Four game mechanics that revolutionized the industry
Throughout the evolution of video games there have been major milestones with the development of game mechanics. As video game […]
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Then and Now: Earthbound vs. Undertale
A while back, we discussed classic vs. modern gaming. The changes, the differences in both content and motivation behind the industry
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Indie Insider #32 – Glowlime Games
This week’s guest: Joel Esquilin and Marcus Maulucci of Glowlime Games. Topics discussed: How Glowlime Games is educating the
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Beauty in the Basics: Thoughts on Minimalism with Linelight Dev Brett Taylor
A few months ago, my boyfriend and I were scrolling through indie games on the Playstation Store when we stumbled
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Six Principles of Roguelike Design that Nuclear Throne Exemplifies
Nuclear Throne is a top-down roguelike shooter that does many things right for the genre. It is an extremely challenging
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Keeping Players Coming Back to Your Indie Game & Tackling Playtesting
Keeping Players Coming Back Retention, retention, retention. Even if it’s just for fifteen minutes or a few hours, retention needs
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Then and Now: Classic Games vs. Modern Counterparts
What does this video make you think of? What does it make you feel? If you’re in your mid-twenties to
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6 Surefire Ways to Improve Player Retention
Ever heard of the phrase, “Player retention is the key to success”? When developers focus on engagement and acquiring players
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How Breath of the Wild’s Freedom of Choice Took Zelda to the Next Level
As a launch title for the Nintendo Switch, Zelda: Breath of the Wild has boosted the discussion of freedom of
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Six Tools to Help You Write More Efficiently
Unless you’re a game scriptwriter or narrative designer, chances are that writing doesn’t come to mind often. However, it plays
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The Professional Provider: 4 Tips to Work Better with Your Clients
Consulting companies are a very common type in the software development world. One day, one company decides to outsource the development
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Indie Insider – The Game Writing Panel
This week’s episode is a special discussion panel all about game writing: What it is, what it means, and
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How to Design Better Quests in Game Development
If you are creating a story built on sequences of quests, you’ll need to think beyond script and storyline. There
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Selective UI and When It Works
As game mechanics and ideas progress, developers constantly improve on how user interfaces in games work. Many video games rely
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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,