A seven-year blink of an eye: Before Your Eyes ' woes deconstructed at GDC
Game Developer
MARCH 22, 2023
Childhood friends come together to make a dream video game. What could go wrong? According to its narrative lead, nearly everything.
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Biomorph by Lucid Dream Studio innovates the Metroidvania genre
PreMortem.Games
MAY 8, 2024
This unique ability, previously unseen in Metroidvania games, represents a significant innovation for the genre that the creators at Canadian indie game company Lucid Dreams Studio so love. “In In the team, everyone is a fan of Metroidvania”, says Brand Manager Rayanne Berriche of Lucid Dreams Studio. “So
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What To Learn From The Video Game Recession. And Do It Quickly.
The Bottom Feeder
MARCH 13, 2024
Last week, I wrote a blog post about how the video game industry seems to be entering a sad and painful period of contraction. What do we teach to aspiring game makers? I Feel Like a Traitor I've been writing advice for making a living making indie games since 1997 or so. (My Video Game Jobs Are Art Jobs.
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The Game Industry Got To Face What It Actually Is!
The Bottom Feeder
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What fascinates me most about the video game industry is how, as huge as its grown, it lacks the institutions of other industries. Video games are a global industry with a massive and growing fan base that sells hundreds of billions of dollars of our wares a year. Why can't the games industry have nice things?
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Land Your Dream Job Unreal & Unity Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
APRIL 28, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Land Your Dream Job Unreal & Unity Humble Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Land Your Dream Job, The Complete Unreal Engine & Unity Development Guide bundle is a large collection of video training courses for UE5 and Unity by Mammoth Interactive.
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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
Kiro’o Games is an ambitious game development company based in Yaounde, Cameroon. Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. This is his story.
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Nintendo Switch gets its swansong – what about its successor? | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 12, 2023
Meanwhile the company's dream of expanding into Disney-style theme parks is off to a strong start, with Super Nintendo World areas at Universal Studios parks in Osaka and Los Angeles set to be joined by areas in Florida and Singapore by 2025.
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Quick Roadmap to Game Development
Game Development for Beginners
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Have you ever found yourself lost in the immersive landscapes of video games, marveling at the intricate designs, and pondering, “How do they create these magical worlds?” ” If your curiosity has ever led you to dream of crafting your own virtual realms, you’re not alone.
Bukola Akingbade of Kucheza Gaming on nurturing dreams and shaping industries
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 26, 2024
A role that she holds dear and that inspired her to establish her company Kucheza Gaming. In 2020 she decided to channel her decade-plus entrepreneurial experience into her current venture leaving everything behind to focus on gaming. The Kucheza family Bukola’s childhood was filled with a lot more physical playing than video games.
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Top Gaming Companies in Ontario
Juego Studio
JULY 11, 2023
Have you ever dreamed of working in the gaming industry? Home to some of the largest and most successful gaming companies, Ontario has a thriving video game development […] The post Top Gaming Companies in Ontario appeared first on Juego Studio. Then Ontario is the place to be!
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Triband finds the absurd in mundane things “You never expect a car to have legs”
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Triband is a studio that creates comedy games. is a racing game featuring a car on legs. So, when a studio makes games that turn everyday, mundane activities into grotesque acts of cartoon foolery, can you really expect an everyday, mundane interview with the co-founder/creative director? Their latest title What the Car?
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Solo developer Kaighen Finley: “It’s easy to lose myself in game development”
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 17, 2023
Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Game development is a natural medium for my range of skills and interests”, he says and so he ‘pivoted sharply’ into game development after two years. Sometimes ideas come in dreams, after rigorous thought, or while at the gym.
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How making 12 games in 12 months changed Cukia Kimani’s life
PreMortem.Games
JULY 21, 2023
In early 2021, Cukia Kimani , co-founder of South Africa’s renowned studio Nyamakop , and a close-knit circle of four friends embarked on an extraordinary challenge that involved making 12 games in 12 months. He recalls booting it up and as soon as he saw the magic within, asking his mum if people create games for a living.
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How I Transitioned my Career Into the Game Dev Industry in my Mid-30s
DameDev.tv
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
I told people I wanted to become a video game developer. But I was a kid of the early '90s and when I told adults my dreams, it was often met with scoff and hesitation. "Well, " "Video-game developer jobs are rare." I hadn't thought about game development for a long time.
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Solo dev Almar works on debut game Repunk “I’ve had some darker moments”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
For some, the idea of developing a game alone is daunting. Sadly, the reality of the business showed me that the type of games that pay the rent weren’t the type of experiences I wanted to create”, he says. After a five-year hiatus from game development, he returned as a solo developer to create his debut game Repunk.
