3 RPG Lessons from Final Fantasy
It’s a science fiction and fantasy series created by Hironobu Sakaguchi and developed by Square Enix. It’s the largest RPG […]
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Indie Insider #31 – David Sirlin, Creator of Fantasy Strike
This week’s guest: David Sirlin, founder of Sirlin Games and creator of Fantasy Strike. Topics discussed: How the competitive
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Maintaining Motivation and Refining Development Processes
Keeping up constant motivation when developing games as an indie developer can be one of the hardest tasks you come
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An Interview with Dan Mitre, EA’s Global Community Manager
I had a chance to talk to Dan Mitre who runs community at EA. He’s a totally awesome dude and
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Keeping Players Coming Back to Your Indie Game & Tackling Playtesting
Keeping Players Coming Back Retention, retention, retention. Even if it’s just for fifteen minutes or a few hours, retention needs
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Then and Now: Classic Games vs. Modern Counterparts
What does this video make you think of? What does it make you feel? If you’re in your mid-twenties to
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5 Key Issues to Look Out for in a Publishing Contract
The number one golden rule of business: Always have a contract. Contracts help clarify business relationships on paper and provide
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6 Surefire Ways to Improve Player Retention
Ever heard of the phrase, “Player retention is the key to success”? When developers focus on engagement and acquiring players
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How Breath of the Wild’s Freedom of Choice Took Zelda to the Next Level
As a launch title for the Nintendo Switch, Zelda: Breath of the Wild has boosted the discussion of freedom of
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Roll for Initiative: Four Ways to Make Friends at Gaming Conventions
So you’re going to a game convention. Fantastic, that’s a great way to meet new people! Oh, but wait .
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Indie Insider #30 – Tyler Bushnell, Founder of Polycade
This week’s guest: Tyler Bushnell, creator of the Polycade arcade machine. Topics discussed: What makes for a successful Kickstarter
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How to Be a More Effective Game Designer
Design risk. This is the basic idea that your game might completely suck on release. Okay, so you have a
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Understanding KPIs for Mobile Game Developers
Mobile app analytics are a key part of what is needed to improve many aspects related to your games on
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Six Tools to Help You Write More Efficiently
Unless you’re a game scriptwriter or narrative designer, chances are that writing doesn’t come to mind often. However, it plays
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Remasters: Why Charging Full Price Might not Be Smart After All
Consider the following scenario: you’re working on a game, and it’s going to take a while. You’ve already launched a
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The Professional Provider: 4 Tips to Work Better with Your Clients
Consulting companies are a very common type in the software development world. One day, one company decides to outsource the development
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Beta Testing: The Solution to That Patch Problem
We’ve heard it time and time again. Players asking why game developers are relying so much on patches to make
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Indie Insider – The Game Writing Panel
This week’s episode is a special discussion panel all about game writing: What it is, what it means, and
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How to Design Better Quests in Game Development
If you are creating a story built on sequences of quests, you’ll need to think beyond script and storyline. There
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How to Get the Most Out of a Game Jam
So, you’re thinking of joining a game jam over the weekend? Did you know there’s more than one type of