Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It’s probably no surprise that AI has had a transformative impact across various industries and similarly, it has brought about tremendous advancements in the gaming industry as well. In terms of how games are created and played 一 AI wearable gadgets, NPCs, pathfinding, decision trees, and other innovations are making the move.

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Designer Notes

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Frank Lantz recently interviewed me on Donkeyspace , his excellent Substack, which generally focuses on the current AI boom but, in reality, is about his ongoing work on the human condition. I’m curious about all-human, no-AI Civ. Is it very different from the single-player game vs bots?

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nearly every industry will evolve courtesy of generative artificial intelligence (AI) – and the gaming sector isn’t an exception. Generative AI is one of the technologies with the potential to revolutionize how developers create games. But what is generative AI? How will it transform the gaming landscape?

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the gaming industry, enhancing programming and player experiences. As AI continues to advance, the future of art and AI in game development holds tremendous promise. However, AI is redefining the boundaries of game artistry.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

Chaumette, a veteran in the field, shared his insights on how AI technology has the potential to revolutionize the creation process for artists and developers. Adnan Chaumette initially entered the gaming industry as a 3D artist before shifting to a more technical role. I think consent should have been asked.”

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Execs also see AI taking a role during in-game live events, such as player support. ” Nascent scene Gaming companies are currently worried that the nascent AI scene will take a while to settle down.

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Sirlin

JANUARY 10, 2016

There's a new episode of my Raw Game Design podcast up for my ($10+) patrons, here. That same podcast link also has links to all the other episodes of Raw Game Design too, btw. This is "raw game design" in the truest sense in that we are lost in the forest here. Which modes even exist? How are they arranged?

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DameDev.tv

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Our Blender guru Grant Abbitt joins Industry veterans Rick Davidson & Tim Ruswick* to talk about generating AI Game Art, why you might want to use it and much more. Find out more about the fascinating world of AI art. He's done it all, from Game Designer, Producer, Creative Director and Executive Producer to GameDev.tv's

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Game Design and Development Process Let’s quickly walk through what it takes to develop a game from scratch. Each game project has 3 distinct stages- pre-production, production, and post-production. Research: Research is important to the game design process. The following steps are involved: 1.

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Sirlin

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I have a free podcast series on game design, here. In this latest Raw Game Design episode, I discuss how we might use advanced AIs in the Fantasy Strike fighting game, if we had access to some pretty great AI tech. I also have a second podcast that's just for my Patreon supporters.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 8, 2024

Convai is a versatile developer platform for designing characters with advanced multimodal perception abilities. These characters are designed to integrate seamlessly into both the virtual and real worlds. To address these limitations, Convai has developed a proprietary AI-driven suite of technologies.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Quoting Mishka, Chris is hailed as "a true game executive starting from the beginning of your career." The conversation covers a gamut of topics, ranging from macroeconomics and behavioral economics to generative AI, Unity's strategic shifts, the dynamics of the console market, and much more.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 17, 2023

They spoke optimistically about the potential for remote work to reconnect old colleagues and noted how some of the best games have come from teams that have faced trials by fire and stayed together. The Generative AI Bubble “Do you know we do AI too, right? Did you know we do generative stuff?”

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

The realms of gaming and the film industry are coming together in a harmonious convergence, as the technology and expertise of both fields are being shared and utilized to create impressive results. This was the primary discussion during the latest episode where I invited the accomplished filmmaker and game designer HaZ Dulull.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 28, 2024

Improved Game Quality The Unity Asset Store offers a variety of high-quality assets that can enhance the overall quality of a game. For example, our developers use advanced lighting systems, particle effects, and AI systems to improve the game's graphics and gameplay.

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Designer Notes

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game developer Robin Hunicke, co-founder of Funomena and best known for her work on MySims , Boom Blox , and Journey. They discuss why HyperCard was so great, why AI development is game design, and how Steven Spielberg almost made Angry Birds for EA.

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This is very useful for game architects and game designers to make a stunning presentation of the materials they intend to use in the construction. Impressive lighting and models like the sun and sky model allow you to view your design model in different lighting conditions, environments, and perspectives.

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Game Daily

MAY 21, 2023

AI Development Concerns The first talk is by Andre Schenini Moreira (managing partner, FMA Legal), and it addresses a matter that’s top of mind for game developers and publishers right now – artificial intelligence. Here are ten highlights from the days ahead.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Meanwhile, back in 2011, Logic Simplified was founded by Sumeet Arora as a niche game design and development company. After over a decade of inventive products and the best game development services, the team of 3 has grown to over 100 top designers and game app developers under one roof.

