PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 28, 2023

In addition, balancing his fifth year as a Computer Engineering student and a pivotal role at Avalon, an American-based software company was no small feat. The Balancing Act In the early days of Dimension 11, Olamide and his team had to take on full-time jobs to pay the bills. “Build a personal relationship with people.

Balance 104

Balance Studios Engine Engineering 104

DameDev.tv

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Although this isn't a complete checklist of things to include in your games, it's a good reminder of elements such as parallax backgrounds, color schemes/palettes, color balance, resolution options, and layers and depth. Color Schemes & Color Balance Color balance and color schemes are very important.

Game Design 62

Game Design Game Designer Balance Games 62

PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I think growing up Protestant/Christian was a big factor, because, despite what popular media would have us believe, the Abrahamic faiths (Islam, Judism and Christianity) are far more similar than they are different. It is hard to balance something deep and meaningful with game mechanics while keeping things enjoyable for the player.

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Dev Games Development Balance 115

Brand Game Development

MARCH 17, 2017

My progress has been focused on two primary objectives this week: Objective 1: Set up a social media and blog system like I did for War Co. The social media I’m running for Highways & Byways , like War Co. Just this week, I’ve set up a Twitter, Instagram, Facebook page, and weekly blog for Highways & Byway s.

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Dev Media Advertising Game Developer 130

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. There are higher odds of a game being successful with analytics than a game that has been created following traditional practices.

Games 52

Games Data Balance Mechanics 52

Filmustage

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

But the true magic lies in balancing diegetic and non-diegetic sounds. ✨Mastering this balance is an art form. Sound Mixing , also known as Audio Mixing , involves the art of blending and balancing various sound elements to create a cohesive auditory experience.

Cinematics 69

Cinematics Film Art Editing 69

iXie gaming

MAY 26, 2023

Create intuitive, fun, and rewarding mechanics that are balanced and challenging enough to keep players engaged. This may involve social media advertising, influencer partnerships, or attending gaming conferences. Focus on Creating an Engaging Gameplay Experience Another key to success is prioritizing gameplay above everything else.

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PC Game Developer Game Development Development 52

Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Regular software updates, including game-balancing patches and new downloadable content (DLC), keep the game fresh and engaging. Balancing creativity with project constraints is tricky. Questions about how the public will receive the game, dealing with bug reports, and getting media coverage become crucial.

Game Developer 52

Game Developer Game Development Development Bug 52

Game Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

So all of the balance that we enforce is maintained.” In fact, all top media saw declines in 2023, with only four of the top 20 players generating a budget increase.” ”The drop that began to take shape in H2 2022 continued and even accelerated in 2023.

Racing 98

Racing Content Fantasy Mobile Gaming 98

Brand Game Development

MAY 12, 2017

In the world at large, primary sources can include all sorts of things: data from your business, academic journals, videos, blogs, magazines, news sites, social media, books, and so on. I moved starting spaces around on the map so they’re more balanced. I broke the hardest roads into two sections for both balance and simplicity.

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Dev Balance Game Developer Game Development 130

Brand Game Development

MARCH 29, 2021

From time to time, I see board game creators on social media who have been working on the same design day-in, day-out for years on end. Finding the balance is difficult, and I think many creatives lean too much into the former category. Of them, they seem to fall into two basic camps. And the second camp?

Game Design 130

Game Design Game Designer Games Playtesting 130

iXie gaming

MARCH 25, 2024

This may be through direct communication with the support team, social media, forums, or surveys. Player Feedback Most games provide multiple channels where players can provide their honest feedback. By gathering player feedback from various channels, developers can understand player’s concerns and preferences.

Data 52

Data Game Design Game Designer Games 52

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. However, developers must be careful to strike a balance between in-game ads and player engagement, as excessive ads can drive away players.

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Various media outlets have acclaimed the game as the most important of the 21st century so far. Bought by Microsoft almost a decade ago, for $2.5 billion, the block-based world-builder is still hugely popular both with long-standing players, and with new generations of kids.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With most of the games having communities on social media and other channels, your reputation as a game developer matters. 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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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When your game is widely available across multiple platforms, it becomes famous and attracts attention from the media and gaming community. Also, pay close attention to the gameplay balance. Enhanced Brand Visibility Game porting can increase the developer’s brand visibility.

Platformer 52

Platformer Quality Assurance Games Cross platform 52

iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Consider testing the game mechanics, overall balance, and user interactions to ensure a seamless experience for players. Use social media platforms to inform about the unique features of your NFT game. Test Your Game and Deploy Performing thorough playtesting is crucial in NFT game development.

Game Developer 52

Game Developer Game Development Development Asset 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 11, 2023

When it comes to what would increase already very high job satisfaction, pay is the primary driver (37%) with interesting projects (17.0%) and better work/life balance (14%%) trailing as the second and third factors. Although I am surprised of pay is so important for increased happiness. But this is why we do surveys.

Games 98

Games Data Balance Writing 98

Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 22, 2017

After all, I’m checking to make sure there are no serious balance issues that come out of repeated plays. I would argue it is more effective to use your time and money generating email leads online through social media or going to conventions to mingle. That’s a good thing! I’ve already play-tested this game a ton.

Point and Click 130

Point and Click Dev Games Mechanics 130

Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 12, 2020

and Darcy quotes from varying media. I didn’t want to throw off the balance of “good” vs. “bad” cards as the developers did a great job finding that sweet spot, so I put in 10 and 10, and I think 3 Party Cards. I have no idea why he thinks I’m obsessed. There just are not enough event cards!

