PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

One day I discovered video games could be much more than just ‘entertainment products’, and fell in love with the idea of mixing all the things I loved about art in a new medium. I usually start with a location or concept from which I build a ‘mind map’. This concept grew organically from a single idea.

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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. It was a very tranquil concept at first, though we found our prototype didn’t offer enough things for the player to do.”

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Game developers conceptualize, design, and build games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. The game development process typically includes designing the game’s concept, characters, and mechanics, followed by programming to implement functionality and create interactivity.

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

Polyphony Digital, a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc and the creators of Gran Turismo, has exceeded 90M copies of cumulative sell-through sales. Although it is a library designed for video production, USD’s mechanism for supporting large and complex pipelines could be used for in-game production. Of course we do.

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Logic Simplified

JANUARY 18, 2023

It is a straightforward point-and-shoot game, with no complex controls or mechanics. With its entertaining and enjoyable characters, this game offers a light, fun gaming experience to players of all ages. Players must defend their porcelain throne from waves of invading cute animals.

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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. That’s the core concept from Voodoo.

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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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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 6, 2020

Along with your box, the theme and mechanics of your game, and the reviews you receive, board gamers will make a decision to buy or not to buy. It’s a very intelligent abstract strategy game in which you competitively build towers in an effort to be the first person to stand atop one. It is shorthand for the above questions.

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

Whether you’re looking to build the next big hit game or simply interested in exploring the possibilities of 3D graphics, WebGL is an exciting technology that offers limitless possibilities. This way, you can build a loyal fan base and improve your game based on their feedback.

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

When a game with a unique style and appearance becomes a hit, it doesn’t take long for new games to emerge, hoping to emulate that success by using the same gameplay mechanics, visual style and features. You’d be forgiven for mistaking Stumble Guys for Fall Guys.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This blog explores the concept of game automation, its potential benefits, challenges, and its role in shaping the next generation of testing in the gaming industry. Additionally, automation allows for the establishment of a reliable baseline for testing, enabling accurate comparisons between different game builds or versions.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Concept Art. In our last issue, we introduced you to a bunch of new team members that recently joined our growing family, including our newest Environmental Concept artist, Harold. Right away, Harold dove into creating fresh, detailed concepts for each level area in the Kristala demo. Let's dive in.

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Game Design Aspect

JUNE 9, 2021

In particular, we focus on game mechanics that encourage community-oriented behaviors, the pros and cons of automated reporting, and how to minimize griefing. Juliana Loh Juliana Loh is an independent Producer/Artist whose background includes branded entertainment, UX and art direction. For more, please visit MatthewFarber.com.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

HaZ recently recounted his journey within the gaming industry, from working with Codemasters in the Midlands to his involvement with Kuju Entertainment (now known as Headstrong Games) in London. UEFN, however, opens doors for creators to build original worlds and content, using existing Unreal assets but with some restrictions.

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Moonmana

APRIL 24, 2023

The worldwide game development industry has come a long way from games with simple gameplay and mechanics to complex feature-rich titles. Let’s figure out what this concept is about and then dig a little deeper for more details. The basic concept is as follows: the more you play, the more rewards you get. What is Web3 in crypto?

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

demoed his technology around 2018, which is specifically around making 3D kind of scenes and world building with A.I.” 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.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Here are the main benefits of pursuing a degree in computer science: It builds a solid foundation. This is a far cry from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) that came out in 1990 with its 256×224 resolution and 8×8-pixel graphics. As a result, it is versatile and always in demand.

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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.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Game rules are how we regulate the mechanics of our games so that they are consistent with the messages we want to send to players. Many people dream of becoming as large as companies likes Blizzard Entertainment or Wizards of the Coast. Mechanics are how you bring the basic ideas to life. Click this picture for some backstory!

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Can you feel the excitement building? During this podcast, Chris shares invaluable insights from his time at Zynga, where he played a pivotal role in strategic M&A, forming partnerships, and expanding into new markets, including acquisitions of notable companies and licensing agreements with entertainment giants.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

He has been in the video game industry since 1993, where he has worked at both start-ups and huge entertainment companies. gatcha mechanic, piggy bank, etc.). Social gaming companies, led by Zynga, gained millions of daily players, pulling them from other gaming or entertainment companies. Free-to-play was truly disruptive.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Tokenomics #20 - Why MystenLabs Raised $300m to Build a Better Layer1 for Web3 Gaming Lastly ? The rules regarding IAP methods are now the following: Apps may not use their own mechanisms to unlock content or functionality, such as license keys, augmented reality markers, QR codes, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency wallets, etc.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2023

Volatility by itself is entertaining. Market mechanisms could change, introducing new auction formats, changing fee structures, or adding new asset types and derivatives. The tie-in between wager and outcome is likely a large factor in sports bettings’ massive $75bn (and growing) industry. Market games can similarly shake up the rules.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What they lacked was genuine entertainment value that could only be provided through an actual game. Just Google “rug pull” and you can see how a generations old idiom became synonymous with a certain scam mechanism in the crypto space. They all had elegant websites, dozens of pages long whitepapers (remember them?),

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This post is written by Sophie Vo who’s building a kick-ass game team at Voodoo Berlin. With each experience, I perfected my approach to building highly creative and effective teams. Building teams is like cooking to me, my other passion. I want to share my journey of building my team. Both are a mix of art and science.

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Keith Burgun

JULY 29, 2022

Also, worth listening to my conversation with Pete Seicienski on his “Adventure Games” concept, which is very much related to this Sense of Wonder thing ). It’s the fault of developers for not exploring new kinds of stories, new kinds of worlds, new kinds of mechanics and so on. This isn’t the fault of players.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 12, 2020

Clash of Clans drew heavily from Backyard Monsters on social but improved the mechanics for mobile. Poker was Zynga’s first game and they have leveraged that early success, scale, and optimization to develop a portfolio of games that today, unlike other forms of entertainment content, can continue to stack free cash flow over time.

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

It contains overviews about the design process of GenoTerra as well as research about existing projects that influenced this prototype in the context of entertainment and interactive media. The Mechanic I. I was looking for suitable solutions for having both views in the mechanic of the game. Masterarbeit_©MihajloNenad2018.pdf.

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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. And it doesn’t stop there, the game doesn’t let you sit with any new concept for a reasonable amount of time, the third, fourth and fifth battle only throw more your way (see screenshot below).

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

Facebook Gaming helps developers and publishers to build, grow and monetize their games. Gone are the days where a reasonable attempt at a core mechanic and a saga map were all you needed for 6 figure revenue. Our 2021 predictions have been sponsored by Facebook Gaming. As is the whole Istanbul gaming ecosystem.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This fighting game health mechanic is too fussy and unreliable for a busy shooter. Meanwhile, Aleksis is an entertaining character with a big complicated party setpiece that invokes past Arkane games and the game marketing. By the end of the game, that threat has disappeared and your build is fun and OP. Limited regen (e.g.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

How to build and ship culture Individual contributor vs. manager vs. leader How to avoid “Day 2” Full interview also on YouTube and Podcast: GameMakers YouTube Deconstructor of Fun Podcast Interview Transcript: JK Welcome, everybody. But usually a new team is so excited about the product that they want to build. JK And Travis you.

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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. And it doesn’t stop there, the game doesn’t let you sit with any new concept for a reasonable amount of time, the third, fourth and fifth battle only throw more your way (see screenshot below).

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