Game Development 101: Let's Talk About Realism
As Mystery Science Theater 2000 says, “If you’re wondering how he eats and breathes, and other science facts, Just repeat […]
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Game Development 101: Designing Chaos
What do people look for in a good story? That question continues to elude even the best of artists. Some
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Indie Game Marketing 101: Building Your Fanbase
As a game developer, it’s very important to always try and build up brand awareness and recognition. This not only
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Indie Game Development 101: Quick Tips For Success
Becoming a successful indie developer isn’t something that will happen overnight, instead it requires hard work and creating something that
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Game Design 101: The Beauty Of Abstraction
Bigger is not always better. Everyone wants to make a good game, and sometimes that desire can get a little
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Game Industry Marketing 101: Carving Your Niche
Indie game publishing is a really fascinating scene. Compared to Triple-A publishing, there’s a lot of uncharted territory. Indie games
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Trying To Be A Solo Game Developer? Think Again.
In the age we live in, anyone can be an artist. Anyone could write the next best selling book, film
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Game Design 101: Designing Game Economies
It almost seems like nowadays, every game has some sort of “upgrade” or “shop” system. Meta-games and economic systems give
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The $200 Experiment, or Why Paid Ads Suck For Indies
I had $200 sitting around and I figured, “What the heck, let’s see if paid ads are as good as
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How To Make Your Indie Game Stand Out
Commonly I’ll run across games that are genuinely fun, but have lousy or generic themes. “It’s another zombie game”, or
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Game Design 101: Properly Implementing Microtransactions
Microtransactions. A term up there with DLC, Early Access, and Kickstarter when it comes to knee-jerk reactions. Not to fear,
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Game Design 101: The Thrill Of Learning
It’s that time of the year. The searing heat of Summer simmers down as the tranquil solemnity of Fall, well…
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Game Design 101: The Appeal To Emotion
A successful game designer once told me, “Making games is like making soup. Everyone will make soup in their own
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Game Design 101: The Power Of Player Choice
Choices are common in life, as in video games. The power of choice in life is what truly defines each
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Indie Game Development: Is DLC Even Worth It?
In this day and age, when a game is finished, that doesn’t have to spell the end. Games now have
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Gaming on the Go: Tips for Designing Mobile Games
The standard platforms for game design are either PCs or home consoles, both of which normally exist within private, stable,
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Indie Game Marketing 101: Hyping Up Early Access
The dream of every developer; to pour your heart and soul into an Early Access game, release it, and have
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How To Amp Up Your Game Development: Early Access
Every game is not created equally, some are more equal than others. That is to say, making an RPG is
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How To Make A Successful Indie Game: More Content?
As a consumer, how many times have you ever run across a game and thought, “Boy, this is fun, I
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How To Make A Successful Early Access Game: Risk Mitigation
Early access is the big new craze, and allows developers to be able to start monetizing their game project well