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Articles by Martin Eden on the Melior Games blog.

The Key Principles of Animation in Video Games

Game Art/Design

The Key Principles of Animation in Video Games

It’s not a secret that high-quality graphics and top-notch video game animations make a video game more attractive to players. If a game allows players to immerse...

Best 2D Game Engines

Game Development

Best 2D Game Engines

Creating simple 2D games does not require many hours of modeling or working with complex codes. A development team or even a single freelance developer can create...

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Industry

Game Development

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Industry

In COVID-19 lockdown, people are spending more time on screens and trying to find more digital activities. According to the digital media trend surveys by Deloitt...

Top 8 Game Development Trends for 2021

Game Development

Top 8 Game Development Trends for 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are preferring to stay at home and avoid social gatherings. In this scenario, online gaming is the only safe source of entert...

The Global Headcount of Gamers: Sizing Up 2020

Game Development

The Global Headcount of Gamers: Sizing Up 2020

The new millennium is a powerful stereotype-buster in many spheres of our life. Gaming is one of the activities the attitude to which has undergone significant ov...

Best Mobile Multiplayer Games to Play in 2020

Game Development

Best Mobile Multiplayer Games to Play in 2020

Mobile games are widely seen as short, bite-sized single-player experiences. You’ll find, though, that the market lately has transitioned beyond the Candy Crush c...

Game Development Companies: What to Ask?

Game Development

Game Development Companies: What to Ask?

The software development industry of today doesn’t seem to cease growing and expanding while the number of game development companies grows progressively as well....

The Challenge of Developing Mobile Puzzle Games

Game Development

The Challenge of Developing Mobile Puzzle Games

Brainteaser games are a classic genre that has existed for thousands of years and has been successfully elevated to a whole new level by stepping into the mobile...

History of 3D Games:  A Long Time Ago In a 2D Space

Game Development

History of 3D Games: A Long Time Ago In a 2D Space

So realistic and beautiful… Amazing and captivating… Many video games are called no other than masterpieces of game art design and three-dimensional animation. Wh...

Best Free Game Development Engines

Game Development

Best Free Game Development Engines

Game engines are viewed and used the same way as any other tool – be it a hammer, a pair of pliers, or a good old shovel. A developer is a digital construction wo...

How To Prolong a Game’s Lifecycle

Game Development

How To Prolong a Game’s Lifecycle

It’s not a secret that users tend to monetize better as they progress further in the game. In this article, I will list out some of the well-proven recommendation...

Top 5 Back-End Solutions For Multiplayer Games

Game Development

Top 5 Back-End Solutions For Multiplayer Games

So, you’ve decided to make a mobile multiplayer game, but can’t decide on a proper solution to power up your next masterpiece. Don’t worry, you are not alone. It’...

Figuring Out the Cost of 3D Modeling

Game Art/Design

Figuring Out the Cost of 3D Modeling

3D modeling is one of the most popular services in the high-tech market. It finds application in a colossal number of niches and industries, from construction and...

The Evolution of Game UI

Game Art/Design

The Evolution of Game UI

Over the past years, video games have been refined by graphical improvements and the development of technology. Together with these changes, the video game UI als...

Unveiling the Latest Trends in Game Development

Game Development

Unveiling the Latest Trends in Game Development

The world of game development is a constantly evolving realm, and staying ahead of the curve is imperative for developers and enthusiasts alike. As technology adv...

How to Successfully Promote a Video Game

Game Development

How to Successfully Promote a Video Game

Video games are at their peak of popularity right now! For the longest time, they haven’t been considered time-wasting fun for teenagers. Almost 3 billion people...

Online Games to Play Through Winter

Game Development

Online Games to Play Through Winter

Winter is here. We weren’t already planning on spending more time indoors thanks to the global pandemic. Moreover, the rain, cold weather, and darkness are making...

6 Impressive Ways Gaming Shapes Thinking

Game Development

6 Impressive Ways Gaming Shapes Thinking

Video games are loved by so many people of different ages, backgrounds, social statuses, and interests. You don't need to belong to a certain target group in orde...

How Much Does Concept Art Cost

Game Art/Design

How Much Does Concept Art Cost

The concept art design is a discipline aimed at providing a visual embodiment to future work ideas, usually described in a textual form. Concept art designs are u...

Does Nostalgia in VideoGames Is Uniquely Powerful

Game Development

Does Nostalgia in VideoGames Is Uniquely Powerful

Why is nostalgia in videogames so common? The reason is simple: people always gladly pay for something they are already familiar with, albeit in a new wrapper. Ga...

VR Games VS Games with VR

Virtual Reality

VR Games VS Games with VR

Everything that we’re used to calling VR games is usually associated with such acclaimed hits as Pavlov, Beat Saber, or Superhot VR. But what about supporting upd...

Most Popular Video Game Genres

Game Development

Most Popular Video Game Genres

The video game genre, unlike books, paintings, or cinematic art, does not depend on the scenario or content of the virtual world. Mixing genres is a common thing,...

Best 21st Century Racing Games

Game Development

Best 21st Century Racing Games

In this article, we will talk about the most popular racing games. The list by Melion Games includes a variety of races - from arcades for smartphones to well-dev...

3D Modeling in Games vs Movies

Game Art/Design

3D Modeling in Games vs Movies

Nowadays, movies or computer games can’t be complete without 3D modeling for games or cinematic effects. But did you know these two worlds are completely differen...

Examples Of Character Animation In Video Games

Game Art/Design

Examples Of Character Animation In Video Games

The high-tensity competition of the modern entertainment industry induces video game animations to look ever more fascinating. A gamer should be able to effortles...

