PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

According to Carlos Casals , 3D Artist and Co-founder of Ticking Clock Games, “We were throwing around all sorts of mechanics and game genres, but we kept coming back to one image; a flying ship.” “Right now, were funding the game ourselves since we dont have a publisher backing us,” Casals explains.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Generative AI has experienced increasing usage in game design as it accelerates and streamlines different aspects of game development. Generative AI in game design refers to the use of AI techniques, particularly generative models, to develop and improve different video game aspects.

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Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I tend to use the word game development as a catch-all term for everything that is associated with making a game – that includes game design, product development, marketing, promotion, Kickstarter/crowdfunding, fulfillment, and selling.

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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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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It’s a brutal journey of persistence, frustration, and constant restarts, where the stakes are as emotional as they are mechanical. As first-time indie developers, their journey mirrors the very game they’ve crafted. Internal debate The development of Ascending Inferno wasn’t just about embracing punishing mechanics though.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

It's well-made and I can see why it's popular, but design-wise, I feel it's overburdened with too much stuff. The core game design throughline is clear: they loved the Warcraft wood chopping mechanic, and so they made an entire game around it. And it really is a good mechanic.

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Endless runners are possibly some of the most engaging games due to their mobile platform since they allow gamers to indulge themselves in the activities of a parkourminus the risk of face-planting. Kids: Bright colors and simple mechanics? We are working on some exciting endless runner games! Happy running!

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Cocoon, the intricate puzzle adventure by Jeppe Carlsen , known as the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside, launched to raving reviews after 6.5 The game immerses players in a captivating odyssey across worlds within worlds, beckoning them to master the art of world-leaping mechanics to uncover a cosmic mystery.

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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. It should include the crucial information needed to create a first, overall picture of your game in the reader’s mind.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Core Mechanics of an Endless Runner Game Game mechanics make a video game engaging and challenging for players. They are used in a way to differentiate a game from others and make it stand out. This game uses elements from the main Super Mario series. Get in touch for 20-mins of free consultation.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 10, 2024

“View Kickstarter as a tool, not the end goal”, says Michael Liebe , Lead Outreach Games Europe at Kickstarter on the IndieGameBusiness podcast. Combine public funding, work for hire, and Kickstarter, using the platform to elevate, attract investors, and build a brand. Lower goals tap into the psychology of the ‘hype train’.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Game Design and Development Process Let’s quickly walk through what it takes to develop a game from scratch. Each game project has 3 distinct stages- pre-production, production, and post-production. Research: Research is important to the game design process. The following steps are involved: 1. Production 1.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the thirteenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. This week, I want to zero in on the subject of making the perfect board game rule book.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Guest post by David Fox , founder of Double Coconut — a design and development studio that has delivered hit mobile and web games for partners such as EA Sports, WB Games, Microsoft Casual Games, and more. Unlike many other messaging platforms, a good chunk of Telegram users are game-oriented.

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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. This multi-platform support is an asset in itself.

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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. It was a quirky story-first 3D platformer with jokes that were actually funny.

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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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PreMortem.Games

JULY 10, 2023

Driving force behind the upcoming action-platformer The Devil Within: Satgat is Manze Lee, Creative Director and CEO of Newcore Games. The South Korean studio was founded in 2020 by a team of game veterans. The feedback they received from players will help them further improve the combat mechanics.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Game Design. All games start with ideas. Whether a designer starts with an idea that they want to see fully realized or a specs document that says “make this kind of game with these certain mechanics,” there will be an enormous amount of unavoidable trial-and-error. Fundraising.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But, beyond gameplay mechanics, Eco speaks to a much larger industry trend: the emergence of the metaverse. “But there’s a fine line between using these platforms as beneficial learning tools and as mere distractions.” ” The allure of video games has always been about escapism and achievement.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 21, 2023

Driven by his desire to immerse himself in game design, Kimani rejoined Wits University. Cukia Kimani & Ben Myres He explains, “The reason for me to go back to Wits and do a post-grad in Game Design, to be honest, was the community. We were trying to create a soft platform that would bend a bit when you land on it.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It involves a multidisciplinary approach that combines creativity, design, programming, and technology to bring virtual worlds to life. Game developers conceptualize, design, and build games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems.

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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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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

Absolutely Games recently released Classified: France ’44 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The game introduces fresh perspectives to the turn-based tactics genre with innovative features. The other was the story of the French Resistance, and their struggles during the occupation. “So,

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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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PreMortem.Games

MAY 8, 2025

That moment eventually led to the birth of Clutter, a now 18-game franchise that has quietly built a loyal following and defined its own subgenre within the hidden object space. Rather than rely on traditional platforms or publishing routes, Cassavaugh focused on a specific audience: fans of casual puzzle games, particularly women over 40.

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the basics of WebGL game development, including its advantages, the tools needed to get started, and some tips for creating engaging and successful games. Working with shaders and optimizing game performance are some of the primary methods used in WebGL game development.

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Grumpy Gamer

JANUARY 11, 2018

Jensan: Could you see yourself coding a C64 game from scratch in 2018? If so, what type of game? Don’t get me wrong, I love the C64, but I’m too used to modern tools and platforms. Kim Jrgensen: What was the best and worst design decision for TWP? Could be useful for adventure game designers.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This will help you shape the gameplay art style, mechanics, and general experience. Upon establishing your audience, brainstorm unique features and game mechanics. Most NFT games grant players meaningful control over their assets. Select a Blockchain Platform NFTs are based on blockchain. Develop smart contracts.

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Big Games

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As the game is available for free, the very next thing that you have to do is to build a community and connect the players. Make use of the social media platform like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, as it has billions of users. If you are able to build the right channel, then your game gets a lot of exposure.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Testing your Xbox game is crucial in delivering quality assurance or QA services. Like testing games on any platform, Xbox game testing involves a series of best practices. These practices help ensure the performance and quality of your Xbox game. What is XBox Game Testing? FAQs for the blog: 1.

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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. How has game testing evolved over the years?

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Jaunty Bear Games

OCTOBER 9, 2022

For example, indie game developer DrinkBox Studios recently launched Guacamelee!, which combines luchador wrestling with platforming gameplay mechanics from older titles such as Super Mario Bros., Designing a retro game. This includes graphics, audio and any other files needed to make your game work.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 2, 2023

Interestingly, there is a big difference in the results per platform. To justify my point on why these changes are aimed at improving monetization, I’ll explain the exact changes, why I think they did them, and give my prediction of how successful they will be and if we will see more games replicate them. Direct purchase mechanisms.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 13, 2018

You can always do more outreach, but I wound up working with the super cool people behind Board Game Design Lab and We’re Not Wizards. You can rip 100 board game campaigns off there and get a pretty good idea at which price points, mechanics, themes, and art styles make money. I have an online platform.

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

Due to equipment limitations, early games like Donkey Kong and Hollow Knight were limited to 2D graphics. These games used 2D sprites, with each frame presenting a specific pose. The simplicity of the 2D style laid the foundation for gameplay mechanics and player interactions, particularly in platformers and side-scrollers.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 13, 2023

You probably don’t want to cannibalize the sales of the game you’re already paying to develop, and you don’t want to split the audience. You’ve already got one African Mythology-inspired Action RPG with card mechanics in development, you really don’t need a second slightly-different one.

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