Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One of the most successful ways of doing this is by introducing meta elements – gameplay elements and mechanics from other game genres – into your game. How these renovation and construction elements are implemented in-game often varies according to the core gameplay mechanics and narrative nature of the game.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 23, 2025

QA as a Trust Mechanism Players expect frictionless experiences. For genres like RPGs and simulation games, that consistency becomes part of the products DNA and serves as a long-term retention driver. Usage data reveals feature adoption rates, drop-off points, and monetization behavior. QA is not just about fixing code.

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Art Quality Assurance Mobile Mobile 52

iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Functional Testing Beyond Basics: Ensuring Core Game Mechanics Perform as Expected Functional testing goes beyond identifying bugs; it verifies that every game feature aligns with the console’s performance standards. This includes gameplay stability, in-game transactions, and complex mechanics like multiplayer integration.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. When Ahmetcan isnt busy crafting and designing killer features, youll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city. Succeed in the market.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Mechanics Tile Games 52

Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. When Ahmetcan isn’t busy crafting and designing killer features, you’ll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city. For instance, Project Makeover features weekly team missions.

Puzzle 98

Puzzle Mechanics Feature Mobile 98

Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Such VR tools breathe life into the video game mechanics , allowing players to interact with the characters and environment of the game very well. This powerful software allows developers to build their 3D assets and sciences with tools for 3D animation , modeling, rendering, shading, simulation, and more.

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Game Refinery

MAY 26, 2022

What really differentiates The Ants from the rest, however, is not just the theme but the game’s mechanics, which give it an entirely different feel from the usual 4X we’re used to. This is likely due to the game’s varied upgrading system but also due to the way the daily gameplay focus shifts from one mechanic to another.

Fighting 130

Fighting Mechanics Data Simulation 130

PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“I remember when an Early Access update added the overworld feature. Disappointed by the lack of integration of the overworld feature into RimWorld, he further developed his idea. I wanted a colony sim where other settlements around you aren’t just a static backdrop, but parts of a living, simulated world.

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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.). Several features were added to Godot Physics since 3.x,

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 28, 2025

What a year it has been, with the number of Godot submissions in game jams rising to new heights, more people working for the Godot Foundation than ever before , and most industry award shows featuring one if not more games made with Godot. Backpack Battles Backpack Battles decided to make inventory management the main game mechanic.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. Prototype: The prototype is a raw test that checks the functionality of the game, environments, gameplay, mechanics, user experience, etc. GDD is updated regularly.

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Game Development Game Developer Development Engine 100

iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This approach simulates how an end-user would interact with the game, focusing on inputs and expected outputs. The goal is to ensure that the game functions as intended, with all features working correctly and without crashes. The Role of Grey Box Testing Grey Box Testing blends aspects of both Black Box and White Box Testing.

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Code Quality Assurance Games Mechanics 52

iXie gaming

AUGUST 17, 2023

Start small Begin by creating small, achievable projects to gain a solid understanding of Unity’s features and workflows. Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of C# programming to effectively manipulate game objects, create gameplay mechanics, and handle events. Learn C# Unity uses C# as its primary scripting language.

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Big Games

JANUARY 30, 2024

Different software may cater to specific genres, whether it is first-person shooter, role-playing game, strategy game, or simulation. To ensure compatibility, you should identify the features and tools essential for your chosen genre. It is important to understand the genre of your game.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This time, we’ll look at the top games that use storytelling as a core mechanic and show you that you don’t need sparkling design and intense gameplay to create a hit. Three Minute Games also included a time mechanic to make it feel even more realistic. Making choices can be the sole mechanic, and you still have a game.

Horror 109

Horror Games Mobile Mobile 109

iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The goal is to push the game to its limits and beyond, simulating scenarios that might cause the system to falter or fail. By simulating heavy loads, developers can pinpoint areas where the game’s performance could degrade and take corrective measures to optimize it. What is Stress Testing? Frequently Asked Questions: Q1.

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Simulation Games Game Developer Game Development 52

Game Daily

JULY 26, 2023

Pool is one of the most popular games in the world, as well as the basis for many successful video games and simulations. ” The free-to-play game features skill-rankings for player-vs-player modes. Now it’s coming to Web3 gaming, via Eyeball Pool from Eyeball Games. It will not require NFTs or wallets to play.

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Polygon Games Engine Engineering 97

Yobob Games

AUGUST 11, 2022

There are complex design I have to think about when designing a game mechanic. Let me break down what that cumbersome of a job I had to do in order to get that farming mechanic implemented to the best of this engine could do. There are 4 problems I had to figure out when implementing a farming mechanic. 1) Animation.

Mechanics 52

Mechanics Engine Engineering Games 52

Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

This year’s major release was of course Beta 11 “Mechanical Renaissance,” in the works for 17 (!) months, and a massive set of new toys, challenges , revamped mechanics , and more. Aside from the other new features already completed… that bit about it including one new map? So we’re done, right?