Top 10 Best Selling Video Games Ever

Game Development

Top 10 Best Selling Video Games Ever

Since the good old days when “Space Invaders” were released, video games have turned into a multibillion-dollar industry. However, there are only a few titles whi...

Animate a Fighting Game in 6 Stages

Game Art/Design

Animate a Fighting Game in 6 Stages

Gamers keen on fighting games are not at all interested in the technique and mechanics of animation: they are interested in the ability to knock out their virtual...

Crowdfunding Platforms For Games Startups

Game Development

Crowdfunding Platforms For Games Startups

Ideas for games are cheap – what’s definitely not cheap is turning them into reality. Launching a startup business crowdfunding campaign is now one of the most po...

Doomed Aspirations For Games Startups

Game Development

Doomed Aspirations For Games Startups

This article outlines the bitter truth that most game entrepreneurs which have medium-large companies face after completing their projects and trying to promote t...

Video Games and Mental Health

Game Development

Video Games and Mental Health

Many people used to criticise video games for often being cruel, violent, and even antisocial. However, a new era in the gaming industry has begun, and it brought...

The Ultimate Guide to Outsourcing Games

Game Development

The Ultimate Guide to Outsourcing Games

In this article, I will outline some tips which will hopefully aid you in finding a reliable partner for game outsourcing. There are numerous reasons why companie...

4 Dont’s For a Game Startup

Game Development

4 Dont’s For a Game Startup

I have tapped into the many years experience of Melior Games developers to get an idea what should be avoided when starting your own game startup. If you are just...

Video Game Industry Statistics

Game Development

Video Game Industry Statistics

The gaming industry constitutes a huge branch of entertainment in the life of our society — it allows people to chill out and relax with a joystick in their hands...

Trends for the Video Gaming Industry

Game Development

Trends for the Video Gaming Industry

Melior Games is closely following trends for the video gaming industry and we constantly share our impressions and forecasts on our blog. Last year we wrote about...

5 Must-Dos For Any Game Startup

Game Development

5 Must-Dos For Any Game Startup

Launching your own business is always very challenging and risky. In the case of a game startup project, you will be entering a highly-competitive industry, where...

The Importance of Storyline in Mobile Games

Game Development

The Importance of Storyline in Mobile Games

Would you be surprised to know that even mobile games can be story-driven? It‘s not as common as in PC or console games, it‘s still catching up, but some develope...

Free Game Development Software

Game Development

Free Game Development Software

It can take years to create a game that will take consumers’ breath away and become one of the most engaging projects in a moment. On the other side, there are a...

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Game Review

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The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Game Review

Looking at the fact that 60% of Americans played video games every day, the rising popularity of gaming reviews don’t come as a surprise. When in search of object...

The Benefits of Video Games for Seniors

Game Development

The Benefits of Video Games for Seniors

Video games are one of the most popular means of entertainment right now for people of all ages, all over the world. There are thousands of video game choices and...

3D Game Development Software

Game Development

3D Game Development Software

3D modeling software for game development is designed to visually represent a real or abstract object. In simple words, synthesizing an image in a 3D format doesn...

The Rise of Social Casinos

Gambling

The Rise of Social Casinos

Gambling without making a profit might sound like a pointless activity, but I can assure you — people do it, and they don’t care about money. Why? Because they do...

Four Top Tips For Your First Mobile Casino Game

Gambling

Four Top Tips For Your First Mobile Casino Game

The mobile casino industry is a rapidly developing and evolving platform, which gives your business unprecedented access to your players. Social casinos are acces...

Video Game Marketing: Four Powerful Strategies

Game Development

Video Game Marketing: Four Powerful Strategies

Why is marketing in video games important? The number of active gamers worldwide is continually growing, making game development companies, such as Melior Games,...

Video Games and IQ: Unveiling the Connection

Game Development

Video Games and IQ: Unveiling the Connection

It is a known fact that people who are good at chess have above average IQ level. Puzzles and strategies are supposed to increase brain power too. But can we say...

Agile in Game Development

Game Development

Agile in Game Development

In a nutshell, Agile in game development means dividing the process of game creation into short iterations. Thus, instead of working on the whole project from the...

Top 15 Best Retro Video Games

Game Development

Top 15 Best Retro Video Games

Today, retro video games online are as popular as never before. Game studios regularly release retro games bringing back fond memories of the times when sixteen b...

Social Games - All You Should Know

Game Development

Social Games - All You Should Know

What is social gaming? Basically, social games are a special type of online games where diplomacy and market relations stamp out the usual gameplay and interactiv...

Nostalgia in Video Games

Game Development

Nostalgia in Video Games

How to use nostalgia while developing video games? Did you remember one of the biggest announcements of the 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo? Yeah, it was about...

Benefits of Online Gaming: A Closer Look

Game Development

Benefits of Online Gaming: A Closer Look

Modern games, like those developed by Melior Games, aren’t what they used to be. Young people of the 21st century used to the online gaming benefits condescending...

Gold is Going Digital — Here’s How To Resist

Blockchain

Gold is Going Digital — Here’s How To Resist

We believe in the integrity of sound money, of holding tangible assets that are free from the manipulations and degradations caused by governments and central ban...

7 Best Video Games for Kids in 2020

Game Development

7 Best Video Games for Kids in 2020

It is normal to worry about the kids addicted to video games. It is also hard to restrict children from video games in the modern world. The best option is to mak...

The Value of Educational Mobile Games

Game Development

The Value of Educational Mobile Games

Kids nowadays might not be born with a smartphone in their hand, but they sure learn fast. Very often children start using smartphones, and tablets and playing vi...

