AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The following year, the Norsfell team submitted their concept to the Montreal Ubisoft Indie Series annual competition for local independent game studios—and won. Tracing origins Envisioned as a colorful Viking experience that mixed action roleplaying game (RPG) and survival elements, the idea behind “Tribes of Midgard” was sparked in 2016.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 19, 2023

One of the biggest breakout hits of 2023 was the haunting fishing adventure Dredge by New Zealand-based indie developer Black Salt Games. Get the game on PC , PlayStation , Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Dredge is PreMortem’s Game of the Year. We first wrote about the game here.

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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. While the significance of platforms like Steam is evident, there’s been a notable evolution in the indie gaming scene. He praised Steam’s dedication to not only the large AAA studios but also to the indie developers.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Focus group testing stands as a critical phase in the development of video games, serving as a valuable tool to gather insights, refine gameplay mechanics, and optimize user experiences. Video games have evolved significantly over the years, branching out onto different platforms such as mobile devices, PC, and Consoles.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

Absolutely Games recently released Classified: France ’44 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. With the story and art direction locked in place, the game actually went through several changes before it settled on the final gameplay mechanics. Many course changes during development came from within the team.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Flame streamlines the launch of blockchain games, making it easier for developers to release their games and have them be discoverable, while providing a great user experience that also inspires trust,” said Ryu Games Chief Product Officer Rick Ellis, who invented PC gaming store Steam for Valve.

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Tom Francis

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

It’s partly based on a thing we used to joke about at PC Gamer sometimes, the idea of a super serious Call of Duty type military game, but the team are just wizards for some reason. In tactical gear.

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Big Games

AUGUST 17, 2021

The first step is to install a game engine on the computer, while most game engines work on both Mac and PC, there are some game engines that work only on PC or Mac. The tool doesn’t allow you to change the game mechanics, while you have the privilege to change the music, background, and character.

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Game Design Aspect

JUNE 9, 2021

In particular, we focus on game mechanics that encourage community-oriented behaviors, the pros and cons of automated reporting, and how to minimize griefing. Roundtable: Creating Non-Toxic Gamer Communities (1 PM Eastern) What game design principles can be used to promote friendlier and harassment-free communities?

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Game Errors

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Interesting fact : Did you know that some indie games are not launching due to compatibility issues? Many indie games use third-party game engines like Unity or Unreal. The uniqueness of indie game development can thus ironically contribute to issues like not launching, especially in the days immediately following release.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This innovation allowed for a more interactive and intuitive gaming experience, enabling developers to create innovative gameplay mechanics that leveraged both screens simultaneously. We can see AAA titles running on handheld devices, while also catering to indie titles that are released on all platforms.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Think of this as a hyper-casual Beyblade game with a merge mechanic mixed in the middle. What we liked about Spinner Merge is how they came about the idea of bringing in the merge mechanic. Cart Crash is an incredibly satisfying game that relies much more on timing than any other mechanic. Spinner Merge by Sunday.GG.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 30, 2023

The debut game Dredge from New Zealand-based indie studio Black Salt Games oozes atmosphere and manages to combine multiple genres into one haunting adventure. A few different mechanics For a game about fishing stuff out of the water, Dredge is surprisingly light on fishing mechanics. Even with no tutorial.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 20, 2023

The debut game Dredge from New Zealand-based indie studio Black Salt Games oozes atmosphere and manages to combine multiple genres into one haunting adventure. A few different mechanics For a game about fishing stuff out of the water, Dredge is surprisingly light on fishing mechanics. Even with no tutorial.

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The Bottom Feeder

MARCH 19, 2024

This Is Great News For My Business Flatteringly, PC Gamer asked for my opinions about Baldur's Gate 3. A lot of successful indie games, like Pillars of Eternity and Disco Elysium, are fueled by the power of words It works. Then the precious, limited time and words could be used for plot mechanics and exposition. Lots of words.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

Both Unity and Unreal are popular choices among giant game development studios as well as indie developers. Unity is the best option for indie developers and mobile game projects. Moonmana develops games that provide unforgettable experiences on any PC configuration, console, mobile device, or in a web browser. No problem!

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