Genre Revival: 2D Platformers
If there’s one genre that has stood the test of time despite a long-lasting hiatus from the spotlight, it’s the 2D platformer. From early 1980s games like Space Panic and…
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November 21, 2014 | Game Design
November 21, 2014 | Game Design
The Game Development Team: How To Be An Awesome Member
If you have recently completed the storyline or single-player campaign of a big-budget game, chances are you didn’t sit there trying to read every name that popped up. And if…
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November 14, 2014 | Game Design
How to Write Your First Game Design Document
Although there are sure to be exceptions, most games end up having some form of game design document. Whether it is completed before the game starts development or gets fleshed…
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November 7, 2014 | Game Design
How to Make the Most out of Attending the Game Developers Conference (And Is It Worth It?)
If you’re an aspiring game developer or professional looking to work in the industry, you have probably heard of the annual Game Developer’s Conference that takes place in San Francisco,…
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November 7, 2014 | Game Design
Why Other Game Development Companies Should Copy “Nintendo Direct”
An ‘end of an era’ feeling swept across the gaming industry the day Nintendo announced that they would not be holding a live press conference at E3 2013 like they’ve…
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November 5, 2014 | Game Design
Bringing Adventure Back To Life: The Revival Of Adventure Games
It wasn’t too long ago when the point-and-click adventure genre stole hours upon hours of time from computer gamers everywhere. The mouse and keyboard were perfect for allowing players to…
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October 30, 2014 | Game Design
7 TED Talks About Video Games You Have To Watch
With the explosion of video gaming into the mainstream in recent years, it naturally follows that a greater number of people are looking to learn the intricacies of game design…
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October 30, 2014 | Game Design
4 Insanely Useful Game Design Books Every Designer Should Read
When asking a game designer what you should be doing to make good games, they will more often than not tell you to “play a lot of games” at some…
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October 29, 2014 | Game Design
The Rebirth of Fear: Revival of the Survival Horror Genre
In late 2014 we’ll be getting a remake of a remake of the survival horror title that, for many of us, was the first time we were genuinely afraid to…
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