10 Facts About Gaming - Video Game Statistics 2019

Game Development

10 Facts About Gaming - Video Game Statistics 2019

2019 was a year of Steam, VR, and Battle royale. What were the gamers crazy about and how the developers use it - let’s find it out from the statistics numbers be...

Role of Game Testing in Game Development

Game Development

Role of Game Testing in Game Development

The global community of gaming continues to grow while gaming companies are busy developing new games for an increasingly diversified audience using various conso...

Seven Mobile Game Development Stages

Game Development

Seven Mobile Game Development Stages

Mobile game development is a huge industry that is expanding and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. About 62% of smartphone users install a game within the f...

List of Blockchain Games to Play in 2020

Blockchain

List of Blockchain Games to Play in 2020

Some call blockchain games the future of gaming. Other doubt that gamers will be eager to mix the fun of gameplay with the desire to make their crypto wallets big...

Top 10 Online Multiplayer Games

Game Development

Top 10 Online Multiplayer Games

It is not always easy to bring all your mates together and get some fun playing co-op games. Fortunately, there are plenty of shooters, MMO RPGs, and sport simula...

Android Game Development: How To Learn It in 2020

Game Development

Android Game Development: How To Learn It in 2020

It is not necessary to learn Java or Kotlin to start Android game development. Today, even with zero knowledge of programming it is possible to build a full-fledg...

TOP-7 Video Game Design Companies

Game Development

TOP-7 Video Game Design Companies

Outsource game design is a competitive environment. Only the strongest manage to gain recognition and make gamers excited. To create captivating gameplay, stunnin...

Top 10 Richest Game Developers 2019

Game Development

Top 10 Richest Game Developers 2019

For the last two decades, playing video games has become an amazing hobby or, to be more precise, an engaging addiction for millions of people around the world. W...

2D Animation VS 3D Animation: Key Differences

Game Development

2D Animation VS 3D Animation: Key Differences

While 2D and 3D animation both seem to be all about drawing, you need to be a good artist only in one case. Yep, brilliant drawing skills are required only in two...

3D Animation: 12 Steps To Follow

Game Development

3D Animation: 12 Steps To Follow

3D animation is one of the main disciplines in modern art. Can you imagine Hollywood, advertising, or gaming without it? In this article, we’ll highlight the 12 k...

The Cost of Developing a VR Game

Virtual Reality

The Cost of Developing a VR Game

A couple of years ago, the idea of virtual reality seemed more like a fantastic fiction rather than an upcoming and widely accepted trend. However, as we can see...

5 Best 2D Animation Outsourcing Companies

Game Development

5 Best 2D Animation Outsourcing Companies

2D animation outsourcing has become a normal trend nowadays. There are hundreds of companies in Silicon Valley, New York, and Los Angeles that used to deliver a b...

Top 10 of the Most Popular Video Games of 2019

Game Development

Top 10 of the Most Popular Video Games of 2019

2018 was really good. 2019 doesn’t look so fruitful, however, it has a lot of published titles to keep gamers of all kinds satisfied. We have selected the most po...

Outsourcing Game Development: How Much Can You Save

Game Development

Outsourcing Game Development: How Much Can You Save

Outsourcing game development can save a huge amount of money. Dozens of thousands of dollars if not hundreds. Wanna proof? Ok, let’s count. “I was just guessing a...

Real-time Multiplayer Mobile Games: Top Samples

Game Development

Real-time Multiplayer Mobile Games: Top Samples

Real time multiplayer mobile games stay extremely popular for years. People love competing against live rivals. This is relevant for both 2D and 3D games, despite...

How to Build Real-Time Multiplayer Mobile Game?

Game Development

How to Build Real-Time Multiplayer Mobile Game?

After games such as Clash Royale became a billion dollar business, there was no doubt about the potential of multiplayer mobile games. However, developers very so...

Online Slots Development is Hard Work

Gambling

Online Slots Development is Hard Work

Slot machines have been around since the early 19th century, but they are sure not showing any signs of senility. Slot gaming actually managed to age like good wi...

Top 7 Live Dealer Casinos

Gambling

Top 7 Live Dealer Casinos

Gambling is an activity that has survived centuries of wars, unfavorable laws, repressions, and prohibitions, yet to this day it still exists and flourishes in wa...

Benefits of White Label Casino Software

Gambling

Benefits of White Label Casino Software

Benefits of White Label Casino Software The most annoying and nerve-racking part of any business is the beginning. Opening a new business takes investments, commi...

Virtual Reality Gaming is Not Dead

Game Development

Virtual Reality Gaming is Not Dead

It’s quite worrying to see articles claiming, “Virtual Reality (VR) is dead.” Virtual reality development technology has been around for so long, that it has evol...

Advantages and Risks of Outsourcing a Game Startup

Game Development

Advantages and Risks of Outsourcing a Game Startup

Time and money are the major cornerstones of any startup, so game startup outsourcing is a very important solution to be considered. Many developers do not allow...

How Virtual Reality Can Make You Better

Virtual Reality

How Virtual Reality Can Make You Better

Do you want to improve your self-confidence, commitment, creativity, and out-of-box thinking? No, it’s not about another online courses coming with an attractive...

5 Best Game Art Outsourcing Companies

Game Development

5 Best Game Art Outsourcing Companies

Developing a game is quite a complex task. One of the main subsets which takes place in the pre-production is game art design. This process when designers work on...

10 Best Mobile Game Companies in 2019

Game Development

10 Best Mobile Game Companies in 2019

The number of mobile gamers increases from year to year. This trend means good news for the developers, but also demands more dedication and creativity to conquer...

