Channel Your Inner Journalist: Mastering the 7 News Beats
There is a distinct “news beat” that game companies follow for their launch, and once you notice these beats, you’ll […]
Business, Marketing
Blog, Game Design, Game Development
No Longer a Clone: 3 Ways Saints Row Differentiated Itself from Grand Theft Auto
The year is 2006. Five years after the game-changing release of Grand Theft Auto III, there came a brand new
Marketing
3 Ways to Find the Journalist That’s Right for You
The most quoted advice for PR newbies is to make sure you are pitching your idea to the right journalist.
Developer Spotlight, Game Design, Game Development, Interview
Developer Spotlight: The Black Watchmen’s Patrick Greatbatch
Here at Black Shell Media, we find ourselves extremely lucky to build relationships with a wide array of developers from
Blog, Game Development
United We Develop: A Breakdown of Unity’s Strengths & Weaknesses
Unity is a cross platform game engine used to develop video games for PCs, mobile devices, consoles, and websites. It
Blog, Indie Insider, Interview, Marketing
Indie Insider Podcast #8 – Crash Wave Games
On the eighth episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with one of the co-founders of Crash
Blog, Game Design, Game Development, Marketing
Game Dev Pro Tips Vol. 1
Below is an excerpted collection of game development tips from Daniel Doan, Co-Founder of Black Shell Media. Enjoy! Tip
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4 Thoughts on Building Your First: Platformer
So let’s say that you’ve read my article on building your first game, and with the skills you’ve learned,
Blog, Game Design, Game Development, Writing
Barcelona Games World: The Most Important Gaming Event in Spain
When it was announced that the biggest video game event in Spain was taking place in Barcelona, the city where I’m
Guest Post, Writing
The Cycle of Life and Death: Why I Choose to be a Creative
This is a guest post by Athena Hacker. Editor’s Note: Article contains bullying, murder, suicide, tragedy, triumph, and love. Don’t
Business
Networking at a Game Convention Part 3: Following Through
This post is Part 3 of a three-part series outlining how to network at a gaming convention. In Part 1,
Game Design, Marketing
Overwatch’s Sombra ARG and what to take away.
Using a perspective from within your game’s story is an incredibly ingenious way to interact with your audience, as well
Business
Networking at a Game Convention Part 2: Get in There!
This article is Part 2 a 3-part series on networking at a convention. Check out Part 1 to discover what to do before a
Blog, Game Design, Game Development, Indie Insider, Interview
Indie Insider Podcast #7 – Archiact
On the seventh episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with Sarah Doukakos and Andy Bacon, two
Blog, Game Design
Fine-tuning The “Loot” Game Experience
Games that have loot mechanics and randomized content always interest me and always seem to represent how far game design has
Business
Networking at a Game Convention Part 1: The Calm Before the Social Storm
Last year’s Game Developers Conference had 26,000 industry professionals under one roof. That’s a heck of a lot of networking
Blog, Game Design, Game Development, Technology
Virtual Reality in videogames: yesterday, today and tomorrow
Virtual reality seems to be the next big thing in the entertainment industry. But VR is not that new, and
Blog, Game Design
The One World Building Rule that Matters—And How No Man’s Sky Broke It
World building is a vital step in the game development process. There is perhaps nothing more important than ensuring your
Business, Game Design, Game Development
Gaming for Reality: 6 Gaming Nonprofits You Should Support
Nonprofit organizations have been well known to be powerful forces for good in society, and gaming nonprofits are no exception.
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Crisis! – The 24 Crucial Hours After Release
With the advent of the internet, social networks, and community forums, it has become a challenge to endure public opinion.