OPM Jobs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

” Kim Parker Adcock | Owner and MD, One Player Mission MEET THE MCV/DEVELOP 30 UNDER 30 Melissa Larsson | Marketing Manager, Square Enix Max Louis | Founder and Studio Director, MLC Lucy Hale | Brand Video Creator, Square Enix External Studios Vijay Gill | Producer, Rocksteady Studios Katy Wood | Senior 3D artist, Hyper Luminal Games Jupiter (..)

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 11, 2024

Of course we are developing the additional content promised on the Kickstarter campaign!” Indie developer Chibig started in 2017 as a one-dev studio in Valencia, Spain. The name Chibig is a reflection of the cute Chibi art style which is used in all the games of the studio.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 26, 2024

Her Nigerian-based studio aims to use the power of video games to engage and get future generations ready to pursue careers in gaming. Let’s see how her children sparked the idea to establish one of the most impactful studios in Nigeria today. That access provides the avenues for content consumption and creation.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 15, 2024

Keywords is a well-established co-development studio that has helped out with development on many large projects like Alan Wake, CoD: MW3 (2023), Super Mario Bros Wonder, Mortal Kombat 1, Starfield, Madden, Diablo IV, Skull and Bones, Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, and so on.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

From strategy development, content creation, coding to testing, the development process reflects on the successful delivery of the game. Game concepts: In this phase, some of the questions asked are - What will be the genre of the game? Concept Art: Concept art shows how the characters, objects, buildings, and areas will look.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Supercell announced over a year ago that they will be opening a studio in North America. Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio A year ago, Supercell announced their intention to open a studio in North America with the mission of developing games for PC and Console. In Today’s Email ? Subscribe here!

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

Physics-based 2D platformer Bionic Bay is a collaboration between the Finnish one-man-studio Mureena and Taiwanese indie game company Psychoflow Studio. I told them I had already created some early concept art and design work for my next game and that it would fit perfectly into it.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Independent game development studio, Norsfell , was founded in 2013 to forge new genres that bring people together. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, Norsfell has grown from a small startup developing mobile games into a studio with nearly 40 team members who helped launch the award-winning multi-platform game, “ Tribes of Midgard.”

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Try to focus on the five W’s, ‘Who’, ‘What’, ‘Where’, ‘When’, and ‘Why’ For example: “We [Who] are unconvinced that the recently suggested [When/Where] reduction in content scope [What] would meaningfully reduce the budget, as content is a minor part of our expenses [Why].”

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Played with Fire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Our mission revolves around one key concept: ADVANCEMENT. We’re not content with the status quo; we strive to push the limits of VR gaming. Each creation that emerges from our studio is a testament to our commitment to excellence.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

How will AI impact artists such as digital illustrators and concept artists ? We explore what AI art is, the types of AI art available, and hear from Concept Artist and CGS Dept. Digital painting by Foundations of Concept Art and Digital Illustration Course graduate, Elizabeth Hoffmeister. Concept Artist and CG Spectrum Dept.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 27, 2020

If the advertising tail can wag the gameplay dog to such an extent that the content of an ad is more impactful to a game’s success than the content of the game, then it’s clear that user acquisition is an indispensable part of running a successful mobile game. Why would that ever underperform assumptions-based concepting?

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Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here are some of them: AI-Powered Content Creators Ludo AI: This tool excels at generating gameplay concepts and mechanics based on your preferences. Sketch a rough concept, set some parameters, and Dimensions will generate 3D models, textures, and animations. appeared first on Hashbyte Studio.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Thus, you should spend money on graphics and artwork that are in keeping with the concept and aesthetic of your game. Regular Updates and Support By regularly releasing updates, bug patches, and fresh content, you should demonstrate your dedication to your game. It guarantees that players have an engaging and consistent experience.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 7, 2023

Once you have the concept for a game – if it’s an interesting concept – there is always an abundance of ideas that materialize out of nowhere. I was going to eat that, Debbie!” And the biggest pitfalls? “No No subordinates to steal credit from.” What’s your creative process? What inspired you to make Drift Type C?

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When venturing into the concept of how to make an iOS game , it’s essential to grasp the industry’s dynamics and market conditions. Tip #3: Start with a Clear concept and Idea The foundation of the best graphic games lies in a well-defined concept and idea. Tip #2: How to make an iOS Game? Happy Gaming!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This is the place where we bring you a monthly peek into the development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game developed using Unreal Engine 4 by women-lead Astral Clocktower Studios. Astral Clocktower Studios x Game Raven Review. Concept Art.

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Moonmana

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Founded in 2008 , Moonmana is a European game development company and Art production studio that works hand-in-hand with Forbes TOP 13 List of the most valuable video game companies. . They will walk clients through the entire process, from the initial game concept to the final release and live operations. About the Author.

