Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

To put you on the right track, we’ve taken a deep dive into four games that have delivered innovative storytelling in four subgenres: Merge Puzzle from the Casual category, and MMORPG, Action RPG, and 4X Strategy from the Mid-core category. We anticipate that such lofty production values will only get more impressive as time passes.

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Game Refinery

MAY 4, 2023

In the past, hybridization was mainly seen in 4X strategy games that merged with puzzle and idle RPG mechanics , but in recent months this phenomenon has spread to titles of all shapes and sizes across the market – not just the hybrid-casual genre. In many respects, this change isn’t particularly surprising.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Available on mobile, console and PC. Horror in the Darkness is a text-based horror puzzle-esque game. Available on mobile, console, PC and Switch. Choice is limited – this is much more of a mystery and puzzle-type game. You just need an extra C: Choice. Because choice is how you can differentiate a book from a game.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It might be interesting to read on 6 Best Console Game Testing Practices to Wow Your Players What Does Nintendo Testing Involve? Like any other console and game testing exercise, Nintendo testing involves a lot of work. Therefore, blind testing Nintendo games and consoles may lead to missed issues. A comprehensive test strategy.

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DameDev.tv

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Generally speaking, consoles are more for casual players who don’t want to spend time figuring things out and just want an easy pick up and play game. It’ll be easier to watch this YouTube video than me attempting to explain it 😂 So what’s the 'Aha! Moment' in Portal 2?

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This style can be a nice option for adventure, mystery, and puzzle games. Fantasy realism is most commonly applied to consoles, PC, or VR/AR/MR games. The cartoony art style is applied in the development of puzzles, educational, adventure, and hyper-casual online games. Fantasy Realism. 3D Art Forms Software And Technologies.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

It’s tricky taking any game from PC and Console to mobile. If you’re looking to switch your game from console to mobile, then Dicey Dungeons is a prime example of doing this right. Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales by Next Games. Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales wasn’t initially created for the Netflix Platform.

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Game Errors

AUGUST 15, 2023

However, there are many puzzles and challenges that are hard to solve. Can you use console commands in BG3? You cannot use console commands in Baldur’s Gate 3 in the normal way. Developers have not introduced any cheat codes yet which makes it even more challenging for new gamers. It will work.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Predicting the Future of Supercell’s Brand New Studio A year ago, Supercell announced their intention to open a studio in North America with the mission of developing games for PC and Console. Among them: There is a market opportunity: At the moment, PC and Console are more welcoming platforms for new games than mobile.

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Game Errors

APRIL 10, 2023

Starting with a port of 1942 for the Nintendo Entertainment System also published in 1985, Capcom began focusing on the home console market, which would eventually become its main segment. But the 1985 releases Commando and Ghosts ‘n Goblins finally catapulted Capcom to commercial success.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

On Android and other mobile devices, you may play a variety of fantastic games ranging from puzzles to adventure. These video games were developed for PCs of greater quality and newer console generations. Wireless multiplayer games with two or more players are made possible by these technologies. Can Mobile Games Be AAA?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2023

Yet well-known IP games such as Diablo Immortal and Apex Legends Mobile saw success in adoption and IAP consumer spending as mobile games are now capable of offering console-like graphics and gameplay experiences. TWIG #215 THE 2023 PREDICTIONS ???? TWIG’s 2023 Predictions.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Whether you opt for a mind-bending puzzle, an immersive adventure, or a heart-pounding action game, ensure that your idea stands out and resonates with your intended audience. You can opt for a premium purchase model, providing a limited demo with the option to unlock the full game for a fee, similar to traditional console games.

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Game Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

On consoles, where access to publishing is tougher, they are far less common. Mostly, this is to do with the console business model, which favors big productions that offer consumers multiple hours of gameplay. The way we see it, console players are still getting to learn about that option but it’s been a slower process.”

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

billion, but profits up Everybuddy raises $15M for casual mobile games like Lucky Buddies Nintendo shaves its Switch console forecast by 10% Activision Blizzard reveals its third quarter financials, with mobile now accounting for 52% of the gaming giant's net revenue 54.9 million despite lowest quarter since 2020 ?

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Big Games

AUGUST 17, 2021

Earlier the game players were constricted to play online games such as simple puzzles to adventures series only on the desktop, but the massive development of mobile technology within the past few years has brought a noticeable change in the game application development industry. The tool is considered to take the graphic to the next level.

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Game Refinery

JANUARY 5, 2023

They say imitation is a form of flattery, and there’s no shortage of mobile games that share a striking similarity with other popular titles in the PC, console and mobile markets. Fall Guys has a strong position in the casual market for PC/console players. appeared first on GameRefinery.

