Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 21, 2024

If you have the time and interest, I suggest looking at the #game optimization tag on this blog, since I've written at length about various means of optimization in past posts. Short questions: Ask a Game Dev on Twitter Long questions: Ask a Game Dev on Tumblr Frequent Questions: The FAQ

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 6, 2020

Board gamers are accustomed to handing over hundreds of dollars at a time on board game shopping sprees. If you look on /r/boardgames or Board Game Geek, you can find no shortage of “shelfies” where people have hundreds of board games. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Never really comfortable in the education system, she dropped out of college twice before embarking on her debut game, Spilled! Her upcoming game, Spilled! , Making an eco-conscious game just really made sense to me.” Making games is the perfect creative outlet for me. last year as a solo developer.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

They would be updating their game every week, and finish the changes two hours before the deadline. “We They could check logical problems in the game design itself by using custom design events. Now that Splitting Point had the data they needed, they were able to fix bugs and game design issues with every new update.

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Cocos

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Issue: The game is getting stuck because of this gamepad API in the Brave browser, but it works on Firefox. I have tried adding a security policy meta tag in my index HTML as I have a few suggestions from the community but doesn’t work. Here are the screenshots of the issue Appreciate your help, Thanks

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 24, 2023

Early impressions with the hardware itself have been positive, but it's hard to shake concerns over the expensive price tag , and the fact that only two titles out of the 37 confirmed for its launch window – Horizon: Call of the Mountain and The Dark Pictures: Switchback – are actually new and exclusive to the platform.

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PreMortem.Games

MAY 5, 2023

The shocking numbers Looking at store pages for games released after 2020 found that many assets have never changed. 70% never changed their screenshots 64% never changed their videos 60% never changed their descriptions We also looked at the difference in number of store page changes between successful games (top 5% in revenue) and the rest.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 31, 2024

The hottest game these weeks is Palworld by Japanese developer Pocketpair. It’s an open-world survival craft game where you tame monsters and put them to work. But the game stands out for a few reasons beyond its initial monetary success. The similarities are so strong that it has earned the game the moniker ‘Pokémon with guns.’

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 9, 2023

GamesIndustry.biz parent ReedPop just made it easier for you to keep up with things in the business of video games. Use it to follow video games, companies, or the biggest stories in the industry (for example, the Microsoft ABK acquisition ). Simply use the 'Follow' button next to each tag at the bottom of the article.

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Game Errors

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

What a year to be an RPG games fan! Since Baldur’s Gate 3 was released, many thought it created an earthquake in the gaming industry. Since Baldur’s Gate 3 reached the top of Steam charts, the gaming community couldn’t wait until the next major release – Starfield. What does this all mean for both games?

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Top image: Photo door Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels.com Community management has become a vital aspect of maintaining a successful gaming ecosystem. Toxicity in online gaming communities is not just a moral issue, it’s a matter of business survival. Don’t stop players from telling you what they think about their game.”

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SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 1, 2020

SOVEREIGN MOON PRESENTS… How to Add Triggers and Switches Using Bolt (No-Code Game Dev). In this tutorial we’ll learn how to add triggers and switches to your game using Unity’s bolt add-on. Triggers are powerful tools in the world of game design because you often use triggers to accomplish common game objectives.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 13, 2023

The game is currently being ported to Godot 4.0 Follow Kenny Park on Twitter or Mastodon for development updates, and check his website to discover other games and applications. Core: Fix escaping closing brackets in ConfigFile tags ( GH-68450 ). After a short end-of-year break, and then a lot of heavy merging work prior to 4.0

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Game Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

It’s been a full year since the consumer advocacy group Truth in Advertising (TINA) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commision about Roblox’s lax policy towards in-game advertising to children. In an email to GameDaily, a spokesperson for TINA wrote: “Obviously we consider this a win!”

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 24, 2020

I spoke about the value of mailing lists earlier in How to Generate Traffic for Your Board Game Kickstarter or Website , but today I want to dive into the details you need to know to get started. I talk about this in How to Choose & Use a Board Game Marketing Strategy that Works , but I’ll recap the basics here.

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Real Programming

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You wouldn’t ask kids why they advocate playing tag, watching movies, or playing video games. Coding is Fun The live online coding classes at RP4K revolve around showing kids how to program and design their own video games — in other words, there’s fun at the heart of what we do.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 13, 2023

The game is currently being ported to Godot 4.0 Follow Kenny Park on Twitter or Mastodon for development updates, and check his website to discover other games and applications. Core: Fix escaping closing brackets in ConfigFile tags ( GH-68450 ). Export: Fix missing “debug”/”release” export presets feature tags ( GH-71274 ).

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Game Errors

JUNE 6, 2023

With a significant initial price tag, gamers can’t stop wondering about additional Diablo 4 monetization. Some gamers believe that the reality of gaming in 2023 is further monetization for which constant support is offered in exchange. Others fear that the whole industry and Diablo 4 with it are going toward pay-2-win gaming.

