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“Living gamefully is about experiencing and using games and their tools, elements, and mechanics as a resource for ideas and inspiration.” — Actual Real-Life Role-Playing Games https://buff.ly/44zIB5J https://buff.ly/44zIBTh #selfgamification #gamefullife #gamifyinglife

Starting to find the process of creating video games way more interesting than playing them... games made by others are stunning, beautiful, full of great ideas. But just barely and slowly scratching the surface of my own ideas and ability to implement them is exciting.

RULES OF THE GAME. ■Too many rules may make your game unplayable. ■Too few rules may make your game so simple as to be unchallenging. ■Poorly communicated rules may confuse or alienate players. ■ Even in digital games, where the rules are kept by the program, players need to clearly understand the rules so they do not feel cheated. NB: Understand the rules and play like no one else.

Our newest video is on a fan-made fighting game called Dong Dong Never Die. While the game itself is interesting, the story of how it has changed some of the various developers that have worked on its many iterations is just as interesting and further shows how great video games can be. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gz-9Zm97

🚀 Excited to share a new blog post on policy iteration for Pareto-optimal policies in stochastic Stackelberg games. The post dives into the concept of Pareto-optimality as an alternative to stationary Stackelberg equilibriums, introducing an iterative algorithm to determine Pareto-optimal policies in stochastic games. Check out the full post here: https://bit.ly/3WADD8l #SocialMediaMarketing #StochasticGames #PolicyIteration

In this golden age of video game adaptations, source material must be respected... but only 3 in 10 gamers are looking for a direct adaptation, giving creators liberty to explore, expand and evolve the narrative (think Frank and Bill in The Last of Us). Read NRG's latest whitepaper, all about the future of video game adaptations, here: https://lnkd.in/eWSs_jWR

Absolutely agree, Richard Weil! 🎮 Games today aren’t just about mechanics—they’re about the entire player experience, from first interaction to long-term engagement. At ModSquad, we see how crucial it is for studios to incorporate strong player support into their design from day one. As gamers expect more seamless interactions, leveraging tools like helpdesk AI alongside our expert mod team ensures we’re not just responding to issues but proactively enhancing the overall experience. Great CX isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of what makes the game unforgettable. 💬🕹️ #PlayerSupport #GamingCX #HelpdeskAI #ModSquad #CommunityManagement

Check out Audio Description (AD) examples from The Last Of Us 2 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in this BBC News interview with Jenna "Jennissary" of Descriptive Video Works and AD Streamer and Consultant, Ross Minor (CPACC). They talk about the importance of AD for gamers and why it’s time for game developers to make more accessible games: https://loom.ly/crIumHk Visit our website to discover our suite of accessibility services! #AdvancingAccessibility #A11Y

Summer Game Fest Plans, Hades 2 Tips, And More If you like video games follow me on Youtube. You support its very important for me! https://lnkd.in/dZJQqG8u #GameMomentsClips #GameNews #GamingNews #VideoGameIndustry #GamingBusiness #GameDevelopment #GamePublishing #GamingTechnology #GameDesign #GamingJobs #GameIndustryInsights

Just because it is innovative it doesn’t mean it is good. Interesting, shocking even, research paper from the USA on vapes with video games integrated into them. ▶ One device contains a fighter jet shooter game, a Pac-Man-type game, and a Tetris-style puzzle ▶ Another has an online casino game, a virtual pet that users can feed with food earned by puffing, and a puff count competition. The puff count competition gamifies the vaping experience and encourages users to take more puffs to earn points and compete with other users. See https://lnkd.in/ekhM-Hk4 for the abstract.