Logic Simplified

JULY 27, 2023

It enables game app developers to fine-tune their ideas, find possible issues and test gameplay mechanics before the game is built. Iterating on the game’s core concepts allows developers to evaluate whether or not their game idea will attract players. A prototype, however, might serve as a reality check for your game concept.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As an artist, I see games as works of art, not just as interactive entertainment. I sketch many times, not only my concept art but even game mechanics. “One of the biggest advantages is surely the freedom. I can be extremely creative, and the only person who will judge my choices is myself. On paper, it looks very clear.

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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. It is essential to define game mechanics, which refers to the systems that guide gameplay.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This makes the gaming experience more engaging and entertaining. They can be used for educational purposes, achieving better results than conventional teaching and learning mechanisms. Therefore, they support learning and help players understand concepts better and develop new skills faster.

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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. Is it the desire to create immersive stories, design captivating characters, or engineer complex game mechanics?

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

Nearly all of the world’s major game publishers have grown primarily obsessed with an esoteric concept called the Metaverse. This concept has already gained significant traction in the gaming industry, with major players such as Roblox and Fortnite investing heavily in creating their own metaverse experiences.

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Logic Simplified

JANUARY 18, 2023

It is a straightforward point-and-shoot game, with no complex controls or mechanics. With its entertaining and enjoyable characters, this game offers a light, fun gaming experience to players of all ages. Players must defend their porcelain throne from waves of invading cute animals.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Think of this as a hyper-casual Beyblade game with a merge mechanic mixed in the middle. What we liked about Spinner Merge is how they came about the idea of bringing in the merge mechanic. Cart Crash is an incredibly satisfying game that relies much more on timing than any other mechanic. That’s the core concept from Voodoo.

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

Polyphony Digital, a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc and the creators of Gran Turismo, has exceeded 90M copies of cumulative sell-through sales. Although it is a library designed for video production, USD’s mechanism for supporting large and complex pipelines could be used for in-game production.

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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. Satisfying to Watch.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 18, 2022

Entertainment. An addictive, fast-paced and time management cooking gaming app that keeps entertained for hours. An addictive, fast-paced and time management cooking gaming app that keeps entertained for hours. The mechanics of the game rely on food and restraint upgrades which allow the user to advance through the game.

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Big Games

AUGUST 30, 2021

Playing games brings a whole lot of fun and entertainment. Be An Ardent Gamer Games have the ability to teleport you to an entirely different world that is entertaining, challenging, and magical. You can get inspired by the gameplay mechanics, features, characters, color schemes, or even the effects.

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Played with Fire

APRIL 14, 2022

Outdated concepts, adherence to rigid genre frameworks and the excessive use of microtransactions are the reasons that AAA games not excite us as much as they used to. Sometimes it is an unusual story, innovative mechanics or surprising mix of genres. Making your own game is not such an easy thing at all!

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 6, 2020

Along with your box, the theme and mechanics of your game, and the reviews you receive, board gamers will make a decision to buy or not to buy. It’s a really simple concept that has all sorts of profound strategic implications. It’s one of the most useful pieces of information about your game available to a board gamer.

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

When a game with a unique style and appearance becomes a hit, it doesn’t take long for new games to emerge, hoping to emulate that success by using the same gameplay mechanics, visual style and features. You’d be forgiven for mistaking Stumble Guys for Fall Guys. Tournament options in Stumble Guys.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This blog explores the concept of game automation, its potential benefits, challenges, and its role in shaping the next generation of testing in the gaming industry. With the increasing complexity of video games, the need for efficient and effective testing methods becomes paramount. The post Is Game Automation the Next Generation of Testing?

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Game Design Aspect

JUNE 9, 2021

In particular, we focus on game mechanics that encourage community-oriented behaviors, the pros and cons of automated reporting, and how to minimize griefing. Juliana Loh Juliana Loh is an independent Producer/Artist whose background includes branded entertainment, UX and art direction. For more, please visit MatthewFarber.com.

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Big Games

AUGUST 19, 2021

A good game should have an impressive storyline, extensive gameplay, amazing graphics, incredible sound effects, brilliant user engagement mechanics, and monetization strategies. For the kids, the game levels are made at a fun and entertaining level, while for the elders, the challenges are even more intense and hard.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 27, 2020

I take this view because those ads, to me, represents not a permanent trajectory of deceitful advertising tactics but a very specific, very revelatory, very fleeting moment in time: the full realization that success on mobile means leaning into the mechanics of the advertising platforms that almost exclusively sustain distribution for mobile games.

