Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

mobile, consoles with weaker hardware specs, indie games) for important parts. those with engines that aren't designed to render and animate high quality humanoid character models) will also probably stick to pre-rendered cutscenes like 4X/strategy games, card games, simulation games (e.g. Certain genres of games (e.g.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The advent of handheld gaming consoles marked a significant era in the gaming industry. This bubble of time, between the early 2000s and mid-2010s, witnessed the rise of several iconic handheld consoles, including the Sony PSP, and various iterations of Nintendo’s DS line, such as the Nintendo DS, 3DS, and 2DS.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 13, 2023

You may know them from the remakes of Galaga and Cut the Rope, or the Nintendo-published physics-based office simulator Good Job. “We It’s a fully animated social game for mobile and desktop. But we are considering expanding to consoles and VR as well.” Dutch Indies Like Paladin Studios.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. Console Game Development As a leading unreal game development studio, we have delivered robust console titles for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. 05 RISINGMAX INC. Rising Max Inc.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Macharia’s gaming journey started with handheld water ring toss games, progressed to brick games, and then evolved into classics like Super Mario and Duck Hunt on Terminator Ending Man’s console. It lets architects design a building and simulate a walk through all the rooms for clients.

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Jaunty Bear Games

APRIL 5, 2023

Unity supports a wide range of platforms, including PC, mobile, and consoles. Godot is also lightweight, making it an excellent choice for developing games for mobile platforms and web browsers. Godot also has a strong 2D and 3D rendering engine, with support for real-time lighting, particles, and physics simulations.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Available on mobile, console and PC. Available on mobile devices, Apple watch and PC. Available on mobile devices only. It’s a life simulator game where you navigate through menus to manage your character. Available on mobile. Available on mobile, console, PC and Switch. Let’s dig in.

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Big Games

JANUARY 30, 2024

Different software may cater to specific genres, whether it is first-person shooter, role-playing game, strategy game, or simulation. Platform Compatibility You should consider the platforms your game will be available on, such as consoles, PCs, mobile devices, or virtual reality.

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iXie gaming

DECEMBER 9, 2023

This environment is 100% immersive and supported by several critical physical devices, a computer/ mobile phone/ console, and a headset. VR apps immerse users in a computer-generated ecosystem that simulates the real environment through the use of interactive devices. VR is an artificial environment built by software.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 31, 2023

One approach to address this challenge is to implement a robust test environment that can simulate a wide range of scenarios and inputs. Compatibility and Platform Fragmentation Games are developed for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 21, 2023

Santosh has worked on all gaming platforms, but his core competencies are PC, consoles, mobile and web games. The Beginning of the Journey Santosh’s journey into gaming began when he was 11 years old and saw some of the neighborhood boys playing on their consoles. Super Mario Bros is of course a classic.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Automated game testing involves creating scripts or using testing frameworks to simulate player interactions, such as button presses, mouse movements, and UI interactions. Can Run automated tests on PC, Mobile and Consoles. Support all platforms like Consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.

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Game Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This isn’t as true or a high priority in PC and console games. Let people play out the fantasy Simulation is key for a successful VR game. Much more so than other consoles. It’s clear that simulation, as both a genre and concept, is far more popular in VR than in Console and PC games. Which is fine.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 24, 2023

Improved HDRP Asset Import Times in Unity 2023 HDRP stands for “ High Definition Render Pipeline ”, a rendering technology designed by Unity to generate high-quality images in real-time applications, including games, simulations and interactive experiences.

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The Knights of Unity

JULY 7, 2020

We decided to release our game on Nintendo Switch, as joy-cons and console itself suit the game perfectly. Cars are moving on the invisible Bezier Paths to simulate slot cars-like mechanics of movement, and it allows us to control the behavior of cars – we were able to decide when it should fall of the track or jump through a ramp.

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Game Daily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Notably, more than 160 of the games listed were released in the last ten years, while around 50 came out pre-2000 (many of which are sports simulations). We tend to think of games in terms of consoles and PC, but mobile is the biggest platform of all, where games like Candy Crush are hugely popular.

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Game Errors

APRIL 7, 2023

There are millions of desktop and console gamers all over the world. If you’re interested in playing video games but don’t know where to start, here are some tips to help you get started: Decide on a platform Video games can be played on a variety of platforms, including consoles, computers, and mobile devices.

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iXie gaming

OCTOBER 18, 2023

So, automated testing tools may need to simulate such environments more accurately to ensure games work smoothly in these settings. Cross-Platform Testing As the tech world evolves, games have become available on multiple platforms such as console, mobile, PC, and the cloud.

