PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He worked 5 years on his nostalgic 3D platformer Raccoo Venture , but according to Brazilian solo developer Diego Ras the journey was ‘extremely rewarding’. As a solo developer, Ras loves the complete control he has over his creations. Why did you become a solo developer? “I’ve What’s your creative process? “As

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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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Logic Simplified

JULY 31, 2023

Game mechanics include everything from character movement and battle mechanics to puzzle-solving and resource management. They serve as the backbone of every engaging game, developing unique and innovative mechanics that differentiate the game from others. Many game development companies offer game development services.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Not only are collaboration events a great way to engage players, but they’re also a great way to boost your game’s monetization through the addition of new content, such as event-exclusive cosmetic items and collectibles. Developed by Netease, Vikingard is a casual simulation RPG set in the Viking era.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 8, 2024

Let’s find out how KAYAC approaches development of Hypercasual games in 2024; what their expectations from the market are; which best practices for game development they can point out; and what tips for adapting games for the Western region they have to offer. Developers can choose the best conditions from many publishers.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

However, developing games has become very time-consuming and expensive. Many ask if there is a future for these developers who spend years developing these games. Many ask if there is a future for these developers who spend years developing these games. 2D and 3D character development. 3D environment.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 23, 2023

In 2023, the integration of wearable technology into game development is emerging as a significant trend. As wearable gaming technology advances, developers face new opportunities and challenges to create immersive experiences. However, developing games for wearable devices also come with certain limitations and design constraints.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. It allows players to instantly swap places with any physics based object which allows for some clever puzzling through the relentless levels. “We Now it’s mostly about creating the content of the levels for me now.”

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 11, 2023

Thief Puzzle: to pass a level Another new hit with 27M downloads is Thief Puzzle: to pass a level. The game’s monetization strategy is focused primarily on In-app Ads: it has short levels with a big amount of post-level and try-again Interstitial ad placements that allow Thief Puzzle: to pass a level to generate high LTV.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 19, 2024

And so, the duo started exploring different ways to turn talking into a puzzle. But for that dialogue to be of a high quality, the game needs a wealth of hand-written content to inspire it. Talented humans Keane is keen to talk about the ethical use of AI in game development.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Older gamers tend to play more Puzzle and Match games, while Gen Alpha, Gen Z, and Millennials all lean towards Adventure titles most frequently. Older players spend more on handy purchases like gear and content packs. Younger generations tend to be more used to hopping between different devices. Download the full report here.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Narrative design has always been an important part of video game development, but its significance in modern-day games continues to grow as narrative elements play an important role in player engagement and retention. The story has multiple main and side characters, and besides the mystery theme, there are also some romance and LGBTQ themes.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 6, 2024

Playable Factory offers a suite of products that empower users throughout the ad development process, including tools for ad creation, customization and detailed performance analysis. This strategy can lead to increased retention and deeper interaction with the ad content, ultimately resulting in better conversion rates for advertisers.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Competition is fierce in the mobile game market, but even more so for developers of casual and hyper-casual games. So, what can mobile game developers do to increase the chances of their games performing well? So, what can mobile game developers do to increase the chances of their games performing well?

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JULY 22, 2021

Welcome to another developer interview following the introduction of the Godot Showcase page ! I'll be supporting the game with more content after it's released, but I want it to feel like a polished product worth the price tag on release day. I introduced myself to game development during my time at university studying graphic design.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Steam organises a recurring event called the Steam Next Fest : Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Dark Crypt by @DaisyGames3 is a puzzle game with a horror setting, well on topic for the spooky season! Dark Crypt.

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Sirlin

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Join Now Here are things I’d like to do: Add more characters and features to Fantasy Strike Create new tabletop games, and possibly more content for Codex Create digital versions of those tabletop games with good production values. If you join my patreon (at silver or above, aka $10+), you’ll get access to what’s in-development right now.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Video game development is a collaborative process that involves various people with specialized skills. Understanding the difference between the two is vital if you are an aspiring game developer, a passionate gamer, or you are considering hiring a game development company to develop an immersive video game.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2022

Casual Games in 2022 In our taxonomy, built together with Sensor Tower, the casual games category is divided into seven genres: Puzzle, Hypercasual, Arcade, Tabletop, Simulation, Lifestyle, and Geolocation. Puzzle Games The King is Back. Outside of Merge, 2021 felt a bit empty with respect to new puzzle games.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Being located in Istanbul just like the original developer of Zen Match , Spyke Games must have been inspired by their success story. Adding the fact that some of the co-founders worked at Peak (that developed two successful blast titles in Toy Blast & Toon Blast ), they went ahead with their own take on the Tile Match subgenre.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 28, 2023

While quenching his curiosity Olamide stumbled upon Encarta Kids, an enchanting encyclopedia brought to life through games, puzzles, and quizzes. Legends of Orisha: Blood & Water is currently in development. So he taught me web design and development. That laptop became his digital playground. What is Unity?

