OPM Jobs
MARCH 31, 2023
We all remember the times where the focus of most AAA game studios seemed to be to fulfil the fantasies of cis men. In an interview for Polygon , Cyber Punk 2077 concept artist Kasia Redesiuk explains that she included this exploitative imagery into the world to highlight the corruption of the games corporations.
Game Analytics
DECEMBER 28, 2022
That’s the core concept from Voodoo. But for this game, they layered in choice – fight enemies to make your character stronger, and avoid ones that are too tough. We love the concept. Sprinkling rewards throughout the gameplay, rather than at the end of each level, can make your game all the more fun to play. Net Fishing!
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Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 4, 2023
Eric Seufert explains the concept of content fortresses here. In terms of the share between ad revenue and IAPs, he states that Homa’s less-well performing hybridcasual titles generate 15% of their revenue from IAPs, while its top performers like Fight For America can bring in as much as 40%. But is this really a scalable future?
Radiator Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
unlike Outer Wilds, golden loop here is heavily hard-gated by quest progression, not a "true" information game, compromise with AAA market? This fighting game health mechanic is too fussy and unreliable for a busy shooter. no mind control) only 5 powers (+1 PvP only power). Limited regen (e.g. No hoarding / shopping trips.
Keith Burgun
JULY 29, 2022
Also, worth listening to my conversation with Pete Seicienski on his “Adventure Games” concept, which is very much related to this Sense of Wonder thing ). AAA games are first and foremost products and their “smooth functionality” is prized above all else.
Radiator Blog
JUNE 2, 2023
You're fighting not only the privatization of public health but also reckless climate engineering! Three safehouse skulls + main quest macguffin = boss fight. that a bigger US AAA or a non-US indie would've failed to capture. But not really. The player never quite experiences these ideas in the game itself.
Deconstructor of Fun
APRIL 8, 2019
It’s more important than ever to protect the hard earned spoils of successful live operations – both by spending wisely and by protecting product leadership from the randomization that comes with new product concepting. A game concept can come from anywhere. Standardizing the materials provided for the process is a good start.
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