GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hearst Newspapers has acquired puzzle games hub Puzzmo. Developed by game designer Zach Gage and engineer Orta Therox, Puzzmo is a platform for original daily newspaper games and puzzles, such as SpellTower, Typeshift, Flipart, and Cross|Word. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Reflecting on the game’s core concept, Khoroshavin shares, “The very first idea was that I want to make a game about an old protagonist that can traverse via boat. Kazimir’s staff is more than just a weapon, it’s a dynamic tool that players can use to solve puzzles, combat enemies, and cleanse the Miasma.

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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?

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 25, 2019

These titles earned – and keep – respect in the hobby gaming community. Like with all things in board game design, there is no linear path. You meander through the game design process, iterating and tweaking your work until you’re happy with it. Need help on your board game?

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 24, 2023

Splenbit is a part-time solo game developer, known for his game Blocks Tracks Trains. He obtained a doctorate in Informatics and Robotics and has been working as a software developer on various projects since 2009. And that’s what game development is to him at the moment, a hobby.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

It allows players to instantly swap places with any physics based object which allows for some clever puzzling through the relentless levels. “We ” It also inspired him to come up with a setting for the game. “We He’s also planning the overall game design. They’re all about how to market your game!

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

In todays dynamic game development world, animation plays a vital role in defining player experiences and shaping game aesthetics. From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. Lets examine these differences one by one.

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

You dont need to solve puzzles, find keys, or worry about running out of lives. Logic Simplified is a Unity Game Development Company with the finest, most creative game concept artists, 2D and 3D game designers , and UX designers. Sounds intense, right? Well, it is! And the best part? Happy running!

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 21, 2023

Now, with the new game A Void Hope coming up on almost 3 years of development, Forslind finds himself juggling his roles as both CEO and Game Designer of his company called Elden Pixels. A Void Hope is an atmospheric puzzle platforming adventure set in a world teetering on the edge of collapse.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

These games are designed for simple gameplay, with no prerequisites and a wide range of difficulty levels, which means that they’re accessible to a much wider audience than most traditional games. 2D and 3D character development. End-to-end Gaming Services Powered by a Brand-new Identity. Time-Saving.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 21, 2024

. “It’s about capturing the essence of what made the original game special and reinterpreting it for today’s audience.” ” This philosophy is at the he art of WayForward’s approach to game development, where reverence for gaming history is matched by a passion for innovation.

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Real Programming

MARCH 28, 2025

Real Programming Languages: We teach popular, in-demand programming languages like Python and C++the same ones used in game development studios around the world. Our curriculum is tailored for kids ages 7 to 17, designed to grow with them as their skills (and curiosity) expand. And coding is the gateway.

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

He decided to start his own indie game development studio, Overwrite Interactive , and create a video game from scratch. For Alan's video game to come to fruition, he needed a team of capable artists to help him. The team updated the game earlier this year to include health bars. Gerel battling enemies. Dogyeong L.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 5, 2019

After a year of development, Tasty Humans raised $20,536 on Kickstarter. It’s a puzzle-solving, tile placement board game for 1-4 players where you play as a fantasy monster who’s hungry for villagers. We could not be happier with how the campaign turned out, and the game is available for pre-order now !

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This blog post presents data and findings from an annual survey of professional video game developers conducted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) during October and November, 2022, alongside details about new AWS for Games solutions and customer stories. 75% of developers view the cloud as pivotal to their success in 2023.

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Played with Fire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How do you design VR games to challenge and attract advanced players at the same time? The challenge for VR game developers lies in designing mechanics that are both challenging and appealing to advanced players. It often turns out, I should say, that the games are simply too… easy.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the seventh of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Same thing with game weight and learning curve.

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Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This sense of putting a player's abilities to use against a difficult situation in a game (challenge), and rewarding their potential for every challenge they overcome and every progress they make in the game (achievement), makes a player want to play. What is Level Design? Process of Level Designing and Game Development 1.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, creating a realistic gaming world needs planning, storylines, aesthetics, characters, visuals and sound design, as well as meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of specific gameplay mechanics. But before that, let’s first understand what an immersive games world means.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 16, 2022

The game supports young minds to create new skills more efficiently while promoting fun. Interactive puzzle games, lesson plans, animated games, skill-building games, worksheets, storybooks, and many more make learning fun. Simple, engaging, and colourful interface developed to keep children busy.

