Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 18, 2017

It is true that games speak to players through gameplay – the core engine, mechanics, and rules. As I grew, I got more into technology and found myself doing mostly programming jobs. Dylan: This was our challenge in trying to flesh out appropriate mechanics for Seize the Bean’s wild and almost untame-able theme.

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Game Dev Unchained

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It’s one thing to have an idea in your head, but bringing it to life with a team, especially for VR, was a whole different experience In an era where the gaming industry faces rapid transformation, both in terms of technology and workforce dynamics, key players like Jim Gray , founder of Jim Gray Productions , are navigating this evolving landscape.

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Game Dev Unchained

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It’s one thing to have an idea in your head, but bringing it to life with a team, especially for VR, was a whole different experience In an era where the gaming industry faces rapid transformation, both in terms of technology and workforce dynamics, key players like Jim Gray , founder of Jim Gray Productions , are navigating this evolving landscape.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 16, 2025

Casino, Puzzle (Casual), and Strategy games are flourishing, with blockbuster titles like Monopoly Go and Royal Match driving incredible success. Creative AI technologies enable marketers to produce video and static content ready for deployment, significantly reducing the time designers need for re-edits, a major pain point for many teams.

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Big Games

AUGUST 19, 2021

A good game should have an impressive storyline, extensive gameplay, amazing graphics, incredible sound effects, brilliant user engagement mechanics, and monetization strategies. Adventure: The games of this type have reflex testing and puzzle gameplay. RPG: The Role-Play Games transports the players into a different world.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 24, 2024

The mobile market continues to evolve rapidly, driven by shifting user behaviors, technological advancements, and emerging economic trends. Puzzle remained strong by focusing on retaining its current user base through events and live operations. The genre lost 10% in downloads as hypercasual games continues to decline in post-IDFA era.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 21, 2024

.’ Through our discussion, I gained a profound appreciation for the delicate balance required to honor the original’s spirit while introducing innovative gameplay mechanics that captivate a new generation of gamers. “Hacking is a central mechanic in the new game,” James explained.

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Big Games

AUGUST 17, 2021

Earlier the game players were constricted to play online games such as simple puzzles to adventures series only on the desktop, but the massive development of mobile technology within the past few years has brought a noticeable change in the game application development industry.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To build a truly immersive gaming environment, a team of designers, developers, artists and programmers employ a combination of psychology, art and technology into video games that challenge and capture players, resulting in satisfying gameplay. It is essential to define game mechanics, which refers to the systems that guide gameplay.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Basic “clicker” mechanics will likely evolve into many different types of async multiplayer games, RPGs, casual “Quest” puzzle games, strategy titles, and — given the natural social network in the ecosystem — party-game style experiences. Many other companies are putting their chips on the Telegram square.

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Big Games

JANUARY 31, 2024

This battle royale sensation has taken the gaming world by storm, offering fast-paced action, engaging building mechanics, and a vibrant virtual world. Two Dots For those who appreciate puzzle games with a minimalist design, Two Dots is a true gem. Fortnite Fortnite needs no introduction.

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

If you look back at the evolution of gaming, you will notice a huge technological advancement over time. The simplicity of the 2D style laid the foundation for gameplay mechanics and player interactions, particularly in platformers and side-scrollers. These games used 2D sprites, with each frame presenting a specific pose.

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Keith Burgun

JUNE 18, 2022

The 1P videogames I’ve always dreamed of had these qualities: Mechanically deep and systemically driven – perhaps even if that means it’s got a learning curve. Indeed, one of the main starting points for the design was that it wouldn’t be a puzzle, standing in contrast to the highly puzzle-like nature of Advance Wars.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

And that is having the ad monetization mechanics. This mechanics is comprised of rewarded videos or interstitials or even banners, which we are not using due to their relatively poor performance. Best Fiends is a puzzle game. So in the sense, making the new mechanic familiar with the art of a game they are already playing.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Creating a shooting schedule for film production resembles solving a puzzle where pieces constantly change shape. Strategic Solutions for Actor Availability Managing actor availability needs both old-school methods and new technology to work well. A minor scheduling hiccup can trigger a costly chain reaction.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Begin by meticulously brainstorming the genre, storyline, and gameplay mechanics that will distinguish your game from the crowded market. Whether you opt for a mind-bending puzzle, an immersive adventure, or a heart-pounding action game, ensure that your idea stands out and resonates with your intended audience.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

