The Bottom Feeder

MAY 15, 2024

The myth, the legend, the 1978 Dungeons & Dragons murderfest Tomb of Horrors. The main problem, alas, is that, while it IS a fascinating landmark for game design, it is not a good adventure. The Tomb of Horrors was an early attempt to solve a very difficult problem: How to balance a turn-based RPG once characters get very powerful.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In VR horror title Titanic: A Space Between players find themselves entangled in a bizarre time-travel mishap. The game utilizes a complex water system that slowly fills up the hallways and cabins on the ship. It’s a horror game set on a sinking ship around the early 1900’s. Sounds familiar?

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Played with Fire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Today I have for you a perfect Halloween tale of game development tricks! Designing and weaving The Cosmic Horror into Stargaze. Specul-8’s design was so unique due to spicing up our philosophical fairytale with a fair share of horror influences. Puzzles’ General Steps: Clean up parts of the planet from magnetic metal chunks.

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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. Let’s dig in.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Because, let’s be honest, creating games is hard. 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 Her upcoming game, Spilled! ,

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

GameDaily spoke to Alan Wake 2 game director Kyle Rowley, and principle narrative designer Molly Maloney about how they go about creating fear in their players. Kyle Rowley: We wanted to figure out what kind of horror experience we wanted to make, based on Alan Wake as an established franchise, and the things that we did in the first game.

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Grumpy Gamer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

1) You have options on how to act and what to do after you acted, (2) these choices impact the game and future choices, both in the near future and far future; and (3) when playing for the first time I didn't feel like I had a choice, there was only thing my character would have done. different outcomes for people or places.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

When I was a neophyte game developer, I found an excellent article by Wizards of the Coast, creators of Magic: the Gathering , called Ten Things Every Game Needs. No matter what type of game you’re making, these 10 elements are critical to making a good game. Need help on your board game? A clear objective.

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The Bottom Feeder

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you like weird, retro indie games or RPGs, it’s worth a look.) Video games function best as power fantasies. This is a statement that can generate controversy, though fifty years of video game history show that it is true. We've seen debates about whether video games can be art. Video games that sell?

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iHobo

MARCH 29, 2023

Ten Player Motives #5 When we first started conducting surveys into how and why people play games, we discovered that one aspect of the play experience was almost universally loved by our respondents: excitement. The self-adjusting speed of early puzzle games like mega-hit Tetris worked extremely well to ensure wide appeal.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The list of games is reproduced below. Steam organises a recurring event called the Steam Next Fest : Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. You have until the 7th of October 2021 @ 17:00 UTC to test the games!

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Game Errors

JULY 20, 2023

Is the dark atmospheric game Unholy crashing on your PC? Horror, mysterious games are always special for some gamers. The Unholy is a new addition to the industry that features a creepy and twisted world where you will need to explore and solve various puzzles and go through the storyline. Sounds interesting?

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iHobo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2023, the game I'm most proud of in my long and distinguished career as a game designer will be twenty years old. Why is this game so beloved? Why is this game so beloved? Before I talk about the ghosts, I need to start with where this game began. But I was wrong - we had one more game together.

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Grumpy Gamer

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

1) You have options on how to act and what to do after you acted, (2) these choices impact the game and future choices, both in the near future and far future; and (3) when playing for the first time I didn’t feel like I had a choice, there was only thing my character would have done. ’ different outcomes for people or places.

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Game Errors

APRIL 10, 2023

In May 2023, Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom completed 44 years as one of the most successful companies in the industry. Corporation, by Kenzo Tsujimoto, while he was still president of Irem Corporation, another Japanese video game manufacturer and publisher. in the early 80s.

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Game Daily

MAY 9, 2023

Narrative games festival LudoNarraCon 2023 concluded yesterday. Once again, the event – organized annually by indie label Fellow Traveller – brought together panels and talks, as well as presentations and sales of games that focus on storytelling. It was a comedic graphical adventure set in a house-of-horrors.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 16, 2024

2023 has been a year that the gaming industry and community won’t forget. From releasing the most highly rated games in 20 years to the increasing adoption of transformative technologies in game development , this year has made us see new solutions in the industry. This game has completely changed how we think about Zelda.

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

They say imitation is a form of flattery, and there’s no shortage of mobile games that share a striking similarity with other popular titles in the PC, console and mobile markets. And that’s exactly the case with the chart toppers Stumble Guys and Eggy Party, two mobile clones of the 60-player knock-out party game, Fall Guys.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 22, 2025

Research shows readers love playing this guessing game. Make readers realize they're missing puzzle pieces they desperately want. They're not just words on paper - they're psychological puzzles waiting to be solved, emotional rollercoasters ready to roll, and story engines revving to drive your script to the stars!

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Game Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

Opening night at Gamescom – the annual convention held in Cologne, Germany – is usually the starting point for gaming’s busiest time of the year. As we barrel towards the Northern fall, trailers and release dates herald incoming games, big and small.

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Game Industry News

JANUARY 27, 2022

Janeway blips back in Dal’s quarters, where Dal is playing some sort of video game. I find it interesting that Janeway makes that selection considering that the solution doesn’t exactly require teamwork, but the episode makes a far better choice with respect to providing its characters with a puzzle. Once again, the core breaches.

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DameDev.tv

JANUARY 22, 2024

From the mystical halls of Hogwarts to the cosmic expanses of Starfield, this year's games have taken us on unforgettable journeys across various genres. Voted by our vibrant community of gamers, each game on this list stands out for its unique appeal, innovative gameplay, and immersive experiences. Resident Evil 4 (Remake) 9.

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The Bottom Feeder

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you really wanna go nuts, try to define what a “game” is. I mean, Hidden Object Games barely even count as an activity. And yet, we know they are games, because they have “game” in the name. things about making and writing about games for 30 years is the patterns you get to see.

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Game Designing

APRIL 16, 2022

When the Nintendo GameBoy was first released in 1989, it was a revolution in personal gaming. Other handheld game systems came out around the same time, including Sega Game Gear, NEC TurboExpress, and the Atari Lynx. Fortunately, the DS was backward-compatible, meaning it could play GBA games just fine. That’s okay.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Zugzwang by Robert Yang This post details my process and intent for making my new release Zugzwang (pronounced in German like /ts'OOK-ts'VAHng/ ) a tactical sex dungeon roguelike cum ritual game. SPOILER ALERT: This post spoils what happens in the game. A dense randomized mini-chess puzzle where everything matters.

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