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Game Analytics

JANUARY 3, 2023

Being a one-man studio, Sergio managed to produce, release, and publish two successful VR titles. But I didn’t enter the industry professionally until 2007, where I worked at a couple of small studios as a gameplay programmer. But the same risks to a studio with a team, money and time are ten times greater to you.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

If you've been keeping up with our dev blogs already, you know that they're pretty hefty when it comes to content. Well, we've been carefully and strategically saving some of our best content in anticipation of finally launching the official Kristala Patreon campaign. Concept Art. Why, you might ask? BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

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AWS Games

JULY 15, 2022

While this jam is aimed for those early in their games career to participate, the content is open to all. The goal is to provide a day of inspiration while showcasing a variety of different paths forward into the games industry, allowing participants to turn that passion into a concept through a game pitch.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Widely regarded as the biggest trendsetter when it comes to entertaining content, the short-form video content platform, TikTok, has become the new home for viral content. A large part of Fidget Trading’s massive success was due to the popularity of the game concept and familiarity among TikTok users.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Welcome back to the newest issue of the Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation chronicling all the magic and mystery the Astral Clocktower Studios dev team puts into indie ARPG Kristala every development sprint. Speaking of more important tasks, Shelly has become the resident texture expert of the Astral Clocktower Studios dev family.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Here you'll get a front-row seat to the exciting development process for indie game Kristala, the inaugural title from female-lead Astral Clocktower Studios—an indie games studio based in Central PA, USA. We're also giving you a special first look at some new environmental concepts and progress made to our newest WIP level area.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It may have been born out of necessity, but after two successful murder mystery games EQ Studios can now be considered somewhat of a specialist in this particular genre. Still, Fery Tomi, Director of the Las Vegas based studio, wants to keep all options open for the next project. All the murder scenes are fictional”, assures Tomi.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For independent studios, creative marketing strategies like crowdfunding and early-access Beta releases play a crucial role. Regular software updates, including game-balancing patches and new downloadable content (DLC), keep the game fresh and engaging. Pre-launch Before the big reveal, pre-launch involves creating excitement.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

You just left reality and fell into a portal to the fantasy world of Ailur, the fictional planet that serves as the setting for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala—an indie game developed by women-owned independent game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). link] Concept Art. We can't wait to go back again next year!

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It contains many tutorials about the different features of the engine, including a step by step tutorial which should give you a good introduction to the core concepts of the engine such as nodes, scenes, instancing and scripting. x, but the concept they cover are still the same in today's 2.1.x, The earlier ones were for Godot 1.x,

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

In the case of games, various exclusive specifications are set up in digital content creation (DCC) tools. The structure of the data is easy to understand, and concepts such as layers, stages, and schemas are easy to grasp. How have artists, technical artists, art directors, and studio executives reacted to the move to USD?

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The game development process typically includes designing the game’s concept, characters, and mechanics, followed by programming to implement functionality and create interactivity. Quality assurance and testing ensure the game functions as intended, and ongoing updates may address bugs or introduce new content.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

As avid fans of Studio Ghibli’s animated movie Porco Rosso, Rob Hartley and Diccon Yamanaka were inspired to create a game about seaplanes flying around in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. 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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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

We are bullish on AppLovin’s partnership studios as Firecraft/Magic Tavern (Matchington Mansion, Project Makeover), Redemption Games (Sweet Escapes) and Belka (Clockmaster) demonstrate a desire to experiment with status quo for core/meta. For many new studios, the idea of breaking into the puzzle market is a daunting one.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

That’s the core concept from Voodoo. Army Commander by Lion Studios. But Army Commander by Lion Studios seemed to nail this on the head. Masters of simulation, this studio is renowned for making popular sim games for mobile. We love the concept. Net Fishing! Cast your net to collect as many fish as you can.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 4, 2023

The antithesis of hypercasual, but Shea said the results mean that a similar approach will now be deployed across all of Voodoo’s studios and games going forwards. This year is certainly going to be difficult for those studios who relied on the old hypercasual success formula,” SayGames CEO Yegor Vaikhanski told MobileGamer.biz.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 12, 2020

Specifically: Forever Franchises: Focusing on game products that people will play “forever” Decentralization & Autonomy: Decentralizing authority and giving studios autonomy Forever Franchises Supercell popularized the notion now found in almost 90% of new game startup’s investor pitch decks: we build “Games that people will play for years.”

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

I used GenoTerra to research and reflect about the design process using procedural generation in the creation of base shapes that the designer/s in a studio can use to create a more coherent game world. Procedural generation of game content by computer software is therefore becoming more and more important as a design technique.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 29, 2022

Scope-wise we focused on key features and content as well as two points in the game that would trigger player surveys. How do you advise your studios to approach the soft launch phase from a media perspective? Does the game loop work? Does the chosen theme match players' expectations?

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