Category: Game programming

Ansible Communications is an agency specializing in communications, marketing, and PR with a focus on the gaming industry, virtual reality, and immersive media. The team supports developer studios and publishers in raising the visibility of their projects and building a strong brand image. Services and Focus: The agency offers traditional public relations, strategic communications planning, and customized campaigns for...

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Amiqus is a British company specializing in recruitment for the video game and technology industries. For many years, it has been connecting development studios, publishers, and creatives with suitable talent. The focus is not only on traditional recruiting, but also on consulting, career development, and industry initiatives. Recruiting skilled professionals: Amiqus supports game developers in all areas:…

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Mixpanel is a powerful analytics tool that gives you deeper insights into your users' behavior. Unlike traditional web analytics solutions like Google Analytics, Mixpanel focuses more on events, i.e., concrete user actions. Instead of just measuring page views, Mixpanel lets you analyze how users interact with your product's features. Features and benefits…

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AboutStrategist is a renowned PR and marketing agency specializing in the global video game, entertainment and technology industries. Founded in 2014, the company is based in Cary, North Carolina and offers a full range of services ranging from public relations and content marketing to influencer campaigns, social media and event management. The…

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Lemonate is an innovative platform that helps game developers, whether beginners or experts, to create their own games. The focus is on making the development process as easy as possible so that anyone - regardless of their previous knowledge - can get started in game development. The platform aims to make game development more accessible by providing...

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XboxDev is a developer community dedicated to creating and maintaining tools and software for the original Xbox. The community's main project is nxdk, an open source SDK (software development kit) that allows developers to develop games and applications for the original Xbox console. Originally launched as OpenXDK, nxdk is now continually being developed to build on…

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The West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (WHZ) is not only a renowned university for technology and business, but also an up-and-coming center for game development. With practice-oriented courses and a strong research focus, the WHZ offers students the opportunity to implement innovative ideas in game development. The university promotes the combination of technical know-how, creative design and practical projects,…

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As a developer, you have various options for 2D animations in game development. 2D animations are an essential part of game development and are particularly characteristic of indie and retro games, but also modern titles that rely on a unique style. Choosing the right animation techniques can significantly influence the gaming experience and define the visual style of a game. There are various…

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LikeCard offers game developers the opportunity to enter new markets. In today's gaming industry, it is essential for game developers to bring their games and content to a variety of platforms and markets. LikeCard, a platform for selling digital gift cards, offers game developers valuable opportunities to expand their reach, increase revenue and at the same time…

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The jumping mechanic is a central element of many games, especially in platform games, action adventures, and RPGs. A well-implemented jumping mechanic can greatly improve the feel of the game, while a poorly implemented mechanic can be frustrating. In this article, we will explore the concepts, challenges, and implementation of jumping mechanics in game development. Basics of Jump Mechanics Jump mechanics refer to…

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