Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Heads up, this post is targeted at game developers in the United States. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. That means you have to fulfill your games through a third-party distributor OR YOUR CUSTOMERS MIGHT GET CHARGED EXTRA. No one can.

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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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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

A solid game outsourcing partnership is reason enough to see your project as 50% complete. In a competitive game, players’ initial focus is on the visual component. But before we get there, here are some pointers to assist you to choose the best outsourcing companies with a great team of talented artists. Winking Corporation.

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Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Fulfillment is one of the trickiest parts of any board game Kickstarter. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Scenario 1: You fulfill the game yourself using USPS even for international packages. .” The inventory all looks neat.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article on how to prepare for the cost of board game fulfillment. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. That means you have to fulfill your games through a third-party distributor OR YOUR CUSTOMERS MIGHT GET CHARGED EXTRA.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

During the day he works as a Senior Software Engineer at Blizzard Entertainment, creating games like Hearthstone, together with a large group of specialized professionals. This game represents me as a developer”, he says. With the game now announced for a 2024-release, the part time solo dev is motivated to finish the game.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

So… for a moment, let’s put aside the fact that the purpose of a publicly traded company like most AAA game publishers (Nintendo, Ubisoft, Take Two, EA, Activision, Sony, Microsoft, etc.) At $60 per game, that’s just 1 million units that need to be sold, right? Marketing AAA games is expensive. What else is there?

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In the new episode of the DoF podcast, we have the honour of hearing from Jordan Mazer , Head of Talent at a16z Games. But before we dive into his insights, let's first acquaint ourselves with a16z Games and the pivotal role Jordan plays in shaping its future. Their network of experts enriches decision-making for portfolio companies.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 3, 2017

I’ve written before about some of the rude awakenings I experienced when starting a board game business. It’s my hope that by spelling out the specific things that happened to me, I can prevent you from being surprised and disappointed by some of the harsh realities of game development. Need help on your board game?

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 19, 2021

That is a quote pulled from an article I wrote for the Stonemaier Games blog on behalf of my client Fulfillrite. Below is some text I stripped from the Stonemaier Games post for word count purposes. 5 Steps to Book Your Own Freight for Your Board Game Kickstarter. Enter information about your board games.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Game creators today, release a large number of video games based on the taste and budget of their customers. Some of these games are not as famous as their creators and publishers would like, while others are increasing in fame and sales. Now, when you think about high-end games, you think about AAA.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 27, 2018

Fulfillment is one of the trickiest parts of any board game Kickstarter. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. There are a number of great companies you can ask for help such as Fulfillrite and Games Quest. First, a little background info.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The game development and testing industry has transformed significantly in recent times and is currently booming. Also, the companies in this sector are expected to accelerate and invest more resources to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology and ensure a seamless gaming experience.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Vela Games (Vela) is using the power of the cloud to develop its first game faster. By using scalable infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Vela can do more with less, freeing up time and resources to focus on creating a fantastic gaming experience for players. Powered by Unreal Engine from Epic Games Inc.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 24, 2024

The gaming sector is no longer limited to a specific region. In fact, gaming has become a global marketplace. The increasing audience from different locations presents numerous opportunities for developers, as they can reach more potential players than ever, increasing the chances of their game’s success.

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iXie gaming

DECEMBER 9, 2023

As the gaming world evolves, testing has become more complex. In fact, manually testing modern games can be time-consuming, delaying the release cycle. These games have high-quality visuals, animations, and sounds, which renders 100% manual testing infeasible. This makes it easier to identify errors or bugs in your game.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 5, 2022

and Deconstructor of Fun’s latest collaborative report, we dive deep into a comprehensive analysis of the mobile gaming sector and which genres are defying the economic slowdown. Nevertheless, mobile gaming represents a whopping 61% of all games revenue , a number that would be even larger should we account for all the in-app-ad revenue.

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Designer Notes

AUGUST 24, 2021

The game, a historical 4X set in classical antiquity, released on July 1, 2021, and is available for purchase here. Old World has a lot of different currencies (referred to in-game as “yields”), which represent things very concrete (Iron), somewhat vague (Orders), and VERY abstract (Civics). Why so many?

