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Five tabletop RPG mechanics that video games should definitely steal

Game Developer

Obsidian senior area designer Evan Hill took to the stage at GDC 2023 to plot a heist.

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Teleportation Mechanics

Grid Sage Games

Cogmind generally has fewer such direct escape options, but teleport mechanics are out there, if an advanced tech not usually available until the late game. So here we are in 2023 still without a way to manage controlled teleports, what do we do? Controlled Teleporting?

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Based 2023’s data, which casual game genres are likely to perform well in 2024?

PreMortem.Games

2023 turned out to be no less challenging for the mobile market than the year before. 2023 also saw fewer new releases compared to the year before, and there were even fewer successful ones. 2023 also saw fewer new releases compared to the year before, and there were even fewer successful ones. Top image: Merge Mansion.

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GameDev.tv Community’s Top 10 Games in 2023

DameDev.tv

With 2023 wrapped up, we saw an incredible array of titles that have not only pushed the boundaries of storytelling and gameplay but have also provided us with countless hours of entertainment. Let's dive into the top 10 games of 2023 that captured hearts and imaginations. Hi-Fi Rush 8. Final Fantasy XVI 7. Lies of P 5.

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How Watch Dogs: Legion changed Ubisoft's narrative design

Game Developer

Ubisoft Toronto's Brandon Hennessy spoke at GDC 2023 about the narrative work that went into Watch Dogs: Legion , and how the game's Play as Anyone mechanic required changes to the narrative team's pipeline.

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How to Build Better Mechanics for Rewarded In-Game Ads

Game Refinery

The progression mechanic is based on watching ads, with each ad increasing the number of rewards for the next pull. Purposeful game mechanisms built around ads are a genius way to increase CTR rates and create a positive user experience that adds to retention. Dragonscapes Adventure’s floating reward prompt.

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2023 was the year of creepy fishing adventure Dredge by Black Salt Games

PreMortem.Games

One of the biggest breakout hits of 2023 was the haunting fishing adventure Dredge by New Zealand-based indie developer Black Salt Games. After releasing the game to the public back in March 2023, work on it continued. I think our game wouldn’t be anywhere near as enjoyable and accessible without that player feedback component.