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Data Deep Dive: 'Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale' on Steam
Want lots of real-world Steam data (wishlists, actual revenue?) on Meteorfall: Krumit’s Tale, a deckbuilding roguelike title that recently launched out of Early Access. That's what we're giving you here!
Oct. 21, 2020
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What happened with Microsoft's Switch publishing experiments? 2
This game discovery look examines an interesting area of research - how Microsoft playing nice with other platforms looks to have been an attempt to extend the Xbox ecosystem to those very platforms.
Oct. 20, 2020
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Switch game discovery - look on the bright side? 2
When it comes to Switch discoverability, perhaps everyone's pessimist side has been over-exposed. Especially given some recent changes. Here's why you should dig releasing on Switch! (And more discovery news.)
Oct. 16, 2020
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Shaders for beginners (with examples in OpenGL and Defold)
I had many problems with understanding shaders, but after getting a grasp - it is so easy, convenient and powerful! I present to you my twisted and very affordable version of understanding this, hoping it will help other aspiring devs 😉
Oct. 16, 2020
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How to get on the good side of media & streamers 2
Analyzing an interesting Twitter thread asking ‘content creators’ and media folks about the game promo-related practices that devs and publishers should stop doing. Plus lots more game discovery goodness!
Oct. 15, 2020
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The IAP Merchandising Playbook, Part 1: Special Offers that Sizzle
In mobile games, IAP Merchandising is an area where best-practices are well established. Here's your checklist for creating IAP Special Offers that sell!
Oct. 15, 2020
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10mg: invading Steam with microgames to make a point 2
As games continue to flood onto platforms like Steam, many developers are trying to make their games look even more complex. Not so the 10mg (Ten Minute Games) project, a series of 10 microgames that each take 10 minutes to complete.
Oct. 14, 2020
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This is Fine, 2020: Networking into the Games Industry as a New Grad
Struggling as a New Grad? I definitely was! Nonetheless, I managed to have some success despite 2020 being 2020 and I want to share my internship experience at UX is Fine! - from how I got the opportunity to the 8 lessons I learned.
Oct. 14, 2020
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5 Signs You Need Ray-Tracing Now
Developing your game in Unity? Then you need to pay attention to 5 signs that reveal you should to move into Ray-tracing.
Oct. 13, 2020
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How to Judge Game Design With Achievement Analytics
Studying Game Design factually is difficult to do, but for today's piece we're going to use achievements to see if we can learn more about fan engagement and use it to accurately judge a game's quality.
Oct. 13, 2020
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Game Composers and the Importance of Themes: Interactivity in Game Music (Pt. 5)
Let's explore what happens when musical themes are employed within more complex interactive music systems! This is the last installment of the five-part article series on the use of thematic content in video game music composition.
Oct. 13, 2020
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Behavior trees and the future of intelligent control 2
From game logic to game AI, discussing the design of a tightly integrated BT library.
Oct. 12, 2020