11 episodes

Have you ever pondered why specific game mechanics are so engrossing while others fall flat? Let's uncover the secrets behind today's gaming hits and misses. From the compelling to the cringe-worthy, I explore the design choices that make or break the player experience.Host: Sergey Snegirev, a Head of Game Design and App Development. 

80 Levels of Game Design Sergey Snegirev

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Have you ever pondered why specific game mechanics are so engrossing while others fall flat? Let's uncover the secrets behind today's gaming hits and misses. From the compelling to the cringe-worthy, I explore the design choices that make or break the player experience.Host: Sergey Snegirev, a Head of Game Design and App Development. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires macOS 11.4 or higher

    Marketing and Analytics in Developing Games

    Marketing and Analytics in Developing Games

    Hi everyone! Today, we're going to talk about marketing. A game designer's job involves close interaction with the marketing department and analyzing the game's metrics. Let's discuss the primary stages of game marketing promotion and the role of a game designer.Support the Show.

    • 21 min
    Level Design Rules

    Level Design Rules

    Welcome everyone! Today, we’ll talk about level design in games. And we will learn the principles and logic by which we can build the design of our games like professionals.Support the Show.

    • 22 min
    Game Design Documentation

    Game Design Documentation

    A game is a form that touches everything around us. We go to work and set ourselves the goal of reaching a higher career level, to get an achievement. Scientists who create new inventions and make discoveries are players who work towards long-term goals by completing short-term and medium-term tasks. A musician creating a song follows the rules of the game. Today, we will discuss what a game is, its principles, and how to write good game design documentation if you've decided to create your o...

    • 19 min
    Interactive World of Baldur's Gate 3

    Interactive World of Baldur's Gate 3

    Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the year's standout releases, masterfully combining legacy and innovation. Rich gameplay, intricate combat mechanics, and cooperative mode excellence feel like a genuine DnD session. While the game could astound, it leaves us pondering what another year in alpha could have achieved. This is a detailed analysis of the game design of Baldur's Gate 3. Support the Show.

    • 14 min
    How different people play games

    How different people play games

    Gaming isn't just about mashing buttons or slaying dragons anymore. Today, we're discussing a digital playground where gamers are viewers, creators, and buyers. Video games are already in everyone's lives, from your nephew to your grandma, who still thinks 'Nintendo' is a new type of pasta. Support the Show.

    • 11 min
    Classifying Games

    Classifying Games

    The world of video games is as diverse as it is complex, with myriad genres that offer players unique experiences. Understanding these genres is not just about categorizing games. It's about appreciating the different types of interactions, activities, tests, and goals they offer. To start understanding game design in games, we must realize the genres. Support the Show.

    • 22 min

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