Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. In absence of a Byways -related update to inspire this week’s Dev Diary, I’m answering a question I got from a new game designer a few months back. appeared first on Brandon the Game Dev.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

Welcome back to the Kristala dev blog! We know we've promised you bi-weekly dev blogs, but in truth, there's been a lot happening lately here at ACS headquarters. We know we've promised you bi-weekly dev blogs, but in truth, there's been a lot happening lately here at ACS headquarters. We're happy you're here. We promise. ;).

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 14, 2017

The Dev Diary is about more than simple updates – it’s about sharing what I’ve learned through my personal experiences with you. Goal for Guiding Light 2) Create and curate great social media content. Goal for Guiding Light 2) Create an inner circle of devs. Key Takeaways for Game Devs. If yes, read on.

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

First here’s our yearly dev collage showing off in visual form some of the progress and work since our last review, version 2022! Selection of images from the past year of Cogmind-related development as posted on this blog, forums, and social media (larger size here ). Development Time. Cogmind Beta 11 release art, by Zyalin.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 12, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. That includes popular games, mechanics, and themes; well-known designers; and how to run a successful Kickstarter. Key Takeaways for Game Devs. Just here for Highways & Byways updates?

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In keeping with our theme of nostalgia, I will also talk about which of my four favorite nostalgic game mechanics it incorporates. These four nostalgic game mechanics are: Dynamic character roles Great art or colors Incorporates a clicking noise Tactile, but not needlessly fidgety. and Darcy quotes from varying media.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 28, 2019

This game came out in 2017 and the creators knew that in order to succeed on social media, it had to make people stop and click. If you truly must create a game where passing is an occasional necessity, it may be worth adding an extra mechanic that allows players to continue to take actions. And boy did it!

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 19, 2018

I’ve mentioned this before in How to Get Big on Twitter as a Board Game Dev and A Crash Course in Board Game Marketing & Promotion. Here is an example of a sales funnel: Use social media like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to “generate leads” or garner Attention. You need to create a “sales funnel.”.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The core engine is what’s left when you strip a game of mechanics and obstacles. The core engine is the bare minimum set of mechanics and concepts you need to have a functioning (but not necessarily fun) game. Game mechanics are how we bring the core engine of a game to life. What are game mechanics?

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. You can do this through passive means such as advertising or active means such as social media and conventions. The post How to Make Board Games for a New Audience appeared first on Brandon the Game Dev.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 16, 2017

That means having others you can rely on – friends, family, play-testers, social media followers – is critical. “Alright, so it’s a roll, spin, and move game with push-your-luck mechanics and it’s about the Ottoman Empire…wait, where are you going?” What gives?

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I’ve split it into five sections for your convenience: How Ben, Sarah, and Will Got Started How Working in a Team Feels The Downsides of Teamwork Communication in a Team Advice for New Game Devs. I’m a designer, and I do development and social media outreach. This is unusual for most game devs, I think.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Not only does it help you demystify some of the speech you hear when you get into gaming, but it also has implications that could affect how you classify your website, categorize your Kickstarter campaign, or target an audience on social media or for advertising. appeared first on Brandon the Game Dev. What are hobby board games?

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DameDev.tv

DECEMBER 16, 2022

as we explore the top 7 game dev myths Laurie (Avocado Fire) joins Rick Davidson & Tim Ruswick* to discuss these 7 game dev myths and address any concerns that you have. Rick has more than 14 years experience in the game dev industry, working on IP's that include Mario, Transformers, Captain America and Mortal Kombat.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 27, 2020

Apart from running the one and only MobileDevMemo , he also runs a strategy consulting firm for media and consumer technology companies - Heracles Media. If you enjoy this type of analysis, you might consider subscribing to Mobile Market Monthly , a new research product from Mobile Dev Memo and Deconstructor of Fun.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 25, 2019

However, what made me look into all this data was the overwhelming amount of people on my Facebook group, social media channels, and chat room saying one of two things: Board gaming is getting stale and all the games look the same. Now, look, any economist worth your time will say “past returns do not guarantee future performance.”

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Brand Game Development

MAY 14, 2018

Game Design: The process of taking a game’s specifications and turning them into a functional game with mechanics, rules, and components. For me, the primary forms of lead generation include giveaway prizes and various Pangea Games online communities such as the Discord server , Facebook group , and other social media outlets.).

