by Jennifer Mendez | Jun 11, 2018 | Blog, Business, Game Development
If you’re just starting out a career in game development, there’s plenty you should know. Luckily, there’s tons of resources out there (including this blog!) so it’s all a matter of making the time to sift through it all. You already know the...
by Jennifer Mendez | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog, Business
One of the main concerns in the game development world is that as studios focus on using their products to make money, they sacrifice their happiness. You have to remember that creating games is an act of love, and you have to keep that in mind in order to obtain the...
by Jennifer Mendez | May 28, 2018 | Blog, Business
We’re going to cut to the chase: you’re here for the tips, and we’re here to give them to you. Without further ado, let’s jump into these 9 useful business tips for budding game developers! 1. Know Your Numbers To make a living from indie...
by Jennifer Mendez | May 21, 2018 | Blog, Game Design
That’s right, we’re talking about that 1986-2016 side-scrolling action-adventure series that spawned a bunch of copycat games and made up 50 percent of the inspiration behind the Metroidvania genre (the other 50 percent being Castlevania, of course) . ....
by Black Shell Media | May 14, 2018 | Blog, Business, Game Development, Guest Post
This is a guest post by Rachel Presser of Sonic Toad. Check out her website if you are interested in learning more about freelance work, game development and marketing! “Is this game EVER going to come out?! When does the part where I get to solely focus on...
by Jennifer Mendez | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Writing
Many times, I find myself unimpressed by a game’s faulty plot. I end up feeling disconnected, uninterested, and generally disappointed when I complete a video game. However, I do find solace in knowing there is hope for a game lacking in plot. My hope is found in...
