Turning Blah into Badass: Making the Most of RPG Maker
RPG Maker is a toolkit that allows developers, whether professional or amateur, to create elaborate role playing games. It’s a similar […]
Blog, Game Development
Game Development
Blog, Game Development
Git Outta here! Why Version Control is Vital in Development
In modern game development, it is very important to manage the versions of your game. It can also be called
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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
Blog, Game Design
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
Blog, Game Design
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
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
Business, Game Design, Game Development
From a “Proper Job” to Indie – Part 3: Early Stage Game Dev
This post by Gary Burchell originally appeared on the Abandon Ship game blog. “From a ‘Proper Job’ to Indie” is
Business, Game Development
From a “Proper Job” to Indie – Part 2: Start-up Checklist
This post by Gary Burchell originally appeared on the Abandon Ship game blog. “From a ‘Proper Job’ to Indie” is
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Top 3 Must-Do’s For Game Developers
Going for the direct approach, there’s some must-do’s in game development you have to get going on before you can
Blog
5 Things Your Portfolio Should Contain
Building a career is hard enough, but building one in game development? Good luck! You’ll definitely need it, along with
Game Development, Technology
Physics Tutorial: An Excerpted Introduction to Rigid Body Dynamics
This excerpt is from an article by Nilson Souto originally published on Toptal. Physics simulation is a field within computer science
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Every Man’s Disappointment: 3 Ways Hello Games Failed
If you’re like me and way into all this sci-fi nonsense, then you were probably excited when the first reveal of
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Are you Unreal Enough? A Quick Rundown of UE4’s Strengths and Weaknesses.
Of the many game engines there are out there, Unreal Engine 4 is one of the most powerful engines available
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How to Keep Your Sanity In Game Development
Keeping yourself sane during game development is a big deal, right? It’s something you’d hope you can accomplish. Between the
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Timing Is Everything – Deus Ex Launched & No One Noticed
So, you spend an average of 2+ years working on a game and it’s finally ready to launch. It would
Blog
Franchise Fatigue: When to Conclude Your Story
Overview In the gaming industry, everything is driven by the design, even the story. There are very few instances where
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Three Things Every Aspiring Game Writer Should Know
I’ll be honest: being a game writer is probably not what you think it is. Most game writers start out expecting
Blog, Marketing
Gaming Journalism: More Tips on How to Avoid the Spam Folder
Game development and game journalism go hand-in-hand. Some developers start off as game journalists, and others even continue to do
Blog, Game Design
3 Reasons Overwatch’s Competitive System Exceeds League of Legends’ Ranked System
If you’re like me, then you’re just a simple player who likes to be challenged and see how you compare