How to Become a Game Developer

Game Development

How to Become a Game Developer

Normally, developing a video game takes months or even years. This process demands different job roles to be involved: script writers, programmers, designers, ani...

Game Strategy Development: Steps To Follow

Game Development

Game Strategy Development: Steps To Follow

Strategy game development has always been among the most popular game genres. Who hasn’t heard of Civilization, Heroes of Might and Magic, or League of Legends? W...

9 Best 3D Games for Android with Top Graphics

Game Development

9 Best 3D Games for Android with Top Graphics

3D mobile games on Android have revolutionized the way gamers get to play their favorite franchises and the practices of game designers. New products with high-qu...

Top 5 Tools for Mobile Game Development

Game Development

Top 5 Tools for Mobile Game Development

$128.5 billion. This is the amount of game revenues that is expected to be approached by 2020. Amazing, ha? Well, you may be impressed even more if we tell you th...

Game Development Companies: What to Ask?

Game Development

Game Development Companies: What to Ask?

The software development industry of today doesn’t seem to cease growing and expanding while the number of game development companies grows progressively as well....

2D Vs 3D Games: Differences, Benefits and Costs

Game Development

2D Vs 3D Games: Differences, Benefits and Costs

In the relatively recent past, the gaming design was limited to 2D only. It was only in the mid-90s that 3D games started rapidly gaining traction. Back then, one...

How to Ensure Gamers’ Loyalty

Game Development

How to Ensure Gamers’ Loyalty

Just like any other business, game development works by a certain set of rules. One of these universal rules is this: loyal clients spend more, and it costs much...

How to Create a Good Game Story

Game Development

How to Create a Good Game Story

What are the main reasons a creator decides to release their product with a game story to the public? With most people, there are normally two factors at play: th...

Best Video Game Development Companies in Europe

Game Development

Best Video Game Development Companies in Europe

When it comes to the game development there are only a few names you may recall in the first five seconds. And most likely half of them represent European countri...

How Long Does It Take to Make a Game?

Game Development

How Long Does It Take to Make a Game?

Welcome to the Melior Games blog! As a game development company, we understand the significance of providing clarity to our clients regarding the duration of game...

Mobile Game Testing: Things to Know

Game Development

Mobile Game Testing: Things to Know

As a leading outsourcing game development company, at Melior Games we understand the importance of thorough testing to ensure the success of mobile games. In this...

How to Choose a Game Development Partner in 2024

Game Development

How to Choose a Game Development Partner in 2024

Welcome to Melior Games, where we are committed to being your dependable ally in the ever-changing realm of game development. As the gaming industry grows and tra...

Best Android Multiplayer Games - 2020

Game Development

Best Android Multiplayer Games - 2020

Titles like Fortnite, Minecraft, Clash of Clans, and Asphalt have shown that MMOs and regular multiplayer games will be a staple on the Google PlayStore and Andro...

Online Game Development: Best-Selling Game Genres

Game Development

Online Game Development: Best-Selling Game Genres

Online game development is the everlasting entertainment segment. From the very first video game to this day, there was a time when the games were just not popula...

Video Game Development Trends in 2019

Game Development

Video Game Development Trends in 2019

There are still a lot of video game development companies considering that they can follow an old good strategy created several years ago and succeed in the gamin...

Testing a Game Prototype Step-by-Step

Game Development

Testing a Game Prototype Step-by-Step

For sure, the game prototype is needed! So you’ve had the idea for a perfect game. You think it’s perfect, your colleagues think it’s perfect, but after the relea...

Top 8 Ukrainian Game Developers

Game Development

Top 8 Ukrainian Game Developers

Today, the gaming industry goes through the roof steadily outstripping such giants as movie production and sports. The revenue of the gaming market exceeded $43.8...

Hyper-Casual Games: Why Are They So Popular?

Game Development

Hyper-Casual Games: Why Are They So Popular?

In 2018, France-based game company Voodoo received $200 mln investments from Goldman Sachs. You may know this gaming giant by their most famous creation, Helix Ju...

Great Game Development Team - Who Are They?

Game Development

Great Game Development Team - Who Are They?

Game development team - how this gathering of experts can be characterized as a whole? By which principles do such teams gather for a common purpose - the creatio...

Top Coding Languages for Game Development

Game Development

Top Coding Languages for Game Development

The gaming industry is the most vivid example of modern technological progress. Successful projects in this niche bring millions of dollars in profits to their cr...

How Live Dealer Online Casinos Recognize Cards?

Gambling

How Live Dealer Online Casinos Recognize Cards?

Casinos all began as walk-in establishments where people specifically went to gamble. Then it evolved into playing online casino games that skipped most tradition...

Online Gambling License – How to Get It?

Gambling

Online Gambling License – How to Get It?

In previous articles, we talked lot about social gambling, live dealer casinos, and casino white labeling, but today we want to talk about a crucial component of...

How to Make a Game Design Document?

Best Practices

How to Make a Game Design Document?

Beginning the process of transforming your game idea into a reality is an exciting endeavor. However, before delving deep into development, it’s vital to establis...

The Future of Slot Games: Key Trends of 2024

Gambling

The Future of Slot Games: Key Trends of 2024

As technology advances and consumer preferences evolve, the world of game development, particularly slot games, continues to undergo dynamic changes. In 2024, the...

The Future of Gaming:  Transformation of AI

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The Future of Gaming: Transformation of AI

Amidst the ever-changing terrain of the gaming sector, where keeping pace with innovation is crucial, one technology emerges as a game-changer: Artificial Intelli...