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, for indie dev Almar, it offered an escape from the corporate rat race he felt trapped in. External validation rarely comes your way, especially while seeking attention on social media – which is absolutely required to build a community and get to be known by players. For some, the idea of developing a game alone is daunting.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Experiment with a theme or mechanics you’ve never used. Build up one or more social media accounts on a site such as Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. You can read more about that in my article here: Setting Up Social Media as a Board Game Dev: A Primer Course. Let’s say you’ve made light games.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 13, 2018

After a year of documenting the Highways & Byways development process through the Dev Diary, this is not the post I wanted to write. You can rip 100 board game campaigns off there and get a pretty good idea at which price points, mechanics, themes, and art styles make money. Kickstarter is a big, beautiful data set. Use that data!

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Eric is a media strategist, quantitative marketer, and author who has spent his career working for transformative consumer technology and media companies. Eric is the author of the book Freemium Economics and the founder of Mobile Dev Memo , the ultimate growth blog and podcast. Prediction #3 Broadening of Media Mixes.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Welcome back to another exciting issue of the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog! We'll be sure to keep you posted on all the sweet deets as we near our Patreon launch date, so be sure to stay tuned to our socials and public dev blogs for updates and announcements (including an exciting kick-off contest where you can snag a FREE PS5 ).

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 23, 2018

Of all the social media sites in all the land, Facebook is the king. Much like my old staple How to Get Big on Twitter as a Board Game Dev , I’ll be covering everything you need to know to get started on Facebook as a board game developer. Facebook is the biggest social media site in the world. What is Facebook Good For?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Welcome back to another magically entrancing issue of the Kristala dev blog. Stay tuned to the Kristala dev blog—and to all our socials—to learn how you can get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access into Harold's entire, step-by-step process. Hello, faithful feline-lovin' friends and fantasy aficionados! 3D Environmental Design.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Google “list of board game mechanics.” Share your progress on a board game design social media group or chat server. The post Make a Board Game in 28 Days: A Challenge by Brandon the Game Dev appeared first on Brandon the Game Dev. (Again, don’t worry – if you need to pivot later, you can!). Download a Printable Copy.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But, beyond gameplay mechanics, Eco speaks to a much larger industry trend: the emergence of the metaverse. As social media platforms continue to proliferate, there’s a palpable yearning among users for genuine human interactions. This sentiment resonates with the growing hunger for connection in the digital age.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

Hello, and welcome back to another issue of the Kristala game dev blog! Stay tuned at the end of this dev blog to get a peek at all the progress we've made on Kristala in the last 12 months. But first, let's dive into what the dev team has been up to over the course of the last sprint. 3D Asset Design. Level Design.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I spend most of my waking hours thinking about game mechanics and how they will make players feel. And the reason for their uselessness is a familiar bane to devs and players alike: power creep. Sometimes they hound you on social media. I should have predicted a $10 billion-a-year game if I wanted to sound like a true visionary.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 26, 2019

Until you have a big media presence, you can’t really use “the hype machine” to your advantage. I’ve mentioned the AIDA model before in How to Get Big on Twitter as a Board Game Dev. We were very careful about how we worded each ad and social media post. You just don’t have the power to do that.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Only after your game is functional and has a few mechanics and rules do I recommend bringing in play-testers. I chase functionality, theme-mechanic unity , and smoothness of experience. Click here.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. The basic idea of the core engine is “what’s left when you strip a game of mechanics and obstacles. The game’s mechanics center around that. Just here for Highway s & Byways updates?

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. I’m just adding another mechanic and a tweaking a few rules. Major issues are ones that involve sweeping changes to the game such as new mechanics or sweeping rule changes. Click here.

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Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

It involves creating mechanics that determine how players interact with the game. It involves creating a strategy, getting web traffic, using social media, using email newsletters, getting game reviews, going to conventions, doing live-streams, issuing press releases, and – most of all – networking.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 11, 2020

” They pick themes they already like with mechanics they already like at price points at which they’ve previously purchased. Every publisher has different branding, a different social media presence, and a unique “voice.” Nor should they be expected to!

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Even after finding out about the hobby board game market, I still focused primarily on an untargeted social media approach. 9: My social media approach was untargeted and used suboptimal content.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 8, 2024

Cosmetics have included multiple new collection mechanisms that grant rewards when acquiring enough of a specific type. There may be something true to those statements which, I guess, is the reason why now devs have allowed the Hero to move once per match. Source: data.ai

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Brode is a very public personality (for game dev standards) who has leveraged his personal brand into this new game by appearing in ads. The loss of depth in gameplay mechanics is compensated with a higher weight of the poker-like mindgames. Many of its members are veterans of Blizzard’s Hearthstone.

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