Game Dev Pro Tips Vol. 2
Below is an excerpted collection of game development tips from Daniel Doan, Co-Founder of Black Shell Media. Enjoy! Breaking […]
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Game Design
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No Longer a Clone: 3 Ways Saints Row Differentiated Itself from Grand Theft Auto
The year is 2006. Five years after the game-changing release of Grand Theft Auto III, there came a brand new
Developer Spotlight, Game Design, Game Development, Interview
Developer Spotlight: The Black Watchmen’s Patrick Greatbatch
Here at Black Shell Media, we find ourselves extremely lucky to build relationships with a wide array of developers from
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Game Dev Pro Tips Vol. 1
Below is an excerpted collection of game development tips from Daniel Doan, Co-Founder of Black Shell Media. Enjoy! Tip
Blog, Game Design
4 Thoughts on Building Your First: Platformer
So let’s say that you’ve read my article on building your first game, and with the skills you’ve learned,
Blog, Game Design, Game Development, Writing
Barcelona Games World: The Most Important Gaming Event in Spain
When it was announced that the biggest video game event in Spain was taking place in Barcelona, the city where I’m
Game Design, Marketing
Overwatch’s Sombra ARG and what to take away.
Using a perspective from within your game’s story is an incredibly ingenious way to interact with your audience, as well
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Indie Insider Podcast #7 – Archiact
On the seventh episode of Indie Insider, host Logan Schultz sits down with Sarah Doukakos and Andy Bacon, two
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Fine-tuning The “Loot” Game Experience
Games that have loot mechanics and randomized content always interest me and always seem to represent how far game design has
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Virtual Reality in videogames: yesterday, today and tomorrow
Virtual reality seems to be the next big thing in the entertainment industry. But VR is not that new, and
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The One World Building Rule that Matters—And How No Man’s Sky Broke It
World building is a vital step in the game development process. There is perhaps nothing more important than ensuring your
Business, Game Design, Game Development
Gaming for Reality: 6 Gaming Nonprofits You Should Support
Nonprofit organizations have been well known to be powerful forces for good in society, and gaming nonprofits are no exception.
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Low-Poly Graphics and Open Worlds – Interview with Feudant Interactive (Sky Trader)
We’re working with Jeremy Jones and his team at Feudant Interactive to promote their new game, Sky Trader. Check it
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From a “Proper Job” to Indie – Part 4: Assemble your Team
This post by Gary Burchell originally appeared on the Abandon Ship game blog. “From a ‘Proper Job’ to Indie” is
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Clustertruck’s Challenging Minimalistic Design: A Step in the Right Direction
Clustertruck has a simple premise: Travel through a level as a bodiless entity bunnyhopping across the top of trucks at
Game Design, Game Development
Learning with the Great: Pokemon Gaming Levels
If you are older than five you know what Pokemon are, but it is safe to assume that there are
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Evergreen Game Design: Aspects that Keep Call of Duty Popular
Call of Duty, as far as I can remember, has never lost steam when it came to sales, activity and
Game Design, Game Development
360 Degrees of Immersion: Audio as Virtual Reality
Audio is the most immersive development tool you have at your disposal. It achieves a level of engagement with users
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Witness Me! Mad Max Makes Familiar Mechanics Feel Fresh
These days, movie-licensed games don’t usually offer much when it comes to unique and refreshing game play and experiences. Games
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Fired Up! Making Your Weapons Cooler
Weapons have been a very important in video games since the very beginning (Space Invaders could be considered one of