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

JUNE 25, 2024

'Our goal is to whip up small, experimental prototypes at lightning speed.'

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Game Developer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The developer has put its staff on notice for redundancy as it shops around a prototype of its next project to potential business partners.

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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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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

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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Stoic CEO and president Trisha Stouffer explains how The Banner Saga developer built a multi-faceted combat system for its upcoming action-RPG.

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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. In doing so, I’ve looked at them with a fresh pair of eyes and couldn’t resist to ask myself - what have those little projects taught me about making games?

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Game Developer

MARCH 28, 2024

Alexey Pajitnov revealed at GDC 2024 why his unreleased sequel never went beyond the prototype phase.

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Indie DB

JUNE 25, 2024

This new update brings the final details about the development of KHROMAGICK prototype! Check it out!

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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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Logic Simplified

JULY 27, 2023

Therefore, before developing the game's final version, you must test a prototype. What is a video game prototype, and why is it essential? Video game prototyping is the process of developing a rough plan for your game. Video game prototyping also aids developers in determining what works in their game and what does not.

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Game Developer

MARCH 21, 2023

The program will focus on key areas including porting, information, and prototypes.

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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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Game Developer

JULY 27, 2023

Making small adjustments over a few months, the team at BUCK created a satisfying spin on an old classic.

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Game From Scratch

MARCH 19, 2024

GameFromScratch.com Prototype to Publish Unity Humble Bundle The Prototype to Publish Unity Humble Bundle is a collection of 20 Unity assets for $15. Yes, there are no tiers to this bundle, and it is short lived, only lasting a week.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 19, 2024

Ubisoft has shown three behind-the-scenes demos at GDC this week on the potential of AI when it comes to building NPCs. Dubbed NEO NPCs, Ubisoft's efforts involves combining AI responses with narrative back stories and prompts designed to avoid making the NPCs appear 'soulless'.

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Indie DB

APRIL 17, 2024

A thematic and narrative expansion of Corona Celestia with new gameplay features.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Complex feature The core concept of worlds within worlds was the first feature prototyped for Cocoon, undergoing substantial improvement and iteration. Carlsen: “When Jakob and I founded the company, we did that first Coccon prototype over the course of 3-4 months. Cocoon’s development journey spanned a challenging 6.5

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Indie DB

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The start of this puzzle madness back in '05, with hints to where it led and is now leading.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 29, 2024

Prototype - A playable example of a single gameplay system to prove out the concept. The above screenshot is from the Breath of the Wild systems prototype - wind, fire, etc. was modeled in this prototype before being translated to the 3D game world.

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Indie DB

MAY 14, 2024

Read about new features coming to Pre-Alpha soon like Large Worlds, Animal Breeding, Donkeys, Mills, and More!

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

In game development, one of the most essential aspects is prototyping. It is essential to avoid skipping the process of creating a “physical” prototype to understand and overcome the complexities associated with game production. What exactly is a game prototype?

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CrazyLabs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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. In the competitive world of mobile game development, creating captivating and enjoyable gaming experiences is paramount.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

However, getting a competitive edge in the industry requires creativity and that’s where rapid game prototyping comes in. This article aims to explore the rising significance of rapid game prototyping in the game development process. The Process of Rapid Game Prototyping Rapid game prototyping is a powerful tool in game development.

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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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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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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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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Prototype of a beach volleyball game by Julio Nazario. Protospiel conventions are based around prototype board games. Prototypes ranged from paper-and-pencil to full-on Game Crafter $100+ sets. When you go to a play-testing convention, it’s not about just getting your prototype tested. Need help on your board game?

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Perforce

APRIL 28, 2023

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. Studios are using premade, free game assets to help them iterate more quickly before committing to any particular feature or game mechanic.

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Wolffire Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As a lot of you know, Overgrowth has been a beloved project for us at Wolfire and for the Wolfire community at large. The love for the game has never failed to humble us and we are so grateful for all the people who have played it.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

He explains: “Interestingly enough, when the studio was founded, there were two prototypes that were built. And then the second prototype was a multiplayer kind of board game, still set in the same universe as Moss. .” Prototyping abilities The size of the team working on Glassbreakers fluctuates between 25 and 30 people.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 19, 2024

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. The game is currently in early access, with no release date as of yet. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Developers need to demonstrate a clear understanding of their game’s full scope, progression, and mechanics, even if those details aren’t immediately visible in an early prototype. To that end, a simple pitch deck and prototype are no longer enough to secure a deal, unless the studio has an established track record.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 14, 2024

The majority of developers (47%) are testing a prototype, while 9% are at the soft launch stage. The Publisher Perception Report, made in partnership with Atomik Research, surveyed 454 developers across the USA, Spain, and France between June 4 and June 10, 2024. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Behind that are another ten projects that dream of a shot at commercial success, but lack the experience needed to polish their prototypes into a finished product, or lack the connections needed to reach publishers who can elevate the profile of their games above the sea of also-rans. Game incubators are one way of bridging this gap.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 23, 2024

This need for evidence, or traction, is a whole layer developers need to worry about beyond just building a great prototype and putting a strong team together. This was very much echoed in the investor update article posted on this site prior to GDC. Read more

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