Turtle Rock's original, playable Left 4 Dead prototype has leaked
Game Developer
JANUARY 9, 2023
The mod that would eventually become Left 4 Dead is out there and playable on PC.
Gatera Studio’s ANTRO turns beats into gameplay
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 24, 2025
Create a barebones prototype of your game, only with the most essential features for it to work. For each week you need to create the prototype, you will need a year to finish the whole game. With launch day approaching, the studio is working closely with publisher Selecta Play to bring ANTRO to PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
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Kazakhstan-based Goodwin Games takes us on an emotional adventure in Selfloss
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 28, 2024
When I’m prototyping, I keep adjusting the visuals until I feel something click in my heart, when it feels like it’s beautiful.” New prototypes Despite Selfloss’s challenging sales performance since its release, Khoroshavin remains optimistic about the future. Selfloss is out on PC , PlayStation , Xbox and Switch.
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Dark and Darker coming to Epic Games Store following injunction dismissal
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 19, 2024
As reported by PC Gamer , the developer announced the move on its Discord server. 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. A year after being removed from Steam, Ironmace's Dark and Darker will be available on the Epic Games Store.
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GenoTerra - The finished prototype.
Mnenad
JULY 8, 2018
Prototype is ready! 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*). Side note: The game is playable on PC and Mac using a Xbox360 Controller Scanning an creature at night with the DNA-scan device.
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Game Designer+Artist or Game Designer+Programmer
Grumpy Gamer
MAY 31, 2010
I learned C and C++ while working at Lucasfilm to build the SCUMM compiler and later when the SCUMM engine moved to the PC from the Commodore 64 and I have continued to program every day since, recently learning objective-c as I dabble in some iPhone games in my spare time (objective-c is very cool, it took three days of swearing before it clicked).
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Game Designer+Artist or Game Designer+Programmer
Grumpy Gamer
MAY 30, 2010
I learned C and C++ while working at Lucasfilm to build the SCUMM compiler and later when the SCUMM engine moved to the PC from the Commodore 64 and I have continued to program every day since, recently learning objective-c as I dabble in some iPhone games in my spare time (objective-c is very cool, it took three days of swearing before it clicked).
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Take a break from busy GDC and meet Dutch developers at The Netherlands Lounge
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
But also looking out for publishing or funding deals for our own original concepts and prototypes.” With the vast library of 1400+ games via PC, as well as via the Cloud on Samsung & LG Smart TV’s and Android, Utomik has quite the reach. “By providing top-quality game development from A to Z.
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Solo dev Jason Nicot on his new project Sanctua “A more mature party game”
PreMortem.Games
MAY 24, 2024
I always had a computer and loved PC games with strong atmospheres. It’s important to stick to the plan to avoid spending years making prototypes, that you will need to adapt in most cases after the first playtests. “I remember being 6 years old, watching my dad type commands on MS-DOS to launch DOOM 2.
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The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound
PreMortem.Games
JULY 31, 2024
After creating some prototypes, we finally found it. The game is out now for PC and Nintendo Switch. Get A Space for the Unbound on PC , PlayStation , Xbox and Nintendo Switch. At first, we were really struggling to find a good story structure that could facilitate the story we made. Atma has to deal with his magical powers.
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2023 was the year of creepy fishing adventure Dredge by Black Salt Games
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 19, 2023
They wanted to break away and create something different, so they started prototyping game ideas to work on. Dredge was one of three prototypes they created. 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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Dorothy Orina left engineering behind to pursue game development at Maliyo Games
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 3, 2024
However, experimenting with prototypes required specific expensive equipment. This led her to venture into game development where she could easily test on her PC or phone while using the same software and programming language for extended reality (XR) development. Orina set up virtual labs for her school, using AR technology.
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Unique blend of genres in haunting fishing adventure Dredge by Black Salt Games
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 30, 2023
They wanted to break away and create something different, so they started prototyping game ideas to work on. “We Dredge was one of the game ideas that we prototyped very early on. Dredge releases on 30 March on PC , PlayStation , Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Even with no tutorial. So we considered that a big success!”
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Unique blend of genres in haunting fishing adventure Dredge by Black Salt Games
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 20, 2023
They wanted to break away and create something different, so they started prototyping game ideas to work on. “We Dredge was one of the game ideas that we prototyped very early on. Dredge releases on 30 March on PC , PlayStation , Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Even with no tutorial. So we considered that a big success!”
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Mordhau on consoles: “A lot of smoke and mirrors go into making things hit”
PreMortem.Games
JULY 17, 2023
The brutal and bloody combat game from Slovenian developer Triternion has already been very successful for the last 4 years on PC. Memory limitations meant we needed to rework a lot of the materials from the PC version just to get everything in”, says Dunn. “We So, we had to be smart and make everything dynamic.
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The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 10, 2023
After creating some prototypes, we finally found it. The game is out now for PC and Nintendo Switch. Get A Space for the Unbound on PC , PlayStation , Xbox and Nintendo Switch. At first, we were really struggling to find a good story structure that could facilitate the story we made. Atma has to deal with his magical powers.
