30+ Tools cheat sheet, highlighting 6 main pillars of game development that I find useful for the Video Games Industry.Game development is a form of Art.6 Pillars are essential for a strong foundation:ResearchDesignArtDevelopmentLive Ops DataMonetizationMaster these for success.
The untold truth about why we play games. While there are 20+ major reasons, I believe ‘’the one’’ shines the most.This one reason feeds the industry over and over.The First Video Games were created in the late 1950s.With increasing popularity and mass appeal,They are now part of our daily life.And they are here to stay…Here are some reasons people play games:CreativityStress ReliefEntertainmentSkill DevelopmentSocial Connections This List goes on and on… However, one reason ‘’clicks’’ the most:‘’Motivation and Reward Systems’’And it can be ‘’simply’’ explained:We like to overcome challenges,And getting rewarded for doing so.This leaves us with ‘’satisfying’’and ‘’great accomplishment’’ feeling.These feelings,Creates a long-term ‘’Retention’’.We seek more and more ways of doing so…Therefore, ‘’The Video Game Industry’’leverage these concepts and combine themto craft virtual experiences that are enjoyable.Again and again…So, Why do YOU play?Cheers!PS: These systems are part of sophisticated and […]
How to balance your video game in 4 basic steps. It all starts with mastering the game economy loop.Every video game play loop works with math.Math that connects different dots.A game economy is the ''blueprint''For any good game out there.Master these steps, and,Get better results!「1」TAP:List the resources of your gameExperience, currency, loot, etc.「2」ENGAGEMENT:Create a fun gameplay mechanicTo engage players generate resources,Over and over again.「3」FEEDBACK LOOP:This is where it gets really tricky.You have to define game contentTo trigger players going forward,Better items, more levels, a leaderboard, etc.「4」TRADE:Carefully designed game currencies,To draw a monetization line betweenThe soft and hard currencies.Resulting profitable & fun game experience.Master these, and eventually,You get results.Now, go hug your game economy designers,Buy them a cup of coffee,Take them out for lunch,Or tag them to show your gratitude.PS: The Secret on the drawing is my terrible handwriting that my […]
Midcore Mobile Games Top Chart is hotter than a jalapeño 🌶. Take a look at my 7+ ''1'' takeaways to cool things down! 🍹🥇 Despite all the noise,RPG is not in the top 10.🥈 Though, Top 10 is depending onPlayer vs Player content.🥉 4X Strategy games are still offeringGreat potential for new games.(Jakub Remiar told you so! )👩🔧 There are no dominant mechanics.🤷♂️ Certain genres are held tight byBig IPs, such as sports or FPS games.Activision EA SPORTS🏆 Supercell is, literally dominating.⚔ We are warriors! seriously though...Lessmore💁♂️ As we see Hyper-Casuals movedTowards the ‘’Hybrid’’ casual games,We are seeing a clash of Core vs Casualgame design and art in the same way.Don't believe me?Cool..dont..I do 💪Am I too old to play Brawl Stars? No Brawlers were harmed analyzing this chart, besides my 5 game loss streak, I am gonna need a tissue, thanks 🤧
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