But, they insist, you really wouldnt have it any other way.

Once that’s done, they can start working on graphics, jumping etc.

(Thanks,GamesRadar.)

A close-up of a Windows dialog box showing a partly-filled loading bar and two buttons: a greyed-out Done and highlighted Cancel

I have never worked in a game that didnt sport a fake loading bar.

I have never worked in a game that didnt sport a fake loading bar.

Real ones induce anxiety.

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Fun thing: players dont trust a smooth loading bar.

The stutters and pauses show you that the load is biting.

Ive worked on games where we artificially faked it,chimed inThomas Was Alone andSubsurface Circulars Mike Bithell.

I’ve never faked one.

I’ve never faked one, Daillydeclared.