PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 17, 2024

What caught my attention wasn’t just her confidence on the panel but the fact that she was not only a student pursuing three majors at Wits University she was also the Lead Concept artist at Chroma Pixel Games , a game studio based in Zambia. In grade 10 I took art as a subject. My art teacher was a huge inspiration to me.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 11, 2024

The name Chibig is a reflection of the cute Chibi art style which is used in all the games of the studio. With much of the game involving little witch Mika swooping around the beautiful scenery of the island, the team is particularly proud of the flying mechanic. “We

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Moonmana

AUGUST 15, 2022

Today due to applying top-notch technologies and modern approaches in game development, games can be a real work of art. Talking about sci-fi 3D art, we should point out the current crazy popularity of this genre. We are talking about a way too simple and insufficient creation of certain objects, mechanisms, or scenes.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

As AI continues to advance, the future of art and AI in game development holds tremendous promise. In this article, we’ll explore the evolving relationship between art production and AI, discussing their potential impact on the gaming industry.

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Molly Maloney: One of the great things about video games is the expectation of training mechanics. As I said, this game is based on the stories of two characters so the whole concept of duality and mirrors can also be used in reflections and water. But you can’t do it all the time, otherwise, players just become numb to it all.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 1, 2023

Mechanical Hand The studio’s upcoming game, Atomic Picnic, is the brainchild of the company’s CEO, Camilla Slotfeldt. She drew a lot of the first concept art for the main characters. Like a mechanical hand and survival aspects inspired by the ‘ Roadside Picnic ’ novel.”

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 13, 2024

Sound design, art direction, marketing, you name it. This isn’t a truly solo project, as I’ve had some contractors help out immensely in concept art, sound, and on the PR front.” It all started with wanting to tackle a small project that a programmer with limited art skills could tackle. And the biggest pitfalls?

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Rampant Games

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In the fiction, November 6, 2022 was the launch day for the game “ Sword Art Online ,” chronicled in the books, manga, and anime series of that name. Let’s say Sword Art Online did release today using current VR technology. Not much else is said about the death mechanic in the other game worlds of the series.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

With the story and art direction locked in place, the game actually went through several changes before it settled on the final gameplay mechanics. The concept and emphasis has shifted over time as we learned more about what people expected from a game on this subject.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Let’s elaborate on how multiplayer game design isn’t as simple as just throwing together some mechanics and calling it a day. In multiplayer games, there is a concept called meta which are different strategies used by gamers against one another outside of the game. You can follow these steps to design a multiplayer game.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As an artist, I see games as works of art, not just as interactive entertainment. I sketch many times, not only my concept art but even game mechanics. It’s a new way to make art. “One of the biggest advantages is surely the freedom. What’s your creative process? On paper, it looks very clear.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Much like theme vs. mechanics , separating people into gateway gamers and hardcore gamers is another persistent dichotomy in the board game community. Unlike theme and mechanics, though, I think this distinction is much more useful. You can make complex games based on simple mechanics like Patchwork.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Understand Blockchain and NFT Concepts in Gaming As initially stated, NFT games are based on the blockchain concept. This will help you shape the gameplay art style, mechanics, and general experience. Upon establishing your audience, brainstorm unique features and game mechanics. Develop smart contracts.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 13, 2019

Everything can be scrapped at a moment’s notice – mechanics, rules, art, and even basic core concepts. You come up with basic ideas, find physical pieces to represent those ideas, and come up with game mechanics. Then you regulate the expression of those mechanics through rules.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 9, 2023

I went through a Bachelor of Creative Arts, and then through Film School, all looking for bigger and better art forms. Painting or art I could work on everyday, but I felt it wasn’t broad enough. Is this mechanic fun? The original concept was a game set inside an eye. Will it run properly?

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Beta 11 was a huge milestone in Cogmind development, having completed a comprehensive review of all items and their stats and mechanics in order to rebalance where necessary, a process I wrote about in detail last year. As part of this drive, for months I’ve been creating over 100 new items, most of them including new mechanics.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I went through a Bachelor of Creative Arts, and then through Film School, all looking for bigger and better art forms. Painting or art I could work on everyday, but I felt it wasn’t broad enough. Is this mechanic fun? The original concept was a game set inside an eye. Will it run properly?

