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The Future of Art & AI in Game Production

iXie gaming

AI-driven tools generate dynamic content, adapt game mechanics, and customize aesthetics, resulting in more engaging gameplay and new storytelling possibilities. In this blog, we’ll delve into the future of art and AI in game production, exploring the latest advancements, challenges, and potential industry-wide impacts.

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The Last Pile of Thoughts About Elden Ring, Promise

The Bottom Feeder

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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Deathloop deconstruction / design thoughts

Radiator Blog

This is similar to my tactics games writeup and Enderal (huge Skyrim mod) writeup where I spoil some interesting game designer / systems design things. I don't discuss much of the game narrative. I assume general game design knowledge but minimal Deathloop-specific knowledge. It would feel terrible.

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Item Variants and Randomization in Roguelikes

Grid Sage Games

A single run also doesn’t take too long (1~2 hours), so players have a chance to quickly start finding items they’ve never seen before, or only rarely, even after becoming pretty familiar with the game. Other types of NPCs can modify or convert other types of items. A TGGW inventory/equipment list.

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The Lost Ark Has Found its Way

Deconstructor of Fun

Lost Ark outshines other MMO games because each element mentioned above is polished to the next level. Balancing relies heavily on gear, maps are crowded with question marks, Boss fights feature repetitive mechanisms. Though, all of these foibles could be found in other games as well. Let’s use the Witch class as an example.

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Warcraft Rumble - the ULTIMATE Deconstruction

Deconstructor of Fun

Addressing the initial learning curve, introducing enticing mid-game offers, and refining unlocking progression are essential for the game’s long-term success. With Blizzard's expertise in creating compelling end-game content, Warcraft Rumble has the potential to become a major success and influence future game design trends. ?

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Deconstructing Warcraft Rumble

Deconstructor of Fun

Addressing the initial learning curve, introducing enticing mid-game offers, and refining unlocking progression are essential for the games long-term success. With Blizzard's expertise in creating compelling end-game content, Warcraft Rumble has the potential to become a major success and influence future game design trends.

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