Game Refinery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If executed correctly, introducing new mechanics in this way can be an easy win, enabling developers to test out player preferences, broaden motivational appeal, boost user acquisition, and enhance player engagement – all without drastically altering the core gameplay. What’s particularly interesting about this archetype is its rarity.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game. “I A point of interest in the indie game sea.”

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Cocos

JANUARY 8, 2024

I’ve not seen many 3D games developed in Cocos Creator especially a pc game as it’s fairly new compared to other 3D engines available in the market. This looks really good. I’ve added it to my steam wishlist. All the best guys I’m looking forward for the release.

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Cocos

JANUARY 8, 2024

Thank you to the cocos team for providing a great engine that allowed us to build this game without technical constraints, and to use our creative space and abilities as we pleased. We are an adventure puzzle game with 7 big chapters and 300+ small chapters. and more than 20 different puzzle mechanisms.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 15, 2023

This is a much-dreaded question game developers ask themselves at every stage of game development. And if the game you’re working on is a match-3 puzzle, there is a widely accepted assumption that your target audience primarily consists of women aged between 25 and 45. Who is your target audience?

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 3, 2024

You have no control over how the characters fare in any book, TV or film, but in games, the power is almost entirely in the hands of players. While this often translates to how well said characters do in combat or when confronted by puzzles, developers are exploring more ways in which players can shape stories as well.

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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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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 29, 2024

Most people can't, and it is a tricky challenge even for game developers. While players can often identify elements they like – such as colors, puzzles, or characters – they rarely can elaborate why the elements appeal to them. Can you explain why something is cool, but something else just doesn't do it for you?

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Silly things He admits that game- and level design was a real puzzle to solve in the semi-open world that allows players to carve their own paths by smashing through just about everything. “It Far Out Games’ journey began as a seven-week student project in a local game development program in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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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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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Narrative design has always been an important part of video game development, but its significance in modern-day games continues to grow as narrative elements play an important role in player engagement and retention. Rather than being tacked on, the game is presented like a visual novel, which brings the story to life.

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Jaunty Bear Games

MARCH 17, 2023

As a game developer, there are a number of principles that are essential to keep in mind if you want to create a successful game that resonates with players. Design for the player: One of the most important principles of game development is to always design with the player in mind.

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Cocos

JANUARY 22, 2024

Hello hallo, we are the development team of the indie game InOutPath, and as the development of the game is getting better and better, we have now made the Steam page of InOutPath available. The address is as follows: Switch on Steam InOutPath (steampowered.com) A lot of emotions as a member of an indie game team.

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Cocos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Wow, thanks so much! Indeed, I was not able to find much information about it and got confused if such logic would need to be done on the C++ side of the project or if the TS codebase would solve it.

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Cocos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hello hallo, we are the development team of the indie game InOutPath, and as the development of the game is getting better and better, we have now made the Steam page of InOutPath available. The address is as follows: Switch on Steam InOutPath (steampowered.com) A lot of emotions as a member of an indie game team.

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Cocos

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of course, I’d be happy to. When it comes to native resolution switching implementation on PC. Please excuse me. With my shallow cocos knowledge reserve, I know cocos itself does not provide an out-of-the-box API for this. Here we need to implement it ourselves.

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Cocos

JANUARY 14, 2024

In fact, there are many 3D games made with Cocos Creator now. The team is preparing a video to show some good projects made with Cocos Creator in 2023, will be released soon. Just stay tuned.

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Cocos

JANUARY 14, 2024

Thanks so much for sharing this extensive experience while building for native platforms, it definitely will encourage more people from the community to believe in the tool’s capabilities and trust to pursue more complex projects.

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Cocos

JANUARY 9, 2024

Hello hallo, we are the development team of the indie game InOutPath, and as the development of the game is getting better and better, we have now made the Steam page of InOutPath available. The address is as follows: Switch on Steam InOutPath (steampowered.com) A lot of emotions as a member of an indie game team.

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Cocos

JANUARY 9, 2024

Hello, regarding the first part I just upgraded spline-tool to version 3.8.1. Our path planning/pathfinding mainly relies on the spline-tool which relies on the cce api. my upgraded code repository is in spline-tool , the original repository can be Good to learn part of the cce api usage, look into it if you are interested.

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Cocos

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hello hallo, we are the development team of the indie game InOutPath, and as the development of the game is getting better and better, we have now made the Steam page of InOutPath available. The address is as follows: Switch on Steam InOutPath (steampowered.com) A lot of emotions as a member of an indie game team.

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Cocos

JANUARY 8, 2024

How big is the team and how long was the development time? Very good read. I am interested in this part. Would be nice to dig a bit deeper into it We built a comfortable path planning tool based on cce.gizmos api. ps: cce api is the editor namespace API of cocos editor api, which encapsulates a lot of operations for cocos editor.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Written by Ahmetcan Demirel , the maestro of product management and a podcast host ( Game Dev Diary ) from Germany! With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. Final Thoughts In the dynamic world of game development, drawing inspiration from others is not just common—it's a driving force behind innovation.

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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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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

We’ve been writing about the growth of ‘hybrid’ mobile games – when a title merges two or more genres to create an entirely new gameplay experience – since 2020, but hybrid games have evolved a lot since then, especially when it comes to the game genres that are being merged together.

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Big Games

AUGUST 17, 2021

Earlier the game players were constricted to play online games such as simple puzzles to adventures series only on the desktop, but the massive development of mobile technology within the past few years has brought a noticeable change in the game application development industry.

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Big Games

JANUARY 7, 2024

Embarking on the ambitious journey of mobile game development is akin to setting sail on uncharted waters. The path is fraught with multifaceted challenges for any game development company or mobile game development services provider. How to Start Mobile Game Development?

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 7, 2024

Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, Simply Sweet Games is a fully remote studio that is currently developing its inaugural mobile title – the roguelike word puzzle Criss Cross Castles. Merry and Kom have over thirty years of experience in AAA, mobile, and indie game development.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Like many indie studios, Rendlike from the Czech Republic was born from a passion for video games and the craft of creating them. Its founder, Jaroslav Meloun, started his career in 2011, when he joined Silicon Jelly, creating the cute puzzle platformer Mimpi. However, this marked only the initial chapter of Meloun's journey.

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Game Development for Beginners

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Vinod Ravisankar built the Number Puzzle app as an Ad Supported app. Read more The post Privacy Policy for Number Puzzle appeared first on VionixStudio. This Service is provided by Vinod Ravisankar at no cost and is intended for use as is.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 31, 2023

She is not just developing a new game, she’s creating an entirely new experience that challenges everything we thought we knew about gaming. The Ground Screams To Whisper is not your typical game and neither is it just one thing, it’s a graphic novel, a puzzle game, a VR game and an album.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 23, 2023

Wearable technology is rapidly gaining traction and reshaping various industries, and the gaming sector is no exception. In 2023, the integration of wearable technology into game development is emerging as a significant trend. Conclusion Wearable technology is undoubtedly a rising trend in game development in 2023.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It showcases the game’s primary mechanics, which encompass a unique camera/perspective system, puzzle-solving, and shooting. What sets it apart is its ability to infuse a touch of worldbuilding, narrative exposition, and atmospheric elements, effectively capturing the player’s interest.

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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. Final Words.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 17, 2024

Japanese indie game developer Yamada has used ChatGPT as a key design element for his latest project, Doki Doki AI Interrogation. He had to set up strict boundaries and even make the AI powered character ‘drunk and forgetful’ to pull it off, but, according to the developer, the experience has moved players to tears.

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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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