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Filmustage

JULY 3, 2023

It is, however, an art that demands precision, adaptability, and a keen understanding of storytelling. Collaboration with Art and Design Departments : Finally, the script breakdown is handed over to the art and design departments. This process forms the foundation for a well-structured, efficient shoot.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 14, 2023

A playtest is a method to see what works in terms of gameplay mechanics. Importance of playtesting in game design Playtesting is an essential part of game development because you have nothing more than a concept without it. Game designers observe players testing games and the user experience in real time.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Each level also had unique mechanics and art styles that all tied into a cohesive whole. Then it cuts to concept artist Emily Johnstone anxiously trying to pitch design ideas to a group brainstorm meeting which she just happens to be the only woman in the room.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You must think creatively to develop mechanics that surprise and excite the gamer. Polished Graphics and Art Stunning images can increase the immersion of players. Thus, you should spend money on graphics and artwork that are in keeping with the concept and aesthetic of your game.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Box art is incredibly important in the board game industry. The naive designer may lament that board gamers are only looking at the surface, not seeing the mechanics or the potential for incredible gameplay. Your board game box is the most important art you’ve got – make it count! (If Need help on your board game?

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To build a truly immersive gaming environment, a team of designers, developers, artists and programmers employ a combination of psychology, art and technology into video games that challenge and capture players, resulting in satisfying gameplay. It is essential to define game mechanics, which refers to the systems that guide gameplay.

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Nvidia

MARCH 1, 2023

We saw that all our various asset concepts such as levels, prefabs, templates, or presets could be unified as they are all hierarchies of property containers. Level data, geometry, materials, and so on, will have to be more modular to leverage all the powerful composition mechanisms. Any recommended small steps to follow for starters?

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The game development process typically includes designing the game’s concept, characters, and mechanics, followed by programming to implement functionality and create interactivity. Is it the desire to create immersive stories, design captivating characters, or engineer complex game mechanics?

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Think of this as a hyper-casual Beyblade game with a merge mechanic mixed in the middle. What we liked about Spinner Merge is how they came about the idea of bringing in the merge mechanic. Cart Crash is an incredibly satisfying game that relies much more on timing than any other mechanic. That’s the core concept from Voodoo.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 10, 2017

For the purpose of this breakdown’s coherence, I won’t go into details of the shooting and marshal mechanics, nor will I cover the end-game shooting bonus. I’m going to focus on the programmable movement, because this mechanic alone has a lot of subtle implications which I will proceed to break down.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here’s a quick overview of the entire process of developing multiplayer games, from pre-production to post-release: Concept and Design  Like any other game, the journey of building a multiplayer game starts by creating the game concept. Also, define your game’s genre, interaction modes, and gameplay mechanics.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

In today’s world, game development is an art, and quite inarguably, it is one of the most complex and intricate art forms. The main focus of having a game idea located elsewhere other than just a concept is to have a much easier way to confront complications and make adjustments to a game in development.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 10, 2022

Game Art: Fashion Innovations The art of Dislyte is a manifesto from “the future”. Vaporwave was an online artistic movement started in 2010 that used psychedelic elements in art and electronic music. Such gameplay can be coupled with monetization mechanics like gacha. Scenic design inspired by vaporwave.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 17, 2023

Overall, I call this process ‘Idea-smithing’ and with it I have crafted features, spells, stories and entire game concepts. And I see it as the ultimate compilation of art(s) – light, sound, visuals, narrative, mechanics, psychology – a crafted or distilled experience.

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CG Spectrum

AUGUST 2, 2023

It goes beyond just knowing the mechanics of a business; it involves a deep awareness of how different factors and variables within a business ecosystem interact and impact overall performance. Business acumen refers to a keen understanding and proficiency in the various aspects of business operations, strategy, and decision-making.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Concept Art. After Concept Artist Harold reimagined each level area in the demo, we then had him concept out the individual props that will be needed to carefully detail each environment. Wanna know more about this baddies and get a glimpse behind our art process?

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 27, 2017

They look for mechanics and general play-ability. On the flip side, with a polished prototype, people will spot everything – unclear rules, ambiguous text, crappy mechanics, and so on. In environments like this, you’ll witness the rare art form of constructive criticism. You’ll be okay.

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

Although it is a library designed for video production, USD’s mechanism for supporting large and complex pipelines could be used for in-game production. The structure of the data is easy to understand, and concepts such as layers, stages, and schemas are easy to grasp. Why did you choose USD for your game development pipeline?

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Game Design Aspect

JUNE 9, 2021

In particular, we focus on game mechanics that encourage community-oriented behaviors, the pros and cons of automated reporting, and how to minimize griefing. Juliana Loh Juliana Loh is an independent Producer/Artist whose background includes branded entertainment, UX and art direction. For more, please visit MatthewFarber.com.

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Keith Burgun

JANUARY 4, 2023

For month after month, I tried fixing them with different supporting mechanisms, different ways that cards were obtained, different ways damage was dealt, and a lot more, but nothing really fixed the fundamental problem. Once I realized that we were going to have to ditch the core mechanism, that kind of meant something like starting over.

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