Reskinning - Making Games Fresh

Game Development

Reskinning - Making Games Fresh

Reskinning - Making Games Fresh Making games completely from scratch is very expensive and challenging. You need a huge team of developers to write code, design,...

Token Wars – The Recruitment Stage

Blockchain

Token Wars – The Recruitment Stage

So you want to know more about these rising trends of crypto assets? After our previous article, we received quite a few requests to give even more examples of ho...

Best Blockchain Development Companies in 2020

Blockchain

Best Blockchain Development Companies in 2020

Blockchain development is considered to be one of the most hyped technologies in the recent years. Cryptocurrencies, super secure transfers, and smart contracts b...

7 Most Innovative Game Development Companies - 2019

Game Development

7 Most Innovative Game Development Companies - 2019

Thousands of game development companies release tons of products for different platforms. Some of them are well-known, and others fill small or specific niches or...

Unlocking the Secrets to Mobile Gaming Success

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Unlocking the Secrets to Mobile Gaming Success

In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of the gaming industry, mobile gaming stands out as a powerhouse, captivating audiences worldwide with its accessibility,...

Meet the Team - Kateryna, QA Engineer

Meet the Team

Meet the Team - Kateryna, QA Engineer

Enter the lively Melior Games universe! Through an engrossing series of interviews, we explore the thoughts and emotions of the gifted individuals who form the co...

Top 10 Casual Games for Android: Fun and Relax

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Top 10 Casual Games for Android: Fun and Relax

In the fast-paced world of mobile gaming, casual games stand out as perfect companions for moments of relaxation and entertainment. Offering simple gameplay mecha...

Meet the Team - Yehor, Unity Developer

Meet the Team

Meet the Team - Yehor, Unity Developer

Melior Games boasts a talented team of developers, each contributing their unique expertise to our array of projects. Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing...

Meet the Team: Rustam, Game Developer

Meet the Team

Meet the Team: Rustam, Game Developer

In today's Meet the Team series, we are pleased to introduce you to Rustam, an experienced game developer who has been an integral part of the Melior Games family...

The Best Puzzle Games for Android to Try in 2020

Game Development

The Best Puzzle Games for Android to Try in 2020

One of the most popular mobile game genres is a puzzle. While this genre is perfect for killing time, there is certainly something more about it. Unlike most arca...

The 10 Best Virtual Reality Games You Can Play

Virtual Reality

The 10 Best Virtual Reality Games You Can Play

In the last 3 - 5 years virtual reality has come a long way. Gone are the days when there was only the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, and each headset had only a few p...

VR Gaming: How Unity Powers Immersive Experiences

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VR Gaming: How Unity Powers Immersive Experiences

With its ability to provide gamers with immersive experiences never seen before, virtual reality (VR) has completely changed the gaming business. These virtual wo...

Mastering Game Economy with Melior Games

Game Development

Mastering Game Economy with Melior Games

As you make decisions in the domain of game design, the player experience is shaped by them. One factor stands out among the many others in terms of significance:...

Exploring the Future of Game Development

Game Development

Exploring the Future of Game Development

Imagine what the future holds for game development as we enter a new chapter in the history of gaming. Being at the forefront of innovation and continuously inves...

Mobile vs PC Gaming: A Comprehensive Comparison

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Mobile vs PC Gaming: A Comprehensive Comparison

There has been discussion among enthusiasts for years over the relative merits of mobile and PC gaming in the constantly changing gaming world. Though they appeal...

Integrating AI into Game Development

Best Practices

Integrating AI into Game Development

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in game creation has become essential. It makes the gameplay more dynamic, engaging, and customized, which completely chan...

Top Innovations and Tools in Game Art Outsourcing

Game Art/Design

Top Innovations and Tools in Game Art Outsourcing

With game art outsourcing being essential to realizing artistic ambitions, the game production business has advanced significantly in recent years. The need for t...

Why Choose Unity for App Development

Game Development

Why Choose Unity for App Development

Unity is a versatile and powerful development platform, originally renowned for its capabilities in game development. However, its robust features, flexibility, a...

The Most Common Bugs in Mobile Games

Game Development

The Most Common Bugs in Mobile Games

Nothing detracts more from user experience and retention in the hectic world of mobile gaming than bugs. At Melior Games, we recognize that each mobile game's suc...

The Power of Augmented Reality in Mobile Games

Virtual Reality

The Power of Augmented Reality in Mobile Games

Since augmented reality (AR) allows the digital and physical worlds to collide, it has the potential to create previously unthinkable immersive experiences. In th...

The Art of 2D Character Modeling for Modern Games

Game Art/Design

The Art of 2D Character Modeling for Modern Games

It takes both art and science to make 2D characters for modern games that are interesting. There has never been more of a need for superior, eye-catching characte...

From Prototype to Final Product: The Journey

Game Development

From Prototype to Final Product: The Journey

The process of taking a basic concept and refining it into a polished, marketable product is difficult and complex in the field of game development. The process o...

Project Estimation in Agile Development

Game Development

Project Estimation in Agile Development

Agile methods have emerged as the industry standard for project management in the fast-paced field of software development. Agile development places a strong emph...

Building a Multiplayer Game with Unity

Game Development

Building a Multiplayer Game with Unity

With their vibrant player communities and dynamic interactions, multiplayer games have swept the gaming industry. We at Melior Games have had a great time utilizi...

The Art of Budget Planning for a Game

Best Practices

The Art of Budget Planning for a Game

A successful game requires technical know-how, strategy, and inventiveness. Budget planning is one of the most important aspects of this process. A well-organized...

