Game Design 101: Designing Game Economies

Game Design 101: Designing Game Economies

It almost seems like nowadays, every game has some sort of “upgrade” or “shop” system. Meta-games and economic systems give new depth and flavour to games, providing a strong sense of growth. However, too often games end up having their currencies feel worthless or...
How To Make Your Indie Game Stand Out

How To Make Your Indie Game Stand Out

Commonly I’ll run across games that are genuinely fun, but have lousy or generic themes. “It’s another zombie game”, or “it’s another military game”, or “it’s another fantasy game”. Despite how good your game is, without something to set it apart from the countless...