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
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The GDC Survival Guide: 6 Articles to Help Your Convention Game
With GDC right around the corner, it’s natural to get a bit anxious if you’re planning on attending. So many
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Confessions of a Puzzle Lover
Today’s post is by BSM Game Design Intern Kirsten Terry, an aspiring game designer and animator. A game designer
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From Prototype to Perfect: How to Iterate Effectively
Iterative design can be applied to many fields but is most notable within the gaming industry and in game development.
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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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Growing Your Feedback Pool: How to Build a Community of Beta Testers
There are a few things to consider when you set out to build a strong group or community of beta
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Indie Insider Podcast #23 – Danny Baranowsky, Video Game Composer
On the twenty-third episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with Danny Baranowsky, composer of the soundtracks