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Introducing the Game Design Canvas At Fan Studio, we believe in the power of the Game Design Canvas as a crucial tool for designing and developing successful indie game titles. It allows us to plan and structure our games around the desired Core Experience, ensuring that players are engaged and entertained throughout their journey. In…

As game developers, we constantly strive to create captivating and memorable games that keep players coming back for more. However, achieving this is often easier said than done. It requires skill, patience, and an acute understanding of what gamers want. In this article, we’ll explore how Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series became a game design masterpiece…

As a senior game designer and developer at Fan Studio, I often strive to create engaging and immersive game experiences that capture the attention of players. One of the most effective ways of keeping players interested and motivated is by incorporating humor and a well-crafted narrative into the game design. In this article, I will…

Tunnel vision is a dangerous phenomenon that affects game designers, marketers, and professionals in many other industries. It refers to a state in which an individual becomes overly focused on one particular aspect of a project, neglecting other important factors that could negatively impact the overall outcome. To help you avoid this pitfall, here are…

Puzzles in games are a great way to challenge players and keep them engaged. In this article, we’ll explore some examples of games that have developed mind-blowing puzzles, extract the mechanics that make them so challenging, and explain how the game designers worked on these and what techniques they applied. The Importance of Puzzles in…

How Companies Can Use Game Design Strategies to Boost Business Gamification is the process of using game design elements in non-game contexts to improve engagement and motivation. Companies can use gamification to increase customer acquisition, improve employee productivity, and boost overall business growth. As a UK-based game design and development studio, Fan Studio has extensive…

When you are developing your first iOS game app, you need to make a lot of difficult decisions. The first and the most important one is deciding which platform you’ll be developing for – iOS or Android. It’s very tempting to jump right into developing the game app and to make it available for both…

Now you can play all year round as your favourite trusty DHL innovation, EffiBOT. All you need to do is duck, jump and weave your way around the obstacles in the DHL warehouse to collect as many parcels as you can. We are hosting a global leaderboard where players will have the chance to win…