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Watch my interview on Negocios TV
Game Design Aspect
JANUARY 16, 2022
Bisila Bokoko herself is a truly awe-inspiring woman and she has helped female entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. We chatted about different topics regarding the video game industry including how to help women break into the game industry and the importance of female game players.
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Dorothy Orina left engineering behind to pursue game development at Maliyo Games
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 3, 2024
Although she enjoyed her time in Turkey and her engineering studies, she decided to leave both behind to pursue her passion for game development. Today she works at Maliyo Games, based in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoyed the thrill of playing games with friends and family. I still regularly engage in many outdoor games and board games.
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Q&A: Real-Time Ray Tracing in a Cinematic Scene
Nvidia
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Six years ago, real-time ray tracing was seen as a pipe dream. Six years ago, real-time ray tracing was seen as a pipe dream. By 2018, this level of performance was achievable in real-time, at 45 frames per second, enabling applications like video games to take a massive leap in graphical quality.
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Analysis • Saudi Arabia spends big on gaming with acquisition of Scopely
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 7, 2023
Top image: Marvel Strike Force by Scopely This week Savvy Games Group , a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investments Fund, announced that it agreed to purchase Scopely , a privately held mobile game publisher, for $4.9 It is also the fund’s biggest spend so far, which is part of its $38 billion push into gaming.
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Dean Gichukie’s studio Kunta Content delivers authentic African stories
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. ” After high school, Dean pursued a degree in Film and Theatre at Kenyatta University with the initial dream of becoming an actor. One of the stories I wrote was a game.
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Genres are Marketing Terms, and Your Advice is Bad.
The Bottom Feeder
JANUARY 30, 2024
If you really wanna go nuts, try to define what a “game” is. I mean, Hidden Object Games barely even count as an activity. And yet, we know they are games, because they have “game” in the name. things about making and writing about games for 30 years is the patterns you get to see.
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Wrapping up 2023 • Celebrating the life and works of solo developers
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Because, let’s be honest, creating games is hard. This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game. “I Her upcoming game, Spilled! ,
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Play, Test, Repeat: Behind the Scenes with Our Senior Test Lead, Gururaj
iXie gaming
JULY 2, 2023
All Gamers dream of a world where they can just play their favorite game, all day every day, but very few get the chance to make those dreams a reality. Like all gamers, Gururaj’s passion for gaming started at an early age, when he played old traditional board games with his friends. But what brought him to iXie?
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Build a Lucrative Career in the Gaming Industry
iXie gaming
MAY 23, 2023
Find your calling in the array of jobs that encompass the Game Lifecycle ! Video games on various platforms like Gameboys, consoles, personal computers, and mobile phones being mere sources of entertainment are now officially a matter of the past. You could choose to become a 2D or 3D Game Artist.
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God of War Ragnarok: A Place Where Your Father Loves You!
The Bottom Feeder
APRIL 5, 2023
It's the biggest example of video game storytelling in quite some time. As I said in my last GoWR piece (which got quite a lot of reads), it's kind of futile to critique big AAA games. When a game is as big as this one, it's good to pick apart what made it work or not, if only for due diligence. GoWR from here on.)
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The Heart of Gaming Is the Power Fantasy
The Bottom Feeder
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
If you like weird, retro indie games or RPGs, it’s worth a look.) Video games function best as power fantasies. This is a statement that can generate controversy, though fifty years of video game history show that it is true. We've seen debates about whether video games can be art. It VANISHES.
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DIY desserts and tie dye shirts – Mobile games inspired by social media (part 2)
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Lately, we see more and more games inspired by these social media trends making it to the top charts in terms of downloads. AppMagic investigates the rise and fall, successes and failures of these specific types of games. No wonder it scores so well as mobile games. In January 2023, the game generated 1.9M Think again.
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Side Projects
The Art of the Game
APRIL 26, 2023
Coming from a art back ground, I get the odd commission here and there – it helps buy things for my game dev journey. My mother-in-law came to me with a request: she had a dream about a cabin on the beach, it was very peaceful and relaxing; and she’d very much like it if I painted it for her.
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Yolanda Mogatusi of Alkemaiz Games “I’m curious about doing things better”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
As the Managing Director of South African-based Alkemaiz Games, she recalls how people were amazed by her artistic talents as a child. In September 2023, she received a Rising Star Award at the Fak’ugesi Festival for her game ‘Rapz,’ which she created to foster a sense of self-love in young girls. It stuck with her.
