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16/11/2021 Machinations

The Metaverse and Web 3.0

The metaverse is a shared space, created by communities or individuals to share information. It has been described as the next evolution of the internet. The metaverse consists of virtual worlds that are constantly connected through networks and servers. Web 3.0 will allow for more immersive experiences in these virtual worlds, making it easier for …

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29/10/2021 Machinations

High Action and Mobile Shooters – How to achieve fun moment-to-moment gameplay

Calling all game designers looking to create high-action games with twitch-based controls. Alex Clark is a Senior Game Designer from Nitro Games working on the next generation of mobile shooter games. He shares his views on how to create tense moments, set up a series of quick decisions, and create fun action gameplay. Alex walks …

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06/10/2021 Machinations

4X and Abstraction in Game Design – How to achieve the “one more turn” effect

All game designers hope to build a game that draws players in and keeps them engaged. During this Machinations webinar we’ll show you how to achieve that. ​Ian Schreiber has been in the video game industry since the year 2000, first as a programmer and then as a game designer. He has worked on six …

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23/08/2021 Machinations

What are game simulations and why should you care?

Recent gaming history has been littered with examples of triple-A games being released well before they are ready. Huge releases from major studios and developers such as Anthem, Cyberpunk 2077, and Fallout 76 have all been released to the public as buggy or highly unbalanced messes. These releases were followed by the predictable fallout as …

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15/07/2021 Machinations

Modelling Player Behaviour with Machinations

We’re looking at how Machinations can be used to test progression systems for different player profiles and play styles, ranging from casual players to your biggest whales. As well as how different players might approach your game and how this impacts their progression. We were joined by Jeffrey Feenstra, LiveOps specialist @ PopReach who went …

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