games are complex titles that can sometimes rival what console and PC games have to offer in terms of their immersion, complexity, and game features. More than ever, the features of a mobile game are critical to its place in the market, its [.]

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Starloop Studios

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For mobile game development projects in particular, working with an experienced [.] The post How Game Co-Development Benefits Mobile Game Development Studios appeared first on Starloop Studios.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 28, 2024

Any game developer who wants to build and enhance a Unity game can do so using its 3D models, audio files, animations, scripts, plugins, and so on. Its vast and ever-growing library of high-quality resources speeds up the development time to create amazing games and interactive gaming experiences.

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Game From Scratch

JANUARY 22, 2025

GameFromScratch.com SDL 3 Released SDL, or the Simple DirectMedia Layer is one of the most important open-source game development frameworks and they just released SDL 3. Key features of SDL 3 include: If you are migrating […] The post SDL 3 Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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Unity Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Unite 2023 Keynote features developers sharing stories and games, new product demos, and updates about support for developers.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased.

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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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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 15, 2023

It includes major improvements all across the board in features, performance, and usability. The features offered are also a lot more reminiscent of AAA games, such as far more material options and advanced visual effects (including circle DOF , volumetric fog, AMD FSR, etc.). is coming out soon. improvements. reaches stability.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 3, 2024

Although she enjoyed her time in Turkey and her engineering studies, she decided to leave both behind to pursue her passion for game development. Today she works at Maliyo Games, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Orina stood out among the participants I featured in the piece. I did all the tests within that period.

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Game Refinery

MAY 31, 2023

However, it’s important to note that there may be games that are listed as not including any pop-ups, but do feature them beyond this sampling time frame. The study sample included the US top-grossing 200 list for iOS games, according to GameRefinery data that was accessed in late January, 2023.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 3, 2025

That passion led to Friday Nights , his debut horror game featuring voice recognition, designed to immerse players in a uniquely interactive nightmare. 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. Lots of other aspects of development go very slow.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Narrative design has always been an important part of video game development, but its significance in modern-day games continues to grow as narrative elements play an important role in player engagement and retention. Several exploration games also incorporate similar story designs. Storytelling elements in Gossip Harbor.

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Game Refinery

AUGUST 2, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how game developers are incorporating unique in-game ad features into the game design or, in some cases, have made ads an integral part of the game to enhance the user experience and drive revenue. Opt-in incentivized ads have higher player engagement and completion rates.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With IDFA regulation changes and an influx of new games entering the market, publishers and mobile game studios are facing an ever-uphill battle to acquire new players (UA) and retain them. However, as we wrote last year , many top-grossing mobile games have found that minigames are the best way to boost UA and player retention.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Eighteen months later, the game is here,” he says. A standout feature of Wall Town Wonders is its hand-tracking interaction, allowing players to control the game and engage with characters using just their hands. Iteration is key Throughout the development process, the team at Cyborn learned the importance of adaptability.

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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.

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AWS Games

JULY 26, 2023

Advancing the art of virtual reality (VR) storytelling is one the primary objectives of Meta’s Oculus Studios, the division that publishes popular multiplayer games, including “Population One,” “Onward VR,” and “Beat Saber.” While this ensures unique player experiences, it can also present game development and hosting complexities.

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AWS Games

MARCH 11, 2025

platform is addressing these challenges head-on with its comprehensive cloud-native game development environment built on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The technology allows teams to set up their game development environment in the cloud. This feedback-driven development process ultimately led to the launch of Remngu 2.0a

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Game Development News

JUNE 19, 2024

PressEngine, the leading PR and Marketing Tool designed specifically for the video games industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Events feature. This innovative addition aims to streamline the process of managing individual and industry event bookings with media and influencers.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I was an early adopter of Unreal Engine 4 and always wanted to get into game development, he says. Originally envisioning a role as a 3D modeler on a team, the accessibility of Unreal Engine inspired him to take on the challenge of crafting every aspect of a game himself. Making games is extremely hard.

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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.

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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.

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Starloop Studios

DECEMBER 1, 2022

There’s a reason that games on Unity make up somewhere around half of all games on mobile, PC, and console. Unity game development is user friendly, accessible, highly customisable, and offers a wide range of opportunities for developers to implement into their final gaming experience.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 4, 2024

Where previously game developers would hire a temporary crew to pull a project across the finish line by having everyone work up to 70 and 80 hours a week, publishers instead let go of full-time employees during periods when the market is expected to be flat. The new crunch time However, layoffs are the new crunch time.

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