PreMortem.Games

JUNE 12, 2023

Top image: Europa Universalis IV expansion, Lions of the North Downloadable content (DLC) has become an essential tool for game developers and publishers. With the rise of live-service games, releasing constant new content has become crucial. On average, the 56 DLC releases for strategy games increased MAU by +30.5%

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 10, 2023

Canadian indie game development studio Excellent Rectangle just launched their debut title Tape to Tape on Steam Early Access. Combining the world of ice hockey with a roguelite may seem like an odd match, but for game designer Hugo Julien and his fellow co-founders Jean-Nicolas and Mathieu Fortin, it was a natural choice.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 11, 2024

Despite the release of numerous highly anticipated games last year, the game industry as a whole struggled to achieve significant growth. By understanding these complexities, we can gain valuable insights into the dynamics shaping the contemporary gaming landscape and explore potential pathways for future growth and development.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He decided to leave his career in banking for video game development a month before his 25th birthday. His journey took an exciting turn when he landed a full sponsorship from the French Embassy in Kenya to visit Rubika, a leading school for Video Games, 2D/3D Animation, and Design in France.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 4, 2024

There’s the understandable dismay about people losing their jobs, which I, too, believe is detrimental to the long-term health of the video games industry. Succinctly, projects populated by a diverse team of senior developers have the best chance of critical acclaim and commercial success. This is despite Sony reporting $9.3

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 6, 2023

The success of The Last of Us is, according to analysts, more than just a successful adaptation of a gaming franchise; it is the culmination of Sony’s gradual transition to becoming a media company. Sony currently maintains its dominant position in console gaming with a 2-to-1 ratio for installed devices compared to its main rival Microsoft.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 22, 2023

Image: pikisuperstar on Freepik Newzoo’s Global Gamer Study 2023 is a true treasure trove of interesting facts about the people out there that hopefully end up with your game in their hands. Did you know that more than half of all people with an internet connection play games? Or that 87% of players spend money on in-game items?

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nintendo, a household name in the gaming world, has a long-standing tradition of delivering high-quality, immersive gaming experiences to its fans. Thorough testing is a crucial part of the game development process to achieve this level of excellence. But what does Nintendo game testing entail?

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Around the same time, he delved into the world of video games, playing titles like GTA, Scarface, Ratchet & Clank, God of War, Call of Duty, and FIFA. One of the stories I wrote was a game. That game is now Hiru.” Hiru is a 3D video game for consoles and PCs, named after a Maasai prince.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Independent game development studio, Norsfell , was founded in 2013 to forge new genres that bring people together. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, Norsfell has grown from a small startup developing mobile games into a studio with nearly 40 team members who helped launch the award-winning multi-platform game, “ Tribes of Midgard.”

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Testing your Xbox game is crucial in delivering quality assurance or QA services. Like testing games on any platform, Xbox game testing involves a series of best practices. These practices help ensure the performance and quality of your Xbox game. But why is Xbox game testing important?

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It is no secret that game development is a complicated process. Developers often need to make continuous adjustments to align the product in development with its initial vision. These adjustments touch upon various facets such as gameplay, user interface, and overall game design.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Following good values and trends are essential for any mobile game development company. Hashbyte Studio is a leading mobile game development company that focuses on providing high-quality games to our audience. Their portfolio of accomplished projects demonstrates their dedication to creating top-notch games.

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Game Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Digital Development Management’s newly released report on financial activity in the video gaming sector is a mixed bag, showing a decline in mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and investments in the second quarter of this year, but noting that the market is likely to heat up in the months ahead. Investments DDM counted $0.7

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Game Errors

JULY 28, 2023

Seeing the Xbox error 0x8B050033 instead of your console’s menu or the game is very frustrating. We decided to help you and all other gamers in need by providing the best solutions to troubleshoot this annoying network-related error on your Xbox console. Plug it back in and start the console. Get ExpressVPN 3.

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AWS Games

JUNE 16, 2022

Amazon GameSparks is a managed service that provides game developers features for building, running, and scaling the backend of their games; and is currently in preview. Now developers can configure, edit, and display leaderboards in-game using Amazon GameSparks. Sample in-game leaderboard.

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Game Errors

MAY 3, 2023

The World of Tanks L0A login error will prevent you from launching the game and make it unplayable on your Xbox console. If the issue comes from problems on Xbox or WoT services, you will have to wait for it to be patched. Clear the MAC address Update your console Clear console memory 1. Restart your console.