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Losing your Religion with arthouse adventure Indika by Odd Meter
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 24, 2024
So, we spent a lot of time prototyping, researching, and testing until we found our formula. It’s clear that Indika won’t be everyone’s cup of tea when it releases on PC on 2 May and later that month on PlayStation and Xbox. No one on the team had ever made a game in this genre before. Many had not made any games at all!
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Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
Grumpy Gamer
JUNE 25, 2018
It was bare bones, but it got the job done for the simple prototypes I was working on at the time. On the PC side, David and I started to build the game and with that came wiring in sound effects. I was using a thin layer of SDL to create windows and pass along input events (rendering didn’t use SDL for performance reasons).
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Why I still use Unity
Radiator Blog
APRIL 18, 2022
Unity's imperfect WebGL export is objectively more promising than Unreal publicly dropping web support in 2020 (not that Epic's web support was ever good anyway) I tried using UE4 already , learning enough to prototype basic game mechanics and build 90% art passed levels. I'm not an expert, but I've learned much more than a beginner.
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Unity vs. Unreal Engine: Which is Better for Android Game Development?
Big Games
MARCH 27, 2025
The Blueprint system allows for faster prototyping. Unreal Engine Supports multiple platforms but is more suited for console and PC-level graphics. Merits: Industry-leading graphics for immersive gaming experiences. Advanced physics and rendering tools for detailed environments.
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Hyper-casual bible: top resources for making a hit game
Game Analytics
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Prototyping, testing and analytics. Hyper-casual games are all about prototyping and iterating your games to hit certain KPIs and targets. How to do fast prototyping and what you need to know. Kwalee : They’re reaching almost 1 billion downloads, and they publish games across mobile, PC, and consoles.
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Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
Grumpy Gamer
JUNE 26, 2018
It was bare bones, but it got the job done for the simple prototypes I was working on at the time. On the PC side, David and I started to build the game and with that came wiring in sound effects. I was using a thin layer of SDL to create windows and pass along input events (rendering didn't use SDL for performance reasons).
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How to build successful VR games as a solo developer
Game Analytics
JANUARY 3, 2023
And that resulted in the first prototype of Dreadhalls. And even more so in VR, considering how immersive these games are compared to mobile, console and PC. The VR market seems to exist as a separate entity from the main console and PC games. I just happened to start my vacation, which gave me enough time to experiment with it.
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Life’s Meta is using AI to tackle the dating game
Game Daily
MAY 23, 2023
The PC element of Life’s Meta will include dating environments like restaurants and nightclubs, as well as the player’s pad. If you don’t feel comfortable with brash, arrogant men, then you might struggle to get on well with one of the game’s prototype NPCs, Dante, an extrovert gym instructor. not crypto).
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Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio A year ago, Supercell announced their intention to open a studio in North America with the mission of developing games for PC and Console. Summarizing: a professional well experienced with PC, with first-hand experience leading a team/company.
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You Are Not Alone: Common Pains for Game Devs & How to Overcome Them
Brand Game Development
MAY 15, 2017
Tabletop Simulator – as much as I love it and recommend it for rapid prototyping – often does the same. However, since that can cost over $1,000 and game development itself tends to be expensive, I suggest learning how to build your own desktop PC. Frustration of Inadequate Tools. I have no idea why.
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Little Racer – General and Development
The Knights of Unity
JULY 7, 2020
Our project went a long way to be where it is now, it started as a simple little game on one of the Game Jams in Poland, then went through rapid prototyping stage, where we created mobile and PC version, but then decided to stick to Nintendo Switch. Development. Instantiating and destroying objects is very heavy for game performance.
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Omeda Studios swaps out ‘Predecessor’ backend in less than five months using Amazon GameLift and Pragma
AWS Games
MAY 14, 2024
Omeda released the first build of “Predecessor” for PC as Paid Early Access at the end of 2021, then as a free online test in April 2022. In the long term, we just want to create the best, most exciting, engaging, and fun experience we can, so being able to quickly prototype has been huge.
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David Olamide’s joyous journey that led to an internship in his own company
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 28, 2023
As he grew, his fascination extended to games such as Prototype, Need for Speed and GTA. While quenching his curiosity Olamide stumbled upon Encarta Kids, an enchanting encyclopedia brought to life through games, puzzles, and quizzes. That laptop became his digital playground. Legends of Orisha: Blood & Water is currently in development.
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How to make your dream game, publish it and not die in the process
Mircosoft Game Dev
AUGUST 10, 2017
The first big mistake most developers make is starting with pretty art, making a simple prototype, and then expect to develop the rest of the game the same way. Wait, shouldn't a prototype come first? After a good idea, the most natural action is to prototype it. Making a prototype. Well not really. are on the right path.
