Big Games

JANUARY 30, 2024

Game design software does play a pivotal role in bringing the digital world to life, which allows game developers and designers to create immersive and engaging experiences. The world of game design is a captivating landscape brimming with possibilities.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Sarah: It was summer of 2012 that Will had the idea to make a board game for my birthday, but didn’t know how to go about it. We started designing games together. Early in 2013, our local game store owner mentioned that there were other designers in the area. Sarah: Stuff actually gets done as a team.

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The Knights of Unity

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In the previous part of the post, we’ve introduced you to the most important reasons to create a game design document in your project, using three examples: personal project, internal project, and commission work. Core game loop. Core game loop is a base of your game’s mechanics, that will be repeated by the player.

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DameDev.tv

DECEMBER 16, 2022

(*Rick has more than 14 years experience in the game dev industry, working on IP's that include Mario, Transformers, Captain America and Mortal Kombat. He's done it all, from Game Designer, Producer, Creative Director and Executive Producer to GameDev.tv's 's very own Instructor extraordinaire).

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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? Brandon: That’s an exciting theme!

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Written by Richard Moss, the book takes video game football fans on a nostalgic journey through their childhoods, leaving them misty-eyed over memories of countless pixel-perfect goals scored. Bitmap Books owes its creation to Sam Dyer ’s journey from graphic designer to owner and publisher. “By

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Six months into development, Coma accepted a job at Appeal Studios as a game designer, eventually becoming a game director. During his time there, he reconnected with a colleague from a previous game jam, Baptiste Remy, who shared an interest in making smaller indie games outside of work hours. .

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Subway Surfers was the most popular game for three consecutive years, with 218 million downloads in 2023, 304 million in 2022, and 191 million in 2021. Source: Business of Apps ) Subway Surfers, an endless runner game, was released by Kiloo Games and SYBO studio in May 2012. Get in touch for 20-mins of free consultation.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the eighth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Those are accessibility and graphic design.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 14, 2017

I talk a lot about the business side of board game creation. When I talk about game design itself, I often talk about the relentless play-testing , balancing , and different levels of communication that you must master so that your game is understood and enjoyed. Need help on your board game? But what about art?

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Compare two games Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring. Both are open-world action-adventure games with fantasy elements and similar mechanics. The game features edgier imagery, corrupted natural environments, hostile characters, and realistic sound effects. A great example of this is the game Death Stranding.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 16, 2023

“But also other numerous close relatives of the homo sapiens, such as Neanderthals and Homo Naledi which will be all present in our game.” While the gameplay mechanics reflect the search for historical accuracy, the team of Gorilla Softworks didn’t try to go for realism in the visual presentation.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 29, 2024

Events with different mechanics sometimes complement each other, but at other times they divert players' attention, resulting in reduced activity and monetization. Many game designers will instantly say: "How can we show the player the same thing? Plan content looping during the feature design phase.

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Hi everyone, I’m Soren Johnson, and welcome to You Have No Idea How Hard It Is To Run A Sweatshop Here are the published games that I’ve worked on over my career, some of which I will touch on over the next hour. I’d like to talk about some of these examples today and examine how best to build meaning in our games.

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

WebGL, or Web Graphics Library, is a powerful technology that allows developers to create high-performance 3D graphics and games that run directly in the browser without the need for plugins. Working with shaders and optimizing game performance are some of the primary methods used in WebGL game development.

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Game Design Advice

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Lana Polansky recently wrote a very interesting piece about how we categorize games which includes an examination of the popular MDA game design framework. For me, the greatest strength of MDA is that it emphasizes the “second order” nature of game design. So what are the problems?

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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. Let’s now discuss the ways to develop a detailed and realistic game world.