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Game Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Development engine GameMaker has announced a new pricing structure that allows would-be creators to use the product for free. The offer is restricted to developers making games for non-commercial purposes on non-console platforms. “Our success is measured by the number of people making games!”

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 19, 2024

A significant paradigm shift in terms of game testing has been occurring in recent times. More and more organizations are outsourcing game-testing activities to vendors. This approach helps the in-house teams to focus more on developing games. This can significantly impact your game’s performance.

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iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Under the brand name of iXie Gaming, Indium Software’s venture into games QA services was a small yet notable move into the ever-expanding gaming industry. Fast forward a decade to 2022 and iXie has emerged as one of the leading players in providing excellent QA services for game studios and publishers around the world.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This article originally appeared on his Substack Game Stuff. Specialist VC firms that fund game development are a relatively new phenomenon. Given these incredible tailwinds, it’s not surprising that mobile game companies have delivered the vast majority of gaming venture returns in recent years.

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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. Tip #2: How to make an iOS Game?

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Gamesbrief

MAY 27, 2022

Sony’s recent corporate presentation was heavily focused on F2P and live-service games. That chart shows that more a quarter of PS4 revenue is now from F2P games: live service games from third party publishers that are keeping the platform thriving. The post Can consoles support large F2P games?

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

A solid game outsourcing partnership is reason enough to see your project as 50% complete. In a competitive game, players’ initial focus is on the visual component. Working with an established game art outsourcing firm with a solid track record alleviates any worry about deadlines or allocating internal resources.

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Moonmana

JULY 25, 2022

Video games industry is going big and bigger. How do we see it in 2022 and what’s at play for developers? What are the fresh trends in the gaming industry? The last few years have been motivating the game development field quite actively. Video games development incorporates PC games and consoles.

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AWS Games

JUNE 13, 2023

A mage, a hacker, and a barbarian walk into a bar… What sounds like the start of a joke is the ultimate vision for cyberpunk, blockchain collectible card game “Metropolis Origins”, created by game industry veterans at QXR Studios. The game is free to play, though players can purchase faction-specific card packs on the WAX Blockchain.

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Moonmana

JULY 26, 2022

Pirates of Everseas game porting from Windows to MacOS case study. Porting video games is one of the most valuable components of game development that helps to widen the borders due to flexibility and cross-platform functionality. Expanding access to the game . Why did we decide to port this game?

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Mobile gaming has become popular in recent times thanks to the growing number of mobile device users. Several mobile game engines are used to create mobile games. However, Unity has stood out as one of the most preferred and trusted mobile game engines. But what makes Unity so popular among developers?

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The gaming world has evolved significantly over the years. From the time when players played arcade games on Nintendo to the present times, where gamers can enjoy an immersive gaming experience rather than just playing, technology has played a critical role in gaming evolution. Why is Game Security Testing Important?

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AWS Games

AUGUST 3, 2023

Games are increasingly cross-platform and online, and game developers need to develop secure and scalable backend features to support these online elements of their games. Customers share with us that setting up a game backend service requires a fair amount of undifferentiated heavy lifting.

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

Exciting as well as essential, game testing throughout the development process is a step that must be taken to deliver a high-quality experience to the user. The exhaustive testing process is the secret to the success of an incredible number of video games now available. Let’s dive in.

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Big Games

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The realm of game development is a captivating blend of creativity, technology, and passion. If you are a beginner and thinking of entering this world of game development, then this can be both an exciting & daunting journey. What is Game Development? What draws you to the world of game development?

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 17, 2023

In the expansive and rapidly evolving world of video games, the stakes have never been higher. The rise of increasingly intricate and expensive game schemes has not only upped the ante for game developers but also heightened the expectations of an ever-demanding audience. “Game schemes are expensive.

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Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own epic game? Buckle up, aspiring developers, because the barrier to entry just shrunk to the size of a pixel! We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. And guess what? Let’s jump in!

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

Unity has rapidly risen in popularity to become one of the most widely used game production engines throughout the globe. Because of its adaptability, user-friendliness, and tremendous capabilities, it is a popular choice among developers working in a variety of fields and sectors.

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Game Errors

APRIL 28, 2023

Getting an Xbox error 0x80832003 when launching an app or a game can be annoying and stressful. If you have a Series X console and can’t play any game on it, learn what to do when games don’t launch on Xbox Series X. Media Access Control (MAC) address is a way for your console to identify the network.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 4, 2024

To say that video games have seen the fastest technological evolution in all of entertainment would be an understatement. During this process, companies have explored various ways to keep the player engaged with their games. Just look at our blog on quirky gaming devices to get an idea of it. Through Physical media.

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