General skills and knowledge required to work in film and games "The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art." - Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar. Concept art software Concept artists use traditional and technological approaches to create their art, often working in 2D and 3D.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 3, 2020

This article is the last and, the most important piece of the “scaling” puzzle focusing on the nothing less than the game that is being promoted and the teams that are promoting it. They were also one of the first companies to run puzzle ads at scale, that are now used by pretty much every larger advertiser in the space.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 21, 2021

This analysis will give you a full overview of the Strategy games genre, which is the second-largest genre in the Western markets after puzzle. This makes the genre second largest on mobile in (outside key Asian markets) after Puzzle games. They are meant more for trend analysis based on estimations, rather than an exact numbers.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Eric is a media strategist, quantitative marketer, and author who has spent his career working for transformative consumer technology and media companies. For example CPMs in Word games may actually increase as they provide great traffic for puzzle games. This final prediction of 2021 is written by Eric Benjamin Seufert.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

While our feline-esque Anagativan characters are masters of the magic contained within the six Sacred Kristals of Ailur, our Kota characters are masters of science and technology. They're super skilled at creating mechanically beautiful weapons and armor adorned with gears, sprogs, and tons of bronze. link] Rigging / Animation.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

Running through the market by genre, Kress noted that King has done quite well, but other genres had suffered badly, with strategy, RPG, match puzzle, and casino games all down double digits. Shooters got creamed”, too, he said – down 33%. Kress predicted another two years of western market decline at around 5-10%.

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 22, 2021

Especially since the game seeks to dominate the puzzle genre, which is the largest and arguably the most competitive genre in mobile games. Our partner ironSource builds technologies that help game developers take their games to the next level. In casual games overall, puzzle games account for just over 50% of all revenue for 2020.

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DameDev.tv

JANUARY 22, 2024

Resident Evil 4 (Remake) The Resident Evil 4 Remake reimagines the classic horror game with modern technology, enhancing its graphics, gameplay, and storytelling. This remake retains the essence of the original while offering a fresh experience with updated mechanics and deeper narrative elements. Sea of Stars 6.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

With technology constantly advancing, the gaming industry has been able to create some of the most amazing VR games in recent years. The game boasts impressive graphics, unique gameplay mechanics, and a captivating storyline. It opens players to the experience of exploring technology while having fun.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 19, 2024

And so, the duo started exploring different ways to turn talking into a puzzle. Press B to express Doubt’, for example, is a classic case of mismatch between gameplay scenario and mechanical input. Thanks to the technology in the ‘natural language AI’ space that moves incredibly fast.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

And games haven't been the most value-driven industry in my opinion (referring to the abuse of addictive mechanics in games for profit, massive company layoffs to meet financial targets and the pressure on teams to deliver, leading to crunch and toxic behaviours, etc.). Will you make another puzzle game?”. These are valid questions.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 23, 2020

What percentage of revenue is driven by live operations-related product mechanics? will they tolerate ML-driven product mechanics such as level difficulty optimization, dynamic starter pack design, etc.) Our partner ironSource builds technologies that help game developers take their games to the next level.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Because the magic of the six Sacred Kristals is an organic substance, we purposefully designed our Kotakayan species to be more adept at science and technology in order to contrast the organic magic of the Anagativa. Music is an important piece of the Kristala puzzle. link] Kristala Original Soundtrack.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

Laura Taranto has 12 years experience in casual games and is a product advisor and puzzle game aficionado. Summarizing an entire year in the games industry against the ever-changing technological, political and economical backdrop of the average twelve months is a complex endeavor at the best of times. Previously at King and Glu.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2022

Casual Games in 2022 In our taxonomy, built together with Sensor Tower, the casual games category is divided into seven genres: Puzzle, Hypercasual, Arcade, Tabletop, Simulation, Lifestyle, and Geolocation. Puzzle Games The King is Back. Outside of Merge, 2021 felt a bit empty with respect to new puzzle games.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Still, even the most ingenious crime is only a puzzle for the world’s only consulting detective—Sherlock Holmes! If you fail to build defenses your capital city may be destroyed, but ignore technology and your people may be left in the dark ages. Meeple Word Cloud of Game Mechanics. Description from Manufacturer.

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