Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Supercell CEO’s annual blog post is a personal, inspirational, and sincere communication method from the top brass of a major mobile games company. Similar messages from a CEOs of a public company would immediately get dissected by stock market analysts, determining what’s PR fluff and what’s the actual beef. compared to 2022).

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Big Games

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But before you learn about those mistakes, you must know how to make an Android game, what makes your Android game better, and what tips can help the developer. Why Will Make Your Android Game Better? Innovative Gameplay Your game will stand out if you design it with exciting and original gameplay. So, let’s start!

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Logic Simplified

JULY 31, 2023

There is one area every game designer must focus on to ensure that their games are captivating enough to entertain and provide an impactful experience to the user: game mechanics. When creating a new game, video game mechanics are often considered the most important factor. What are game mechanics?

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 16, 2024

Game testing is an essential process that defines how players will play and enjoy the game. This, in return, determines the game’s performance in the market. However, testing your game can be challenging due to the many testing processes involved. Why is Selecting a Gaming Partner So Important in 2024?

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 4, 2024

There’s the understandable dismay about people losing their jobs, which I, too, believe is detrimental to the long-term health of the video games industry. Rather than taking on temp workers and running them ragged, game makers now absorb higher costs by letting go of regular employees and argue that the cost of development has gone up.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

Unlike the years before, we decided to really leverage our fantastic community of senior games industry folks to present you with trends that will shape our industry during the year. The k-factor, which measures the virality of a game, is at an all-time low. Is it the artwork in itself that is not selling the game? Exit mobile.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Under the brand name of iXie Gaming, Indium Software’s venture into games QA services was a small yet notable move into the ever-expanding gaming industry. Fast forward a decade to 2022 and iXie has emerged as one of the leading players in providing excellent QA services for game studios and publishers around the world.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 17, 2023

In the expansive and rapidly evolving world of video games, the stakes have never been higher. The rise of increasingly intricate and expensive game schemes has not only upped the ante for game developers but also heightened the expectations of an ever-demanding audience. “Game schemes are expensive.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The realm of game development is a captivating blend of creativity, technology, and passion. If you are a beginner and thinking of entering this world of game development, then this can be both an exciting & daunting journey. What is Game Development? Tips to Consider Before Entering in Game Development Industry 1.Define

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He started his career in advertising, but the world of video games always held his real interest. Making games was something that seemed very far from reality”, he says. Yet, with help from the internet and some classes in college, he realized that he too could create games. Why did you become a solo developer? “I’ve

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Game Daily

APRIL 21, 2023

Shardbound is a collectible card battle tactics game that came out on Steam early access back in 2017. Originally developed and published by Spiritwalk Games, it sat quietly for the last six years, attracting a few players, but not setting the world on fire. “How do you get triple A quality games out on a startups budget?”

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Game creation is a lot of work. Even a simple game may require participation from several teams with varying levels of skill. If you’re producing the game by yourself, the cost of errors brought on by a lack of knowledge or resources is rather significant. You don’t have to go alone, which is wonderful news.

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Game Daily

MARCH 15, 2023

In the current Web3 fever , a Pokemon-style browser game with an NFT business model feels like an inevitability. Game industry warhorses Bing Gordon and Don Mattrick were also announced as advisors. Mattrick was also a leading exec at EA, followed by stints as boss of Microsoft’s gaming division, and of Zynga.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Get ready for a real treat if you've ever been curious about the M&A in the gaming industry. We're about to explore what a typical work-week looks like for a Mergers & Acquisitions executive, navigate through the major obstacles that can obstruct deals, and stay at the forefront of the latest trends in the gaming industry M&A.

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Real Programming

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Python Promotes Learning the Fundamentals. RP4K instructors start with regular shapes for all objects in the games children code but let them customize to discover sprites and pictures. Kids can build up their fundamental coding skills free from computer-related distractions like file-folder navigation, file-paths, and others.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 11, 2024

Despite the release of numerous highly anticipated games last year, the game industry as a whole struggled to achieve significant growth. By understanding these complexities, we can gain valuable insights into the dynamics shaping the contemporary gaming landscape and explore potential pathways for future growth and development.

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Real Programming

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The number of jobs people can apply for when they have excellent coding skills is incredible; not only are there prestigious, high-paying jobs like app or video game developer. There are tons of adjacent jobs in non-tech companies since they all rely on computers for some aspect of their operation.

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Game Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

For personal reasons, I was unable to get to the Game Developer Conference this year. Thankfully, my friends at Game Developer and at Gamesindustry.biz sent journalists to cover Sarkeesian’s presentation. It is an attempt to produce equity in a system that is fundamentally inequitable and resists equity.'”

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Logic Simplified

MAY 21, 2023

One area that has been able to capitalise on these developments is the gaming sector, which has created an entirely new universe for gamers. One of the latest breakthroughs to hit the video gaming market is NFTs. This allows even casual gamers to turn gaming into a living. What are NFTs in games? billion by 2027.

