The gaming industry is ever evolving, with new trends emerging constantly. Game developers are under constant pressure to reach a wider audience and expand their market coverage. One of the strategies adopted to reach a broader audience is porting games. Whether you’re an upcoming game developer or an expert, understanding game porting is crucial to…
Free-to-play and live-service games have become well-established in the gaming industry. They provide players with a convenient way to start playing, and the longevity of such games hinges on the appeal of their existing content as well as the strategy for delivering and monetizing future updates. Monetization methods in these games play a pivotal role…
As technology advances, new solutions have emerged in the gaming industry. Some highly transformative technologies introduced in gaming are augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). AR/VR game development has revolutionized how we create and interact with games, introducing a more immersive experience. AR overlays digital information onto the actual world, improving our perception. On…
Nearly all planned or fully developed games aim to monetize in one way or another, and Roblox game development is no exception. In fact, monetization is part of Roblox’s overall structure to deliver value to game creators. The Roblox platform allows users to create games, play a wide range of games and chat with other…
Unity is a leading game development engine used by about 70% of game developers globally. This platform provides numerous features and tools to build games for several devices, including consoles, desktops, virtual reality/augmented reality, and mobile devices. Its popularity in game development is partly attributed to its ability to support multiple popular programming languages, which…
AR/VR games introduce a new dimension to gaming by integrating the physical and virtual worlds. Several tools and technologies set AR/VR games apart from conventional games. Creating captivating visual experiences in VR games requires specialized visual effects (VFX) tools that can enhance immersion, realism, and overall player engagement. And VR plugins play a crucial role…
Roblox, a name synonymous with gamers spanning various demographics, is one of the largest gaming services in the world. From its humble beginnings nearly twenty years ago, Roblox has come a long way. While a lot of its success can be attributed to the company’s support with content updates over the years, the key to…
Imagine developing a character of your choice and rendering it with actions and movements that breathe life into your world of storytelling. In this multimedia era, games are such an intertwined part of people’s lives that they want them to be realistic and charismatic. The ability to imbibe emotions into the animation and produce an…
The gaming industry has continued to grow with time as new technologies emerge. This has remained the case over the years, and 2023 is not an exception. In fact, 2023 has had some of the biggest game development trends thanks to the increasing use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI). Also, the introduction…
Mobile gaming has become popular in recent times thanks to the growing number of mobile device users. Several mobile game engines are used to create mobile games. However, Unity has stood out as one of the most preferred and trusted mobile game engines. A staggering 70% of the top Android and iOS developers use it…