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

AUGUST 15, 2023

This scenario based question covers various different aspects of working on a live game, including investigating common infrastructure scaling concepts, communicating with other team members, and keeping calm and working under time pressure on a game that’s experiencing an outage. How would you approach this?"

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 12, 2023

Set in a storybook kingdom filled with magical creatures, kings and castles, the game gives players the opportunity to build their own kingdom and find their true love. First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Game Design and Development Process Let’s quickly walk through what it takes to develop a game from scratch. Each game project has 3 distinct stages- pre-production, production, and post-production. Research: Research is important to the game design process. Will the game be 2D or 3D? Is it an island?

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Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

In this sense, playing a 75% finished game is more useful than playing a 100% finished game. So this post will focus on my read of the general game design and player experience. Similarly, you can see where the core game design wanted to hit. What if vampires invaded Cape Cod (hmm, ok?

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 22, 2024

Welcome to the unsettling world of Zoochosis by indie game studio Clapperheads. The teaser trailer of the game, which featured a heavily mutated giraffe scurrying over the enclosure, received over 10 million views across YouTube. The game has since gathered well over 200.000 wishlists on Steam.

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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. The game started as a demo shown on Reddit, but picked up momentum when Badland art director Juhana Myllys offered to mix and match his distinct artwork with the gameplay.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 10, 2023

Canadian indie game development studio Excellent Rectangle just launched their debut title Tape to Tape on Steam Early Access. Combining the world of ice hockey with a roguelite may seem like an odd match, but for game designer Hugo Julien and his fellow co-founders Jean-Nicolas and Mathieu Fortin, it was a natural choice.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Five specialisations—flagged by studios to meet their hiring demands—are available across the three courses, with more in development (including 3D animation, game programming, virtual production, and compositing).

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

So, a turn-based-tactics game based around sabotage and assassination operations felt like something fresh to us”, says Senior Game Designer Lee Brimmicombe-Wood. There’s always overlap between the different disciplines in our studio. Hero bands So, can we expect more games under the Classified moniker? “We’d

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2020 she decided to channel her decade-plus entrepreneurial experience into her current venture leaving everything behind to focus on gaming. Her Nigerian-based studio aims to use the power of video games to engage and get future generations ready to pursue careers in gaming.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 10, 2023

Set in a storybook kingdom filled with magical creatures, kings and castles, the game gives players the opportunity to build their own kingdom and find their true love. First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 5, 2023

Set in a storybook kingdom filled with magical creatures, kings and castles, the game gives players the opportunity to build their own kingdom and find their true love. First time game developers Max Nielsen and João Martinez form Grenaa Games , a Sweden based indie game studio. “We

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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. TWiG #212 - Apple's New Price Points / Game Genre Taxonomy pt 2 / Nintendo's Mobile Strategy ? We want to build ambitious games players may not expect from Supercell. One could wonder if this makes Ryan a bold choice to lead the studio.

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

He decided to start his own indie game development studio, Overwrite Interactive , and create a video game from scratch. For Alan's video game to come to fruition, he needed a team of capable artists to help him. The game's narrative was inspired by the strong women in Alan's life. Dogyeong L.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 10, 2023

The South Korean studio was founded in 2020 by a team of game veterans. After releasing the mobile game I Am Zombie the 20 member team is now working hard on their newest project which combines action-platformer elements with the souls-like genre. Team members all operate in accordance with their roles.”

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

I assumed it was mostly for fans but after watching all 32 episodes (on 2x speed, skipping some parts) I've changed my mind and now I think it's essential viewing for all game designers / devs. Episode 02: “Not in the Cards” looks at the Psychonauts VR spin-off game Rhombus of Ruin and DF's bizdev strategy.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 12, 2023

The developers of Fireplace Games made an early prototype of the game while still in school, but are now well on their way to release it as a full-fledged game. But while everyone was working at larger studios or freelance, the En Garde! has to be the visual flair of the game.

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

However, it’s a vastly different experience when you go through the course in person with an expert instructor, especially within a professional studio environment. The institution must have an updated studio-like environment with high-tech equipment and modern tools for practical teaching. It also has a Montreal studio.

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Game Designing

MARCH 1, 2023

In this article, we will go over what exactly a game engineer does, what kind of education you will need to become one, and how much money you can expect to make. Game Engineer vs Developer or Designer? It is not uncommon for the titles game designer, developer, and engineer to be used interchangeably.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 9, 2023

The Transformative Landscape of Game Development: A Deep Dive with Willem Delventhal As a digital ecosystem thrives and transforms at a rapid pace, a recent conversation with game designer and educator Willem Delventhal offered insights into the evolving realm of game development.

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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. You should carefully consider the character design, animation, and environment because doing so improves the gaming experience. This will give you insights into game design, mechanics, and user experience.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Game developers conceptualize, design, and build games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. Investigate further basic materials on music, graphics, and game design fundamentals. Art and sound design contribute to the visual and auditory aspects, respectively.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We ranked in the top 20 schools in the world for concept art and illustration , 3D animation , and visual effects. We launched The CG Spectrum Podcast and Ask Maxine.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

The outsourcing firm has already vetted the artists, including programmers, audio engineers, digital artists, and game designers. External art studios have access to the latest tools and technologies, ensuring that the artwork is of the highest quality and meets industry standards.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

In today’s gaming industry, high-quality 3D game art production is essential for creating successful and popular games. The Stages of 3D Game Art Production There are several stages involved in 3D game art production: Concept art creation : This is the initial step in the production of 3D game art.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

We will explore various aspects of art production, including design concepts, art style, and optimization techniques. By the end of this article, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to produce high-quality art for mobile games that captivates players and sets your game apart in a competitive market.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This blog post is brought to you by ironSource - a growth platform that turns amazing studios into amazing businesses. Starting a New Studio - Where to Start? I joined Voodoo in Berlin with the goal to open a new studio that would develop new types of games (i.e. What games to make? Do you have a concept in mind?”

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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. Some popular choices include Atom, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, and Sublime Text.

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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. In the episode, Mishka shares his reflections and thoughts on leadership going from a startup CEO to a managing director at a PlayStation studio. Deconstructor of Fun Podcast ?

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Moonmana

AUGUST 11, 2022

It is fair to say that any video game is a work of art. It requires game developers and designers to put a good deal of time and effort into delivering 2D concept art for a game. . Opting for 2D game art outsourcing is the right solution. Developing an impressive game is not cheap. check the skillset.

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OPM Jobs

JUNE 9, 2022

Are you passionate about video games and want to try creating your own for a living? The gaming industry is no longer a niche, and there are lots of opportunities from major studios through to indie developers. Here is our guide on how to get a career in video games. Update your CV and portfolio for hiring managers.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I recently spoke to Eric and chronicled his mesmerizing journey from architecture’s rigidity to the fluidity of game development. “I am essentially, I’m the Matte Black Studio. I’m making a game called Lucid ,” began Eric, a clear nod to a rich history of 32-bit gaming, particularly the SNES era.

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iHobo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2023, the game I'm most proud of in my long and distinguished career as a game designer will be twenty years old. Why is this game so beloved? Before I talk about the ghosts, I need to start with where this game began. But I was wrong - we had one more game together.   Aether and Stonewall.

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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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The conversation shifted from the nuances of game development to the larger, looming concept of the “metaverse.” Today, with an impressive team of 32 people, they’re working on Eco , a virtual society game built inside a self-contained ecosystem.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Lesson 1 Transcript So what we’re going to do in this module is take the classic game of Snake and make our own version of it. We are going to look at what makes the game Snake, how you would dissect it as a game designer, and what important parts of it are required to do a clone-like game of your own.

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