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AWS Games

MAY 12, 2023

Come “behind-the-scenes” with AWS GameTime Each episode is hosted live and our Twitch viewers get the chance to directly chat with the creators and game industry veterans of their favorite games. The casual interview setting is the perfect way to ask lots of questions about their game design and game development process.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 28, 2024

Access to a wide variety of assets The Unity Asset Store has a massive library of free and commercial 3D assets, including 3D models, textures, sound effects, tutorials, music, animations, editor extensions, and plugins, that can be used to create more detailed and immersive games.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 21, 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.” “Hacking is a central mechanic in the new game,” James explained.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 12, 2004

Some people will tell you that Adventure Games aren't really dead, they have just morphed into other forms, or that other genres have absorbed Adventure Games. A great number of people in this business secretly (and not so secretly) wish they were making movies, not writing video games. Knock it off!

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Game developers conceptualize, design, and build games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. Visual and audio elements, such as graphics, animations, and sound effects, contribute to the immersive experience. What draws you to the world of game development?

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Keith Burgun

DECEMBER 7, 2022

However, I quickly noticed that this was not your average mobile card game. And almost all of the things that make it “not your average mobile card game” are good old fashioned game design: bold, systemic decisions made surrounding the ruleset. In most CCGs, cards are typically extremely inefficient.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Demand for Multiplayer Games There is a great demand for multiplayer games and it is the tech experts, creative thinkers, and game designers who have made them what they are today. Let’s elaborate on how multiplayer game design isn’t as simple as just throwing together some mechanics and calling it a day.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 17, 2023

This is a completely different beast from a shooter.” “ Mordhau at its core has always been about melee combat”, says Jonathan Dunn, Game Designer at Triternion. A big part of the game is allowing players to express their creativity through combat mechanics, character customization and all kinds of shenanigans on the battlefield.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 8, 2018

This article is the tenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Accessibility is a big issue in board gaming. And cut out parts when you can.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Designers and UI specialists keep redoing the user flow when they should be referencing a successful competitor. Or they review the assets they’ve created in a graphics editor rather than in the game itself. Or they review them in the game, but not on an actual device.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A computer science degree teaches computer languages which is essential when designing games. Game designers must know various coding languages to create levels, interactions, progression, etc. Computer science in gaming will help you develop games. The days of pixelated graphics are long gone.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the reasons why hyper-casual games are so popular is due to how quick and easy they are to make. Simple controls, artwork, and game design make it easy for any developer to pick up. There are other ways to build a game on a budget. Because choice is how you can differentiate a book from a game. Change: 6/10.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

These adjustments touch upon various facets such as gameplay, user interface, and overall game design. While most of the decisions are made from within the confines of the development studio itself, developers place considerable importance on a specific form of game testing to gather invaluable insights.

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Big Games

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

While building the game, see that you maintain simplicity in the game interface and mechanics. Complexity is a bad option when it comes to creating a game. Players expect the game to be easy, interactive, and effortless. Creativity will get more talking than graphic details.

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The Knights of Unity

MAY 6, 2020

While preparing to write this article, I’ve talked to some people from the gaming industry and I came to this conclusion: hyper casuals are nothing more than arcades from the ’70s and ’80s with beautiful graphics and almost unlimited access. They include short rounds and maximally simplified mechanics. Why is that?

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the sixteenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. One of the trickiest parts of self-publishing a board game can be finding good artists.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 11, 2004

Some people will tell you that Adventure Games aren’t really dead, they have just morphed into other forms, or that other genres have absorbed Adventure Games. ” A great number of people in this business secretly (and not so secretly) wish they were making movies, not writing video games. Knock it off!

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Moreover, AI algorithms analyze vast amounts of data, including player behavior and preferences, to create personalized and adaptive gaming experiences. AI-driven tools generate dynamic content, adapt game mechanics, and customize aesthetics, resulting in more engaging gameplay and new storytelling possibilities.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 24, 2023

The introduction of AR and VR in the gaming industry is taking user engagement and revenue generation forward in leaps and bounds, all thanks to the minimized gap between the physical and digital environments that are refining the gaming experience of the users. The gaming industry is brewing with innovation and new technology trends.

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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. What Are the Future Trends in Animation?

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