Point and Click 130

Point and Click Games Mechanics Editing 130

Brand Game Development

AUGUST 24, 2020

Everything else is extra, so you have to strike this subtle balance. Share that address anywhere you need to such as your social media or your website. Link your landing page to your website and social media. First things first, though, think about the data you want to gather on your landing page. Creating a Template that Works.

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Dev Build Games Media 130

Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

X-Hero’s SaveDog hyper-casual mini-game capitalized on the viral TikTok hype surrounding the Save The Doge game and helped push X-Hero to the top of the download charts by utilizing the mode in its UA strategy across social media platforms. You can find more information on how to build better mobile games by leveraging TikTok trends here.

Mobile Gaming 95

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Mechanics 95

Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As social media platforms continue to proliferate, there’s a palpable yearning among users for genuine human interactions. With it comes the challenging balance between financial backing and creative control. The exact potential of this integration remains to be seen, but it hints at a richer and more connected gaming experience.

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Indy AAA Platformer Educational 105

Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Selection of images from the past year of Cogmind-related development as posted on this blog, forums, and social media (larger size here ). First here’s our yearly dev collage showing off in visual form some of the progress and work since our last review, version 2022! Development Time.

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Game Designing

AUGUST 26, 2023

So, while video games provide a social outlet for many people, balancing in-game contacts with real-world social activity is essential. The media also promotes a stigma around gaming by saying that video games are violent and thus encourage violence in society. This, in turn, can cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

Games 52

Games Mechanics Internet Development 52

Filmustage

MARCH 24, 2022

The film balances the present with the past as the protagonist keeps coming back to listen to audio cassettes: the voice of his late wife Oto is preserved on them. Kenneth Branagh is an amazing director, because with the release of "Belfast" he has proven that he is capable of balancing big-budget Hollywood projects and small, personal films.

Racing 52

Racing Film Scripting Editing 52

Brand Game Development

JUNE 2, 2017

Tweaked some game rules to improve balance. Switching all social media automation to the same platform (Buffer). I was on vacation from May 19 to May 26. It was a long road trip. I did it to get away from responsibility for a while, but I came back with a lot of new material for the game. Prepared version State Route 11 for testing.

Art 100

Art Communications Dev Advertising 100

Mnenad

JANUARY 14, 2020

The number of downloads and active installs have grown strongly after some social media users shared the game in one or more of their posts. The game generated enough revenue to balance out the development costs (Unity Plus license, Music, Plugins, etc. You can see this especially in an early period where a tiny user base jumped up.

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Bug Communications Mobile Mobile 52

Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 10, 2021

As a Lead Designer for LEGENDARY I invested a lot of time on creating and balancing our first few hundred heroes. But I spend anyways, ignoring the inevitable regret I'll feel when that month's credit card balance comes due. Sometimes they hound you on social media. I know a thing or two about power creep in game economy.

Asset 52

Asset Fighting Games Mobile 52

Game Daily

AUGUST 8, 2023

The upbeat forecast stands in stark contrast to a widely held assumption – most especially in media circles – that the metaverse is last year’s buzzword. A newly published report from Market.us trillion by 2023. ” This comes from a company with a stake in gaming and metaverse marketing.

Media 52

Media Entertainment Asset Technology 52

Brand Game Development

MAY 22, 2017

I am thrilled that many of you enjoyed Setting Up Social Media as a Board Game Dev: A Primer Course. Marketing is a big concern for game developers, especially in the chaotic arena of social media. If this will make you miserable, you will probably get more enjoyment out of a different social media outlet. Getting Started.

Dev 130

Dev Games Advertising Point and Click 130

Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 3, 2020

This puts more emphasis on product and creative than media buying itself. The key to success is balancing IPM and LTV, and making sure that the gains on the IPM side are higher than the losses on the LTV side of the equation. Creative is not enough Creative is indeed more important than ever, but… creative on its own is not enough.

Games 52

Games Mobile Mobile Art 52

Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

It should also have a perfect balance of academic activities to enrich knowledge and earn practical skills for future employment. Selection of programs offered: Animation Interactive Media Motion Design Production Design Advertising Film 6. Selection of programs offered: Film and Television Production Cinema & Media Studies John H.

Film 52

Film Animation Animation Art 52

Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I’m a designer, and I do development and social media outreach. You help balance out each others’ weaknesses. After that, we designed Oaxaca: Crafts of a Culture , for which Ben continued to be our business partner and ran a Kickstarter for it in June of 2017. Will is the lead designer.

Prototyping 130

Prototyping Playtesting Games Game Design 130

Game Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to discussing favorite mobile games on social media, Facebook is still top, with 80 percent of respondents saying it is their primary watering hole. “Strategic cross promotion of other titles within your games can boost user acquisition and lifetime value across your whole catalog in a balanced way,” says the report.

Mobile Gaming 52

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Advertising 52

Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 25, 2022

This made it a great fit for cartoons with an adorable style and simple geometry exemplified in Western cartoon media with The Powerpuff Girls and My Little Pony. the plot around Tower of Sweet Chaos inspired a lot of discussion on social media). Only a few balancing issues in some systems or features could be detected.

Baking 52

Baking Simulation Build Animation 52

PreMortem.Games

JUNE 20, 2023

The worst of these, in my opinion, is marketing and social media promotion during development and post release. People who follow indie/solo devs on social media tend to be really nice and positive, but even so it takes a lot of effort.”

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