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Since then, I’ve read Lloyd’s article “ Subscriptions: The new weapon in the game monetization arsenal ” half a dozen times and turned from a doubter of subscriptions into a believer. He has been in the video game industry since 1993, where he has worked at both start-ups and huge entertainment companies.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 16, 2019

If you want to get your board game into retail stores, it helps to set small, achievable goals. Just one board game in one board game store! Molly's latest game, The Million Dollar Doodle, is live on Kickstarter! Pitch your ridiculous companies. What could be a more achievable goal than getting in one store?

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 1, 2020

Games services providers have evolved along with the games industry. Today, especially on the mobile gaming side, the market has matured over the past 10 years with many of the key vendor categories having well entrenched and well capitalized players. Games Infrastructure Services Provider Landscape.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. In fact, I’ve been thinking this week that in the absence of major game development or logistics challenges, this will be the defining challenge of this Kickstarter campaign. Need help on your board game?

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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.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 10, 2023

The advent of video gaming saw the United States dominate the market with an enormous number of video gamers. These nations eventually broke through the gaming scene and ranked among the top five countries that spend on video games the most, with a combined revenue of over 30 billion USD. What is Game Localization.

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iXie gaming

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Making a game accessible to only a specific region is one of the worst mistakes a developer can make. There are nearly 8 billion people in the world, and you need to get as many of them as possible to play your game. If you’re looking to get into the world of game localization, this guide is for you. Translation.

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Real Programming

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Beginners can make simple games like Tic-Tac-Toe by text, basic apps, or a countdown calculator. The game features a treasure hunter looking for the ultimate lost treasure. One of the most popular video games for youngsters and adults alike, Minecraft, is also written in Java. That fact alone motivates kids to learn Java.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Introduction: Game automation testing is a crucial aspect of game development that involves using specialized tools and techniques to automate the testing process. It helps game developers ensure the quality, stability, and functionality of their games by automating repetitive tasks, identifying bugs, and validating game behavior.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 8, 2024

Written by Javier Barnes We have talked several times before about Clash Mini, which has been in soft launch for over two years [1] [2]. Why does this game matter? Well, Supercell hasn't launched a new game since Brawl Stars in 2018, so Mini becoming a hit would have an impact on the trend of the whole company.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 23, 2023

Fastforward to September of 2022 and the game, Marvel Snap, is finally out globally after a considerable amount of time in soft launch. What I mean by that it is easy to pick up and play, which for a card game is no small feat. Most importantly, the game was and is performing! the TikTok company.

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Game Biz

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The mobile gaming industry was no exception and experienced a significant drop in eCPM (effective cost per thousand impressions) due to these challenges. We also omitted games if the UA changed drastically (due to sources or budgets). • United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, and Mexico.

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Filmustage

MAY 3, 2021

Scorsese on the set of "Irishman" ; photo from the website slashfilm.com The art background on streamings became massive and with the conditions of the pandemic academics decided to expand the rules of the game. And despite the hard times, cinema continues to live and unite us. And about some movies I didn't watch so far: 1.

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AWS Games

APRIL 2, 2024

With the rising popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI), companies are exploring foundation models (FMs) and realizing the immediate benefit they provide to their business. This is part 1 of a 3-part blog series where we will cover LLMOps in detail for the games industry.

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Game Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

Last month , Finnish game developer and publisher Tower Pop announced a $2.1 million investment for its upcoming Web3 game Omega Royale. How does the tower defense (TD) genre – generally associated with casual, mobile gaming – fit into the Web3 world? Let’s take a look.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The game has not achieved the business objectives set by Supercell and the game will shut down. In games, like in real life, we often have more to learn from misses than successes. And when the lesson comes from a company known for its superb quality like Supercell, there’s even more to think about.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 12, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the last of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 3, 2020

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the fourteenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? For context, I’d like to carefully define what board game specs are for.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 28, 2023

Asset price floor, mass market user base, progression utility - pick two Intro Contrary to what most web 3 and crypto gaming proponents would have you believe, the idea of “true ownership” of your in-game assets is neither new nor unique to Web3. Progression Utility 2. In our case put your hands together for: 1.

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