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Game Designing

APRIL 16, 2022

Released in 2001, it was the sixth generation of the GameBoy consoles. Players would navigate through various levels of traps, puzzles, and enemies to claim victory. There are two sections per level and puzzles to solve along the way. Final Fantasy VI Advance. Seemingly mundane, this was highly addictive. Mario vs Donkey Kong.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 25, 2020

I'm not talking about your unit tested sort routine, I'm talking about complex puzzle logic and odd UI uses. The first is that it uses a very large library of mine, most of which is not used in this engine, so I'd have to go though and cull out all the cruft, not to mention all the proprietary console crap.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 11, 2023

Players typically interact with the environment and other characters in order to solve puzzles containing clues to advance in the gameplay. 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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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 12, 2023

Rush Wars was the PvE version of Clash Royale in the Boom Beach setting Clash Quest was Legend of Solgard in the Clash setting Hay Day Pop was a puzzle and decorate game with Hay Day IP Everdale is a Hay Day Derby feature as a game Clash Mini is the most innovative one. This has increased the interest in PC and Console platforms.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2022

To put the Strategy genre in proportion, it generates a whole Billion more than all Puzzle games combined. Though several puzzle genres do boast significant ad revenue streams, which bridge the gap in net revenue between the genres. The publisher has many Puzzle RPG and ARPG games with above $10M yearly run-rate.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Player enthusiasm is only a single piece of a much bigger puzzle. There are so many separate individual pieces that must align for a specific project to get the green light. Any single one of them not being there spells doom for the project. Join us on Discord ] and/or [ Support us on Patreon ] Got a burning question you want answered?

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 19, 2021

Small Giant did it with Puzzle and Empires. This makes RPGs the third-largest genre on mobile after Strategy ($5.0Bn) and Puzzle ($5.1Bn) games. Puzzle RPG Within the Puzzle RPG Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle continues to reign supreme powered by its strong home market of Japan, which brings over half of its +$600M a year revenues.

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Played with Fire

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Astronomical observatory simulator, manipulating telescope POV, rotating planets on lens display like dioramas or puzzle boxes, relaxing, immersive 360 experience in space, UX pillars: precision, real-time, comfortable distances, avoiding locomotion sickness. A reliable system of interaction for puzzle mechanics. Not necessarily!

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Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Satisfying cleaning videos are a new trend on TikTok , console and PC games based around cleaning such as PowerWash Simulator have millions of players, and Animal Crossing – one of the most successful games on Nintendo Switch – involves a lot of cleaning and housework.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 13, 2023

Maybe you decided that VR isn’t working or mobile marketing costs too much, or that there just aren’t enough sales on the Nintendo consoles to justify it. The pitched game is for a platform you’re scaling back on (or not supporting altogether). Maybe you’re sunsetting all of your last-gen development and the pitch is for the PS4/Xbone.

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Video games today are far more immersive than ever, and that isn’t simply because consoles and PCs have gotten more powerful. Is there a fog obscuring hidden threats, or is the level in clear view for easy puzzle-solving? A lot of the beauty and appeal in modern games comes down to a less quantifiable factor: Atmosphere.

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Game Daily

JULY 14, 2023

The console business is now more than 50 years old. They are currently puzzles (63%), arcade (52%), skill & chance (44%), shooters (42%) and action (41%). 54% use consoles. Positive attitudes to games have ticked upwards as the form has matured. The average player is 32 years old and has been playing for 21 years.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 27, 2022

And they thought that the console was dead… Most underperforming game of 2022 In 2021 GTA Trilogy missed its mark. Call of Duty Vanguard was a letdown as were Supercell's soft-launched titles: Clash Quest and Clash Mini, out of which the first one has been killed and the second one likely facing the same sentence.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 31, 2009

Hopefully this will open up the pure pleasure that is Monkey Island to a whole new generation of gamer that knows only how to use a console controller. About a year and a little more ago, as I began designing the uber-awesome DeathSpank , I played all the way through The Secret of Monkey Island to refresh myself on the puzzles and dialog.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 18, 2023

TWiG #231 - Xbox Admits Defeat in the Console Wars + Riot & Activision Gender Discrimination Lawsuits How did Metacore land one of Hollywood's hottest stars at the absolute peek of his fame? So potentially, we’ll see Sega IPs adapt Puzzle+RPG bets? Also, it seems like Rovio is nearly fully focused on puzzle games.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

AUGUST 10, 2017

Common answers are: Everyone, e.g.: this is a nice puzzle, tower defense, casual, etc. This is a lie, I published dozens of games with Godot for console, mobile and PC and none ever questioned the technology. Elaborated below: 1) Who will play the game? This is the first question you must ask yourself.

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AWS Games

JULY 21, 2022

Once your Landing Zone has been deployed you can begin setting up AWS Organizations and AWS Single Sign-on; this allows you to manage your accounts and allow developers access to AWS resources all from the Control Tower console. Detect Whether MFA is Enabled for AWS IAM Users of the AWS Console. Establishing guardrails. Conclusion.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In terms of monetization, the game has a traditional casual puzzle game IAP model combined with relatively heavy ad monetization. Currently, this is only available on PCs and consoles, but the feature is expected to transition to the game’s mobile iteration in the not-so-distant future.

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The Bottom Feeder

AUGUST 30, 2023

Because, at their hearts, Zelda games are puzzle games with a bit of combat bolted on. Puzzle games are a niche genre. Remember, this is a puzzle game at heart. If that had slightly fewer sales, the most popular Zelda game ever would be Super Smash Bros. And this makes sense. Elden Ring. Baldur's Gate 3.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 6, 2022

The fact that Battle Passes have been successful on audiences so alien to each other like MOBAs and Match-3 Puzzle fans shows how versatile its design can be. Some of those games are cross-played with PC and Console. They also avoid or severely limit the very valuable elements (like extra moves in Puzzle games).

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