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OPM Jobs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

However, chocolates and flowers aren’t always enough—a memorable gift, such as a gadget or game, might feel a lot more meaningful. Gaming isn’t inherently romantic or sexy, of course. To lighten your load, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite gaming-themed Valentine’s Day gift ideas.

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Game Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

Speaking at Gamesbeat Summit , Meta’s Tim Lion (head of gaming marketing, global brand & programs) shared a research paper created alongside Newzoo. The research sought to categorize Meta’s target audience according to their current relationships with games, ranging from shades of hardcore, through to ultra-casuals.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 1, 2018

Those lists are a simple mapping from a set of feature tags to either a file path or an array of file paths in case of the dependencies. Feature tags. Godot has a feature tag system. A feature tag hints that a certain attribute or feature is available. Example tags are Windows , X11 , 32 , 64 , mobile and many more.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Unity has a rich and sophisticated animation system for the game development process , also referred to as ‘ Mecanim ’. It is a powerful tool for game developers to create dynamic, true-to-life animations for characters, objects, and environments in their games.

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Game Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

When Apple announced the $3,500 price tag for its augmented reality Vision Pro headset yesterday, attendants at the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference let out a collective groan. But as the media posted hands-on impressions and takes, more sober analyses began to filter through.

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Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own epic game? We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. Accessibility is taking center stage, making the gaming world a welcoming space for everyone. So, are you ready to unleash your inner game developer?

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Game Errors

JUNE 6, 2023

An action RPG game like Diablo 4 is always a hot choice for gamers. But are there any ways to play this game on an Apple computer? There are plenty of solutions available in the industry that can emulate unsupported games and apps on a Mac device. Launch the game. Using cloud gaming Cloud gaming has become very popular.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JUNE 26, 2016

As a relatively young game engine on the market (at least with regards to our open sourcing two years ago ), we are often asked to showcase what are the features of the engine. Showcasing Godot-made games. So the best solution for this is to let you , the game developers, showcase what you can do using Godot! Proposing content.

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Game Errors

JUNE 7, 2023

After launching Diablo 4 on your PC, you may see a message that you need at least Windows 10 to run this game. Corrupted game files: Problematic game files also can be why this problem keeps appearing. Right-click on this game’s exe file, then click on Properties. After that, install the game again.

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Game Errors

JUNE 7, 2023

If you experience ongoing problems with the game stability, learn how to fix crashes in Diablo 4. This can be solved by closing all background apps before running the game. Update the GPU driver Install Visual C++ dependencies Verify game files 1. Select Diablo 4 in the Games tab. Why is Diablo 4 stuck on a black screen?

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Game Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The game has sold more than 300 million copies, a number of people that would make it the fourth largest country in the world, by population. It’s surely not hyperbole to suggest that documentarians of the future will tag the most recent years of global culture with images of Minecraft. It’s not done yet.

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Game Errors

JUNE 15, 2023

When this happens, you receive the following message: Can’t Join Online Co-op: Error Code 316748 While bugs and glitches are expected with new game releases, they’re frustrating and ruin the gaming experience. But our troubleshooting guide may help fix this so you can get back to gaming. Name your clan and a tag.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

So… for a moment, let’s put aside the fact that the purpose of a publicly traded company like most AAA game publishers (Nintendo, Ubisoft, Take Two, EA, Activision, Sony, Microsoft, etc.) At $60 per game, that’s just 1 million units that need to be sold, right? Getting a spokesman or celebrity to help sell your game costs money.

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Game Errors

JUNE 3, 2023

Even though a basic Windows PC with an older generation i5 processor and an old GPU should handle this game well, a lot of gamers, including some with high-end systems, are experiencing various performance problems. Improper settings: If the in-game settings put much pressure on your PC, it may be why Diablo 4 is stuttering.

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Phoenix Rising International Film Festival (PRIFF) is no exception, embodying the spirit of indie cinema in its truest form. Dive into the history, significance, and offerings of PRIFF, and discover how the world of independent film is evolving. Did You Know? WriterDuet : A cloud haven for over a million screenwriters.

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Today’s post is the last of my “Top 5 Games” series. If you haven’t noticed, the game Pandemic pulled a Jumanji and now we’re living it. But I decided that I would be remiss if I did not include it, as it was the first modern board game and it really reignited my love for board games. Gameplay Overview.

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Nvidia

JUNE 4, 2021

Developers, engineers, artists and leaders from game studios across the world gathered virtually at this year’s virtual GTC to learn how the latest NVIDIA. Integrating RTX has never been easier – gain access through popular game engines such as Unreal Engine or through standalone SDKs. Learn more here.

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Tom Francis

APRIL 10, 2019

Talking to people at GDC and Rezzed, especially people just starting in game dev, made me realise I’ve accumulated a load of non-obvious knowledge about how Steam works and how best to use it. Getting people to wishlist your game on Steam before launch is the most effective way I know of making your game sell better when it comes out.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

DECEMBER 19, 2022

using the Movie Maker mode , for the main menu of the upcoming FRANZ FURY game (made with Godot 3.x). Core: Add feature tags to signify engine float precision ( GH-69538 ). has been in beta for over three months , and the overall feature completeness, stability and usability have improved a lot during that time. What's new.

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