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What happens when you put a senior and junior level designer in a room with a bowl of questions? In this week’s episode of Level With Me, we find out! Associate Level Design Director Zavian Porter and Level Designer Camila Kukulski dig into their 6 years of combined experience at #UbiTO and discuss all things Level Design. From what to showcase in your portfolio, to what working at our studio is really like, and why it's so damn challenging to design doors in video games… Catch the full episode at ubi.li/UhYTN! Have a burning question of your own? Share it with us in the comments! #LevelWithMe #UbisoftToronto #UbiTO #LifeAtUbi #LevelDesign #GameDesign #GameDev #GameDevCareers

Here is a great opportunity to learn how to develop games that go beyond entertainment. Serious or Matrix Gaming can be a very powerful training/educational tool.

Day one of the Imaginetic Game Design Boot camp was a success! We had an engaging Q&A session on Matrix Games and their best uses, thanks to the insights of Julis Koch, Lucie A., and Scott DeJong. Next week, we'll dive deeper and learn how to build matrix games from scratch using the proven Imaginetic method - #9Questions. Interested in joining us? Email us at info@imaginetic.net for details! #GameDesign #MatrixGames #ImagineticMethod

🚀 Day 3 of my 30-Day Game Design and Development Challenge! 🚀 Today, I'm excited to share the story I've written for our upcoming game. It's a tale that will captivate players and immerse them in an unforgettable adventure. #GameDesign #GameDevelopment #InteractiveStorytelling #GamingAdventure #GameStorytelling #PuzzleSolvers #CreativeGameDesign #GameNarrative #ImmersiveGaming #GameProgress #GameDevJourney

Check this out - Call of Duty: Black Ops Dev Opens a New Studio: Ex-Call of Duty veteran developer David Vonderhaar has started a new studio working on an ambitious AAA project. 🔴 Kaedim is the platform that makes 3D asset creation a breeze. It’s a platform that generates 3D models from 2D images in minutes, with no 3D skills required. You can use any image, from paintings to memes, and get a 3D model that’s ready to use in your game. Kaedim is powered by AI and in-house art, and delivers assets that are up to industry standards. 🟢 Get Started Today: Kaedim3d.com or Check out our Showcase: app.kaedim3d.com/showcase #GDC #GDC2024 #a16z #GamingIndustry #GameIndustryUpdates #IndieGame #Games #IndieGames

This just in - In Europe, Immortals of Aveum was the 469th best-selling game of 2023. Now, No.469 isn't necessarily a bad spot. If you're a small developer making a game on a tight budget, 469th position could be perfectly profitable. Immortals of Aveum was not made by a small developer. It was not made on a tight budget. It is a AAA fantasy shooter created by a 100-person dev team, led by a former Call of Duty creative director and published by EA. No.469 was not perfectly profitable. And a month after the game was released, developer Ascendant Studio laid off 40 employees. Read more 🔴 Kaedim is the platform that every game developer needs. It’s a platform that lets you create 3D assets from 2D images in minutes, with no 3D skills needed. You can use any image, from drawings to screenshots, and get a 3D model that’s ready to use in your game. Kaedim is optimized for usable, production-ready 3D assets, and works with your team’s tools. 🟢 Get Started Today: Kaedim3d.com or Check out our Showcase: app.kaedim3d.com/showcase #gdc #gdc2024 #a16z #VideoGameDevelopment #BuildingBetterGames #GameIndustry #UnrealEngine #GameNews

🎮 Behind the Scenes of Cyberpunk 2077's Quests 🚀 Ever wonder how the gripping side quests in #Cyberpunk2077 come to life? The game's lead quest designer has shed light on the rigorous selection process that ensures only the most captivating experiences reach players. 🔍 Out of a deluge of daily pitches, a talented designer might only see 5-10% of their ideas come to life – with the crème de la crème hitting that upper echelon. It's a testament to the competitive spirit and high standards set by the team at CD Projekt Red. 💡 But here's a fascinating insight: it's not about the budget. Some of the most memorable quests in the game were crafted with minimal financial resources. It goes to show that creativity and innovation can thrive within constraints, leading to quests that resonate with players and leave a lasting impact. 🎨 This approach to quest design is a masterclass in creativity and selection excellence. It's a reminder to all of us in the gaming industry that great ideas can come from anywhere, and often, less can indeed be more. #GameDesign #Creativity #Innovation #Cyberpunk2077 #CDProjektRed #GamingIndustry

When it comes to #GameDev, Unity has emerged as both: a trendsetter and a necessity. 🎮 Want to learn more about the platform? Watch a webinar curated by Innovecs Games’ industry insiders – Oleksandr Nevhad, Stanislav Felinskyi, and Denis Romas. In the form of an engaging conversation moderated by Josh Shulman, they are sharing their insights and first-hand experiences. Discover how Unity is both a beginner-friendly engine and a powerfully advanced platform, offering a plethora of creative tools for game development. Click the link below for the full recording! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3xRMg4s #Innovecs #InnovecsGames #gamedevelopment #unity

It's Tuesday and GIB Games is back with another #DevLog! This week, I tackled several recurring obstacles in level design and communication between different systems by implementing a voxel system. Take a look: #gamedevelopment #levelup #Unity3D

Creating a diverse array of game characters that come to life in the captivating environments of Plarium's Mech Arena requires an extraordinary blend of talent, imagination and vision. The process evolves through various stages of development. Mock-ups and paintovers come into play, refining the character's aesthetics and visual impact. Prototypes are meticulously crafted to test mechanics and aesthetics in action, making sure every character feels just right in the heat of battle. 🎮 ⚙️ How long do you think it takes to go from concept to final game character? #PixelUnited #Plarium #MechArena #MobileGaming #MobileGaming #GameDesign #GameDevelopment