iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

More Realistic Gaming Online gaming companies stand to benefit significantly from the application of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the areas of simulation performance, graphic quality, and realism. The predictive skills of AI allow game makers to construct very realistic and immersive virtual gaming environments.

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Game Design Aspect

JUNE 2, 2022

In this article, game designer Sande Chen relates important lessons learned from the design of that game company's games, Journey and Sky. The conversation really tied in with a previous panel topic at CIMFest, Designing Non-Toxic Game Communities. In Sky, Chen wanted to simulate social consequences.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 31, 2017

Also, the game doesn’t have a defined win condition yet. Some game designers – and I count myself among them – consider to be win conditions pretty important to games. I’ve pushed a rough version of the game out to Tabletop Simulator for my use only.

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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. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. Research: Research is important to the game design process.

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Game Design Aspect

JULY 22, 2020

In this article, game designer Sande Chen discusses the use of virtual reality in creating the theme park Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Years ago, I was interviewed by Disney Imagineering for an internal documentary on design. I pointed out that level designers of video games are often inspired by amusement parks.

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, creating a realistic gaming world needs planning, storylines, aesthetics, characters, visuals and sound design, as well as meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of specific gameplay mechanics. But before that, let’s first understand what an immersive games world means.

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Yobob Games

AUGUST 9, 2022

In fact, there’s one game that comes close to it and it’s rune factory, but that’s a flip of a coin because the main goal of rune factory is to farm and get marry just like the other farming simulator. What I mean by a story driven farming simulator is that you have a centralized plot: beginning, middle, and end.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 17, 2023

About the budget for the game: “It’s hard to say because me and my partner (Game Designer, Maciej Stańczyk) have done a lot of unpaid work. In order to pay off his employees the studio started working as subcontractors on games like simulators. They experienced real tragedies, not me.” The Refugees.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

This effect is especially pronounced in virtual reality (VR) games, setting them apart from their competitors. Recently, VR has emerged as a significant tool in language learning, leveraging computer technology to simulate authentic environments for language practice.

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Hi everyone, I’m Soren Johnson, and welcome to You Have No Idea How Hard It Is To Run A Sweatshop Here are the published games that I’ve worked on over my career, some of which I will touch on over the next hour. Certainly, that can be said for video games. I would never have bet on a ultra-detailed dwarf simulator using ASCII art.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A computer science degree teaches computer languages which is essential when designing games. Game designers must know various coding languages to create levels, interactions, progression, etc. Computer science in gaming will help you develop games. They turn the designer’s vision into a reality.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This blog explores the concept of game automation, its potential benefits, challenges, and its role in shaping the next generation of testing in the gaming industry. Understanding Game Automation: Game automation refers to the use of software tools and scripts to perform automated tests on video games.

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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. The latest update, Version 2022.2.11

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Brand Game Development

JUNE 23, 2017

I’m going to talk the importance of timing when you’re developing a board game. They include early game design, game tweaks, artwork, sample production, the game review process, Kickstarter preparation/campaigning/wrap-up, manufacturing, fulfillment, sales, and the marketing.

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Keith Burgun

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I’ve also got a lot of design help from incredible game designers Brett Lowey and Pete Siecienski getting the game to where it is now. I’ve also gotten graphic design help from the amazing pro graphic designer Jenny Bee. So overall this is going to be one amazing looking, awesome playing game.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 7, 2018

A quick set of patterns, tricks and rules that I like to keep in mind when I'm developing a game in Godot Engine. Talk: Nonconventional games: Godot in medical simulation | Ilaria Cislaghi ( QbieShay ). Godot is a powerful multipurpose engine that can be used for pushing the boundaries of medical simulation.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It helps you detect bugs and glitches that may negatively impact the players’ gaming experience. Also, you may not be able to simulate player behaviors accurately. Generative AI can help during game testing by simulating player behavior and identifying bugs in real time. This streamlines the early game development stages.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Of course, the flip side of this is that having your game examined by serial play-testers, game designers, and the occasional publisher makes for a far better test than 10 or 15 with your family, online through Tabletop Simulator, or even at your local game store. I think fostering creativity is that important.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

There are a lot of moving parts that go into making board games. Game Design. All games start with ideas. A designer usually starts with the simplest possible prototype – often either pen and paper or on an online testing tool such as Tabletop Simulator. until the game feels great.

