Unlocking Collaborative Success: Mastering Data Sharing in Games
When we were figuring out how to share game data with partners, I knew that whatever solution we chose, there were challenges that needed to be tackled:Keeping the data safe and privateMaking sure it can handle growing demand without a hitchBeing smart about the costs of bandwidth and infrastructureWe want to make sure everyone’s data stays
Running Mighty Bear Games as a Global Studio
In the dynamic landscape of game development, few studios manage to strike the balance between being global and local, innovative yet approachable, and diverse but unified in vision.Mighty Bear Games exemplifies how a thoughtful and team-centric approach to global expansion can redefine the possibilities in the gaming industry, marking their journey as a beacon
AI-Assisted Game Design: A New Frontier of Creativity
In the ever-evolving landscape of video game development, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a transformative revolution. While game designers have historically been the architects of virtual worlds, AI has assumed a new, complementary role. AI-assisted game design represents a pivotal shift in the creative process, ushering in a wave of
One Identity to Unite Them: The Case for OAuth
Photo by SOMPETCH on Adobe StockIn multiplayer games, logins are a necessary part of the product. Not only is it often a player’s first point of interaction with the game, but also an ideal point for creating and/or verifying the player’s identity. As a game developer, if you’re supporting multiple games, wouldn’t it be
How the Use of AI Evolved Our Art Production Pipelines
Art has always been a reflection of human creativity and imagination. Throughout history, artists have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, using their skills and ingenuity to create stunning works of art. In more recent times, we stand on the cusp of a new era in art production, one driven by the evolution
Cooking Up a Game with Unreal Editor With Fortnite
As a seasoned developer with eight years of experience in Unity, my recent foray into Unreal Editor With Fortnite (UEFN) for rapid prototyping might come as a surprise to some. Here, I’ll share my journey, the reasons behind my switch, and how UEFN is reshaping the way I think about game development.A Brief
Creating Models for Different Purposes with Level of Detail Generation
Ni haody ya’ll! I’m Hakim, a 3D Game Artist at Mighty Bear Games!Working on Mighty Action Heroes posed some new challenges in the way we approached character creation. We had to make a few different sets of character models for different purposes, otherwise known as Level of Detail (LOD):A batch of high-quality models, ready to
What Else Motivates Players?
This is part two of an earlier post I made, where I continue to look in a very non-scientific way at what motivates players to play games, and at what I think designers and developers can do to support and enhance those motivations.Without further ado, let’s dive in and explore some core player
A Deep-Dive into Marketing Art for Mobile Games
Hello, I’m Hazel, Marketing Artist at Mighty Bear Games, and I’m here to take you on a journey into the world of our craft!Before that, a little bit about myself: I oversee marketing art tasks and ensure the timely delivery of essential assets for the studio’s marketing campaigns. Collaborating closely with our Art Director,
Enhancing Your AI Using Unity Machine Learning Agents
In Unity 2021+So you’ve got your game going with some awesome artificial intelligence (AI) characters. You have this neat behavior tree set up with some fancy moves. How about taking this up a notch by making your AI learn, adapt, and surprise you with each move you make? Here we shall explore using Unity’s