PreMortem.Games

JUNE 27, 2023

The key idea was to use the gameplay mechanics from Vampire Survivors in a different genre. “We Gamecraft is placing a heavy emphasis on the weapon stacking mechanic, which sets it apart from other shooters. The game features a corridor-like mechanic, which they want to fully explore. “We And it was!”, The solution?

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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. Here, the game is overpowered (OP) by the strategies and calls for a balanced approach for individual players involved in the game. There are game accessibility guidelines that help avoid such barriers.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ever since my first design docs from Cogmind pre-alpha, written back in 2013, I always wanted a projectile deflection mechanic. One day several months ago I decided the wait had gone on long enough and this mechanic needed to happen now. Who cares if I didn’t even have a specific use case yet?

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 17, 2023

But the morale and quality of life it can bring can be quite motivating, balancing & inspiring – if not all the above.” Overall, I call this process ‘Idea-smithing’ and with it I have crafted features, spells, stories and entire game concepts. Seemingly small features or changes can balloon the scope of any task.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. Mechanically, the mode is relatively similar to Blizzard’s Hearthstone.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 30, 2023

Delightfully eerie world Development on Dredge began shortly after and took roughly two years to complete, with the last six months mostly focused on balancing, bug fixing and other tweaks. A few different mechanics For a game about fishing stuff out of the water, Dredge is surprisingly light on fishing mechanics.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 20, 2023

Delightfully eerie world Development on Dredge began shortly after and took roughly two years to complete, with the last six months mostly focused on balancing, bug fixing and other tweaks. A few different mechanics For a game about fishing stuff out of the water, Dredge is surprisingly light on fishing mechanics.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

The game introduces fresh perspectives to the turn-based tactics genre with innovative features. We wanted a past that was a little more colourful than that and balanced the visuals accordingly”, explains Brimmicombe-Wood. One feature that received positive reactions from players is the Morale system.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Striking the right balance between revenue generation and player experience is essential. Cons: Potential for P2W (Pay-to-Win): If not balanced carefully, this can lead to a pay-to-win dynamic, where players who spend more have an unfair advantage. But what is the ideal way to monetize a game, if there is one?

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Focus group testing stands as a critical phase in the development of video games, serving as a valuable tool to gather insights, refine gameplay mechanics, and optimize user experiences. Let’s take a look at the importance of focus group testing and understand the benefits it offers to game developers and the gaming community.

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Grid Sage Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So if bot-building is a main feature, and players of Cogmind therefore most likely enjoy bot-building, then perhaps there are other areas we could apply this activity? D This is the fourth post in a series on new item mechanics. What about designing robots other than yourself? Inspecting the Mutated Botcube’s final stats.

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Ask a Game Dev

JANUARY 12, 2023

We can discuss mechanics and existing content (and what we might modify), but we generally won’t take suggestions on hypothetical new content in forms other than “Would you like to see X?” Game mechanics, for example, cannot be copyrighted so game mechanics are fair to talk about.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This will help you shape the gameplay art style, mechanics, and general experience. Upon establishing your audience, brainstorm unique features and game mechanics. Therefore, you should consider integrating mechanics that enable players to gather, evolve, trade, and customize their NFT-based assets.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Balance is key Over the years, game developers have understood that finding the right balance between the level of difficulty of a game and the skill of the player is crucial. Analytics has helped our team track a player's progress and pinpoint frustrating levels or game mechanics that may cause them to stop playing.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Automation ensures that a wide range of game features, mechanics, and interactions are thoroughly tested, increasing the likelihood of detecting potential issues before the game’s release. Maintenance efforts are also required to keep the automation tools up to date with the evolving game features and requirements.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 6, 2023

Although the Tactile team has several titles under their portfolio, the well-known swapping mechanic is not very common among their games. Especially with their two most recent titles Lily’s Garden and Penny & Flo , Tactile has been a stronghold for story-driven puzzle games with the collapse mechanic.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For example, the creative block that often gets stuck in our heads, or the lack of other points of view on a certain feature of the project, which could often be improved by including the expertise and experience of another professional. Finally, maintain a healthy balance between work and rest. Beware of mutant scope.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Game designers must work closely with other development team members, like developers and artists, to guarantee that the video game mechanics and elements work together smoothly. The game mechanics involve matching three or more candies of the same color to smash them. Let’s take the example of Candy Crush again.

