Getting tangled up in the beautiful landscapes of Cloud Gardens

[Game Developer Daily](#) October 18, 2021 — JUMP TO — [From Our Sponsors](#sponsors) | [Featured Blogs](#blogs) | [Top Job Postings](#job) | [Resource Center](#resources) [TOP STORIES] [Getting tangled up in the beautiful landscapes of Cloud Gardens]( Exploring the challenges that appeared when designing how players would guide plant growth, and the thoughts that went into creating this lost world. [Twitch data leak didn't expose passwords or login credentials]( Full credit card numbers also remain secure. [FIFA knocks exclusive licensing deals, casting more doubt on EA partnership]( "It is clear that this needs to be a space that is occupied by more than one party controlling all rights." [Valve bans cryptocurrency games and NFTs from Steam]( Valve really put the "block" in "blockchain" with this move. [Ad infinitum: Handling community curation on a cosmic scale in Dreams]( Media Molecule editorial manager Jen Simpkins explains how the studio supports the budding developers behind the ever-expanding Dreamiverse. [More Stories »]( [FROM OUR SPONSORS] [Level up in your game dev career with these 3 important skills]( CG Spectrum looks at how building your technical skills, soft skills, and your specialization can put you at an advantage at your next job interview. [FIND OUT MORE]( [FEATURED BLOGS] [Reflections on tutorial design in Puzzledorf]( This article looks at how I tried to create textless tutorials and instead teach through design; to use experiences to help people learn through play. [The 10 Rules For Mobile Game LiveOps]( In this article, we'll get into the pitfalls that catch innocent mobile game liveops professionals like you by surprise over and over again. [Improving your Productivity and Staying Motivated when Working from Home or Alone]( Number of developers working from home increased since the pandemic. Working alone when starting your game developer career is also frequent. If that's your cas... [Just one more turn - Game Development tips and tricks from the creator of Civilization, Sid Meier.]( In Sid Meier's Memoir, Sid shares funny and interesting anecdotes that make it a real pleasure to read. There are also a lot of Game Development tips and lesson... [Reflections on Puzzle Design in Puzzledorf]( This article covers the guidelines for puzzle design that I used in Puzzledorf and my answer to the question, "What makes a good puzzle?" It's not intended to b... [More Blogs »]( Using Market Analysis to Help Make Your Game a Success: A Live Talk and Q&A with Jason Della Rocca [REGISTER NOW]( [JOBS LISTINGS FOR TODAY] Sucker Punch Productions: United States [Senior or Lead Engine Programmers]( Sucker Punch Productions: United States [Senior Gameplay Programmer]( Sucker Punch Productions: United States [Senior Graphics Programmer]( Sucker Punch Productions: United States [Senior Tools and Engine Programmers]( Sucker Punch Productions: United States [Tools and Pipeline Programmer]( HakJak Studios: United States [Senior Unity Developer]( [RESOURCES] [Create your real-world metaverse with Niantic]( Head over to Lightship.dev to learn more and register to attend the Lightship Launch virtual keynote on November 8 at 10 am PT. [How to update your game without impacting player experience (or revenue)]( Sponsored: When it comes to free-to-play titles that rely on microtransactions and other in-game revenue streams, taking a game offline even briefly can result in a huge amount of lost revenue. [5 lessons from working with an outsource team on a new IP]( Sponsored: "When working on something completely new, it’s more essential than ever to collaborate with someone willing and capable to share the game’s vision." [Adopting CI/CD: How Midwinter Entertainment iterates at speed with the help of IMS]( Sponsored: Collaboration can help a studio change its model of working, embrace CI/CD principles, gain the fast feedback loops that unlock meaningful change and ensure resources are allocated to what really matters. [More than a thousand words: Integrating story into art]( Sponsored: 1518's Michael Casalino explains how artwork can be used to enhance a game's storytelling. [7 things you need to know about Game Server Hosting Orchestration for a great player experience]( Sponsored: If you want players to spend time in your game and keep coming back, you'd better make sure you offer them a seamless, immersive experience. [More Resources »]( [Facebook]( [Twitter](gamedevdotcom?elq_mid=106963&elq_cid=22018255) [Linkedin]( [YouTube]( This email has been sent to {EMAIL}. To understand how we use your personal information, please see our [Privacy Policy.]( You can unsubscribe from Game Developer communications by [clicking here.]( Brand c/o Informa Tech Holdings LLC | Registered in the United States with number 7418737 605 Third Ave., 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10158, USA [Informa Tech](