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This is very useful for game architects and game designers to make a stunning presentation of the materials they intend to use in the construction. Conclusion The Unreal engine which was once confined to the gaming industry is now involved in other sectors as well, architecture is one of them.

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What does this mean for video games? Well, one part of the appeal of games is that they can theoretically simulate the real world and teach us about it, that we can make choices and see those choices be modelled accurately. These games could only simulate a faulty understanding of how baseball works.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 17, 2020

If I had to make a few guesses, though, I’d say: Solo and 2-player games are going to be massive. Board games will overall surge in popularity, but not necessarily the ones that would sell out at cons. Virtual cons will fizzle, but Tabletop Simulator and Tabletopia will flourish. The point is: key your eyes open.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Talk: Using Godot for economic simulation and agent-based modelling | Jeremiah Lasquety-Reyes. I talk about how Godot can be used for more intuitive and understandable economic models especially through combining a certain school of economics (Austrian economics) and a certain kind of simulation (agent-based modelling). Jeremiah A.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 12, 2017

Want to learn game development? Use BoardGameGeek’s database , blogs such as Stonemaier Games Kickstarter Lessons , Dice Tower videos , design books such as the Kobold Guide to Board Game Design , and even academic research papers (which you can find on Google Scholar ).

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Sarah: It was summer of 2012 that Will had the idea to make a board game for my birthday, but didn’t know how to go about it. We started designing games together. Early in 2013, our local game store owner mentioned that there were other designers in the area. How do you overcome those? Do you work in a team?

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 29, 2022

So what does this have to do with game design? As a game designer, you’ve got to convey a constant flow of game information to the player, and you want to avoid overwhelming them with it. If you want to be a game designer, you should keep this in your pocket as a tool to use when the time is right.

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iHobo

JULY 5, 2023

Dear Esther opened a brand new path here, where other games like What Remains of Edith Finch have followed. The genius of The Chinese Room's ground-breaking ghost story was to see that a game world is a canvas upon which stories are painted just as much in a walking simulator as in a so-called open world game.

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iHobo

MAY 23, 2023

Of all my hundreds of game projects, this is still the title where I am most proud of the game design, the project where I beam with pride when I think of the incredible team and the contributions everyone made to make such a memorable and unique experience. Today is the twentieth anniversary of the release of Ghost Master.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

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. This entails comprehending the game’s genre, intended audience, plot, and general theme. So, let’s dive in!

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Grid Sage Games

DECEMBER 3, 2022

leiavoia, creator of the Dataminer scoresheet viewer , has continued to improve its feature set (see community stats as well now, and compare your stats to those across the community), and on top of that created some great guides, like leiavoia’s new player guide for those who want some more early-game tips.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

Bump mapping simulates surface irregularities, while normal mapping enhances fine details. By refining your texturing techniques, you bring your game art to life. Acquire the skills to create lifelike textures using software tools and techniques like bump mapping, normal mapping, and PBR (physically based rendering).

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the reasons why hyper-casual games are so popular is due to how quick and easy they are to make. Simple controls, artwork, and game design make it easy for any developer to pick up. There are other ways to build a game on a budget. But hyper-casual isn’t the only way to go. One way is narrative. Choice: 6/10.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Once your game is done, GDevelop lets users publish their games to PC, Web, and Mobile platforms. GDevelop is designed for ease of use with a particular focus on beginner game designers and education. The official repository of user-made Gdevelop games can be found at [link]. GDevelop Beginner Tutorials.

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Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I tend to use the word game development as a catch-all term for everything that is associated with making a game – that includes game design, product development, marketing, promotion, Kickstarter/crowdfunding, fulfillment, and selling.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Harvest Island is a single-player farming simulator that allows players to farm, fish and pet all sorts of animals to their heart’s content. Something truly horrifying… Creator Kevin Le, working under the name of Yobob Games , carefully chose to combine a farming simulator with horror elements, after doing market research.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This decision gave rise to The Painscreek Killings , a walking simulator detective game with a strong narrative focus. “We We welcomed the different ideas and incorporated them into the full game.” “We were short on talent and experience”, says Tomi. We started with something small – to find out the identity of the killer.

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The main objective of 3D realism lies in the creation of immersive experiences and in making players believe they are a part of the game’s world. A vast majority of all triple-A projects – simulators, shooters, strategy games, and others – are developed in this style.

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