Game development is a risky business. If the production goes over budget, ships late, ships with bugs, or is poorly received, it can cause huge financial losses to the developers and publishers. A studio is often only as successful as their last title, so it’s important that studios plan ahead and mitigate risk where possible. …
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Autumn is here. The feeling of brooding darkness makes it a great time to play horror games. It’s that time of year when the horror fans among us eagerly await the arrival of spine-tingling releases—just in time for the spookiest time of the year! Let’s dive in as we look at upcoming titles that promise …
Remakes and remasters are becoming more and more common today, especially in the video game industry. It allows games to reach a broader audience of potential players and provides an easy way for developers to earn additional revenue from popular titles. Many gamers prefer remakes and remaster games because they allow them to revisit their …
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The world of indie gaming continues to thrive and evolve. More games are released yearly to push the boundaries of creativity and imagination. This year will be as great as any other since we’re going to get some incredible indie games that will hit the scene. This year’s lineup includes a diverse selection of games …
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With 2023 on the horizon, it’s time to get excited about what video games will cause the biggest splash. There are plenty of sequels and a few remakes to look forward to for those who love specific franchises, and there are games across consoles and genres to consider adding to your roster. Whether you prefer …
The medium of video games has continued to see groundbreaking innovations as every year passes. It’s crazy to look at the increase in graphical fidelity, mechanical complexity, and modes of interaction since the early days of the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo Entertainment System. Sure, one of them almost killed the industry while the other …
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The AI revolution is in full swing. Modern artificial intelligence methods for learning, reasoning, planning, and optimizing are changing the rules of many industries, from advertising and social media to mining or manufacturing. But not video games. At least, not yet.This may sound strange to many. Don’t all video games have AI that controls the …
Developments in AI are rapidly changing many industries, including games. Today, global game developers like Ubisoft and EA, or game engine companies such as Unity, have their own AI research divisions. Advances in AI mean that aspects of the games we play are becoming more realistic, whilst on the development side AI-based tools are automating …
Making a videogame is never an easy task, and what doesn’t help are all the bugs we encounter along the way. Sometimes a mechanic that worked just fine yesterday is no longer behaving as it should. Or two features have been introduced to the game that don’t play nicely with each other. The more of …
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Goodgame Studios: A modl.ai case study Big Farm: Home and Garden is a free to play home design themed, match-3 puzzle game developed by Hamburg-based Goodgame Studios. They approached the team at modl.ai to see if there was a better solution using data-driven artificial intelligence (AI) to replace hours of development work. Platforms Android iOS …
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