Concepts Entertainment Game Design Puzzle 
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 10, 2021
Mat Baker has been making mobile games for 15 years. Currently in charge of systems design at Trailmix. Laura Taranto has 12 years experience in casual games and is a product advisor and puzzle game aficionado. Special thanks to Niek Tuerlings for the Merge Game insights. Previously at King and Glu.
Logic Simplified
OCTOBER 23, 2023
However, creating a realistic gaming world needs planning, storylines, aesthetics, characters, visuals and sound design, as well as meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of specific gameplay mechanics. But before that, let’s first understand what an immersive games world means.
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Grumpy Gamer
JULY 15, 2014
While cleaning out my storage unit in Seattle, I came across a treasure trove of original documents and backup disks from the early days of Lucasfilm Games and Humongous Entertainment. Gary and I were trying to make sense of the mansion and how the puzzles flowed together. More design flow and ideas. Grumpy Gamer style.
Deconstructor of Fun
DECEMBER 4, 2023
So, Spyke Games tapped into their puzzle experience from Peak and summoned one of the key elements of every successful puzzle game: Obstacles! Do you lack depth in your puzzle levels? Before Tile Busters emerged, Tile Match games primarily depended on tile positions for level design variability.
Deconstructor of Fun
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Using the thought framework of Ikigai , I managed to crystallize my ‘ reasons for being ’ in games - my ‘ Why ’. Industry peers asked me: “What games will you make?” “Do Do you have a concept in mind?” Will you make another puzzle game?”. Some of the puzzle games I’ve worked on.
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 24, 2023
A cold calculating trader would only care about the outcome, but human beings seem to love watching the outcome unfold - a puzzling topic for economists. Sports betting is probably the best example, where the outcome of a wager is a live sporting competition; the bettor’s stake makes them all the more invested to watch the game.
Radiator Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
This is similar to my tactics games writeup and Enderal (huge Skyrim mod) writeup where I spoil some interesting game designer / systems design things. I don't discuss much of the game narrative. I assume general game design knowledge but minimal Deathloop-specific knowledge.
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