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. Spinner Merge by Sunday.GG.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 18, 2022

Entertainment. An addictive, fast-paced and time management cooking gaming app that keeps entertained for hours. An addictive, fast-paced and time management cooking gaming app that keeps entertained for hours. The mechanics of the game rely on food and restraint upgrades which allow the user to advance through the game.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Avalon has found investment backing from the likes of Bitkraft, Delphi Ventures, and Mechanism Capital raising $13 million in a round announced earlier this year. So [it’s] massively multiplayer style entertainment where you won’t be waiting for us, or for a new version of Blizzard in the future.”

Racing 98

Racing Content Fantasy Mobile Gaming 98

iXie gaming

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This approach is often time-consuming since testers must meticulously scrutinize everything, from audio-visual effects and graphical elements to gameplay mechanics. This balances gameplay and can drive the games’ success by ensuring it delivers a more engaging, immersive, and seamless gaming experience.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This time, we’ll look at the top games that use storytelling as a core mechanic and show you that you don’t need sparkling design and intense gameplay to create a hit. Reigns does a good job balancing this information while leaving enough mystery for unexpected twists. And to keep it entertaining, there’s a random element.

Horror 109

Horror Games Mobile Mobile 109

iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

7 Challenges in the Metaverse Below are the common challenges one is likely to face when developing Metaverse games: Monetization: Generating revenue from Metaverse games may be difficult since creators must strike a balance between user satisfaction and financial sustainability.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

AI-driven tools generate dynamic content, adapt game mechanics, and customize aesthetics, resulting in more engaging gameplay and new storytelling possibilities. Join us as we unlock the endless possibilities that emerge from the fusion of creativity and technology in interactive entertainment.

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 20, 2019

Let’s be honest though – as any developer knows, even your friends and family won’t buy your game unless it’s truly entertaining. The reason is that Cover Your Assets’ core mechanic is deceptively quite compelling. The core mechanic of stealing and defending sets of cards that increase in value is essentially the whole game.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

The duo had recently departed from Relic Entertainment, where they had worked on titles such as Age of Empires 4 and Company of Heroes 2, to establish their own company, Lifetap Studios. For stuff like gameplay balance and feature implementation we have equal input and chime up if there’s something we feel strongly about.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

The increase in time playing is presumably due to the pandemic’s effects on user behavior: various lockdowns cutting out other forms of entertainment along with an increase in down time (and honestly, the escapism games offer comes as respite from what was a bleak reality for most). As is the whole Istanbul gaming ecosystem.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Mobile Mobile Advertising 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 6, 2022

Passes can generate different player experiences, follow a different balance, and emphasize different components depending on the genre and audience. For most players (including payers) the Pass is primarily retention and an engagement mechanism.

Content 52

Content Mechanics Balance Mobile 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2023

Volatility by itself is entertaining. For example, a balance patch to Skyweavers that changes the power (and thus price) of different cards will shake up the market considerably. Major balance patches should be a planned event, similar to the Federal Reserve’s monthly meetings. Market games can similarly shake up the rules.

Games 52

Games Point and Click Asset Balance 52

Interesting Choices

AUGUST 5, 2011

No one was completely happy with how they worked yet, and the balancing of a new card type was proving tricky. I found the set far less exciting without our marquee mechanic, and ended up sending at least one impassioned email to Aaron to try to find a way to fit it back in somehow. Early on Aaron suggested a "treasure" mechanic.

Racing 40

Racing Mechanics Games Development 40

Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

And games haven't been the most value-driven industry in my opinion (referring to the abuse of addictive mechanics in games for profit, massive company layoffs to meet financial targets and the pressure on teams to deliver, leading to crunch and toxic behaviours, etc.). A team is a constant balance to maintain.

Studios 52

Studios Build Puzzle Concepts 52

Designer Notes

MARCH 31, 2023

Civ inherited this mechanic directly from Empire, a game from the 80s which had much of the same tile-based, turn-based combat as Civ but without the scope of all human history. Here is Frontierville, by Brian Reynolds, the designer of Civ2, which took Farmville and added an Energy mechanic that limited the player’s actions.