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iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

We’ll cover fundamental concepts of 3D graphics and game design, as well as best practices for building performant and visually stunning web-based games. Designing game mechanics and rules, along with creating game assets such as characters, stages, and settings, are all critical aspects of the game design process.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

AI-driven tools generate dynamic content, adapt game mechanics, and customize aesthetics, resulting in more engaging gameplay and new storytelling possibilities. Join us as we unlock the endless possibilities that emerge from the fusion of creativity and technology in interactive entertainment.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s again taking a super simple addictive core game but actually pairing it with a simplified progression mechanic and some amount of live operations. And the progression mechanic result in in-app purchases. Eric Seufert explains the concept of content fortresses here. Question is, who will be the winners of hybridcasual.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2023

This week, the fearsome trio Eric K, Eric S, and Laura go through their 2023 Predictions: Eric K makes a call on the mobile & console markets, blockchain, China, and AppLovin; Eric S on content, M&A’s, brand advertising, and a few “too hot for TV” surprises; Laura on Apple & VR, monetization and innovation in mechanics.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This is a far cry from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) that came out in 1990 with its 256×224 resolution and 8×8-pixel graphics. A fairly new concept, augmented reality makes players feel like the game is part of the real world by incorporating elements in the player’s environment.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

He has been in the video game industry since 1993, where he has worked at both start-ups and huge entertainment companies. gatcha mechanic, piggy bank, etc.). Social gaming companies, led by Zynga, gained millions of daily players, pulling them from other gaming or entertainment companies. Free-to-play was truly disruptive.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 12, 2020

Clash of Clans drew heavily from Backyard Monsters on social but improved the mechanics for mobile. Poker was Zynga’s first game and they have leveraged that early success, scale, and optimization to develop a portfolio of games that today, unlike other forms of entertainment content, can continue to stack free cash flow over time.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

During this podcast, Chris shares invaluable insights from his time at Zynga, where he played a pivotal role in strategic M&A, forming partnerships, and expanding into new markets, including acquisitions of notable companies and licensing agreements with entertainment giants. It's always going to be the kingpin of entertainment.

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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. The Mechanic I. I was looking for suitable solutions for having both views in the mechanic of the game. Masterarbeit_©MihajloNenad2018.pdf.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

This communication happens on five levels: the core engine of the game, mechanics, rules, the internal narrative or “theme”, and the external narrative or “community and marketing.” The core engine is the bare minimum set of mechanics and concepts you need to have a functioning (but not necessarily fun) game.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

The increase in time playing is presumably due to the pandemic’s effects on user behavior: various lockdowns cutting out other forms of entertainment along with an increase in down time (and honestly, the escapism games offer comes as respite from what was a bleak reality for most). As is the whole Istanbul gaming ecosystem.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

The duo had recently departed from Relic Entertainment, where they had worked on titles such as Age of Empires 4 and Company of Heroes 2, to establish their own company, Lifetap Studios. 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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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

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. At this point, I don’t even chase “fun” because it’s a vague, poorly defined concept. Early play-testing photo.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

One day I discovered video games could be much more than just ‘entertainment products’, and fell in love with the idea of mixing all the things I loved about art in a new medium. I usually start with a location or concept from which I build a ‘mind map’. This concept grew organically from a single idea. If yes – how?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Concept Art. In our last issue, we introduced you to a bunch of new team members that recently joined our growing family, including our newest Environmental Concept artist, Harold. Right away, Harold dove into creating fresh, detailed concepts for each level area in the Kristala demo. Let's dive in.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

And games haven't been the most value-driven industry in my opinion (referring to the abuse of addictive mechanics in games for profit, massive company layoffs to meet financial targets and the pressure on teams to deliver, leading to crunch and toxic behaviours, etc.). Do you have a concept in mind?” These are valid questions.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Game rules are how we regulate the mechanics of our games so that they are consistent with the messages we want to send to players. Many people dream of becoming as large as companies likes Blizzard Entertainment or Wizards of the Coast. Mechanics are how you bring the basic ideas to life. Click this picture for some backstory!

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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 ). It’s the fault of developers for not exploring new kinds of stories, new kinds of worlds, new kinds of mechanics and so on. This isn’t the fault of players.

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