One of the most critical decisions for mobile game development projects is determining the best game engine for your project. At Starloop Studios, we carefully consider each game engine's advantages and how they can help us develop the best mobile games possible. Every game engine has something to offer to mobile game development; there [...] The post The Best Game Engines for Mobile Game Development appeared first on Starloop Studios ..read more

AI game development is becoming more and more prevalent in the gaming industry. As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, developers find new and novel ways to incorporate it into their game development processes. Though it’s unlikely that AI will replace human game developers, AI in game development has a practical role. Magic Media and [...] The post AI in Game Development appeared first on Starloop Studios ..read more

iOS game development is a cornerstone of the mobile gaming industry. Except for Android, iOS has the largest market share, making it a sensible platform to release games for mobile game developers. However, iOS game development, like any other gaming platform, presents unique challenges that an iOS game developer will need to navigate successfully. [...] The post iOS Game Development Challenges and Key Details appeared first on Starloop Studios ..read more

Game UI design for multiplatform projects is a significant challenge for game developers. Video game UI requires certain elements regardless of platform, but the platforms can have wildly different requirements from game UI design. PC, console, mobile, and any other platforms imaginable have much in common regarding their needs from game UI design, but they ..read more

The full-cycle game development process is an intersection of many disciplines, including artistic, technical, narrative, design skills, and much more. The bulk of these key aspects can be categorized into one of the three C’s of the game development process -  code, creativity, and completion. Each pillar of the game development process is as ..read more

With AAA console game developers focusing on ensuring their games are more immersive than ever, intersecting gameplay and narrative has never been more crucial. Though the vast majority of games have a story, very few of them allow for meaningful gameplay and story integration. Gameplay and narrative intersection is a hallmark of RPG games and ..read more

AAA game development is a complex process that requires well-oiled teamwork from an experienced team. The AAA game development process is an intersection of art, technical skills, writing, and many more disciplines. Irrespective of project style or scope, these skills need to come together seamlessly to produce an enjoyable product for fans and a ..read more

Nintendo Switch development is a unique process in the field of game development. Not as powerful as its Sony and Microsoft counterparts, it relies on interesting input methods and features to help devise novel gameplay experiences. One of the main features of the console is the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. It’s an adaptable controller that ..read more

In the quickly evolving world of the gaming industry, the ability to reach different audiences using different platforms through cross-platform game development can be crucial to your game’s success. Though related to game porting, cross-platform game development differs in some key ways. There are numerous advantages to consider when investigating the possibility of cross-platform ..read more

Though game porting is a popular practice in the gaming industry, carried out by developers both big and small, they’re far from guaranteed to be successful upon launch and after. A common misconception about game porting is that it’s as simple as compiling a new version for a new platform and simply releasing it ..read more