Game Design Aspect

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Excited to announce that our panel Creating Touchstones in Emergent Narratives will be part of SXSW Online 2021 under the track Transforming the Entertainment Landscape. Meet the panelists: Sande Chen is a writer and game designer with over 15 years of experience in the game industry. Matthew Farber, Ed.D.

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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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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the basics of WebGL game development, including its advantages, the tools needed to get started, and some tips for creating engaging and successful games. Working with shaders and optimizing game performance are some of the primary methods used in WebGL game development.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A computer science degree teaches computer languages which is essential when designing games. Game designers must know various coding languages to create levels, interactions, progression, etc. Computer science in gaming will help you develop games. They turn the designer’s vision into a reality.

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

Over the past several years, the gaming industry has experienced tremendous growth as millions of people all over the world have turned to games for entertainment. Players now demand games that are customized to their specific interests and are no longer satisfied with generic gaming experiences.

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Game Design Aspect

JUNE 9, 2021

Roundtable: Creating Non-Toxic Gamer Communities (1 PM Eastern) What game design principles can be used to promote friendlier and harassment-free communities? Join us for a discussion on what strategies game designers can use to create safe virtual spaces that are enjoyable for all players.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

In this blog, we’ll delve into the future of art and AI in game production, exploring the latest advancements, challenges, and potential industry-wide impacts. Join us as we unlock the endless possibilities that emerge from the fusion of creativity and technology in interactive entertainment.

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Game Design Aspect

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Sande Chen Profiled as one of the Game Industry's Top 100 Most Influential Women and a 2020 Women in Games Global Hall of Fame winner, Sande Chen is a writer and game designer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. For more, please visit MatthewFarber.com.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 31, 2023

The definition and feasibility of “true ownership” as a concept in Web3 is vastly misunderstood and played fast and loose with for fun and profit. Companies like Blizzard and Valve have been trying to make it happen for years and to some extent have already succeeded with products like the Wow Tokens or the Steam Workshop.

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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. It wouldn't be until Monkey Island that the "puzzle dependency chart" would solve most of our adventure game design issues.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With the increasing complexity of video games, the need for efficient and effective testing methods becomes paramount. In recent years, game automation has emerged as a promising solution for testing games. User Interface Interaction: Game automation tools may face challenges when interacting with complex user interfaces.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, Spyke Games didn't need to invent an entirely new concept, but they managed to incorporate obstacles that were well-suited to the Tile Match game design. As a significant part of the entertainment industry, games need to keep their players entertained for as long as possible using various methods.

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Brand Game Development

JULY 3, 2017

In it, I’ll be guiding you through every step of the process of creating board games: core concepts, ideas, design, development, manufacturing, crowdfunding through sites like Kickstarter, selling, and marketing. In short, a game is a fun activity involving an objective, constraints, and interaction.

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

Today, the most successful films and series leverage special effects to engage audiences and enhance their entertainment quotient. Digital Special Effects Digital special effects rely on computers to create amazing, entertaining visuals that support realism or showcase fantastical characters and environments.

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Grid Sage Games

JANUARY 1, 2024

We didn’t yet know what reasonable limits to put on such a feature, as in what’s the absolute furthest it could go without compromising other parts of the game design. Back then I couldn’t nail down what would be the most extreme (but still acceptable) options. It had to wait. So it’s time to do that.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

This article is the first 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. It is a mix of the objective of your game and the feelings you want it to evoke. Final Thoughts.

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

It contains overviews about the design process of GenoTerra as well as research about existing projects that influenced this prototype in the context of entertainment and interactive media. But on the other hand, this fact made me aware of my competence as a game designer.  Just with other designs.

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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. These are valid questions.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

Within 2020, puzzle games experienced a 18% jump in revenue between Q1 and Q2, a jump larger than the Q1/Q2 increase of 2019 mostly due to more time playing games, not necessarily more players. Merge games will represent the majority of new entrants to the puzzle market in 2021. 2021 is the year when this will really change.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2023

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. Volatility by itself is entertaining. For a market game designer, revealing information should be an orchestrated event. Written by Eric Guan.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the fifth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? There are quite a few of us working on these games too.

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Keith Burgun

JULY 29, 2022

Also, worth listening to my conversation with Pete Seicienski on his “Adventure Games” concept, which is very much related to this Sense of Wonder thing ). And sure, it will work again now, on some people: in particular, those who are newer to games like these.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 28, 2023

The definition and feasibility of “true ownership” as a concept in web3 is vastly misunderstood and played fast and loose with for fun and profit. Catalin’s first game economics book “Build Sustainable Metaverse Economies” is out July 2023.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Addressing the initial learning curve, introducing enticing mid-game offers, and refining unlocking progression are essential for the game’s long-term success. With Blizzard's expertise in creating compelling end-game content, Warcraft Rumble has the potential to become a major success and influence future game design trends. ?

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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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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Addressing the initial learning curve, introducing enticing mid-game offers, and refining unlocking progression are essential for the games long-term success. With Blizzard's expertise in creating compelling end-game content, Warcraft Rumble has the potential to become a major success and influence future game design trends.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Now it's moved to concepting. And, you know, when we founded our company and one of the very first things we did before we ever raised money or ever did service work was we made the images of our game. It's these companies that usually provide a lot more entertainment value to people around the world than the core gaming companies.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

The realms of gaming and the film industry are coming together in a harmonious convergence, as the technology and expertise of both fields are being shared and utilized to create impressive results. This was the primary discussion during the latest episode where I invited the accomplished filmmaker and game designer HaZ Dulull.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

As AI technology continues to progress, Chaumette believes that the gaming and entertainment industries need to adapt and find ways to utilize AI ethically and responsibly. Redefining the Role of the Artist The impact of AI-generated content on the role of game designers and developers must be considered.

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