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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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 15, 2023

Many games still use this approach nowadays (after all, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it) but, increasingly, game design has been moving from “individual stages” to “open” or “continuous” worlds where the boundaries between levels disappear. Creating games this way is, as a result, more challenging. Visual scripting.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

I assumed it was mostly for fans but after watching all 32 episodes (on 2x speed, skipping some parts) I've changed my mind and now I think it's essential viewing for all game designers / devs. Each level also had unique mechanics and art styles that all tied into a cohesive whole.

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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.

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iHobo

MARCH 16, 2022

I’d already had a fair amount of experience working with voice actors who had a background in TV and radio in Discworld Noir , which had talent like Rob Brydon, Nigel Planer, Robert Llewelyn, and the inestimable Kate Robbins, delivering lines from my script (the first one of mine to be recorded, actually). In the Studio.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

What is Rapid Game Prototyping In game development, rapid game prototyping is an iterative development technique. This technique leverages its speed to generate basic samples or models of game ideas and design features. The samples function as physical versions of the proposed game.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This blog explores the concept of game automation, its potential benefits, challenges, and its role in shaping the next generation of testing in the gaming industry. Understanding Game Automation: Game automation refers to the use of software tools and scripts to perform automated tests on video games.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

AI-driven automated testing isn’t just about running pre-written scripts; it’s about intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and even generate tests on their own. Think of it as a superpowered QA assistant that leverages machine learning, neural networks, and other AI techniques to elevate game testing to new heights.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Games like Pong and Pac-Man represented the era where simplicity was key, and so was the testing. The challenges were minimal compared to the intricate games we see today, and as long as the core mechanics worked and the game didn’t break, it was ready for release. However, automation didn’t solve all the challenges.

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SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As we progress through this tutorial series, I’ll be doing so with a focus on using no-code development tools rather than scripting to create games. In today’s tutorial I’m going to introduce you to Buildbox, a beginner friendly no-code game engine that allows you to build beautiful video games without having to know how to program.

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

Instead of spending time modeling every part from scratch, creators can spend more time concentrating on the in-game mechanics and the narrative of their games when they browse the asset shop. This content can come in the form of 2D or 3D characters, backgrounds, buildings, vehicles, or plugins.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

And with the internet being so widely accessible in the 21st century, this makes casual mobile art as a service a valuable tool for game developers. 2D and 3D character development offer game artists and developers the ability to create their characters rather than using pre-made characters. 2D and 3D character development.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

In short, GDevelop is a full-featured game development tool. It includes everything you need to create real video games in one package, including tools for scripting, animation, visual effects, sound design, and more. Once your game is done, GDevelop lets users publish their games to PC, Web, and Mobile platforms.

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

The Mechanic I. I was looking for suitable solutions for having both views in the mechanic of the game. But on the other hand, this fact made me aware of my competence as a game designer.  Having the character and the story set, the mechanic was implemented. Masterarbeit_©MihajloNenad2018.pdf.

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Game Daily

JUNE 8, 2023

Jordan Weisman: Sure, Our goal with Adventure Forge is to empower people to make games that tell the stories they’ve always wanted to tell. GameDaily: How do I, as someone with no coding experience and a lack of artistic talent, go about making a game in Adventure Forge? There’s no scripting. There’s no code.

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SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Today, Sovereign Moon Studios, the makers of your favorite NoCode game development course , are excited to bring you a new tutorial that will show you how to use triggers and switches within Unity’s free visual scripting add-on called Bolt. Want to Make Video Games? Do you love game design?

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Designer Notes

APRIL 2, 2023

I gave an Old World postmortem at GDC 2022, which is available on YouTube: However, I fully scripted the talk ahead of time, so I decided it would be worth taking the time to post the slides online, in three parts to have mercy on your browser.

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SOVEREIGN MOON

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Today, Sovereign Moon Studios, the makers of your favorite NoCode game development course , are excited to bring you the first installment of our Bolt video tutorial series. Introduction to Bolt & Visual Scripting. In a nutshell, Bolt allows you to design video games without having to write a line of code.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Football Game Development Moss conducted over a dozen in-depth interviews with football game designers for the book. His research revealed just how difficult it is to create a great football game. It’s unlikely they’ll make another great football game again unless someone else threatens their bottom line.”

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 22, 2024

When we founded Clapperheads, we were certain that we wanted to specialize in horror games”, explains CPO & Lead Game Designer Valentin Shchekin (Serbia). With our first game Sparky Marky, we needed to quickly make a game to make a name for ourselves, especially during such a challenging time for the industry. “It

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I gave a talk on games and meaning at GDC 2023, which is now available on YouTube: However, I fully scripted the talk ahead of time, so I decided it would be worth taking the time to post the slides online, in three parts to have mercy on your browser. They were just inherited constraints from a game in a different genre.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When we founded Clapperheads, we were certain that we wanted to specialize in horror games”, explains CPO & Lead Game Designer Valentin Shchekin (Serbia). With our first game Sparky Marky, we needed to quickly make a game to make a name for ourselves, especially during such a challenging time for the industry. “It

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 24, 2023

To be specific, this surge has been a result of the dynamic audio-visual effects, the natural player-to-character interaction, photorealistic 3D graphics, and engaging levels, characters, and mechanics of the game. The gaming industry is brewing with innovation and new technology trends.

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Designer Notes

MARCH 31, 2023

I gave an Old World postmortem at GDC 2022, which is available on YouTube: However, I fully scripted the talk ahead of time, so I decided it would be worth taking the time to post the slides online, in three parts to have mercy on your browser. Welcome to My Elephant in the Room: An Old World Design Postmortem. A Civ-like, so to speak.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 19, 2024

And so, we quickly realised the potential to form a bit of a ‘Super Group’ by bringing Game Design and AI Tech together. Press B to express Doubt’, for example, is a classic case of mismatch between gameplay scenario and mechanical input. That’s why we need to work with talented humans to make our game a reality.

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I gave a talk on games and meaning at GDC 2023, which is now available on YouTube: However, I fully scripted the talk ahead of time, so I decided it would be worth taking the time to post the slides online, in three parts to have mercy on your browser. Game designers would just be guessing. So, what can games simulate?

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This is similar to my tactics games writeup and Enderal (huge Skyrim mod) writeup where I spoil some interesting game designer / systems design things. I don't discuss much of the game narrative. I assume general game design knowledge but minimal Deathloop-specific knowledge. Limited regen (e.g.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

Scripting Unreal uses C++, whereas Unity goes with C#. The best scripting language for your project is one that you’re used to unless you don’t mind challenges. Unreal Engine, on the other hand, provides a choice between C++ programming and Blueprint visual scripting. C# often provides faster compile and iteration times.

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I gave a talk on games and meaning at GDC 2023, which is now available on YouTube: However, I fully scripted the talk ahead of time, so I decided it would be worth taking the time to post the slides online, in three parts to have mercy on your browser. The mechanics enable a domino effect of Western support throughout the region.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

When CoDO development started, there was barely any successful 3D free-to-play shooter in the west and free-to-play design as a whole was fairly unexplored outside of Facebook games. The only examples of F2P shooters at scale were Korean (Crossfire) and Chinese (Assault Fire/Ni-Zhan), both focused on pay-to-win mechanics.

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