Games Lead The Blockchain Rush

Blockchain

Games Lead The Blockchain Rush

In our previous article, we already wrote about what is blockchain development and how it can transform the future of online gambling. Now we want to take a step...

The Best Mobile Games Built with Unity Recently

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The Best Mobile Games Built with Unity Recently

Applauded for its robust features, ease of use, and versatility, Unity has long been a mainstay in the mobile game production industry. Many notable mobile games...

Introduction To Virtual Sports

Gambling

Introduction To Virtual Sports

Sports betting has long been a mainstay of traditional operators as well as web-based operators. So, it should come as no surprise that virtual sports have also t...

How to Pick the Perfect Board Game? [Infographic]

Game Development

How to Pick the Perfect Board Game? [Infographic]

Selecting the ideal board game may turn an informal get-together into a memorable occasion. Choosing the best option can be difficult with the millions of possibi...

The Artistic Evolution of Slot Games

Gambling

The Artistic Evolution of Slot Games

From mechanical one-armed bandits to intricate digital experiences, slot games have come a long way since they were first introduced in the late 19th century. Thi...

Game Balancing: Tricks and Pitfalls

Game Art/Design

Game Balancing: Tricks and Pitfalls

Greetings from the mysterious world of game balance, where science and creativity combine to create dynamic and engaging gaming experiences. To make sure that our...

Why People Play Video Games: A Comprehensive Look

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Why People Play Video Games: A Comprehensive Look

Since video games have become so popular worldwide, they have become an integral part of our lives in the current digital era. Designing experiences that truly co...

Unity Game Development Costs: Eight Nations'

Game Development

Unity Game Development Costs: Eight Nations'

Services Offered by Unity Game Developers Before we explore the geographical disparities in Unity developer costs, let's first understand the services provided by...

Choosing the Right Art Style for Your Game

Game Art/Design

Choosing the Right Art Style for Your Game

A crucial choice that can significantly affect your game's reception and success is selecting the appropriate art style. Whatever you envisage is brought to life...

Exploring Different Character Art Styles in Games

Game Art/Design

Exploring Different Character Art Styles in Games

A key component of game design, character art is essential for telling the tale, establishing the mood, and drawing players in. At Melior Games, we know that a ga...

What is Stylized Game Art: Techniques and Examples

Game Art/Design

What is Stylized Game Art: Techniques and Examples

Stylized game art is a creative method that prioritizes artistic expression over photorealism. Stylized art aims to emphasize shapes, colors, and proportions to c...

Pros and Cons of Cross-Platform Game Development

Game Development

Pros and Cons of Cross-Platform Game Development

One of the main goals of game designers in today's competitive game market is to reach as many players as possible. Cross-platform gaming, which involves developi...

Mobile Game Design Strategies for Success

Game Development

Mobile Game Design Strategies for Success

Mobile game development is one of the fastest-growing sub-sectors of the gaming industry. With millions of apps available and thousands more created every day, it...

Review of Cross-Platform Game Development Services

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Review of Cross-Platform Game Development Services

The need for cross-platform games keeps rising in the dynamic world of game creation. Gamers want flexibility, seamless gameplay experiences, and the ability to c...

The Main Difference Between 3ds Max and Maya

Game Art/Design

The Main Difference Between 3ds Max and Maya

Robust 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software solutions are 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya. They find application in a multitude of sectors, including gaming,...

Guide to 3D Game Asset Creation

Game Art/Design

Guide to 3D Game Asset Creation

Game assets encompass everything the player sees, hears, and interacts with in the game world, from characters and environments to sound effects and animations. T...

How to Build Scalable Multiplayer Games

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How to Build Scalable Multiplayer Games

Multiplayer games allow players around the world to play together while being far away from each other. Creating a multiplayer game is not an easy task because th...

How to Prepare Your Game for the Holiday Season

Game Art/Design

How to Prepare Your Game for the Holiday Season

The holiday season offers a unique window of opportunity for game developers, where a timely release or update can dramatically increase downloads and revenue. Ho...

Holiday Magic: The Best Holidays for Game Updates

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Holiday Magic: The Best Holidays for Game Updates

Releasing game updates to coincide with holidays is one of the best ways to boost engagement, attract new players, and make your game world feel alive and festive...

Exploring the World of 2D Video Game Art

Game Art/Design

Exploring the World of 2D Video Game Art

In video games, visual effects are just as important as gameplay. Great art is more than just eye-catching graphics, as we at Melior Games know; it is the foundat...

Golden Gamers: Designing Video Games for Seniors

Game Art/Design

Golden Gamers: Designing Video Games for Seniors

One special group of gamers is seniors. With the world’s aging population increasing, developing games for seniors has become both a creative challenge and a busi...

Game Development Timeline: Unraveling the Mystery

Game Development

Game Development Timeline: Unraveling the Mystery

It was a busy evening when a curious client knocked on Melior Games’ inbox. “How long does it take to make a game?” they asked, their voices tinged with urgency a...

How AI Can Revolutionize the Game Industry

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How AI Can Revolutionize the Game Industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating every aspect of our daily lives, and it’s even more so affecting game development. Its impact on the gaming industry ha...

The Evolution of Advertising in Mobile Games

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The Evolution of Advertising in Mobile Games

Mobile games have become a significant entertainment medium, reaching millions of players daily. Additionally, they provide a profitable platform for advertisemen...

Top Shooters That Every Gamer Should Play

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Top Shooters That Every Gamer Should Play

Shooters have long been a staple of the gaming industry, as they offer high-octane action, strategic gameplay, and immersive experiences. There are many different...

