by Jennifer Mendez | Jun 21, 2017 | Blog, Game Development, Marketing
When someone has something negative to say about you, how do you react? Do you get upset and argue, or do you ignore them? How about keeping your head down and letting them have a field day? If you’ve been put in this position as a developer, you should know...
by Black Shell Media | Dec 23, 2016 | Blog, Game Design, Game Development
Playtesting is one of the most important things to do in order to bring a game to market. After all, feedback is the lifeblood of a project. Unfortunately, the people that you want playtesting your game the most—normal, everyday players—don’t necessarily know how to...
by Black Shell Media | Aug 22, 2016 | Blog, Business
This post originally appeared on Nathan Meunier’s blog. Check him out! Making games is amazing. Making games is also absolute hell, which is why I want to take a few moments to give voice to something I’ve often struggled with since I started this crazy...
by Dorian Karahalios | Apr 30, 2016 | Blog, Game Development, Writing
The first few hundred thousand hurdles of game development have been conquered and our game is out for early access! Break out the pizza rolls, unscrew the cap on the box wine, and party hardy! Everything’s hunky-dory! . . . except . . . well . . . there are some less...
by Melanie Thomas | Feb 13, 2016 | Blog, Game Development
Criticism is something that should often be sought out in hopes of creating a superior product, yet the most common mistake that a creator will make is not seeking it out. It’s a reality that content creators need to face. Proper criticism can forge a polished,...