Tile 98

Tile Point and Click AI Mechanics 98

Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 25, 2022

The game won over millions of gamers with the adorable Cookie characters and a perfect mashup of RPG and Build & Harvest mechanics. As a mobile game, how did Cookie Run: Kingdom accomplish this through its gameplay mechanics? System The system design of the game and the in-game stats balance demonstrate Devsisters’ high standards.

Baking 52

Baking Simulation Build Animation 52

Game Dev Unchained

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

. “We’ve definitely just had a return to the office here… But the icing on the cake there is that we did have to return to the office this week, but we’re onto a four-day work week, which is great,” he says, providing a glimpse into the evolving work-life balance within the gaming sphere.

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AI Games Technology Film 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 3, 2019

This deconstruction will cover: The game’s core loop Why having chosen a basic match-3 mechanic was a safe bet What other games have tried The game’s features and to which kinds of players it caters How time-limited offers and events are run successfully. The Matchers Gonna Match E&P’s core gameplay is carefully designed and balanced.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Build Feature Balance 52

Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The usage of spells, tactics, and magic items : Mechanics reminiscent of classic puzzle game boosters, but with more limited uses. Puzzle RPGs where the real meat is on the RPG and hero collection mechanics. Allowing to manually select the troops for each level could’ve also empowered collection and liveops mechanics.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Mechanics Content Dev 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2022

One of the main problems in Clash Mini is the strong similarity with Clash Royale , the other Supercell auto battler whose gameplay and unit mechanics are very similar. This is an existential threat to Clash Mini since the lack of innovation in-unit mechanics was among the top reasons why Rush Wars failed to captivate players.

Content 52

Content Mechanics Point and Click Mobile 52

Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 15, 2022

Balancing relies heavily on gear, maps are crowded with question marks, Boss fights feature repetitive mechanisms. Battle: Simplified skill point system and amazing visual effects The core of the skill system relates to balancing and mechanisms. In the later game, raid mechanisms become quite rich.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

No downtime, renewed fun in each game and perfect balance regardless of the number of players. The format is certain to get participants smiling, interacting and thinking up original twists and plot lines for their story, which they make up as they go along, for the entertainment of the other players and anyone else who is listening.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This fighting game health mechanic is too fussy and unreliable for a busy shooter. and I think this balance tuning is intentional. Meanwhile, Aleksis is an entertaining character with a big complicated party setpiece that invokes past Arkane games and the game marketing. Limited regen (e.g. No hoarding / shopping trips.

Fighting 52

Fighting NPC Puzzle AI 52

Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 4, 2020

This game packs some of the best balanced, nerve- wracking, strategic gameplay on a mobile device. Even better, the team has showcased a holistic focus on the game: Masterfully balanced the gameplay with regular nerfs/buffs, refreshing the meta Designed for both elder and new players, often forgotten by mature games Took risks (e.g.,

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming 52

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The game's complexity, especially for new players, is a significant challenge, with an overwhelming number of game mechanics introduced rapidly. Going through the Dungeons is quite entertaining. While confusing at first, as you live with the system it becomes understandable and a strong retention mechanic.

Mobile 113

Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Concepts 113

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

So this is this tough balance between being really super fast and building something really small and iterative and getting data soon and deciding what to do. Usually in the business and the creative side, they're sort of on the margins, but on the engineering side that's where you get breakouts for new game mechanics like battle royale.

Games 52

Games Point and Click Engine Engineering 52

Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The game's complexity, especially for new players, is a significant challenge, with an overwhelming number of game mechanics introduced rapidly. Going through the Dungeons is quite entertaining. While confusing at first, as you live with the system it becomes understandable and a strong retention mechanic.

Mobile 52

Mobile Mobile Mobile Gaming Concepts 52

Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

As AI technology continues to progress, Chaumette believes that the gaming and entertainment industries need to adapt and find ways to utilize AI ethically and responsibly. AI in Art: Balancing Creativity and Ethics In the realm of digital art, AI technology is stirring up a mix of excitement and controversy.

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