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Game Developer
AUGUST 16, 2023
In the latest Game Developer podcast episode, we dive deep on prototyping and iterative design with Charlie Cleveland, game director on Subnautica and Moonbreaker.
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Game Developer
JUNE 25, 2024
'Our goal is to whip up small, experimental prototypes at lightning speed.'
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Game Developer
MAY 20, 2024
The IndieDev program will grant £15,000 / €15,000 to the seven studios in the island of Ireland to generate ideas and create game prototypes.
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Game Developer
DECEMBER 18, 2023
I’ve recently gone through my old games - student projects, game jam submissions, raw prototypes - in a mission to collect it all together in one place before it’s too late.
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Game Developer
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Second Dinner's Matt Wyble and Hamilton Chu discuss the design principles of the hit game Marvel Snap.
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GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 4, 2024
Start-ups and studios, small and medium-sized, based in Hamburg can apply for Gamecity Hamburg's Prototype Funding. Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Gamecity Hamburg has announced that it will be offering developers a total of € 400,000 in support. Read more
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GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 23, 2024
Sony has shared a video that shows the results of a prototyping exercise in which its teams imagined what future products from the company might look like, including PlayStation. In the video below, you'll see a mix of transparent smartphones, augmented reality headsets, and a games controller with a ring light in the middle.
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Game Developer
JULY 25, 2023
John Murphy of Young Horses shows off the pitching and prototyping practices that lead to colorful, creative Bugsnax.
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GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 26, 2024
The developer will focus on short prototypes that will be released on the web for everyone to play, and further developed into full games if well received. Industry veterans Brandon Dillon and Richard Foge have announced the creation of their studio, called 2weeks.
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PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Set in a beautiful, Slavic-inspired world, Selfloss by Kazakhstan-based indie studio Goodwin Games is an adventure that explores themes of grief, healing, and resilience. 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.
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PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Belgian developer Cyborn has introduced a fresh perspective on mixed-reality gaming with the release of Wall Town Wonders , a game that transforms living spaces into bustling miniature towns built right on the wall. Eighteen months later, the game is here,” he says. But I’m happy we put it in already.”
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Logic Simplified
JULY 27, 2023
You came up with the ultimate game idea and think it is perfect. But soon after the launch, the audience was not impressed with the game. Therefore, before developing the game's final version, you must test a prototype. Therefore, before developing the game's final version, you must test a prototype.
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PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 30, 2025
Ive always loved creating things, and game development felt like the perfect mix of art, storytelling, and problem-solving, he explains. While the ability to shape every aspect of the game without compromise is a major advantage, he acknowledges the downside: Wearing all the hats can be overwhelming. That done is better than perfect.
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AWS Games
MARCH 13, 2025
Experience first-hand how Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games helps build breakthrough gaming experiences at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 17-21, 2025 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Unlock direct-to-player game streaming at 1080p resolution, 60 frames per second to any device globally with a web browser.
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PreMortem.Games
MARCH 10, 2025
Luke Muscat is no stranger to success in the mobile gaming world. I didnt feel like I was learning that much with each new game, he says. One that would force him to master every aspect of game creation, from coding to marketing. I had never actually shipped any gameplay features with code I had written.
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PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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. At Geometric we put gameplay first, and we will always build our games around strong gameplay ideas”, says Carlsen. years of development.
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PreMortem.Games
MARCH 24, 2025
For Barcelona-based Gatera Studio , their debut title ANTRO is more than just a game, its a statement. The game follows Nittch, a courier rebelling against La Cpula, a totalitarian government that censors art, music and freedom of speech. Gatera Studios origins are as grassroots as the themes of their game. The result?
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Ask a Game Dev
MARCH 29, 2024
It’s a functioning version of all planned game systems in the game working together for a representative final game experience. Prototype - A playable example of a single gameplay system to prove out the concept. Prototype - A playable example of a single gameplay system to prove out the concept.
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GamesIndustry.biz
APRIL 19, 2024
Launching this summer, the Global Games Fund will offer studios grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 to assist with games in the prototype stage or pre-production. Read more
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Unity Blog
APRIL 19, 2023
See how more8bit kept development streamlined with a clear vision and smart prototyping to launch Bleak Sword , an Apple Arcade hit.
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iXie gaming
AUGUST 8, 2023
In game development, one of the most essential aspects is prototyping. In today’s world, game development is an art, and quite inarguably, it is one of the most complex and intricate art forms. In this article, you’ll learn some significant and exciting things about the development of game prototypes.
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GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
For every game that finds critical and commercial acclaim another ten projects fail to make a profit for the creators who put years of their lives into their art. Game incubators are one way of bridging this gap. Success as an indie developer is tough.
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iXie gaming
AUGUST 8, 2023
It’s no news that the game development sector is a highly competitive one with capable hands who constantly work hard. However, getting a competitive edge in the industry requires creativity and that’s where rapid game prototyping comes in. It gives game producers the environment to conduct experiments and take chances.
