Pumpkin Spice Plotte: Writing Heroes and Plots
“A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there […]
Blog, Writing
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Community Building: Understanding Players And Focusing On Interaction
With the ever-increasing numbers of people playing games, there is an increasing number of players who want to start a discussion
Blog, Game Development
The Lazy Dev’s Guide to Staying Sharp And Avoiding Procrastination
Staying sharp and being productive are two common complaints for everyone, but more so for the lazy developer. Most have
Blog, Game Development
We’re All in This Together: How to Build a Cohesive, Collaborative Team
Developing a great game can be quite a challenge nowadays, because there are many things you have to take into
Blog, Game Design, Writing
Learning From Joel: A Dissection of Successful Character Design
For the sake of background and proving the strength of my argument, let me begin this article by saying I
Blog, Business
5 Customer Service Tips You Need to Sell Your Game Without Steam
Did you know that Steam handles 60,000 refund requests per day? That’s a whopping 10,000 more daily refunds than they
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Are Distributors the New Publishers?
There is always something going on in the video game industry, and constant change is one of them. As such,
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How to Better Serve Users By Providing Multiple Payment Methods
PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, and other alternative payment methods. It seems they’re accepted everywhere, both online and in brick and mortar
Blog, Business, Game Development
7 Companies Every Game Developer Should Work With
The thing about game development that isn’t mentioned as often as it should be is that many developers, especially in
Blog, Game Design
The Name’s RuPaul, Dream Daddy: What Happens When Quirky Hooks Meet Memorable Gameplay
I remember being about thirteen and playing the third expansion pack for The Sims, titled The Sims: Hot Date. It
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How to Market Your Indie Game: 7 Channels to Consider Post-Launch
As the Content Marketing Specialist here at Black Shell Media, whenever I’m not helping indie developers with their marketing schedules
Blog, Business
How to Effectively Implement a Monthly Subscription Model for Your Game
Despite the popularity of video games and their ability to stay continuously appealing, developers are still unsure how to profit
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Standing Out from the Crowd: How to Sell Your Mobile Game Without Google Play or iTunes
Mobile game developers know that there are two giants fighting for their hearts, minds and yes, their money: Google Play
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The Worst E3 Ever? 15 Lessons to Take Away from E3 2017
June 13-15, 2017 marked an interesting time for the gaming industry. It was E3, the annual event that celebrates gaming
Blog, Game Design, Writing
How to Create Realistic Characters in 10 Steps
Let’s face it—stories in games are often overlooked. As long as the gameplay and mechanics are intact, players don’t outright
Blog, Business
How to Sell Your Game Across Platforms
So you’ve finally created your indie game. This is usually the part when you get a chance to fully congratulate
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Fraud in the Gaming Industry
Fraud is everywhere, from retail stores to digital marketplaces. Shoplifters alone account for 27 million (1 in 11) crimes in
Blog, Business
How to Manage Taxes as an Indie Developer
Disclaimer: I am not a certified accountant or a lawyer, and none of this may be constituted as legal or
Blog, Game Design
The Top 5 MMORPGs of All Time
First thing’s first, this list is strictly all about MMORPGs. The reason for this is that there is just too
Blog, Game Development
The 7 Best Launchers to Use for Game Delivery and Updates
Making your players wait for content is one of the best ways to hurt potential sales of your game. That