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Struggling with UA and player retention in a post-IDFA world? Minigames are the answer
Game Refinery
APRIL 6, 2023
Forest Mania match3 mode The game’s newest mode, Shadow Invasions, uses top-down shoot ’em up gameplay with roguelite mechanics that look and feel similar to the recent popular hit PC game Vampire Survivors and the mobile hit Survivor! io, as they can get their roguelite fix already from AFK Arena’s Shadow Invasions mode.
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How Flying Sheep raised funds to make its ‘frictionless’ Web3 game Star Life
Game Daily
APRIL 20, 2023
There is a mix of local prototype, and federal funding for more ambitious productions, which have leveled the playing field for German game development studios. Now owned by Australian company iCandy, Flying Sheep has turned towards a Web3 model for its next project, Star Life. ” Flying Sheep was acquired by iCandy June 2022.
Does Tencent Hate Riot?
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 31, 2020
As commentary, I wrote: “Yes, Tencent already owns the biggest MOBA franchises on PC (League of Legends) and mobile (Honor of Kings). That ended up being Quantum’s version, a closer “carbon copy” to PUBG on PC, and Quantum reaped the rewards both domestically and abroad.
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Oscar Salandin, developer of BOTSU Ridicuous Robots: “Solo dev can be lonely”
PreMortem.Games
JULY 29, 2024
I will sometimes sketch out what I’m thinking on paper if necessary, but will always try to use the lowest fidelity needed, then prototype it to find out if it is good/fun/useful.” “For We’d plug 8 controllers into my PC and have such a laugh playing all night. I try to avoid wasting time with high-fidelity mock-ups.
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Unreal Engine for Android Game Development: What to Expect
Moonmana
DECEMBER 27, 2022
To attract even more players, you may want your Android or iOS game to be available on other devices – PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Web Browser. This initial stage involves thorough research, defining the monetization strategy, game-level design creation, art conceptualization, creating a GDD, and prototyping. .
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A New Era of Fighting Games
Sirlin
JULY 22, 2015
Mac / PC It seems both Fantasy Strike and Rising Thunder will have a solid focus on the PC platform. We've had Mac builds as well as PC builds from day 1 on Fantasy Strike, though I can't comment on other platforms right now. Anyway, one noteworthy thing about the Mac / PC platform is keyboard control.
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Top Emerging Free Game Development Tools and Trends!
Big Games
JANUARY 8, 2024
While still in the early stages, it offers promising rapid prototyping and brainstorming potential. Cross-Platform Development Unity : A versatile game engine supporting development for PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, HTML5, VR platforms, and several consoles.
Countryball Potato Mayhem Charity and Anniversary
Mnenad
JANUARY 14, 2020
So I remember exactly how my first prototype looked like. It all started when my younger brother told me that he would make a game that’s incredibly simple but fun to play with a high motivational potential to replay. That were the kind of games he used to play on his mobile device back then. Cheers for now friends!
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My Elephant in the Room, Part 1
Designer Notes
MARCH 31, 2023
It’s the #18 PC game of all-time on Metacritic – and the number one strategy game this century. Here are some screen’s from the game’s prototyping phase. More personally, here is my own elephant in the room, Civ3 and Civ4. So, why should I go back to make a historical, tile-based 4X game? A Civ-like, so to speak.
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My Week
Tom Francis
JANUARY 22, 2019
That’s two massive lucky things I’m grateful for, but I’m used to having literally a year to f**k around with ugly prototypes of random s**t I make up before having to decide which one is my real project. When I was making Gunpoint, towards the end, I was doing 5 days at PC Gamer and 2 days on Gunpoint.
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Unity vs. Unreal: What to Choose for Your Game? | Moonmana
Moonmana
APRIL 7, 2023
Additionally, UE is good for prototyping. Game design for mobile, web, console, or PC We help our clients to reach as high as possible and expand their audience with cross-platform game development services. We can port Unity or Unreal Engine games from/to consoles, mobile, and PC. Unity also enables quick prototyping.
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2020 Predictions #4: Who Will Reap the Rewards as Fortnite Declines?
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 22, 2020
Within this group, Crossfire (originally a 2007 PC game) has been dominant in this category up to fall 2019, when Call of Duty Mobile was launched. Star Wars Battlefront 2 never added Battle Royale, although rumours have spread this year that it was prototyped at DICE. Fortnite makes a majority of its revenue from PC/Console ($1.8B
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Reality, Upgraded: Navigating VR/AR Gaming with Alex Silkin
Game Dev Unchained
JUNE 27, 2023
As a pioneer in the field, Silkin reminisces about the time when VR was essentially a prototype cluttered with wires and bulky headsets. It’s not comparable to what you get on a traditional console or a PC.” However, VR’s growth trajectory hit a temporary snag with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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(The Unofficial) Deconstructor of Fun 2022 Gaming Awards
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 27, 2022
NEWS INDUSTRY Epic to pay $520 million to settle FTC charges on Fortnite Microsoft sued by Call of Duty gamers opposing Activision merger GamesIndustry.biz presents… The Year In Numbers 2022 Hypercasual developer TapNation hits 750m total downloads across their catalogue Global games market to reach $184bn in 2022 – Newzoo 75% of public comments on (..)
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