Game Refinery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Following the high-level trend of hybridization across mobile , more and more casual games have started introducing competitive elements into their live event strategies. This has become especially prevalent in the puzzle subgenre, with around 75% of casual puzzle games in the US top-grossing 200 implementing these features.

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Cocos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hello hallo, we are the development team of the indie game InOutPath, and as the development of the game is getting better and better, we have now made the Steam page of InOutPath available. The address is as follows: Switch on Steam InOutPath (steampowered.com) A lot of emotions as a member of an indie game team.

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Cocos

JANUARY 9, 2024

Hello hallo, we are the development team of the indie game InOutPath, and as the development of the game is getting better and better, we have now made the Steam page of InOutPath available. The address is as follows: Switch on Steam InOutPath (steampowered.com) A lot of emotions as a member of an indie game team.

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Cocos

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hello hallo, we are the development team of the indie game InOutPath, and as the development of the game is getting better and better, we have now made the Steam page of InOutPath available. The address is as follows: Switch on Steam InOutPath (steampowered.com) A lot of emotions as a member of an indie game team.

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Cocos

JANUARY 14, 2024

In fact, there are many 3D games made with Cocos Creator now. The team is preparing a video to show some good projects made with Cocos Creator in 2023, will be released soon. Just stay tuned.

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Cocos

JANUARY 8, 2024

Does it mean if you do not do encryption, when you package the game for steam, someone can get the source code with no cost? Would be nice to dig a bit deeper into it We built a comfortable path planning tool based on cce.gizmos api. I also dont understand about the need for encryption. Can you explain it a bit more?

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Game Developer

APRIL 21, 2023

In this free GDC Vault talk, creative director Wren Brier talks about the design pillars behind Unpacking's creation

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Cocos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Wow, thanks so much! Indeed, I was not able to find much information about it and got confused if such logic would need to be done on the C++ side of the project or if the TS codebase would solve it.

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Cocos

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of course, I’d be happy to. When it comes to native resolution switching implementation on PC. Please excuse me. With my shallow cocos knowledge reserve, I know cocos itself does not provide an out-of-the-box API for this. Here we need to implement it ourselves.

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Cocos

JANUARY 14, 2024

Thanks so much for sharing this extensive experience while building for native platforms, it definitely will encourage more people from the community to believe in the tool’s capabilities and trust to pursue more complex projects.

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Cocos

JANUARY 9, 2024

Hello, regarding the first part I just upgraded spline-tool to version 3.8.1. Our path planning/pathfinding mainly relies on the spline-tool which relies on the cce api. my upgraded code repository is in spline-tool , the original repository can be Good to learn part of the cce api usage, look into it if you are interested.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 15, 2023

This article discusses and compares male and female stereotypes in gaming for the purpose of analyzing common societal perceptions. This is a much-dreaded question game developers ask themselves at every stage of game development. A very casual summary of the casual puzzle player demographics.

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Game Developer

APRIL 25, 2023

The studio was quietly formed in 2022 by a group of former King, Seriously, and Next Games developers.

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Game Development for Beginners

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Vinod Ravisankar built the Number Puzzle app as an Ad Supported app. Read more The post Privacy Policy for Number Puzzle appeared first on VionixStudio. This Service is provided by Vinod Ravisankar at no cost and is intended for use as is.

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Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Remnant II creative director David Adams discusses the path to making games as replayable as possible through procedural generation.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This story is about the work that went on behind-the-scenes, learning from feedback, and adapting to create a game that pushes the genre in a new direction.

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Big Games

JANUARY 7, 2024

Embarking on the ambitious journey of mobile game development is akin to setting sail on uncharted waters. The path is fraught with multifaceted challenges for any game development company or mobile game development services provider. How to Start Mobile Game Development?

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Jaunty Bear Games

MARCH 17, 2023

As a game developer, there are a number of principles that are essential to keep in mind if you want to create a successful game that resonates with players. Design for the player: One of the most important principles of game development is to always design with the player in mind.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The newest addition game from Mascot Bro Studio is TILT which is a physic gravity type game similar to portal series.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 7, 2024

Industry veterans Tina Merry and Carina Kom have formed a new studio, Simply Sweet Games. Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, Simply Sweet Games is a fully remote studio that is currently developing its inaugural mobile title – the roguelike word puzzle Criss Cross Castles.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 17, 2024

Looking at Schell Games' recent output, it's pretty easy to spot a common thread.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hearst Newspapers has acquired puzzle games hub Puzzmo. Developed by game designer Zach Gage and engineer Orta Therox, Puzzmo is a platform for original daily newspaper games and puzzles, such as SpellTower, Typeshift, Flipart, and Cross|Word. Read more

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iXie gaming

JUNE 23, 2023

Wearable technology is rapidly gaining traction and reshaping various industries, and the gaming sector is no exception. In 2023, the integration of wearable technology into game development is emerging as a significant trend. With the rise of AR, VR, and fitness-based games, wearables are transforming how we engage with games.

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Game Developer

JUNE 6, 2023

Encouragement, routine, and reinforcement are crucial to retraining neural pathways.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to improve player retention for your mobile game, hosting a collaboration event with a well-known franchise as part of your LiveOps might be the answer you’re looking for. As an example, collaboration events are used by more than 70% of the top 10% of highest-grossing games in the China iOS market.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Games are more than just a diversion. However, developing games has become very time-consuming and expensive. This is why game art studios have emerged over the past decade. Instead of working on the next big blockbuster title alone, game art studios help companies create their titles with minimal financial investment.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 5, 2023

Developer Juha Salo, working under the name Polte Games , hopes to find a new audience for his cautionary tale about climate change and mass extinction. Does your game exist if no one is playing it?” I like to think of games as a means of communication”, he says. “I The whole project was a do-it-yourself experiment.

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Logic Simplified

JULY 31, 2023

There is one area every game designer must focus on to ensure that their games are captivating enough to entertain and provide an impactful experience to the user: game mechanics. When creating a new game, video game mechanics are often considered the most important factor. What are game mechanics?

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Disclosure: This article has been written as a part of a paid cooperation with Xsolla Game demos are as important to a successful game marketing strategy as trailers and advertising. They enable developers to establish a connection with their target audience early on, while turning interested players into buyers.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 10, 2021

Our 2021 predictions have been sponsored by Facebook Gaming. Facebook Gaming helps developers and publishers to build, grow and monetize their games. Mat Baker has been making mobile games for 15 years. Laura Taranto has 12 years experience in casual games and is a product advisor and puzzle game aficionado.

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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.

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Game Refinery

JUNE 15, 2023

The rise of hybridization in mobile games has resulted in game developers experimenting with new gameplay mechanics and features from other genres to drive engagement, something that’s often done via limited-time events.

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Game Developer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Paw Print Games’ light-hearted simulation-puzzle VR game is out now on PlayStation®VR2, SteamVR, and Meta Quest 2.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Like many indie studios, Rendlike from the Czech Republic was born from a passion for video games and the craft of creating them. Its founder, Jaroslav Meloun, started his career in 2011, when he joined Silicon Jelly, creating the cute puzzle platformer Mimpi. Read more

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Played with Fire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How do you design VR games to challenge and attract advanced players at the same time? The challenge for VR game developers lies in designing mechanics that are both challenging and appealing to advanced players. In this article, we will explore the key elements to consider when designing VR games for experienced players.

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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. Several exploration games also incorporate similar story designs.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Here at PreMortem.Games we have a great admiration for developers that go through a complete development cycle alone. Because, let’s be honest, creating games is hard. And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game. “I

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