Game Analytics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

They could check logical problems in the game design itself by using custom design events. Now that Splitting Point had the data they needed, they were able to fix bugs and game design issues with every new update. Building out difficulty using data. Dive into your own games.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

“So, a turn-based-tactics game based around sabotage and assassination operations felt like something fresh to us”, says Senior Game Designer Lee Brimmicombe-Wood. We wanted a past that was a little more colourful than that and balanced the visuals accordingly”, explains Brimmicombe-Wood.

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The Bottom Feeder

AUGUST 9, 2023

Both about game design, and about the indie games biz as a whole. Brotato has a great design. There is a huge variety of character and builds, and they all play really differently. I recently got a lot of people shouting at me when I said there are too many indie games. Time moves quick these days.

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iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

By following the do’s and avoiding the don’ts, you can ensure that your game stands out in the competitive PC gaming market. In this guide, we will cover a range of topics, including best practices for game design, effective marketing strategies, and tips for optimizing game performance. Don’ts 1.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Additionally, automation allows for the establishment of a reliable baseline for testing, enabling accurate comparisons between different game builds or versions. Scalability: As game complexity and scope increase, the number of tests required also grows.

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Keith Burgun

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Minigames are an important thing to have in an RPG: they can break things up, they can open new routes for worldbuilding and character building, and they can contribute to the worldishness of the game. You want the balance in RPGs, to be spiky, and have a “naturalistic” quality to them. Forced Minigames.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I like the idea of designing robots, putting together builds for a particular purpose or with particular capabilities in mind. Sadly all my old BT books and records are at a relative’s house right now, otherwise I might go through them and share a thing or two :) A Mechwarrior Online build. A BattleTech loadout sheet.

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CG Spectrum

APRIL 3, 2023

Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. GDC is an annual event that brings together programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders from around the world.

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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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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today, with an impressive team of 32 people, they’re working on Eco , a virtual society game built inside a self-contained ecosystem. The premise is thrilling: “You are building a virtual society inside of an ecosystem,” Krajewski explained. “This is what we’re building with Eco ,” Krajewski said.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Also, developers can monetize their games in new ways, and players can enjoy a more rewarding and immersive gaming experience. How to Venture in Your First NFT Game Development Here is a step-by-step guide to help you build your first NFT game: 1. Create and Mint NFTs Design and create unique NFT assets.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While it is in its early stages, gaming executives believe that generative AI will contribute to over half of the game development process in the next 5 to 10 years. How will it transform the gaming landscape? And are there potential challenges that developers should be aware of when using generative AI to build games?

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Grid Sage Games

MAY 8, 2022

Recently a player asked me a question regarding my game balance philosophy, and while I can often respond to queries by pointing to some previous article, despite all my writing and no doubt occasionally touching on related topics, I had yet to explicitly do any sort of summary of the philosophy behind my gamedev work. Difficulty.

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Sirlin

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Codex is a new take on customizable card games. Though you might as well wait until next week because there will be a balance update within a week. Within a couple days, I plan to post a big update to the Codex print-and-play version (for $25+ patrons) that has dozens of balance changes based on the last month of playtesting.

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Ask a Game Dev

JANUARY 25, 2023

In such situations, it’s important to figure out why professional players are able to realize so much more potential with a particular class/character/build/etc. while more casual players cannot. Generally, that means the additional performance must come from two things at the pro level - a high bar for execution (e.g.

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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. However, balancing a three-faction card game is quite difficult,” Devine shared.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

I assumed it was mostly for fans but after watching all 32 episodes (on 2x speed, skipping some parts) I've changed my mind and now I think it's essential viewing for all game designers / devs. Outside of game design, there's a growing tide against "design thinking" style methods, see "Design thinking was supposed to fix the world.

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The Bottom Feeder

MAY 11, 2022

It's such a big, unique, popular game that not picking it apart a bit is game-writer malpractice. Even if you hate From Software games, and many do, if you care about game design as an art, it's worth a good look. And this is all without even discussion this game’s insane speedrunning situation.

