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Articles by Martin Eden on the Melior Games blog.

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...

Introduction To Virtual Sports

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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...

Benefits of White Label Casino Software

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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 invest...

Reskinning - Making Games Fresh

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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 co...

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 flou...

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...

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...

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 o...

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 progressiv...

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 -...

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...

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 ga...

10 Best Mobile Game Companies in 2019

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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 creativit...

5 Best Game Art Outsourcing Companies

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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 desig...

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, de...

Top 10 of the Most Popular Video Games of 2019

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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...

5 Best 2D Animation Outsourcing Companies

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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...

The Cost of Developing a VR Game

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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...

3D Animation: 12 Steps To Follow

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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 highli...

2D Animation VS 3D Animation: Key Differences

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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...

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 Euro...

Top 10 Richest Game Developers 2019

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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...

TOP-7 Video Game Design Companies

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TOP-7 Video Game Design Companies

Outsource game desig n is a competitive environment. Only the strongest manage to gain recognition and make gamers excited. To create captivating game...

Top 10 Online Multiplayer Games

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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...

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...

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...

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 v...

The Value of Educational Mobile Games

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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 an...

7 Best Video Games for Kids in 2020

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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 opt...

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...

Nostalgia in Video Games

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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,...

Social Games - All You Should Know

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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 an...

Benefits of Online Gaming: A Closer Look

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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 21 st century used to the online gaming benefits...

Top 15 Best Retro Video Games

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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 wh...

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 proj...

Video Games and IQ: Unveiling the Connection

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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...

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 e...

Best Android Multiplayer Games - 2020

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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 PlaySto...

Video Game Marketing: Four Powerful Strategies

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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 Me...

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 creati...

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...

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...

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? Bec...

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...

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...

The Benefits of Video Games for Seniors

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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...

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 sear...

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 t...

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 ex...

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,...

The Importance of Storyline in Mobile Games

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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 s...

5 Must-Dos For Any Game Startup

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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 ind...

Trends for the Video Gaming Industry

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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...

Video Game Industry Statistics

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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...

4 Dont’s For a Game Startup

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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...

The Ultimate Guide to Outsourcing Games

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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...

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, an...

Doomed Aspirations For Games Startups

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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...

Crowdfunding Platforms For Games Startups

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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...

Animate a Fighting Game in 6 Stages

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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 t...

Top 10 Best Selling Video Games Ever

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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 fe...

Examples Of Character Animation In Video Games

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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...

3D Modeling in Games vs Movies

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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 complet...

Best 21st Century Racing Games

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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...

Most Popular Video Game Genres

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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 c...

VR Games VS Games with VR

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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 su...

Best 2D Game Engines

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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 develope...

The Evolution of Game UI

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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...

Figuring Out the Cost of 3D Modeling

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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 cons...

Top 5 Back-End Solutions For Multiplayer Games

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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 no...

How To Prolong a Game’s Lifecycle

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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 re...

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 con...

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...

The Key Principles of Animation in Video Games

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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 player...

The Challenge of Developing Mobile Puzzle Games

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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...

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 progressiv...

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 aft...

How Much Does Concept Art Cost

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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 d...

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 C...

How to Create a Good Game Story

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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...

6 Impressive Ways Gaming Shapes Thinking

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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 g...

Online Games to Play Through Winter

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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 darknes...

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...

The Global Headcount of Gamers: Sizing Up 2020

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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 si...

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 sour...

How to Successfully Promote a Video Game

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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 bil...

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Industry

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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 survey...

9 Best 3D Games for Android with Top Graphics

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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...

Unveiling the Latest Trends in Game Development

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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 te...

Unity Game Development Costs: Eight Nations'

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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...

How Long Does It Take to Make a Game?

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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 dura...

Mobile Game Testing: Things to Know

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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 ga...

How to Make a Game Design Document?

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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...

The Future of Slot Games: Key Trends of 2024

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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....

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 wh...

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: Artifi...

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 acc...

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 i...

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 ga...

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...

Mastering Game Economy with Melior Games

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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 s...

Exploring the Future of Game Development

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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 contin...

Game Balancing: Tricks and Pitfalls

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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 s...

The Artistic Evolution of Slot Games

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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...

Integrating AI into Game Development

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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 com...

Why Choose Unity for App Development

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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, fl...

The Most Common Bugs in Mobile Games

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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 mobi...

The Power of Augmented Reality in Mobile Games

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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 experi...

From Prototype to Final Product: The Journey

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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. T...

Project Estimation in Agile Development

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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...

Building a Multiplayer Game with Unity

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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...

The Art of Budget Planning for a Game

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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 we...

Choosing the Right Art Style for Your Game

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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 bro...

Pros and Cons of Cross-Platform Game Development

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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 invol...

Mobile Game Design Strategies for Success

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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 e...

The Main Difference Between 3ds Max and Maya

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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, includ...

Guide to 3D Game Asset Creation

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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...

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 tas...

How to Prepare Your Game for the Holiday Season

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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 an...

Exploring the World of 2D Video Game Art

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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...

Game Development Timeline: Unraveling the Mystery

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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 w...

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 gamin...

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...

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 ma...

Why Storytelling Matters in Game Design

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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 t...

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 t...

Benefits of Using Unity 3D for Game Development

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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 pre...

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 m...

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

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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...

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 Reali...

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 pow...

The Power of Great Character Design

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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, char...

What Makes 0+ Games Unique on Mobile Platforms

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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 m...

10 Common Mistakes Unity Developers Make

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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....

How Melior Games Uses AI to Develop Games

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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) allow...

The Hidden Cost of Game Templates

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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, rea...

Can a Reskin Change a Game Beyond Recognition?

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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 ap...

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...

The Art of Level Balancing in Casual Games

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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 dif...

Game Updates: The Significance of Upkeep

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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 founda...

Hand-drawn art: the unique artistic experience

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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 generati...

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...

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 ch...

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, t...

Game Mechanics That Drive Player Retention

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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, especia...

Mobile Game Mechanics Explained

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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. S...

Red Lines of AI in Games

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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...

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...

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 g...

Game Design vs. Game Development: The Difference

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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 distinc...

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...

How Art Style Affects Player Acquisition

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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 w...

Procedural Generation in Modern Games

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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,...

How QA Impacts Player Retention

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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 syst...

Game Marketing Funnel Explained

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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. Som...

Ethical Game Design: Where to Draw the Line

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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 controversi...

Player Behavior Trends in 2026

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Player Behavior Trends in 2026

Why understanding players is becoming more important than understanding games The gaming industry has never had access to more data than it does today...

Why Start with a PoC Before Full Development

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Why Start with a PoC Before Full Development

Great ideas are everywhere. Every week, studios hear pitches for innovative mechanics, ambitious multiplayer systems, stylized worlds, or genre combinations that...