Tim De Wachter

On the surface level, it might seem as though there are few differences between developing games for console and PC, but the deeper you look into the process, it’s easier to understand the differences and unique challenges of console game development. There are aspects of console game development that are growing closer to PC, such […]

Mobile game development is a complex process that involves a well-oiled team working together to deliver high-quality experiences. At Magic Media, we’ve had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of mobile projects and learn from each of those experiences, refining our knowledge and helping us cultivate an innate understanding of how to deliver […]

One of the most important decisions as part of any mobile game development project is which game engine should be used. At Magic Media, we carefully consider what game engine should be used for every mobile game development project we’re participating in. There is no singular, ruling choice as to what the best game engine […]

The video format plays an important role in games, specifically with game trailers and game cinematics. Though trailers and cinematics play different roles in games, their usefulness in attracting your target audience and keeping that same audience engaged cannot be underestimated. We have extensive experience crafting high-quality game trailers and compelling game cinematics at Magic […]

We’re very excited for this next stop in our Day in the Life series as we got to talking with Sam Mussett-Harford. Based in England, he’s one of our Creative Directors at Magic Media. Sam has been in the gaming world for about twelve years now and with Magic Media for nearly two. Let’s take […]

Acquiring funding for game development projects can be a complicated process that requires diligent research, business acumen, and persistence to go through several channels to secure your game’s future. Though many routes toward securing game development funding exist, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, and each project will have different needs. Crucially, funding for game development […]

Created for a project where players will explore planets in our universe, this interstellar buggy 3D model was created to be a rugged, reliable, and flexible vehicle. We had a chat with the artist behind the work to see what went into creating the piece, how he approached the work, and if he had any […]

It has a few different names, real-time VFX, real time VFX, and even game VFX but they’re all the same thing. Real-time VFX are the effects we see in a video game. From mist, rain, sand, and ash to confetti, fireworks, explosions, and world-ending detonations, real-time VFX is the term that covers them all. Real-time […]

One of our latest and most exciting full-cycle game development projects is with Fateless Games. Fateless Games came together founded by Simon Lockerby, Hisham Saleh, and Dan Francis, otherwise known as HellHades, Sham, and Phixion. They came together through a love of gaming, building communities, and creating content. This vision brought them into the world […]

The mobile gaming industry is changing fast, and it is not slowing down. As the entire games market shifts in technology, player behavior, and production strategy, mobile is evolving from a “nice-to-have platform” to a core battleground for studios that want scale, revenue, and longevity. This matters because mobile game development is no longer only […]