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Mundane and non-weapon pieces are not the first things that jump to mind when we discuss 3D art and game art production. However, with a rising popularity of horror games, mind-bending cosmic mysteries, and a breaking of the traditional gaming mould in many ways, there’s plenty of reasons to keep these items in mind. One […]

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 […]

Games have gotten bigger, more complex, and more detailed in every way imaginable. This has led to rising costs of development and huge expectations on developers, making it significantly harder to remain profitable off sales alone. Live services as a design choice has risen in popularity as a response.  When well executed players get more […]

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 […]

At Magic Media, we live and breathe gaming. We’ve seen countless games rise and fall, and one element of game design often separates the fleeting fads from the enduring classics: a well-designed in-game economy. At the core of player engagement is player satisfaction. Without a solid economy progression, player enjoyment will be sorely lacking. Think of this: […]

Unreal Engine, and its latest version Unreal Engine 5, is a powerhouse for game development, delivering a staggeringly powerful suite of tools for developers to use. In this blog, we’ll dive into how Unreal Engine is used and look at some of the notable technologies that can be brought to bear. What is Unreal Engine? […]

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 […]