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At Magic Media, we like to lead the charge when it comes to cutting-edge development in gaming technology. Modern platforms like blockchain are no exception to this, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of incorporating Digital Ledger Technology, like blockchain, into the gaming industry and our projects. As part of this initiative, we’re […]

Games are bigger than ever and can have larger-scale productions compared to even just a few years ago. With this in mind, outsourcing is quickly becoming a necessity for many game development studios. At Magic Media, we provide outsourcing game art services and, as such, believe that developers should know how to prepare for it.  […]

The Igloo Gaming team has had the pleasure of working with many clients who make games in many different styles and genres. Word games, casual games in fantasy settings, and pirate adventures, it’s exciting to work on such a variety of games that allow us to exercise our creativity. While each project can be wildly […]

The Magic Media team is made up of industry leaders, passionate staff, and the drive to pioneer a better gaming world. With the growing popularity and interest in blockchain gaming, we dove straight in. And since then, we’re actively involved in dozens of gaming titles. Our teams set about learning about the blockchain networks, cryptocurrency, […]

Game trailers are everywhere within the gaming industry. From AAA to indie titles, game trailers are almost obligatory for most releases. Both cinematic trailers that highlight narrative elements of a game and trailers exhibiting gameplay features are cornerstones of a game’s pre-release marketing campaign. While game trailers are a fact of life within the industry, […]

Blockchain technology has disrupted several industries, and the gaming industry is no exception. With the growing popularity of blockchain-based games, game developers are leveraging the benefits of blockchain technology to deliver immersive and engaging gaming experiences. In this article, we explore the challenges of blockchain game development and how game developers can leverage the benefits […]

There’s an often-loathed trope that is becoming more and more common in gaming, pop-up tutorials. Commonly parodied, basic and new mechanics stall the game at the moment of their introduction. A pop-up occurs, maybe accompanied by a brief video clip, and the mechanic is explained. Today, we wanted to look at the world of game […]

Before any 3D art, any animation, any astounding visual effects, we begin with concept art. For the many stages of art production, it can often be one of the longest. Here, the majority of details and visual character traits or details are established. For games, concept art is where teams find grounding and inspiration. It […]

Now out of early access, Unreal Engine 5 is still in its infancy for game development. As with any significant release of this size, game developers will have to wait for it to become ‘development ready’. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be used as an ongoing baseline, a place to experiment, or a potential […]

Outsourcing can be an excellent way to scale and add highly experienced members to your team’s development cycle, however it can be expensive. The costs can quickly skyrocket, especially if you’re considering co-development for the entire development pipeline. Although doing this can be beneficial when looking to gain a large amount of external expertize and […]