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Game Designing

AUGUST 31, 2023

01:08) It’s kind of like a logic puzzle through code, which is how I look at it. In a small company or by yourself, the programmer might actually be the one to code the entire game. And in this course we’re going to solve a lot of those logic puzzles. And for me, that’s kind of what makes it fun.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

Mobile gaming has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, with millions of users spending time playing games on their smartphones and tablets. As the mobile gaming market continues to expand, mobile game developers must find ways to make their games stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments. What does a game designer do?

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Keith Burgun

APRIL 10, 2023

Before I get started, I should make it clear which context it is that I’m talking about: single player, somewhat narrative driven videogames, like RPGs or adventure games. This concept of “secret” doesn’t really make sense in a strategy game, contest, or a puzzle. The same is true for secrets in games.

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Big Games

JANUARY 31, 2024

Honkai Impact 3rd stands out as one of the best mobile gaming apps for action enthusiasts with its captivating storyline and dynamic combat system. Two Dots For those who appreciate puzzle games with a minimalist design, Two Dots is a true gem.

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Sirlin

JUNE 13, 2015

Right now, in addition to my podcasts, I have three main game development projects in the works. Codex, Flowchart, and now.the Fantasy Strike fighting game (yes, really!). Everyone, even non-patrons, get my main podcast about game design for free.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Here at PreMortem.Games, we have great admiration for developers who tackle the entire game development cycle on their own. Because, lets be honest, creating games is hard and it takes a special kind of developer to choose the solo path. I dont want to work on my game 7 days a week. There are no days off.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

Running through the market by genre, Kress noted that King has done quite well, but other genres had suffered badly, with strategy, RPG, match puzzle, and casino games all down double digits. Fun generates retention, he said, stating that game designers should think of their games as becoming a daily player habit.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 25, 2022

System The system design of the game and the in-game stats balance demonstrate Devsisters’ high standards. The consistency in design logic and gameplay integrating multiple systems show players the wit and excellence in game design choices. Many game developers tried “X+Simulation” games.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 21, 2021

This analysis will give you a full overview of the Strategy games genre, which is the second-largest genre in the Western markets after puzzle. This makes the genre second largest on mobile in (outside key Asian markets) after Puzzle games. Strategy games also represent nearly a half of all Mid-Core revenues.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Kevin J Bray (Game Engineer) , another professional with years of entrepreneurship experience (CEO at now defunct Byte Canvas; Executive Director at Tonk Tonk Games), who previously was a developer and lead engineer at League of Legends (about the same time as Maya).

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2020

On looking deeper, it was found that this was driven by two things - 30-35% of the growth was driven by increased IAP integration in various hypercasual mini-genres, most notably Puzzle. The remaining was driven by two titles - “ Crane Game Toreba ” and “ Clawee ” - which together raked in ~$45M over 2019. Ad revenues not included.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 28, 2019

It is fundamentally a pretty simple game, but it has a lot of really endearing qualities. The dice are bright and pretty, as are the puzzle boards on which you build stained glass arrangements of dice. It is also a smashing success of a game – so let’s talk about why that is. Need help on your board game?

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Atmosphere, when done right, can turn the bundle of programming, art, and sound that we call a video game into something so much more than the sum of its parts. Though it is easily overlooked, especially for newer devs focused more on the nitty-gritty of game development, the atmosphere is a crucial component for any successful release.

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iHobo

MARCH 29, 2023

Time-constraints do make games more exciting, but they also exclude certain players who do not want to feel that stressed when they are playing games. For the most part, however, the thrill-seeking motive is something that everyone enjoys, provided the game doesn't take it too far. Yet players still have fun doing it.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 9, 2023

“Every man and his dog has made an indie game but no one has painted a game yet. A point of interest in the indie game sea.” Naoum calls himself a jack of all trades, a master of none, so going solo on game development made a lot of sense. Making games is different to making anything else. The day to day.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Every man and his dog has made an indie game but no one has painted a game yet. A point of interest in the indie game sea.” Naoum calls himself a jack of all trades, a master of none, so going solo on game development made a lot of sense. Making games is different to making anything else. The day to day.

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