Logic Simplified

APRIL 4, 2025

Lag, desync, and glitchesthe unholy trio that can kill a multiplayer game faster than a rage-quitting gamer smashing his keyboard! Ever wondered why some multiplayer games feel smooth and lag-free, while others frustrate players with constant glitches? Synchronization: Ensures that game states remain consistent across all clients.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Testing an open-world game can be complex and demanding due to the vast and interconnected nature of the game world. However, it is crucial in ensuring the game’s success as it eliminates possible glitches and bugs, delivering a seamless gaming experience. But what is an open-world game?

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

Live-service games have transformed the gaming industry, shifting from standalone releases to dynamic, continuously evolving experiences. How do top game studios maintain a constant flow of high-quality assets without bottlenecks? Seasonal events and in-game monetization strategies demand an ever-expanding asset library. (ii).

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Based in the heart of Edmonton, Canada, Inflexion Games is gearing up for the release of their debut title Nightingale. A shared-world survival crafting game set to hit PC Early Access early next year. ​​”For us, it’s almost the beginning of the journey. We’ll continue to grow and expand the game in the months and years to come.”

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The Bottom Feeder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In my last post about Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Z:TotK for short), a very popular game, I suggested that people would be interested in thoughtful criticism of slightly older games, once the dust has settled and people had the chance to calmly reflect about them. Most people don't actually care about deep dives into game design.

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

But I can now proudly announce that a playable prototype for the video game GenoTerra is finished (and I graduated with the Master in Design *yay*). As you might know, and I repeatedly keep saying, this game forms the practical part of my Master thesis. This work deals with the development and design of an open world game with a high.

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Grid Sage Games

JULY 17, 2022

In the time since Garrisons were added, however, a combination of relevant changes to the game started putting pressure on their original design: Many more full branch maps were added, along with factions, each with their own enticing reasons to visit them compared to the weaker incentives for entering a Garrison.

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