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Oct 02, 2025

Why We Love Creating Slot Game Art for Stake!

At PaintPool Studio we create high-quality slot game art for developers launching on Stake. With over 7 years in iGaming our team combines proven expertise with the creative freedom Stake allows. From bold 2D/3D visuals to unique animations and polished SFX, we help studios bring fresh, engaging games to the platform quickly and within budget. Whether you’re an established studio or an ambitious start-up, we know how to make your Stake games stand out and keep players coming back.
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May 25, 2026

CGI vs 3D animation: pros, cons, and key differences

Know the difference between CGI and 3D Animation. We'll tell you about the difference in approaches and nuances — Paintpoolstudio
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May 21, 2026

Slot Machine Symbols: How Symbol Sets Are Built for Slot Games

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May 15, 2026

Designing Slot Game Backgrounds: Readability, Mood, and Scene Depth

A practical guide to slot background design: mood, depth, scene hierarchy, and the visual choices that keep reels, symbols, and UI clear.
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Apr 29, 2026

How to Properly Estimate Costs and Plan a 2D Animation Budget

See what shapes a 2D animation budget, which hidden costs teams often miss, and how to build a clearer project estimate from the start.
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Apr 20, 2026

The Psychology Behind What Makes Games Fun

Discover the psychology behind fun in games: challenge, progress, feedback loops, social play, and the design choices that keep players engaged.
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Apr 16, 2026

Revenue Systems Behind Free-to-Play Games

Learn how free-to-play games make money through in-app purchases, ads, subscriptions, and live ops, and why retention shapes long-term revenue.
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Apr 07, 2026

Estimating timelines: what impacts scope, speed, and iterations

Learn what drives slot art timelines: scope, style clarity, approval cycles, batch production, and integration needs, so estimates stay realistic.
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Mar 27, 2026

Art Delivery Pack for Integration: Files, Formats, and QA

What “ready for integration” means: export pack structure, file formats, naming rules, and a quick QA checklist to prevent rework.
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Mar 20, 2026

Slot games art services: deliverables, process, and collaboration model

See what slot art services include for iGaming teams: deliverables by stage, workflow, review cadence, change control, and integration-ready handoff.
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All the experience of the gaming industry in our blog

Greetings to the PaintPool Studio blog! Here, you'll uncover insights, advice, and captivating reads pertaining to the realm of games, gaming, game art, game development, and more. Our blog is tailored for game developers, artists, designers, and enthusiasts intrigued by the creative journey of crafting game content.

We impart our wisdom, expertise, and methodologies to assist you in enhancing your game development journey and attaining triumph in the field. Our articles and guides, crafted by specialists, encompass an array of subjects: from shaping game concepts, to the intricacies of character creation, crafting impactful visual effects, streamlining game mechanics, and beyond.

On our blog you will also find fascinating content on the latest developments in the gaming industry. You'll find evaluations of new games, insightful conversations with renowned developers and artists, and invaluable advice on project administration and game promotion strategies.

Take the opportunity to keep up to date with the latest developments in the gaming universe and expand your knowledge of game art and game development. Connect with us through our blog and be inspired by fresh concepts and innovative solutions offered by our team of experts.

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