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The Lifecycle of Game Development From Alpha to Release and Beyond

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

From Alpha to Release and Beyond The creation of a video game is an intricate odyssey that stretches far beyond mere coding. It’s a dynamic blend of art, technology, community input, and media influence. This article delves into the vital development stages—Alpha, Beta, Playtests, Demos, and Early Access—and highlights the crucial roles played by community…

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2024 Chinajoy Game Connection Indie Game Exhibition Concludes With Record Participation

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Shanghai, China – The 2024 ChinaJoy-Game Connection INDIE GAME Exhibition & Development Awards concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, marking a historic milestone in global indie game collaboration and innovation. Unprecedented Participation and Game Showcases This year’s event saw a tremendous surge in participation: Over 100 indie games showcased onsite Nearly 300 submissions…

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Enshrouded Adds Difficulty Options, FSR 3, and Customization

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Frankfurt, Germany – July 29th, 2024 – Keen Games is giving its nearly 3 million players more power over how they play Enshrouded with today’s feature-rich update. The patch delivers expanded customization, new difficulty modes, and major quality-of-life improvements, all part of the developer’s ongoing 2024 roadmap for the early access hit. New Difficulty Settings…

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Transform a Neglected Zoo Into a Thriving Haven in Zoo Simulator

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Launching on July 26, 2024, from developer Games Incubator and publisher PlayWay S.A., Zoo Simulator brings a fresh, detailed approach to the zoo management genre. If you’ve ever imagined restoring a rundown wildlife park and filling it with exotic animals, this indie simulation is made for you. Restore and Rebuild Your experience begins with the…

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Deathless Tales of Old Rus Unveils Exciting Update With New Hero and Enhanced Gameplay

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Why This Update Matters The first major update for Deathless: Tales of Old Rus lands with a headline hero, fresh difficulty options, and a set of rewarding Steam Achievements. Already enjoying a “Very Positive” reception on Steam, the Early Access build takes a big step toward full release later this year. New Hero — Vasilisa…

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Fishing Break Casts Its Line Onto Nintendo Switch This July

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

July 25, 2024 — Get ready to cast your line and reel in some fun as the beloved arcade fishing game Fishing Break splashes onto the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Canadian studio Roofdog Games, the console release promises to expand the game’s charm and introduce a new audience to its relaxed, lighthearted fishing adventures. A…

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Starruptures Environmental Showcase a Glimpse Into the Real and the Unreal

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

From Earth to the Stars: Iceland’s Harsh Beauty as Alien Inspiration Creepy Jar, the Polish studio behind the acclaimed Green Hell, has unveiled new insights into the development of their upcoming sci-fi survival game, StarRupture. This Unreal Engine 5-powered title doesn’t just imagine a new world—it’s deeply influenced by our own. Immersion Through Real Environments…

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Paw Some News Esdigital Games Announces July Release for Cats on Duty on Pc

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Limassol, Cyprus – Get ready to sharpen those claws and rally your feline troops! Indie publisher ESDigital Games, in partnership with developer Prikol Team, has officially announced the release of Cats on Duty, launching on July 29, 2024 for PC. Available via Steam and the Epic Games Store, the game blends real-time strategy, tower defense,…

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Wild West Dynasty From Early Access to Full Release on August 22 2024

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Moon Punch Studio and Toplitz Productions have announced that Wild West Dynasty is officially leaving Early Access. The full release brings a rebirth of the developers’ original vision, inviting both veteran players and newcomers to explore a dramatically improved Western sandbox experience. What’s New in Version 1.0? Wild West Dynasty has undergone extensive renovations. From…

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Cataclismo Set for Launch: Strategic Survival Awaits on Steam July 22, 2024

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Cataclismo is an upcoming strategy and survival game set to release on July 22, 2024. Developed by Digital Sun and published by Hooded Horse, the game challenges players to lead humanity’s last survivors in the aftermath of a devastating event known as the Cataclismo. Survive the Cataclismo In Cataclismo, players must guide humanity’s last survivors…

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The Mortuary Assistant Brings the Chilling Nightmare to Consoles With the Definitive Edition on August 2

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In celebration of the game’s second anniversary, indie developer DarkStone Digital and publisher DreadXP are unleashing The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition on consoles this August 2, 2025. The new edition will arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch, while also delivering updates to the PC version. A…

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Adventure Awaits in Mahjong Woods Dive Into Magical Puzzles on Xbox Series Xs

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Ocean Media and InLogic Software are thrilled to introduce Mahjong Woods, a family-friendly tile-based adventure now available on Xbox Series X|S. This heartwarming game invites players of all ages to join Jeremy and his woodland friends, Merry the fox and Tom the hedgehog, on a journey through enchanted forests filled with puzzles and magic. A…

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Centum: A Surreal Pixel-Art Adventure Launching Summer 2024

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

At first, Centum frames itself as a challenge: you’re locked in a strange cell, and you have 100 days to escape. But escape is just the first lie this game tells you. Slowly, as you try to progress, you’ll notice oddities—dialogues that reference things you haven’t done yet, a narrator that remembers what you’ve forgotten,…

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Echoes of the Abyss Sylvio Black Waters Emerges July 25

Posted on By Ronny Fiksdahl

Los Angeles, USA – July 16, 2024 — Prepare for a chilling descent into darkness with the launch of Sylvio: Black Waters, the eagerly awaited third installment in the Sylvio series. Developed by Stroboskop and published by horror specialists DreadXP, this release builds on the eerie atmosphere of its predecessors while introducing new narrative twists…

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