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Keith Burgun

MARCH 13, 2024

I’m playing through Final Fantasy VII Rebirth now (which I am loving) and it’s very clear in that game, whether you are in Outside , Dungeon or Town , pretty much at all times. Videogames are a language, and this pattern is an important building block in that language.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

To create a more engaging experience, developers are finding new ways to incorporate multiplayer elements into their games. This trend presents a unique challenge for developers, as it requires them to balance gameplay mechanics and technical capabilities to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all players.

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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. Lifeline by Three Minute Games. It’s a design principle to remember.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

On top of that, the experience for beginners and the experience for advanced players are different enough to keep the game engaging even as you learn more about it. For these reasons and more, we’re going to dive into Ticket to Ride and talk about what new board game designers can learn from this 15-year-old game.

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Game Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

CEO and founder Sean Pinnock acknowledges that the company’s core offering is a game engine, albeit one made from the ground-up to help resolve Web3 game development’s most pressing challenges. “We want to make it easier to build triple-A content that people can expand upon.” You can just build.”

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

leiavoia, creator of the Dataminer scoresheet viewer , has continued to improve its feature set (see community stats as well now, and compare your stats to those across the community), and on top of that created some great guides, like leiavoia’s new player guide for those who want some more early-game tips.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This post is written by Sophie Vo who’s building a kick-ass game team at Voodoo Berlin. I am Sophie, a creative Game Lead working at Voodoo. With each experience, I perfected my approach to building highly creative and effective teams. Building teams is like cooking to me, my other passion.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 23, 2018

You have strike a balance. Last but not least, if you’ve spent time building up a mailing list, you can always ask people to like your Facebook page in your next mailer. The best way to build up your Facebook page quickly, though, is through smart use of their advertising system. You can’t automate relationship building.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Their first step would be to hire a core founding team around which they would build the development team. We want to build ambitious games players may not expect from Supercell. This is a well-balanced team in terms of disciplines, covering software, design, and art. And past experience in entrepreneurship.

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Grid Sage Games

MARCH 10, 2022

Some roguelikes don’t strive for balance, but maintaining balance has always been important to me for Cogmind, since it fits better with my vision for this type of game, heavy on tough, complex, and consequential decision-making at multiple strategic and tactical levels. Categorical Approach. Alien Artifacts.

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Tom Francis

MARCH 11, 2017

Have I gravitated towards building on other people’s ideas? Gunpoint was derivative, but at least it was derivative of many things rather than any one game. This is not unoriginal game design, it’s playable games criticism! Building phase vs build-as-you-go.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I should have predicted a $10 billion-a-year game if I wanted to sound like a true visionary. In my heart, I am a game designer. I spend most of my waking hours thinking about game mechanics and how they will make players feel. I know a thing or two about power creep in game economy. Fighting Existential Dread.

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Game designers would just be guessing. So, what can games simulate? Strangely, the best example I can think of is a game trying to recreate a situation MUCH more difficult to simulate than baseball, life as a border agent in a totalitarian country. However, Wright was not making a game in the abstract.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 25, 2022

It is the no-cost matching service that gets your game in front of qualified publishers and investors in one simple process. Submit your most up-to-date playable build, pitch deck, and gameplay video. Your game gets screened internally by our industry experts within two weeks. Build & Harvest Mode in Cookie Run: Kingdom.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the third of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? I studied Game Design at UAT in Tempe, AZ and graduated with honors in 2009.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 14, 2023

So how should publishers think about launching new games right now? Building a brand Cilingir used League of Legends and Genshin Impact as examples of brands that have resonated outside games, and stressed that community-building has never been more important as it lowers your UA cost.

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Rindoku

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Balancing the difficulty for a wide range of players will be a b h. Moving from full-on development to showcasing your game is a huge shift. You’re working in a bubble for 12 hours a day to get that last build ready for the demo and then suddenly: BOOM! You’d be wondering if it worked if I hadn’t already spoiled the answer.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This guest post is written by Gordon Rowe , an experienced product leader that has spent 10 years building and operating free to play games on mobile, web, and consoles. My screen is rapidly filling with tiny objects waiting to be merged, and my builders are working overtime to keep up with the sudden rush of new buildings.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It continues from the initial player experience, building across game progression systems and the value exchange of in-app purchases, and throughout the user lifecycle.” Loyalty extends to the companies making games. Fostering loyalty starts at the top of the funnel, driving discovery and ultimately install conversion.

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