PreMortem.Games

JUNE 3, 2024

However, after experimenting with different formats, it evolved into a platformer and a Metroidvania genre game,” says Songraf. The game’s cooperative mechanics allow players to combine the unique abilities of these characters, enhancing their effectiveness and vigor.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Magic Cauldron follows Wordle’s template, with similar mechanics but featuring potions instead of words. Island Hopper has also integrated minigames into daily login mechanics, presenting players with a refreshing memory minigame every day. If you’re a fan of the viral puzzle game Wordle , all of this should sound very familiar.

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Big Games

MARCH 27, 2025

This article compares these two platforms in detail and explores their features, benefits, and real-world applications to help you make an informed decision. Although it mostly employs C++, it also provides a visual scripting language called Blueprints that lets programmers construct intricate mechanics without knowing how to code.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Typically highlighting a game’s mechanics in their raw form, even before content and visuals receive their final polish. Public demos aim to showcase your game’s mechanics and style to players while also garnering interest in the full game through story introduction. Consider Holstin’s demo as an example.

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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. Carlsen’s vision for Cocoon sprang from a fascination with game mechanics. years of development. One day the idea simply popped up”, explains Carlsen.

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Game Refinery

MARCH 16, 2023

The examples we’ve included here are only a small handful of the thousands of seasonal event implementation examples on the GameRefinery SaaS platform, so if you’re interested in seeing more examples, check out the platform. The more changes you make to the game, the more monetization mechanics you’ve got to play with.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 24, 2025

platforming, parkour mechanics and puzzle-solving, all tightly synchronized to a pulsating urban soundtrack. For Barcelona-based Gatera Studio , their debut title ANTRO is more than just a game, its a statement. Set in a dystopian future where humanity has been forced underground, ANTRO combines 2.5D

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The ever-changing nature of the mobile market means that new monetization mechanics are constantly emerging and evolving. One of the most popular monetization mechanics is the subscription-based battle pass , which was introduced via Valve’s DOTA 2 in 2013 but popularized by the worldwide phenomenon, Fortnite.

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Most recently, QORPO integrated Amazon GameLift into its infrastructure to enable scalable cross-platform server hosting and matchmaking across titles. The platform is developed with blockchain technology, bridging Web2 and Web3 gaming experiences. However, Web3 game aspects can remain entirely invisible if the player chooses.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

Heres why it remains a preferred choice for developers: Precision Gameplay : The fixed camera perspective eliminates unpredictable depth issues, ensuring tighter platforming, precise hitboxes, and strategic clarity. This makes it perfect for indie developers and cross-platform releases. merges the best of both worlds. Challenges in 2.5D

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Game Refinery

AUGUST 22, 2024

You’ve got hundreds of potential competitors to keep an eye on, thousands of live events to track, and constantly changing trends in the mobile market affecting gameplay mechanics, monetization and user acquisition. Or maybe you want to introduce new gameplay mechanics, such as guilds and minigames, but don’t know where to start?

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Synchronization Deep-Dive: Managing Real-Time Player Actions Across Regions Ensuring stability across regions requires network protocols tailored for scalability, with fallback mechanisms to handle high traffic loads. Testing these systems across platforms will be crucial to prevent account takeovers and ensure safe, fair gaming.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Mod and wield with pride When talking about Sulfur, Albiin describes it as “a dream mix of our favorite game elements: action-filled FPS mechanics combined with the unpredictable, high-stakes loop of a roguelike.”

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 6, 2024

Even more ambitiously, MiHoYo released the game across different platforms: mobile (iOS/Android), PC, PS4 and PS5. Arguably, Genshin Impact had all the ingredients of a fully-fledged AAA console/PC game.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

Physics-based 2D platformer Bionic Bay is a collaboration between the Finnish one-man-studio Mureena and Taiwanese indie game company Psychoflow Studio. I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. The Swap The initial idea that ignited the project was the core mechanic: The Swap.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Widely regarded as the biggest trendsetter when it comes to entertaining content, the short-form video content platform, TikTok, has become the new home for viral content. The game mechanics are simple: players trade fidget toys and aim to get the best trade. The secret to its success? received over 56M video views. Self-Expression.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Console platforms set a high bar for certification, encompassing stringent compliance, functional, and performance criteria. The certification phase is where preparation meets platform-specific requirements, each critical to securing that coveted first-time pass. First-time success in console submission is no small feat.

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Indie DB

JULY 21, 2023

Ill Tower is a dungeon-crawler / platformer with some roguelite mechanics. Climb, slide, fight the Tower’s guardians and try to recover your stolen soul.

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Game Refinery

JUNE 21, 2023

Enhancing crafting mechanics with IAP offers Crafting mechanics are commonplace across the entire video game market, whether those mechanics involve creating precious resource items or forging powerful new weapons and armor. This keeps the momentum going and encourages further investment in the game.