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Real Programming

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Here are some things Java users can create: Games Chatbots Mobile apps Cloud apps Web apps Financial apps. The Unity engine allows developers to create games and simulations across platforms, from computers and consoles to mobile devices. Another excellent reason for kids to learn Java is that it's versatile.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

Unity is considered the best solution for mobile game development. Unity is the best option for indie developers and mobile game projects. Kerbal Space Program This is a popular simulation game developed by Squad and released in 2015. Perfect for mobile and small game development. No problem! We can do that.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Accessible Gaming There are so many platforms on which we can play games from mobile phones, video game consoles, and computers. Even the conservative senior citizen who isn’t that tech-savvy can play a game on their mobile phone. Video games are also available at different price points. Gaming is more accessible than ever.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

AAA game franchises are in the middle of a renaissance on mobile. Several of the industry’s top IPs have received high-fidelity ports that have been successful in bringing core franchise players to the mobile format. It was only a matter of time before Call of Duty would find its feet on mobile. So is COD Mobile dead?

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Logic Simplified

JULY 11, 2023

From role-playing and first-person shooter games to simulation ones, there is a video game genre for every gamer’s choice. It has grown from simple text-based console games to aesthetically rich 3D experiences since its inception with popular games like Star Wars, Battletech and Dungeons & Dragons.

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Game Designing

APRIL 16, 2022

Released in 2001, it was the sixth generation of the GameBoy consoles. While there wasn’t much of a story to this farming simulator, you had to learn to plant crops, grow livestock, and befriend other characters (non-player characters, or NPCs), in the game to move ahead. Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town. Wario Land 4.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

An essential data platform for all mobile gaming studios. This prediction post is sponsored by PlayerWON™ , the only engagement and monetization platform for free-to-play PC and console games. In 2021 Sports category on mobile hit the wall. EA’s Real Racing represents 70% of the revenues in Racing Simulator.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Unity game engine is a powerful and versatile tool for developing games and applications for diverse platforms, including consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers. How OOP vs DOD Works in a Game: Beach Ball Simulator The Best Practice Guide includes essential tips and advice to help you overcome these traps.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Virtual Reality or VR is a simulation where you can see and interact with 3D reality as if you were actually there. VR-based video games are played while wearing a headset or helmet, not through a console or computer. Usually, mobile phones are the easiest option. As a result, only one person can play VR games.

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Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Mobile game developers are constantly looking for new ways to bring in new players and keep existing players engaged with their games. As our snapshot report into casual mobile games shows, players can’t get enough of renovation and construction elements. No wonder these same elements are so popular in mobile games!

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Greenheart Games

AUGUST 30, 2018

After days of brainstorming and discussions, we settled on the idea of making a game dev simulator. Our intention was to make a game dev simulator where the player would have finer control over the decisions of what to focus on during game development. We were the very first simulation game on the Store. star reviews.

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Radiator Blog

APRIL 9, 2021

For an upcoming project commission, I'm making a 2D game with crowd simulation and simple controls that works well on mobile browsers. The engine should be able to render and simulate 200+ lightweight game objects -- frame-animated sprites with simple collision, no fancy physics or shaders. Reminder: for iOS, that means WebGL 1.0

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Game Dev Unchained

JUNE 27, 2023

While Sony’s contributions to the VR market are significant, they are often overlooked due to the console’s gaming-oriented niche. This could mean creating VR experiences that can be enjoyed by people with mobility issues, or developing AR applications that are useful for people with visual impairments.”

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 30, 2020

Tim Sweeney, the CEO and founder of Epic Games, has been one of the few vocal critics of Apple and Google for misusing “monopolistic” positions of power on their respective mobile phone platforms. For example: Google’s use of user interface barriers with scary pop-ups when end-users try to download an Epic mobile app store for Android.

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AWS Games

JANUARY 26, 2023

Another great use case is for PC and console games that require compute flexibility ( Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) , hybrid cloud paired with on-premises gear) with ability to burst into the cloud. Initially designed for massive real-world scale simulations, it will provide features for future massively multiplayer experiences.

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AWS Games

JULY 6, 2023

It initially gained traction within the games industry and is now a popular tool for other industries as well, such as broadcast, animation, simulation, and more. WorkSpaces provides virtual desktops that can be accessed from anywhere via client on Windows, MacOS, Linux, and other mobile devices and tablets.

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