PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, for indie dev Almar, it offered an escape from the corporate rat race he felt trapped in. External validation rarely comes your way, especially while seeking attention on social media – which is absolutely required to build a community and get to be known by players. This concept grew organically from a single idea.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Welcome back to another magically entrancing issue of the Kristala dev blog. Concept Art. As part of our demo overhaul, we recently welcomed a few new team members into our motley crew in order to help us better establish the dark-fantasy vibe we're going for—including the newest member to our Concept Art team, Harold.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Welcome back to another exciting issue of the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog! We'll be sure to keep you posted on all the sweet deets as we near our Patreon launch date, so be sure to stay tuned to our socials and public dev blogs for updates and announcements (including an exciting kick-off contest where you can snag a FREE PS5 ).

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The conversation shifted from the nuances of game development to the larger, looming concept of the “metaverse.” But, beyond gameplay mechanics, Eco speaks to a much larger industry trend: the emergence of the metaverse. I sat down with John Krajewski , the man behind the unique and forward-thinking game, Eco.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Experiment with a theme or mechanics you’ve never used. “Accessible” is a loaded word in board gaming, but the basic concepts are simple: make games for as many people as you can. Build up one or more social media accounts on a site such as Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. My first game, War Co. Happy New Year!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

Hello, and welcome back to another issue of the Kristala game dev blog! Stay tuned at the end of this dev blog to get a peek at all the progress we've made on Kristala in the last 12 months. But first, let's dive into what the dev team has been up to over the course of the last sprint. 3D Asset Design. Check it out! Programming.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Brainstorm game concepts for 30 minutes. Google “list of board game mechanics.” Share your progress on a board game design social media group or chat server. The post Make a Board Game in 28 Days: A Challenge by Brandon the Game Dev appeared first on Brandon the Game Dev. Stuck along the way?

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 26, 2019

Targeting Attention, Interest, Desire, And Action Product Your Niche Price Process & Logistics Core Concepts of Promotion Outreach Reviews Distribution Kickstarter Advertising. This concept is called product-market fit. Until you have a big media presence, you can’t really use “the hype machine” to your advantage.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Only after your game is functional and has a few mechanics and rules do I recommend bringing in play-testers. “Fun” is a nebulous and weird concept for game developers. Click here.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. The basic idea of the core engine is “what’s left when you strip a game of mechanics and obstacles. The game’s mechanics center around that. Just here for Highway s & Byways updates?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 8, 2024

Cosmetics have included multiple new collection mechanisms that grant rewards when acquiring enough of a specific type. There may be something true to those statements which, I guess, is the reason why now devs have allowed the Hero to move once per match. Source: data.ai

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. The analogy is morbid, but the concept is simple. Even after finding out about the hobby board game market, I still focused primarily on an untargeted social media approach. Click here.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Brode is a very public personality (for game dev standards) who has leveraged his personal brand into this new game by appearing in ads. The loss of depth in gameplay mechanics is compensated with a higher weight of the poker-like mindgames. Many of its members are veterans of Blizzard’s Hearthstone.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Brandon: That’s a lot of different projects over a lot of different forms of media. Your theme is that critical in order to nail down some concepts first, before diving into game mechanics. The post How to Find Artists for Your Board Game appeared first on Brandon the Game Dev. Have any questions about finding artists?

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

UEFN comes equipped with its in-built game mechanics and physics, allowing creators to focus more on the gameplay and user experience rather than building a game from scratch. The concept of the metaverse, despite its recent negative connotations, still carries much potential.

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Radiator Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here my walking mechanic borrows some sensibility from Death Stranding, where terrain can seriously slow down the player's speed, so a skilled player should micro-optimize their route a little and avoid water / hills / obstacles. You can place this game in a tradition of walkie-talkie games like Firewatch or Wheels of Aurelia.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 20, 2020

Garret is a sharp guy and a good game dev. It was designed around the concept of creating a version of a simple game that kids were already familiar with, that also incorporates physical activity as part of the game. Brandon: Let’s say I’m a brand new board game dev. How long does board game development take?

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

I also work with indie dev companies on a more casual level discussing challenges, goals and brainstorming solutions. There may even be some storytelling to convey the reason or meaning behind a particular series rules and mechanics. The gameplay section should focus on round mechanics. Images help. Then hammer that home.

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