Four Tips To Staying Sharp
Wondering How to Stay on Track? The life of a game developer is filled with video games, communication with fellow […]
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Combating Sexism Through Games
Sexism in Games is Real . . . As we discussed before, in my previous article, sexism is a real
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What Is Sexism In Video Games?
What Is Sexism? Sexism—the prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women—is everywhere. From Hollywood to TV shows, books to video
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GDC 2017: The Good, The Political, And The Funny
The annual Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) held in San Francisco is normally all about games. It’s about who’s working on
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The Do’s & Don’ts Of Narrative Design
Are you an amateur narrative designer? Or are you thinking of starting down that path? Good. That’s the first step toward
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How to Market Your Video Game
If you’re an indie developer, chances are you’re trying to share a game—or a few—with the world. You spend hours
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How to Launch a Career as a Solo Developer
If you’re reading this, you want to become a solo game developer. Or at the very least, you’re interested in
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Small Industries: Being Nice Pays Off
Once upon a time, someone described the video game industry as a “tiny” one. It might come as a surprise—what
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GDC Networking: How It’s Done
Going to GDC this year? Congratulations! It’s a fantastic step to take toward a career in games. Whether you’re only
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Why Jobs In AAA Studios Don’t Spell Success
If you’ve read our look at the changing gaming industry, then you already know how difficult it is to actually
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Are Jobs In Games In Jeopardy?
In a recent post on the Indeed blog, it’s been stated that “jobs for video game developers have dropped by
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How to Network in Game Development
It might seem difficult, but outside of conventions, developers can still find ways to network. Albeit more accessible methods, because
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The White Wolf Curse: Why Trust Is Broken When You Cancel Projects
Game studio White Wolf, best known for their role-playing games and books set in the World of Darkness universes, has
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5 Things You Must Know If You’re Considering A Career In Games
Game development is a fun field, filled with video games (obviously), and talented creatives. Conferences make ideal places to network.
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What’s Up with Nintendo Switch?
Nintendo Switch has been all over gaming news as of late, but with so much going on, it’s time for
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Balancing A Critical Eye & Joy As A Developer
The Overly Critical Developer Teddy Lee of Cellar Door Games was recently interviewed by IGN, in a piece called “Independent
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A Day In The Life of A Games Writer
Expectations Too many instances, teenagers and those in their early twenties think it’s somewhat easy to become a video game
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Catching the Trend: Are Metroidvania Games Making A Comeback?
Slain: Back from Hell. Death’s Gambit. Salt & Sanctuary. These Metroid-style games, better dubbed as Metroidvania, get plenty of attention from
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Top 3 Games to Look Forward to in 2017!
2016 was a fantastic year for gaming. Between new consoles, and new game releases every month, it’s no surprise that
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Reading Facts: Are 52% of Players Now Female?
What do Kratos, Duke Nukem, and the entire cast of Gears of War have in common? Over-the-top masculine themes, for starters.