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Do you feel like your game's core loop is as tangled as a spiderweb? 🕸️ It doesn’t have to be! Andrew Woodruff, our Head of Product and Publishing at Yodo1, shares expert tips on how to streamline your core loop. Simplifying this crucial element can boost player engagement and retention. Learn how to create a clear action-reward-investment cycle and seamlessly integrate monetization without disrupting the fun. Check out the full article and transform your game design today: https://lnkd.in/drJ9EUgJ

Wondering if there's a cap on the number of levels or elements you can create in your game? While some older platforms may have limitations, today's technology allows for extensive creativity. Many game development tools are designed to handle large numbers of levels and elements efficiently. It’s crucial to plan your game’s structure and performance to manage resources effectively. Embrace the freedom to create and innovate without worrying about restrictive limits! Discover the tools and tips to maximize your game’s design potential. Start creating today! #GamingInnovation #LevelDesign #GameDev

When releasing a new mobile game feature, every game designer aims to ensure players will receive it well. But is it possible to access players’ sentiments about something new before you actually publish it? Sensemitter technology can help analyze top-performing games or your direct competitors to understand what exactly works and why.  We're here to support day-to-day decisions with the following: 🚀 First Session Analysis: Our method for analyzing the first session and overall first-time user experience (FTUE) helps optimize the drop-off funnel and increase playtime. 📈 Analysis of First (3, 7) Game Days Retention: We identify hooks for retaining and bringing players back, boosting retention rates. 🎮 Mechanics and Tutorial Analysis: We provide insights into what engages players and what confuses or deters them. These are just a few ways to integrate Sensemitter into your workflow. Subscribe to learn more! #gamedesign #mobilegaming #gamedevelopment #playerengagement #userexperience #Sensemitter

Don't limit your mobile game's potential! Outsource your art and unleash a world of creativity and efficiency. How? Read more in this blog #kickmotion #ARToutsourcing

When it comes to game development, choices matter. Start with ready-made templates for a head start or build from scratch with a blank canvas. Customize every detail from objects to scenes and levels. Launch your game on any platform once it's done! Start building your dream game today—explore our templates or begin from scratch and unleash your creativity!

𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝟮 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚀 $𝟭𝗺𝗶𝗹/𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆. It has not even been globally launched yet, but growing like crazy in the Asian market to prove scalability 👇 The game is designed with a polished aesthetic similar to Supercell titles. The production value is insane. The game mechanics in Archero 2 have evolved when compared to Archero 1, the same as the whole Habby template. I will leave this part for Jakub to talk in-depth. The interesting part of the whole Archero2 launch (and also the Capybara GO launch) is the staged "soft launch" or "global launch" when they slowly open up in tiers. What we call tier 1 is definitely not tier 1 in Habby's eyes. IMHO, Habby is trying to scale as much as possible to project where it's gonna grow after the US release (US+ other GEOS since Felix is in PT and still can't play) Archero had problems with CPIs based on how core the game was at that time and still is, so they came up with many different "Altered gameplay" creative concepts. Archero 2 will be the same, even though the low-poly art style is a good choice. This staged launch helps Habby test new creative approaches that combine different genres with their core. 326 pages with creatives in Sensor Tower for Facebook is just insane! Is this creative IP infringement or not? 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d9H-65s9 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d7WcDsG8 🗣 Join the discussion on our slack channel: https://lnkd.in/d8hfcDY4 🦄 Join the Brutally Honest newsletter: lancaric.substack.com Data based on Sensor Tower, thanks for the support!

🎮 Ever played a video game? You know how the entire world isn’t loaded all at once—new scenes are rendered only as you move forward. That’s the idea behind WP Rocket 3.17, our new major release! 🚀 Imagine your website like a game—new elements are rendered just before users reach them, keeping your site fast and responsive. This is exactly what the new Automatic Lazy Rendering feature does in WP Rocket 3.17. And the best part? It can help improve your INP score by making your site more efficient, delivering a smoother, faster user experience. 🌟 Because no one wants a “Game Over” due to a slow website, right? 😉 Stay tuned as WP Rocket 3.17 is rolling out—this game-changing feature is coming soon! 👾

A tension in game dev: 1. You want to build a game you want to play. If no one at your studio enjoys the game you are making, something is seriously wrong. By the way, you can use this as a "red flag" warning that you need to change something. 2. You are not your players (or eventual players). They will be different from you in meaningful ways. If you only ever build the game you want to play, and don't respond to the feedback you get from the people who engage with the game, you are going to struggle when something YOU thought was really awesome turned out to be a turn off for everyone else. If nobody at your studio cares what the people playing your game say because they are so locked into their own view of what the ideal game is, that might ALSO be a red flag. Tips to resolve: - Know where you want to be. If you're building the game for you or a small group, then know you can serve that need but may not have a broad audience. If you want a larger group of players, you'll probably have to pay attention to your audience and be willing to alter your personal ideal of the game. - Early on, you want to lean more towards the first point: build a game you want to play. Building a game trying to serve an audience or players you (or people in your studio) don't understand is asking for trouble. - As you get further in development, get the game in front of real players and observe their behavior around the game. Balance the first and second points by holding a vision of what you want, but also being willing to make changes and adapt as you learn. - For live service games, watch out! You are going to grow and change, but the game may not need to stay with your preferences, or it may need to grow and change in directions different from where you go. Lean more into the second point here. #gameproduction #gamedevelopment #gameindustry #rockandhardplace

Are you ready to soar through the skies with Paperly: Paper Plane Adventure? 🛫 Nazara Publishing's newest addition to its arsenal, where you can explore a world full of adventures as a paper plane. You can travel through various environments, collect quantum, unlock new planes, and enjoy a relaxing journey. But how did this game come to life? What inspired the developers to create such a unique and immersive experience? We have some exciting news for you! We are hosting a Q&A session with the developer of Paperly Abhi Tech Games (Abhishek Singh), who will answer all your questions about the game. You can ask anything you want, from the design process, to the challenges, to the future plans. To join the Q&A, all you have to do is comment below with your question . We will select the best questions and feature them in our next post, where the developer will share their insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Paperly and connect with the creator. Comment now and spread the word! Paperly: Paper Plane Adventure is available on Google Play Store. Download the game - https://bit.ly/3UzxKY2

Designing a revenue model for your game? 🎮 It’s about more than just ads or purchases—it’s about choosing a strategy that keeps players engaged and maximizes revenue. From In-App Purchases (IAP) to In-App Ads (IAA), this guide breaks down which model works best for different games. Dive into real-world examples and insights to help you find the right fit! Read the full article here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dqRZ5NWr #GameDevelopment #MobileGames #GameMonetization #InAppPurchases #GamingEconomy #algoryte #RevenueStrategy #GameDesignTips #PlayerEngagement