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There Are Too Many Video Games
The Bottom Feeder
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Now that my title has savagely baited your click, let's talk about the weirdness of the game industry and the big mess we're all in. I've been working continuously making indie video games longer than, let's say, anyone. So let's get to it: There are too many indie games. Well, nobody wants this many games.
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The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 10, 2023
Video games have the ability to transport users to another place and time. The indie game that does this especially well is A Space for the Unbound by Mojiken Studio. I think it’s a nice gateway for players, no matter where they are, to enjoy the game.” ” “In 2015 we did a game jam at Mojiken Studio.
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CG Spectrum 2023 Student Showcase | Celebrating this year's highlights
CG Spectrum
DECEMBER 14, 2022
To celebrate, we share a constellation of out-of-this-world work completed by our dedicated students while studying virtual production , digital painting , animation , 3D modeling , visual effects , and game development throughout 2022. CG Spectrum inspires and prepares industry-ready film and game artists. APPLY NOW.
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Video Game Thoughts Bonus Bag #3
The Bottom Feeder
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Since almost 14000 new games were released on Steam last year (Really!) It's a biannual event where indie developers can make demos of their games available for a week. As always, wishlisting an upcoming indie game you support is hugely appreciated. I could actually feel the game's attempts to please me bouncing off.
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What Makes Unity So Popular for Game Development
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. In this article, we will discuss the factors that contribute to Unity’s continued dominance in the game development industry. This enhances Unity’s reputation as a fantastic game engine.
Narrative in Video Games and how Filmustage deals with it
Filmustage
JUNE 13, 2022
It is not a secret that the game dev industry has become one of the most attention-grabbing in the entertainment field. What is particularly interesting there is a special way in which game developers tell stories through their interactive art. Thus, in games, along with narrative comes of course the scripting craft.
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5 Best Approaches to Monetize a Board Game Idea
Logic Simplified
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
In order to monetize your board game idea successfully, you must first understand what your gamers expect from your games and how much they are willing to spend. What is game monetization? Game monetization is the process of making money from games. To generate revenue through the game.
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What is AI art and how will it impact artists?
CG Spectrum
MARCH 13, 2023
AI art is any form of digital artwork, such as images, text, audio, or video, created with the assistance of artificial intelligence. Google Deep Dream Google DeepDream is an artificial neural network created by Google in 2015. A Google Deep Dream generated version of artwork by Canadian artist Robert Gonsalves.
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Royal Match - The New King from Turkey?
Deconstructor of Fun
MARCH 22, 2021
Early this year the Turkish mobile startup Dream Games has raised $50 million in new funding ($57.5M total funding), despite having only soft-launched its first game, Royal Match. Dream Games was founded by two of Peak’s former Product Directors. Thus a full breakdown of the newly released game is warranted.
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What Is AI Art and How is it Created?
Game Designing
JULY 18, 2023
It includes various art forms, including visual art and audio compositions such as photography, video, and music. Using an AI face generator also allows artists to create game characters, realistic portraits, and more. Game developers and artists can also use AI upscaling to enhance a game’s graphics and image quality.
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5 Simple Programming Languages to Teach Your Kids
Real Programming
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Beginners can make simple games like Tic-Tac-Toe by text, basic apps, or a countdown calculator. The game features a treasure hunter looking for the ultimate lost treasure. One of the most popular video games for youngsters and adults alike, Minecraft, is also written in Java. That fact alone motivates kids to learn Java.
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My Game Development Journey in Making a Trailer
Yobob Games
JANUARY 18, 2023
My Game Development Journey in Making a Trailer Game Development Journey in Trailer Making What I’ve learned is that making a trailer is extremely important. It’s pretty much one of the greatest marketing tools ever because I’m showing a glimpse of my game. Let’s say, for example, I wanted to make the next stardew valley game.
4 Lessons from Dinosaur Island for Aspiring Board Game Designers
Brand Game Development
OCTOBER 14, 2019
A couple of years ago, Dinosaur Island was a massively successful game. Even now, two years later, the game’s name has enough cultural cachet to lead to the most popular board game giveaway Pangea has ever sponsored. Need help on your board game? Take one good look at this game. Let’s be clear.
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3 steps to becoming a storyboard artist for film, TV, & video games
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Consider becoming a storyboard artist for film, TV, and video games! When game and film studios hire you for storyboard roles, they’re looking for someone with the following: Knowledge of various drawing styles and genres (hand-drawn and via a computer). Do you enjoy drawing and visual storytelling? Storyboard artist skills.
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How to Manage Your Energy & Stay Productive
Brand Game Development
MAY 4, 2020
I want to take a break from talking about board game development today. After all, this is one of the most important qualities you can have when in the middle of a long haul board game project ! Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.
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