The Minecraftian Narrative Part 4: ‘Twas a Dark and Stormy Night
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. Part 1, Part 2, […]
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Why Starting from the Bottom Isn’t So Bad
It Can Be Daunting . . . Let’s be honest for a second: being a game developer weeds out the
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Interview with an Intern: Kirsten Terry
Here at Black Shell Media, we’re lucky to have the opportunity to pass on our knowledge and expertise to the next
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Refining RTS AI: 5 Things to Avoid
Over the years, real time strategy games have progressed vastly and have changed in style with varying themes and new,
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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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8 Things I Learned Building a Geopolitical Strategy Game
Today’s guest post is by Ryan Hewer. He is the founder of Little Red Dog Games, creator of the geopolitical
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Indie Insider Podcast #26 – Bob Best, Indievelopment
On the twenty-sixth episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with Bob Best, a college senior from
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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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The Minecraftian Narrative: Part 3
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. Part 1 and
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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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Hats on Hats on Hats, Man: Wearing Multiple Hats as a Game Designer
There’s something beautiful about being a indie developer. Freedom. Creativity. Flexibility. The feeling of not having a boss micromanage everything you
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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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Matching Models: Functional & Efficient Hitboxes
If you have ever played a competitive first person shooter you may have heard people refer to “hitboxes.” A hitbox
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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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Indie Insider Podcast #25 – David Mullich, Veteran Game Producer and Designer
On the twenty-fifth episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with David Mullich, an industry veteran who
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The Minecraftian Narrative: Part 2
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. In the
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Pumpkin Spice Plotte: The Hero’s Journey
“A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there
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How to Ruin a Good Female Character: Lessons from the Zelda Franchise
It’s no secret that the gaming world is lacking in good female characters. Sure, we’ve seen an increase in diversity
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Indie Insider Podcast #24 – Jack Wegrich, Community Manager of Cut Throat Robotics (Zozbot)
On the twenty-fourth episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with Jack Wegrich, the 16-year old full
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The Minecraftian Narrative: Part 1
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. Minecraft’s capacity