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Game Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

IUt would be fairly easy for a game designer to create a formula to allow Naruto and people from the Marvel Universe to interact. “The game that I’d like to see lead the charge is the next generation of Final Fantasy 14 or World of Warcraft,- a massively multiplayer game with more powerful advanced AI,” says Butler.

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Game Dev Unchained

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This episode is sponsored by Autodesk AU 2023 | November 13-15 in Las Vegas ⁠ ⁠ My conversation with Brian Canary, a seasoned game designer, reveals the intricacies of the industry’s shifting dynamics. Collaboration and Single-Player Game Resurgence The discourse delves deep into the essence of game design—collaboration.

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Raph Koster

AUGUST 12, 2022

One of the niftiest parts of my career has been seeing pieces of my work turn up as building blocks for others (such as AI systems trying to mathematically implement Theory of Fun ). Linking earlier work from working game designer literature that is highly related [link] — Daniel Cook (@danctheduck) August 12, 2022.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably one of the most impactful technologies, not only in the eSports gaming world but also across other industries. This revolutionary technology allows for eSports games to be played across different devices. But how is ML being used in eSports gaming?

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 19, 2022

With privacy becoming more important to mobile players and the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in app advertising inventories, the quality of your creatives has never been more important to the success of your games. In order to test this hypothesis, you need to work with the tools you have, which in this case is creative.

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Designer Notes

APRIL 2, 2023

My first inkling there was a problem was after Civ3 shipped and people started to complain that the AIs all tended to have the same techs. From the human’s perspective, it looks like the AIs were part of a giant tech cartel and were selling techs to each other at bargain prices, but the AI was simply pursuing the optimal strategy.

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Lost Garden

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

I have a design tool I call “Don’t Solve the Hard Problem” It consists of three steps Example 1: Meaningful NPC interactions Now, people working on the hard problem of NPC AI may be upset right now. The example I just gave is SO trivial. And isn’t the problem they are pouring their lives into […]

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the reasons why hyper-casual games are so popular is due to how quick and easy they are to make. Simple controls, artwork, and game design make it easy for any developer to pick up. There are other ways to build a game on a budget. Making choices can be the sole mechanic, and you still have a game.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 22, 2024

Data-driven design is the norm for applications and websites now, led by fusing data analytics with UX design. You may also read: Game Design and Development Process: Pre to Postproduction Why UX Design Evolution Matters “ The growth in UX is still to come.

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Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

However, I don’t want to leave things too abstract - game design is about taking an idea and translating it into real game rules and mechanics. Today, I’ll go into some more specific implementation principles that designers can use while crafting their choices in order to get the player thinking.

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Lost Garden

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

I have a design tool I call “Don’t Solve the Hard Problem” It consists of three steps Example 1: Meaningful NPC interactions Now, people working on the hard problem of NPC AI may be upset right now. The example I just gave is SO trivial. And isn’t the problem they are pouring their lives into […].

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AWS Games

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Since then we’ve continued to listen and receive feedback from developers of all sizes, and today we are excited to announce eight new and enhanced new AWS for Games solutions across cloud game development, game servers, live operations, game analytics, and game artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 14, 2023

Young handles everything from overall game design to art and audio, and Ditton does the programming. My ideal situation is being able to make the move to full-time development to focus on creating new content, improving the existing visuals, and bring aboard a dedicated audio designer.”

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Since 2009, I’ve been doing the psychology of games thing on the side, which is just something that interests me – the intersection of psychology and video games and other types of games. Why are games designed the way they are? Research also shows that AI opponents can make you feel the same way.

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Game Daily

JUNE 8, 2023

Jordan Weisman: Sure, Our goal with Adventure Forge is to empower people to make games that tell the stories they’ve always wanted to tell. GameDaily: How far are you using AI in Adventure Forge? Jordan Weisman: We think games are made by humans and for humans. We’re not racing towards AIs telling stories.

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Designer Notes

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome to My Elephant in the Room: An Old World Design Postmortem. Here are the games that I’ve worked on. Spoiler alert: Civilization 3 and 4 are going to come up a lot in the presentation… I also do a podcast where I interview game designers about why they make games, so check it out if you have time for 4-hour interviews.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

Inonu, Polyak, and Dymshits agreed that developers should also explore subscription products and leveraging IP outside of games, as well as re-investing in brand marketing and original game design. Fun generates retention, he said, stating that game designers should think of their games as becoming a daily player habit.

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AWS Games

JUNE 13, 2023

A mage, a hacker, and a barbarian walk into a bar… What sounds like the start of a joke is the ultimate vision for cyberpunk, blockchain collectible card game “Metropolis Origins”, created by game industry veterans at QXR Studios. The game is free to play, though players can purchase faction-specific card packs on the WAX Blockchain.

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