Why Storytelling Matters in Game Design

Game Art/Design

Why Storytelling Matters in Game Design

A well-crafted story can evoke deep emotions, making games more immersive and memorable. Beyond simple entertainment, the game story enables players to thoroughly...

Top 10 Unity Game Development Companies in 2025

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Top 10 Unity Game Development Companies in 2025

Unity is a popular and adaptable game production engine that lets programmers make interactive games for PC, console, and mobile devices. Unity is a well-liked pl...

Best Casual Game Ideas for Businesses in 2025

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Best Casual Game Ideas for Businesses in 2025

The casual gaming market could offer companies innovative ways to engage customers, increase brand awareness, and increase profits in 2025. Here are the top ten c...

Top 10 Must-Have Features for Ludo Games in 2025

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Top 10 Must-Have Features for Ludo Games in 2025

Ludo is back—and it’s smarter, smoother, and more connected than ever before. Whether you're a developer dreaming up your next casual hit or a client looking to b...

Benefits of Using Unity 3D for Game Development

Game Development

Benefits of Using Unity 3D for Game Development

Many of the more than 120 games we at Melior Games have made and released for different platforms were made with Unity 3D. As game developers, we prefer powerful,...

Top 5 Game Development Trends

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Top 5 Game Development Trends

Game development is changing quickly. The industry's development, due to changes in player preferences and technological improvements, is making the most incredib...

How to Make a Match-3 Game: Secrets to Success

Game Development

How to Make a Match-3 Game: Secrets to Success

The mobile gaming market is saturated with thousands of games. Nonetheless, some game genres—like match-3 games—have maintained their appeal. There’s no doubt tha...

The Most Popular Mobile Gaming Categories in 2025

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The Most Popular Mobile Gaming Categories in 2025

In 2025, mobile gaming will still be the most popular form of entertainment, changing quickly in tandem with new technology. At Melior Games, we remain at the for...

The Future of Gaming with the Unity Game Engine

Game Development

The Future of Gaming with the Unity Game Engine

Unity is one of the most influential game engines in the world, and it continues to evolve. In the future of gaming, Unity is a leader in creativity, accessibilit...

The Alchemy of Generative AI in Game Development

Game Development

The Alchemy of Generative AI in Game Development

Enter the lab, brave reader. Today, we're creating a code potion combining the rarest data and using generative AI to power our thoughts! No, this isn’t black mag...

Which Game Engine is Best for XR Development?

Game Development

Which Game Engine is Best for XR Development?

In the ever-evolving realm of immersive technology, XR (Extended Reality)—which includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)—has...

Why Memes Are the Secret Weapon of Gaming Hits

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Why Memes Are the Secret Weapon of Gaming Hits

You’ve probably seen it happen: a random clip, a silly glitch, or a catchphrase from a game suddenly takes over your social media feed. That’s the power of memes....

The Power of Great Character Design

Game Art/Design

The Power of Great Character Design

Great character design, in our opinion at Melior Games, is the foundation of games that players will remember. Across genres and types of games, characters are wh...

What Makes 0+ Games Unique on Mobile Platforms

Game Development

What Makes 0+ Games Unique on Mobile Platforms

Making a game that is rated 0+ (appropriate for players of all ages) offers both special problems and fascinating opportunities in the wide world of mobile gaming...

10 Common Mistakes Unity Developers Make

Game Development

10 Common Mistakes Unity Developers Make

Unity is a powerful and accessible engine, but even experienced developers can fall into performance traps, scalability issues, or bad design habits. At Melior Ga...

How Melior Games Uses AI to Develop Games

Game Development

How Melior Games Uses AI to Develop Games

To develop smarter, faster, and more creative games, we at Melior Games are exploring new methods and technologies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) allows us to crea...

Rapid MVP Game Development — Melior’s Approach

Game Development

Rapid MVP Game Development — Melior’s Approach

In game development, speed matters, especially in the early stages. To test new concepts and present them to investors, it's critical to validate the gameplay. Ad...

The Hidden Cost of Game Templates

Game Development

The Hidden Cost of Game Templates

Game templates are everywhere. You can download an entire project with menus, gameplay, characters, and user interface (UI) in a matter of clicks, ready for custo...

Can a Reskin Change a Game Beyond Recognition?

Game Development

Can a Reskin Change a Game Beyond Recognition?

It has become a common practice in the fast-paced game production industry to update older games or swiftly enter new markets by modifying a game's appearance wit...

How to Start with an Outsourced Studio

Game Development

How to Start with an Outsourced Studio

Deciding to make a game is an exciting but also a daunting task. With creative vision, technical complexity, and market expectations, game development can easily...

What Makes a Game Successful (and Why Others Fail)

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What Makes a Game Successful (and Why Others Fail)

Not every game is going to be the next Minecraft, Genshin Impact, or Candy Crush. In fact, most games never succeed at all. So what separates success from failure...

From Board to Mobile: Timeless Game Design Lessons

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From Board to Mobile: Timeless Game Design Lessons

Long before computers, smartphones, or app stores, people gathered around tables to play games with cardboard, dice, and tokens. Before the advent of digital tech...

Prompt Like a Pro: AI Art Generation for Game Dev

Game Art/Design

Prompt Like a Pro: AI Art Generation for Game Dev

AI-driven picture creation has grown to be a potent tool for game makers. AI tools like MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, or DALL·E can save time and boost creativity...

The Art of Level Balancing in Casual Games

Game Development

The Art of Level Balancing in Casual Games

Despite their apparent simplicity, casual games employ a finely tuned level balancing algorithm. Too easy levels make the game boring. A level of difficulty that...