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Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One of the most successful ways of doing this is by introducing meta elements – gameplay elements and mechanics from other game genres – into your game. Player motivations of casual players (source: GameRefinery SaaS platform). The player motivations driving the success of renovation and construction elements.

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Game From Scratch

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

GameFromScratch.com Swift Programming Language for Godot using SwiftGodot Miguel De Icaza, the founder of Xamarin and Ximian before that, the creators of the Mono cross platform C# development platform as well as the GNOME Linux desktop, has just brought Swift programming language support to the Godot game engine.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 2, 2024

AppLovin is seeing high-IP games use ad-based monetization from the hyper-casual world, while casual titles layer in complex mechanics. Revamping Mechanics to Match User Expectations Mechanics like tile placement have surged in popularity as they blend accessibility with high engagement.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It’s a brutal journey of persistence, frustration, and constant restarts, where the stakes are as emotional as they are mechanical. Internal debate The development of Ascending Inferno wasn’t just about embracing punishing mechanics though. For Oppolyon Studio’s co-founder, Isaac Iozzi , this hellish struggle is all too familiar.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 3, 2023

For a start, there's considerably less text, and there are more traditional gameplay mechanics, form the rock-climbing platforming at its core to the rhythm-action style sections. In fact, it's the first game Inkle has made that features a 'jump' button. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

According to Carlos Casals , 3D Artist and Co-founder of Ticking Clock Games, “We were throwing around all sorts of mechanics and game genres, but we kept coming back to one image; a flying ship.” The seed for Void Sails was planted during one of the team’s early brainstorming sessions.

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Game From Scratch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This is a mechanism, similar to the Blender Development Fund, meant to help support the development of the Godot game engine through financial donations. GameFromScratch.com Godot Launch the Godot Development Fund The Godot Foundation have just announced the new Godot Development Fund.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 21, 2023

Also, if a game mechanic has high retention, but other metrics are not as promising (e.g., When it comes to other platforms, FreePlay told us that they kept track of Reddit and Imgur, too (where TikTok content is often reposted, providing valuable insights into viral video trends).

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

When a game with a unique style and appearance becomes a hit, it doesn’t take long for new games to emerge, hoping to emulate that success by using the same gameplay mechanics, visual style and features. Stumble Guys Player Motivations (Source: GameRefinery SaaS platform). Tournament options in Stumble Guys.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

In this blog, we will take you on a journey through the world of Metaverse gaming platforms, and explore what it is, how it works, and what you need to know to get started. What are Metaverse Gaming Platforms Metaverse gaming platforms are online virtual worlds that allow users to interact with each other in a shared space.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 29, 2024

So, what sets our game apart is its blend of authentic ’90s rally racing experience with modern gaming mechanics. We focused on building genuine connections with our audience, using platforms like Discord and Twitter to share updates and gather feedback. Next year the game will launch on PlayStation and Xbox.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Core Mechanics of an Endless Runner Game Game mechanics make a video game engaging and challenging for players. The core mechanics involved in an Endless Runner Game include - Player Actions The player interacts in an endless runner game by jumping, sliding, or shifting sideways to avoid obstacles.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Such VR tools breathe life into the video game mechanics , allowing players to interact with the characters and environment of the game very well. It is highly extensible, and is available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, providing a common ground for developers working on multiple platforms.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 1, 2023

We will cover everything from crafting intuitive and engaging game mechanics to creating immersive storylines and themes to prioritizing user interface and experience. Whether you're interested in designing platformers, first-person shooters , or role-playing games, these game design fundamentals are applicable to any genre.

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Game Refinery

JUNE 23, 2022

The onboarding period is the delicate phase where the player’s relationship to the monetization mechanics of the game is often decided – for better or worse. Introducing monetization mechanics through free samples. That is, while the player is still getting used to the gameplay mechanics and figuring out what their goal is.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The top 200 merge game titles (source: GameRefinery platform). Player motivations data: Merge games (Average) vs. Gossip Harbor (source: GameRefinery platform). Much of the game’s financial success can be attributed to how it has intertwined its likable characters with its monetization mechanics.

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

The core game design throughline is clear: they loved the Warcraft wood chopping mechanic, and so they made an entire game around it. And it really is a good mechanic. Yet even if they had made victory points feel more contested, I have to admit it would still feel disconnected from the core base building mechanic and economy.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With over 190+ million users, Dream11 is the world’s largest fantasy sports platform. To overcome the complexities of managing traffic peaks on its platform, Dream11 developed its own tool called Scaler. Dream11 is the flagship brand of Dream Sports, India’s leading Sports Technology company. How do we scale at Dream11 ?

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