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Big Games

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Mobile gaming has experienced an unprecedented surge in recent years, with iOS emerging as a prominent platform for game development. For aspiring game creators, venturing into iOS mobile game development services can be thrilling and rewarding. This initial step is like setting the course for your game development journey.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 16, 2022

Node Developer - 4. Interactive puzzle games, lesson plans, animated games, skill-building games, worksheets, storybooks, and many more make learning fun. Our skilled game app developers worked closely with the client to craft age-appropriate and interactive experiences that foster learning via play. App Platform.

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“You can solve Lego puzzles or build your own creations on any flat surface in your room. Automatically maps Common to all these AR devices is the ability to consume two-dimensional content through a large, virtual screen dropped into your living space.

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Game Refinery

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The game also features over 500,000 tactical puzzles alongside various interactive lessons and videos to help players improve their skills. Chess is monetized through paid subscription plans The developer of the game, Chess.com, has six other Chess-themed games available on iOS and Android. on Android/iOS or $46.99/$48.99

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 16, 2024

From releasing the most highly rated games in 20 years to the increasing adoption of transformative technologies in game development , this year has made us see new solutions in the industry. Baldur’s Gate 3 Larian Studios is known for having one of the best team of game developers for decades now.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Another extremely valuable piece to the puzzle for a project of this scale was setting up Perforce source control, and after spending a few days in the trenches, Simon assisted me in getting the set-up so I could render on an older system while still working. Join the future of filmmaking, content creation, and game development!

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The Bottom Feeder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Developers run out of time and budget eventually. It means a huge chunk of bespoke content won't be played much. You need to look for ways to stretch the content inexpensively. Is there a way to add variety with minimal developer and test time? Elden Ring had a lot of this. I hear that Starfield does as well.) To be fair.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Futureplay, the developer behind Merge Garden, was acquired by Plarium in August of 2021. Merge Dragons never strayed from merge mechanics and exclusively contained puzzles that players could solve by merging various items. The core gameplay was true and tested Match-3 puzzle while the meta game was merge inspired.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 20, 2020

Mobile developers look up their fake AppStore accounts and download with excitement wondering what the new game could be. A bold move for Supercell, going against giants that continue to rule the casual puzzle space. Playing levels awards stars , which are used to earn coins in the Puzzle Pass. The Twist: The Puzzle Pass.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

to assist content creators using AI-based animation Nexon revenues jump 28% year-over-year Roblox revenue up 2% as quarterly losses hit $300 million Web3-based MMO develope r wins $10m in new capital Bandai Namco H1 sales rise above expectations Unity Q3 revenues are up but losses deepen to $239.6m

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The mobile hit Empires and Puzzles (E&P) by Small Giant Games (acquired by Zynga) has made over $600M in net-revenues while racking up around 60 million installs. While there have been numerous clones and follow up titles trying to get a piece of the ever growing puzzle RPG pie, none of them has had any meaningful success.

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 15, 2020

A couple of months ago, I asked the readers of this blog to send in answers to the question “ what confuses you most about board game development ?” Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. A puzzle-solving, tile placement board game for 1-4 players.” Eat villagers.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 12, 2023

Just like in the years prior, the blog post travels at lightspeed across the mobile gaming industry, achieving two distinctive outcomes: EXCITEMENT: Ilkka’s annual blog posts excite game developers everywhere. Ilkka’s words often portray Supercell’s game development model as straightforward and simple to carry out.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A lot of players were afraid that, considering this one was F2P, the developers would make it pay to win (or there would be a decrease in story or quality). In true Lilith Games fashion, we found the usual systems that this developer usually works with. Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales by Next Games. That hasn’t been the case.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

While many teams will spend much of the year working on post-IDFA transformation plans, other secular trends within the gaming and, broadly, mobile create circumstances that -- perhaps in concert with IDFA deprecation -- can provide a real opportunity to developers. Will CPMs fall enough to offset the impact on CPIs for most advertisers?

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 31, 2023

She is not just developing a new game, she’s creating an entirely new experience that challenges everything we thought we knew about gaming. The Ground Screams To Whisper is not your typical game and neither is it just one thing, it’s a graphic novel, a puzzle game, a VR game and an album. Waruingi and her spectacular innovation.

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