3 Unusual Fall Game Ideas Full of Halloween Spirit

Game Development

3 Unusual Fall Game Ideas Full of Halloween Spirit

As the air cools and the leaves turn golden, the tone of the game world shifts from bright adventures to something more mysterious, comfortable, or even disturbin...

Game Updates: The Significance of Upkeep

Game Development

Game Updates: The Significance of Upkeep

Technical changes could initially appear to be background work that only programmers are interested in. But in reality, regular updates are the foundation of a ga...

12 Performance Pitfalls to Avoid in Mobile Games

Game Development

12 Performance Pitfalls to Avoid in Mobile Games

As far as mobile gaming is concerned, performance is paramount. Even the most visually appealing and fascinating game may lose players if it freezes, overheats, o...

Hand-drawn art: the unique artistic experience

Game Art/Design

Hand-drawn art: the unique artistic experience

Hand-drawn art remains a classic and incredibly intimate form of visual storytelling in a world of hyper-realistic 3D graphics and procedural generation. It adds...

How to Prepare Your Game for Christmas Specials

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How to Prepare Your Game for Christmas Specials

The winter holidays aren’t just twinkling lights and cozy sweaters — they’re one of the most lucrative seasons in gaming. Players spend more time in apps, convers...

Unusual Winter Games That Will Warm Up Your Season

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Unusual Winter Games That Will Warm Up Your Season

Winter changes our daily rhythm. The world slows down, footsteps soften in the snow, and we crave experiences that match the quiet, magical splendor of the season...

11 Mobile Hits That Defined 2025

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11 Mobile Hits That Defined 2025

The year 2025 is almost over, so it's time to reflect. Mobile gaming has had an incredible year, with both long-standing titans that still rule the charts and fre...

Christmas Games with Meaning: Holiday Games

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Christmas Games with Meaning: Holiday Games

Christmas games don’t have to be just about the outer trappings of the holiday and winter—snowflakes, decorations, Christmas characters, or special, time-limited...

Measuring Success in Game Development Outsourcing

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Measuring Success in Game Development Outsourcing

For studios and publishers seeking to lower risk, maximize budgets, and shorten time to market, outsourcing game development has emerged as a strategic option. Ho...

Top Mobile Ball Arcade Games You Must Play in 2026

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Top Mobile Ball Arcade Games You Must Play in 2026

Arcade ball games often have simple mechanics, but they offer an endlessly addictive experience. The genre continues to thrive in 2026 as players seek out fast-pa...

Game Mechanics That Drive Player Retention

Game Development

Game Mechanics That Drive Player Retention

Player acquisition gets users through the door—but retention is what determines whether a game survives. In today’s competitive mobile market, especially in arcad...

Mobile Game Mechanics Explained

Game Development

Mobile Game Mechanics Explained

The way a player interacts with a mobile game is shaped by its mechanics. They determine what players do, how they progress, and why they come back. Simple concep...

Game Economy Design: Revenue and Player Engagement

Game Development

Game Economy Design: Revenue and Player Engagement

Game mechanics are the invisible mechanisms that influence player motivation, progression, and continued engagement. A well-designed game economy is clear and fai...

Red Lines of AI in Games

Game Development

Red Lines of AI in Games

One of the most effective techniques in contemporary game production is artificial intelligence. It produces dialogue, makes artwork, analyzes player behavior, ba...

How Gamers in Their 20s and 30s Play Today

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How Gamers in Their 20s and 30s Play Today

Gamers in their 20s and 30s are one of the most valuable and demanding audiences in today’s game development landscape. They started as offline gamers and have ev...

Brainrot Games: Why Kids Can’t Stop Playing

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Brainrot Games: Why Kids Can’t Stop Playing

In recent years, a new category of mobile games has quietly taken over schoolyards, group chats, and short-form video platforms: so-called “brainrot games.” These...

Game Design vs. Game Development: The Difference

Game Development

Game Design vs. Game Development: The Difference

The terms “game design” and “game development” sound similar, but they are not interchangeable. Nonetheless, it is essential to comprehend the distinctions betwee...

Designing Mobile Games for Short Session Behavior

Game Development

Designing Mobile Games for Short Session Behavior

How to win player attention in under 3 minutes Mobile gaming is no longer about long, uninterrupted play sessions. Today’s players open games while waiting in lin...

What Makes a Game Viral in 2026

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What Makes a Game Viral in 2026

Breaking Through the Noise in the Mobile Age Only a small percentage of the thousands of games that are produced each month in the 2026 mobile gaming market becom...

How Art Style Affects Player Acquisition

Game Art/Design

How Art Style Affects Player Acquisition

Why your visuals decide whether players install—or scroll past In the mobile games market, player acquisition begins long before gameplay. It starts with a single...

Procedural Generation in Modern Games

Game Development

Procedural Generation in Modern Games

How smart algorithms create endless content—and smarter production pipelines Modern players expect more content than ever: bigger worlds, more levels, higher repl...

How QA Impacts Player Retention

Game Development

How QA Impacts Player Retention

Why polishing a mobile game matters more than most studios think In mobile game development, retention is often discussed in terms of progression systems, monetiz...

Game Marketing Funnel Explained

Game Development

Game Marketing Funnel Explained

Why successful mobile games are built around player flow—not just ads A lot of mobile games fail long before players ever experience the gameplay. Sometimes the i...

Ethical Game Design: Where to Draw the Line

Game Art/Design

Ethical Game Design: Where to Draw the Line

Balancing engagement, monetization, and player trust in modern mobile games Mobile games are designed to keep players engaged. That is not controversial—it is sim...