Cubic Games

When deadlines are tight, we know how to stay cool under pressure 🔥 BCW Project Manager Gennady Khmyznikov spoke about the difference between the popular task burndown chart and its extended version, which eases navigation in the project roadmap ⏳ Our advanced project burndown chart helps identify in advance when tasks are burning hot and also provides the probable time interval for completion, giving you better predictability than traditional deadlines 🚨 Read more on PocketGamer: https://bit.ly/3Zta3De

What is a concept artist, and why is their role crucial in visual design? 👨🎨🎨 In her article, creative producer Valeriya Berlenko offers an insider’s perspective on the work of a concept artist. At our studio, concept artists handle everything — from character creation to environment design, setting the stage for future 2D and 3D models 🕹️ Curious about the skills required for this role and how to advance in it? Check out the article on Game World Observer via this link: bit.ly/3XcrmH2

Pssst, have you seen a game designer? 😉 If you happen to run into one, let them know we’re looking for talented professionals! And not just them, we also need... ✨ Unity Tech Lead – a master of architecture and creating magic in Unity ✨ Lead UI/UX Designer – a wizard of interfaces and user experiences ✨ Senior Meta Game Designer – a metagame guru with boundless imagination ✨ Senior Level Designer – a master of levels who makes every player’s step unforgettable If this sounds like you, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dh6QkZNp, apply for a suitable position and share this post with your friends! 

Ever heard of pair programming? It's a practice where two developers put their minds together to work on a shared code base, one programming and the other commenting, suggesting new solutions 👨💻👩💻 How can we use this approach in hiring? Natalia Goncharova, Recruitment Team Lead, shares her thoughts on how pair recruiting can speed up the selection process, reduce the likelihood of errors and increase the chances of finding the right candidate 🕵️🕵️ It's also an opportunity to make work not only efficient, but also fun! Joint interviews, idea sharing, and the shared joy of a successfully filled vacancy create a more dynamic and creative environment where recruiters can learn from each other and enjoy the process 🤝😉 Find out more in the article here: https://lnkd.in/euTKTvTr

The GCON 2024 game development conference recently took place in Armenia, and we couldn't miss it! Our lead motion designer, Evgenii Mikhidenko, delivered an insightful presentation on creating promotional videos, showcasing PIXEL GUN 3D as an example 🎥✨ We're incredibly proud of our team and thrilled to share our expertise with the professional community. A big thank you to the organizers for a fantastic event! We look forward to the next conferences 🎤👏 If you missed the presentation, here’s the link: https://lnkd.in/dUZ2SHSx

This year, Pixel Gun 3D turns 11 years old 🎂 As is our tradition, the whole team gathered in sunny Yerevan. Teammates from all around the world came together to celebrate this special occasion ✈️ We kicked off the birthday festivities with inspiring talks from our top management, where we shared our successes, discussed future plans, and set ambitious goals. In the evening, we enjoyed a fantastic party with great vibes, delicious food, and stunning views of Mount Ararat 🌄 Happy Birthday, Pixel Gun 3D!

Today, we're pulling back the curtain to share the secrets of Pixel Gun 3D development! 👨💻✨    Recently, our CEO Dmitry Amroyan gave an exclusive interview to Game Developer, in which he talked about the long-awaited launch of the game on PC, challenges of porting, and what this event means for our community. In the article, Dmitry also shares five lessons we've learned from this process, talks about our strategy and plans for expansion to other platforms! 🔗 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ew22ECAt

We've got more exciting news for you! 😍 You know us for our flagship game, Pixel Gun 3D, but did you know that we are also developing another amazing project? We’re working on a remaster of our game – Block City Wars, a GTA-style open-world shooter for mobile platforms. What is Block City Wars? 🌟 It’s a reboot of our game Block City, originally released in 2016. This year, we decided to completely overhaul the game, using all the experience we've gained from Pixel Gun 3D to turn Block City Wars into a world-class game. We’re combining a brand new approach to game design with familiar elements that made the original game popular. Already, Block City Wars has made it into the top 10 best Roblox-like games according to PocketGamer.com! This gives us confidence and energy to continue improving the game. Stay tuned for updates! 😉 Full ranking at the link: https://lnkd.in/eNyQuVrr 

We continue to share the successes of Pixel Gun 3D! As you may remember, the PC version of our favorite game was recently released and... drumroll, please... we broke into the TOP-20 successful new releases on Steam and took first place among the best free-to-play games of April by the total number of players! Raise your glasses, shake off confetti, send congratulatory emojis 🎉🎉🎉 Now for some fascinating stats: ⚡ The average session duration for Pixel Gun 3D on PC is an impressive 70 minutes per day, which is 3.5 times longer than on mobile devices! ⚡ The retention rate on the first day is 30% higher than in the mobile version. What a result! We’re working tirelessly to ensure that every player enjoys our game. Thank you for being with us, and stay tuned – there’s a lot more exciting stuff on the way 😉 Top Releases of April: https://lnkd.in/eAxsrNX5 Best free-to-play games in April: https://lnkd.in/ezDC2R4r

Pixel Gun 3D is topping the charts! We're excited to share the news: our game has debuted on Steam and immediately entered the TOP-20 best-selling and TOP-50 most popular games. It's over 25,000 players online simultaneously on the release day! 😍 We're over the moon to share that Pixel Gun 3D has been recognized by the prestigious PocketTactics, ranking us among the best Battle Royale games of 2024! 🏆 Securing a spot among the elite isn’t just a nod that we’re on the right track – it’s a major boost, fueling our drive to further enhance the game. A game that’s cherished not just by us but by millions of gamers around the globe 💛 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e8FUfSiU