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Real Programming

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Once advanced-level graduate programmers are totally comfortable with object-oriented and all other previous fundamentals, they can thrive in our elite course. We make a fun coding curriculum by putting video games at the centre of all our lessons. That’s why we put video games at the centre of all our lessons.

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Gamesbrief

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

It was possible to believe, as I did, that the Internet was a fundamental change to how the world worked AND that the majority of stocks were overvalued. In 2008 , I was a financier who had left banking and was working on the edges of the games sector. A new games phenomenon was emerging. Valuations were stratospheric.

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Game Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

Game Developer Conference begins on Monday, March 21, running through the whole week. It’s an enormous buffet of panels and presentations that seeks to cater to every need, for people who live and work in the game industry. Here are five sessions from the Future Realities Summit that catch the eye.

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Women in Games today launched a 14-point manifesto , in the run up to its online conference next month. Women in Games is dedicated to achieving gender equality and empowering all girls and women in gaming. Isaaman: Last year, we published the Women in Games Guide , which is about building a fair playing field.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 9, 2017

You must absolutely master it to achieve the financial success you desire when self-publishing a game. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. The Fundamentals. First things first: make sure your game is great. The reviews will be better.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 19, 2018

Welcome to the third unit of Start to Finish: Publish and Sell Your First Board Game. First came Game Development 101 and then came Designing & Developing Your Game. That’s why I’m especially excited to introduce you to unit 3: Marketing & Promoting Your Game. Need help on your board game?

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The gaming world has evolved significantly in recent times. Multiplayer games have taken center stage by allowing players to play with or against other gamers and friends across the globe. As a result, multiplayer games have revolutionized modern gaming, from human vs. computer to human vs. human interaction.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the gaming industry, enhancing programming and player experiences. As AI continues to advance, the future of art and AI in game development holds tremendous promise. However, AI is redefining the boundaries of game artistry.

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Logic Simplified

MARCH 8, 2023

Several companies like Microsoft, Sony and Nvidia are investing extensively in this technology to gain benefits and transform how they work. Furthermore, it provides its users with efficiency and an engaging gaming experience. The platform allows developers to establish marketplaces for gaming, branding, real estate and e-commerce.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

We follow up and expand upon the Playtika and social casino-discussion that took part in the latest “This week in games”-podcast by going through the latest earnings reports from Playtika (you can find the link to the podcast below) On the go? Kress’s Corner #2 How do gaming Venture Capitalist really work? Eager to play a new game? ?

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Game development isn’t as smooth and glamorous as many newbies imagine. Yet, those professionals in mobile game development services know how to tackle these challenges. But the chaos and the desire to create visually stunning and immersive games fuels their determination. Every aspect of the game undergoes examination.

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Game Designing

AUGUST 26, 2023

Whether you’re a gamer or not, you may have wondered, “Are video games a hobby?” Yes, gaming is a fun and harmless hobby that benefits many. So, should video games as a hobby be encouraged or discouraged? This blog post delves into gaming as a casual hobby versus gaming as an addiction. In 2023, there are over 3.09

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iXie gaming

MAY 23, 2023

Gaming can be associated with a lot of things today. Having come a long way from its humble beginnings in the 80s, gaming today is a core part of pop culture. The culture surrounding games has matured too, giving way to numerous events that include gamers from all facets of life. More genres of games were now part of eSports.

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

Unity has rapidly risen in popularity to become one of the most widely used game production engines throughout the globe. In this article, we will discuss the factors that contribute to Unity’s continued dominance in the game development industry. This enhances Unity’s reputation as a fantastic game engine.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 17, 2022

The current massive deceleration of the Web3 space is a good moment to re-evaluate and re-think the fundamentals of Web3 gaming. The goal for all parties involved was still to achieve a massive return on investment, often relegating the delivery of the actual game that served players to a secondary objective.

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Real Programming

DECEMBER 22, 2022

In the way modern “sandbox” video games let gamers have their own unique experience within the game rather than moving strictly from one level to the next, kids can carve out their own unique solutions to Java coding problems. Kids can customize the game as desired, which is what real coding is all about. Java Dominates Android.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 13, 2023

I had been working in the architecture industry for five years at one of the top architecture companies in Australia. I had been playing the Supergiant Games game Hades and started wondering what the River Styx could look like in a fantasy/fairy tale world. Why Aurore made the switch from architecture to virtual production.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 4, 2023

We dive into decline of hypercasual games and hybridcasual, an attempt by mobile game developers to adapt to the new normal in the industry. Former Disney and NBCU Execituve Talk the Death of the Games-as-App Before going deeper, let us define the terms: Hypercasual games are the bubble gum of the gaming industry.

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