You Are He as We are He as We Are All the Player: 3 Special Kinds of Game Immersion
I am someone who has played video games for many years and through many genres. The way I perceive games […]
Blog, Game Design, Game Development
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Blog, Game Design, Game Development
Why Horizon: Zero Dawn Is Successful
Weak Points Don’t Always Lead to Doom People have been talking about Horizon: Zero Dawn since it first got announced
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Interview with Carolina Ravassa (Voice of Sombra in Overwatch) at SXSW Gaming 2017
I had the pleasure of connecting with Carolina Ravassa, the voice actor for Sombra in Overwatch, at SXSW this year.
Blog, Marketing
Breaking the Mold: How to Stand Out as an Indie Developer
As the gaming industry expands, the amount of developers crop up and the amount of games made increase making exposure
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One Easy Technique for Improving Your Game Via Simple Research
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about market research, and how I, as a game producer, can use data available
Blog, Game Development, Indie Insider, Interview
Indie Insider #28 – Indie Studio Vashta Entertainment
> Listen on iTunes < On the twenty-eighth episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with Bret
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The Minecraftian Narrative Part 5: Character, Agent, & StoryMind
Today’s guest post is by game designer and developer Will Nations and originally appeared on Will’s website. Part 1, Part 2, Part
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Social Media Marketing: Snapchat vs. Instagram
More Social Media Marketing? You’re already using Twitter—and probably Facebook. Why would you even consider adding Snapchat and Instagram to
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The Nintendo Switch Challenge: Between Portable and a Home Place
The Nintendo Switch is already on the market and people are going crazy for it. Certainly, its differentiating factor with other consoles is
Blog, Business
Looking for Game Dev Mentors? All You Have to Do Is Ask
Just a short little blog post with some advice that a lot of people have really appreciated. Thought I’d share
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Screenshot Photography: It’s Important For Players & Your Game!
Photography is a wondrous activity that many people do in the present day and have done throughout history. We see it practiced
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Finding Love In Games
Yes, You Could Fall in Love You may not hear about it very often, but game developers do fall for
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Indie Insider #27 – Paul Hellquist (BioShock, Borderlands 2)
On the twenty-seventh episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with Paul Hellquist, an industry professional who
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Spotlight: 4 Kick-Ass Women in Game Dev
You might not know their names, but avid indie gamers definitely know their games. Women in the video game industry
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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,
Blog, Business, Game Development
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
Blog, Interview
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,
Blog, Business, Game Development
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