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CrazyLabs
OCTOBER 18, 2023
In the competitive world of mobile game development, creating captivating and enjoyable gaming experiences is paramount. Mobile games prototyping emerges as a crucial step in the game development process, enabling developers to iterate, test, and refine their game mechanics before the final production phase.
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Brand Game Development
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. This week, I posted A Crash Course on Selling Board Games , which is my way of helping demystify that which terrifies many first-time game developers. Need help on your board game? Click here.
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PreMortem.Games
JULY 10, 2024
AI is increasingly being utilized in game development, not just for automation and cost reduction, but also as an innovative gameplay feature. Various games now incorporate versions of Chat GPT to enhance NPC interactions. One notable example is Uncover the Smoking Gun by South Korean studio ReLU Games.
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GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 7, 2025
Sony is launching a new "extended reality" headset called Xyn. Read more
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PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 7, 2024
FlatPonies , a Copenhagen-based game development studio, is finally launching Rebots , a first-person automation game that invites players to explore a universe full of quirky robots and expansive worlds. Don’t make a game for six years!” I think that’s the best feature in the game,” says Porkoláb.
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Perforce
APRIL 28, 2023
Studios are using premade, free game assets to help them iterate more quickly before committing to any particular feature or game mechanic. Here, we will discuss how you can use free game assets — such as Unity free assets — for your video game prototype, and how a digital asset management tool can help.
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PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Polish indie studio Eleven Puzzles has been making a name for themselves as the creators of some fine cooperative puzzle games, like Unsolved Case and Unboxing the Cryptic Killer. “The initial idea was very simple and primitive, we just wanted to make a game set in a laboratory. We love the freedom that comes with remote work.
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GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 19, 2024
A year after being removed from Steam, Ironmace's Dark and Darker will be available on the Epic Games Store. The game is currently in early access, with no release date as of yet. Dark and Darker launched on Steam in February 2023, but was delisted after Nexon alleged that the game began as its own prototype project P3.
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Ask a Game Dev
APRIL 16, 2025
New studios do start up, but entry level positions are rare since most of the new studios are looking for funding and they need the core senior dev team to build enough of a prototype to sell the idea to the money people. The first approach is to get a game dev adjacent job.
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PreMortem.Games
JUNE 7, 2024
I’ve never seen a game world where fire is portrayed positively,” says Tomasz Ostafin. Pirofauna is the second game by tiny indie studio Petums. The first game Papetura was successful enough for Ostafin to make game development his full-time occupation. Petums ’ games are truly works of art.
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Brand Game Development
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Last Saturday and Sunday, I attended my first board gaming convention – Protospiel in Atlanta. Prototype of a beach volleyball game by Julio Nazario. Need help on your board game?
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PreMortem.Games
APRIL 3, 2024
Although she enjoyed her time in Turkey and her engineering studies, she decided to leave both behind to pursue her passion for game development. Today she works at Maliyo Games, based in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoyed the thrill of playing games with friends and family. I still regularly engage in many outdoor games and board games.
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Indie DB
JUNE 11, 2023
The prototype of our game, "The Fisherman: A Codfish Tale", is now available on itch.io!
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PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
After delivering two of the most highly rated VR adventures with Moss Book One and Book Two, Polyarc now tries its hand at a competitive multiplayer VR game with GlassBreakers: Champions of Moss. He explains: “Interestingly enough, when the studio was founded, there were two prototypes that were built.
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Brand Game Development
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. With that in mind, I want to help you come up with some New Year’s Resolutions of your own, ones specifically related to board game design. Create your first board game. Card games count, too!
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PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 4, 2024
With over 2000 pitches flooding their inbox every year, Kepler Interactive is no stranger to reviewing a deluge of game ideas. During his talk at the Dutch Game Day , Handrahan shares some interesting insights. While the game must, of course, be well-made, technical precision alone doesn’t guarantee a contract.
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Brand Game Development
MARCH 2, 2020
Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I’d like to explain to you exactly how to create a demo of your board game on Tabletop Simulator, but first let’s discuss what I perceive as its five main benefits: 1. It’s pretty straightforward.
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PreMortem.Games
APRIL 21, 2023
In addition to the series of articles about hypercasual games and the social media trends that inspire them, AppMagic talked to AZUR Games and FreePlay, both developer and publisher in the mobile- and hypercasual games market. Both studios say they regularly analyze game dynamics, including downloads and revenue.
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Brand Game Development
JUNE 11, 2018
Board game conventions have a certain mystique to them. As such, board game developers often find their own interest in conventions piqued. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. We’re giving away a copy on the Pangea Games Facebook.
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PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Studio owner and Lead Developer Max Hermann originally developed the idea for the game in the time when he was still a computer science student and active in the RimWorld modding scene. Exceedingly difficult The team first built the game in Unity. Ascent of Ashes is inspired by other games besides RimWorld as well.
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PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 25, 2023
Operating under the name of Xenoplasis Games , solo developer Christos Arvanitis is about to release his debut game Ontosis. It’s his first endeavor working completely alone after a failed attempt at developing a horror game with 2 others back in 2015. “A Why did you become a solo developer? “I years of development.
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