by Jennifer Mendez | May 28, 2018 | Blog, Business
We’re going to cut to the chase: you’re here for the tips, and we’re here to give them to you. Without further ado, let’s jump into these 9 useful business tips for budding game developers! 1. Know Your Numbers To make a living from indie...
by Jennifer Mendez | May 21, 2018 | Blog, Game Design
That’s right, we’re talking about that 1986-2016 side-scrolling action-adventure series that spawned a bunch of copycat games and made up 50 percent of the inspiration behind the Metroidvania genre (the other 50 percent being Castlevania, of course) . ....
by Jennifer Mendez | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Writing
Many times, I find myself unimpressed by a game’s faulty plot. I end up feeling disconnected, uninterested, and generally disappointed when I complete a video game. However, I do find solace in knowing there is hope for a game lacking in plot. My hope is found in...
by Jennifer Mendez | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. Last time, we discussed the concept of a narrative scripting language that could revolutionize the way players interact with a game world. We considered the...
by Jennifer Mendez | Apr 23, 2018 | Blog
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. Minecraft’s capacity for simple, direct, consumer-level editing of the 3D world has brought upon revolutions in game design and has joyously perforated...