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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. Spinner Merge by Sunday.GG.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Different teams collaborate – writers shape the narrative, engineers discuss technical details, artists align visuals, and developers plan in-game mechanics. Play testers explore the game, checking for bugs, rendering issues, and exploitable features. Balancing creativity with project constraints is tricky.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 30, 2024

When dealing with large data flows, Ethernet switches that implement adaptive routing algorithms can dynamically load-balance the data across the network, prevent congestion, and reduce latency. Maximum efficiency across shared networks can be obtained by properly controlling ‌data injection rates.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 7, 2024

This iterative approach enables developers to fine-tune gameplay mechanics, content, and balance over time. This can result in feature bloat and development delays. Therefore, developers must carefully manage the scope and prioritize critical features to ensure timely completion. The outcome?

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The game features action-combat including magical powers in player-vs-environment and player-versus-player modes. The trailer features a pretty world of warriors, who flit between environments, with ample tools for building and crafting. So all of the balance that we enforce is maintained.”

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iXie gaming

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools are powerful enough to simulate player interactions, check for bugs and glitches, and validate game mechanics. This ensures comprehensive test coverage across diverse game levels, platforms, and features. Finding the Right Balance Automated testing is here to stay. The outcome? A thoroughly tested and robust game.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

This year’s major release was of course Beta 11 “Mechanical Renaissance,” in the works for 17 (!) months, and a massive set of new toys, challenges , revamped mechanics , and more. Aside from the other new features already completed… that bit about it including one new map? So we’re done, right?

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

On Sunday, Microsoft wrapped up its annual Minecraft Live jamboree, which featured various announcements and signposts for the future. It’s surely not hyperbole to suggest that documentarians of the future will tag the most recent years of global culture with images of Minecraft.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

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. In the coming years, multiplayer features are expected to continue to be a major trend in hyper-casual game development.

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Nvidia

AUGUST 19, 2022

We recently kicked off our NVIDIA Developer Program exclusive series of Connect with Experts Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions featuring NVIDIA experts and Ray. For guidance on how to balance ray tracing and performance, we have a variety of webinars and other content that you can learn from.

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Big Games

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It features stunning visuals, inventive weaponry, and gameplay advancements, making it one of the standout titles for the platform. The game features captivating theme-based portals, each offering unique levels and challenges. The goal is to collect as many berries as possible while skillfully navigating through obstacles.

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Game Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Don’t bite off more than you can chew Once you have the base gameplay sorted, your next job is to decide what other features to add. That’s interesting and new gameplay for Among Us” There were plenty more features and mechanics the team considered adding. You wonder, can I trust them or not?

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Black Box Testing Black box testing lets testers examine and explore the game features extensively. This approach is often time-consuming since testers must meticulously scrutinize everything, from audio-visual effects and graphical elements to gameplay mechanics. And how do you ensure your game meets the design specifications?

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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. Making choices can be the sole mechanic, and you still have a game.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 23, 2023

For a quick and general introduction of the game, it’s a player vs player only CCG game, which limits your cards to only 10 per deck, each game is less than 4 minutes, and it uses a very simple poker-like betting mechanic to keep things interesting. However, Marvel Snap has simplified this mechanic to make it even more accessible.

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Designer Notes

AUGUST 2, 2021

None of these systems were any fun and weren’t intended to be so; they were mechanics put in place to keep the players from ruining the game for themselves by founding too many cities just because it was simply the most effective strategy. I was well aware that the city sites of Old World would be a controversial feature.

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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. This feature is especially helpful for online games, which rely on real-time simulations to work successfully.

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Game Errors

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Some players could be denied entry as a load-balancing mechanism. Game not Updated: The Fortnite developers keep adding new features to the game. Public Party Overcrowded: When too many players try to join the same public party, that can overload the servers.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But, beyond gameplay mechanics, Eco speaks to a much larger industry trend: the emergence of the metaverse. Features that analyze a player’s facial expressions and translate them onto their game avatars are in development, bridging the gap between the virtual and the real. However, not all is rosy in the virtual realm.

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