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#Drive Rally by Pixel Perfect Dude is a love letter to the golden age of rally games

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So, what sets our game apart is its blend of authentic ’90s rally racing experience with modern gaming mechanics. The handling definitely leans towards arcade-style physics and is designed to offer a balance between being accessible and challenging. “We We want it to appeal to both casual gamers and racing enthusiasts.

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How Dream11 uses an in-house scaling platform to scale resources on AWS for efficiency and reliability

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With over 190+ million users, Dream11 is the world’s largest fantasy sports platform. AWS provides tools such as AWS EC2 Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing to automate horizontal scaling and distribute traffic across multiple resources. Dream11 is the flagship brand of Dream Sports, India’s leading Sports Technology company.

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The Importance of User Experience Testing in Game QA

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Currently, there is a wide range of devices and platforms through which a gamer can access and play a game. Each of these devices or platforms has varying configurations. This diversity has made it more challenging for gaming companies to deliver a seamless gaming experience across all devices and platforms.

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EA’s Metalhead launches ‘Super Mega Baseball 4’ with cross-play for six platforms using Amazon GameLift

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With Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its backend, the Metalhead team accelerate and optimized its development and deployment of “SMB 4,” ultimately launching the game simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with global support for cross-platform play.

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Indie dev studio Wikkl Works takes virtual rock climbing to New Heights

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Drawing inspiration from their own experiences in bouldering, the team sought to incorporate the exhilarating mechanics of climbing into the game. This game could become the ultimate digital climbing game platform, where people can upload their own models, create boulder problems, try out climbing locations before traveling and more.”

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Monetization methods in free-to-play games and their pros and cons

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Striking the right balance between revenue generation and player experience is essential. Additionally, do these methods differ across different platforms? In-Game Purchases (Microtransactions): Perfect for any platform, this is directly linked to the content on offer and its appeal.

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The Significance of Focus Group Testing in Video Games 

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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. Video games have evolved significantly over the years, branching out onto different platforms such as mobile devices, PC, and Consoles.