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

AI-driven tools generate dynamic content, adapt game mechanics, and customize aesthetics, resulting in more engaging gameplay and new storytelling possibilities. This feature is especially helpful for online games, which rely on real-time simulations to work successfully.

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AI Art Simulation Games 52

AWS Games

MARCH 8, 2024

It is also used for console and PC games, as well as in the metaverse, such as reality shows and simulating megacities. Additional features have been added to deploy more production-oriented services, such as Unity’s cache server. Practically speaking, a mechanism for managing Unity licenses may be necessary.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

Our experienced testers work closely with game designers and developers to examine every part of the game’s concept, mechanics, and user interface. Core Functionality Testing Alpha testing focuses on the core features of the game. Stage 3: Beta Testing During the alpha stage, the main mechanics of the game were improved.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 9, 2023

Dream Games has joined that list by bolstering its hold on match-3 puzzles and widening its already mass-market audience through the addition of its newest game, Royal Kingdom , which features one of the smoothest casual PvP designs in the market. This makes sense; in context, why change a formula that works if you don’t need to?

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Puzzle Mechanics Feature Build 69

Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. When Ahmetcan isn’t busy crafting analysis or designing killer features for consulting clients, you’ll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Mechanics Feature Tile 52

Nvidia

AUGUST 19, 2022

We recently kicked off our NVIDIA Developer Program exclusive series of Connect with Experts Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions featuring NVIDIA experts and Ray. The main consideration to keep top of mind is for the ray-traced effects to work hand-in-hand with the goals of your game’s art direction.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 8, 2018

An inaccessibility is any feature of a game that presents a barrier to enjoyment. ” Michael: An inaccessibility is any feature of a game that presents a barrier for someone when it comes to enjoying the game you’ve designed. Here’s an online tool you can use to simulate colorblindness.

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

comes with a new feature to support the parallel compilation of OptixModule objects containing multiple functions. The payload registers are the mechanism NVIDIA OptiX offers for passing arbitrary data along with a ray, from the caller that traces a ray, and back. Temporal denoising is a new feature from NVIDIA OptiX 7.3

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Ray Tracing Render Feature Animation 52

iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This ensures that many game mechanics, interactions, and features are thoroughly tested. Also, automation allows you to simulate large player populations. Difficulty in Simulating All Real-World Cases Game test automation tools may struggle to simulate all real-world test cases.

Simulation 52

Simulation Games Scripting Development 52

iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Automated game testing involves creating scripts or using testing frameworks to simulate player interactions, such as button presses, mouse movements, and UI interactions. Limitations: Learning Curve: Developing effective Game Bots often requires expertise in AI or rule-based systems and a deep understanding of the game mechanics.

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Scripting Games Communications Bug 52

Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 5, 2024

With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. When Ahmetcan isn’t busy crafting analysis or designing killer features for consulting clients, you’ll find him exploring Berlin's vibrant tech scene or writing for Deconstructor of Fun in one of the hipster cafes of the city.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Feature Racing Balance 52

Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 25, 2022

The game won over millions of gamers with the adorable Cookie characters and a perfect mashup of RPG and Build & Harvest mechanics. As a mobile game, how did Cookie Run: Kingdom accomplish this through its gameplay mechanics? What was Cookie Run: Kingdom ’s secret to success? Two key words - cuteness and mashup.

Baking 52

Baking Simulation Build Animation 52

iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It involves simulating player actions, such as button presses, mouse movements, and keyboard inputs, to evaluate different aspects of game performance, functionality, and compatibility. Maintenance efforts are also required to keep the automation tools up to date with the evolving game features and requirements.

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Bug Balance Games Scripting 52

CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

It’s more mechanical and technical than 2D animations and requires input from other departments to create 3D models and complex character rigs. History: Pixar revolutionized the animation industry with their blockbuster Toy Story , the first feature-length animated 3D film. Software: Toon Boom Harmony. Adobe After Effects. Stop Motion.

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Animation Animation Film Advertising 52

iXie gaming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This mainly involves testing for incomplete interface design, audio and video issues, and mechanical shortcomings, among other problems that may lead to missed colors, freezing, and inconsistent animation, among other bugs or errors. This may include testing gameplay mechanics, character interactions, and AI behavior, to mention a few.

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Filmustage

AUGUST 23, 2021

In order to do so, he had to come up with different designs and lighting schemes to simulate space. That's why he and his fellow director Christopher Nolan spend an enormous amount of time in preparation: engineering, setting up mechanisms, set design and preparation. Production process of the "Ad Astra" dir.:

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Film Simulation Cinematics Art 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 8, 2024

Cosmetics have included multiple new collection mechanisms that grant rewards when acquiring enough of a specific type. This is a standard mechanic (synergies) existing in all other autochess games, and in fact it was quite strange that it wasn’t featured in Clash Mini until now. Source: data.ai

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Game Errors

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The immersive world of Football Manager, with its intricate tactics and realistic simulations, is not just a virtual playing field. Also, when the hardware falls short, the game struggles to load the intricate football simulation, resulting in extended loading times or freezes.

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