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Solo developer Kaighen Finley: “It’s easy to lose myself in game development”

PreMortem.Games

Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Just to be on the safe side he mainly focused on web development, but his heart was not in it. It took him 4 years to create his game and in that time he learned some valuable lessons. “If I function well like that.”

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The Importance of Beta Testing in Game Development

iXie gaming

Beta testing is a critical game quality assurance (QA) process. It allows you to detect technical problems in your game and assess gameplay and balance. This ensures customer satisfaction by delivering a game that provides a seamless experience. And what does it matter in game development?

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A Beginner’s Guide to Multiplayer Game Development

iXie gaming

The gaming world has evolved significantly in recent times. Multiplayer games have taken center stage by allowing players to play with or against other gamers and friends across the globe. As a result, multiplayer games have revolutionized modern gaming, from human vs. computer to human vs. human interaction.

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How Meta’s Oculus Studios Division reduces game development time and costs with Amazon GameLift

AWS Games

Advancing the art of virtual reality (VR) storytelling is one the primary objectives of Meta’s Oculus Studios, the division that publishes popular multiplayer games, including “Population One,” “Onward VR,” and “Beat Saber.” While this ensures unique player experiences, it can also present game development and hosting complexities.

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How Do You Enter The Game Development Industry As A Beginner?

Big Games

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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GDC 2023: Trends re-defining the future of game development

AWS Games

By Rob Schoeppe, General Manager, Global Game Tech Solutions & Business Development at AWS With the 2023 Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) just one week away, the AWS for Games team has been talking with our customers, partners, and internal team about the trends they think will have the largest impact on the industry over the years to come.

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The Top Game Test Automation Tools You Need to Know About

iXie gaming

As the gaming world evolves, testing has become more complex. In fact, manually testing modern games can be time-consuming, delaying the release cycle. These games have high-quality visuals, animations, and sounds, which renders 100% manual testing infeasible. This makes it easier to identify errors or bugs in your game.