What Is Programming? If you aren’t familiar with computer programming, it is the creation of executable computer programs and files by using lines of code. In simpler terms, it’s using a ‘language’ to build programs and applications. Everything you access on the computer has been coded in some way, shape, or form. The versatile world […]
What You Can Do With A Master’s In Animation: Education, Career Path, Schools To Attend
There is a lot to consider when setting out to achieve a degree in any field. Everyone knows it’s somewhat of a Herculean task to get a law degree or medical degree. Maybe you’d be surprised to find out that getting a master’s in a field like animation is also nothing to turn your nose […]
Tips on How To Become A Video Game Collector and How to Grow Your Collection
What is Video Game Collecting? While at face value this might seem pretty straightforward, you have to remember that video games are a massive industry that’s been going for nearly 40 years now. That means that being a video game collector is no longer just about getting a hold of any game you can, but […]
Teaching Kids to Make Video Games: Start With Kid-Friendly Programming
I will never forget the day that I saw my young cousin glued to his iPad, playing Angry Birds. We were on vacation and my family was begging him to put the iPad down and join in the family fun. But he would not be swayed; he felt the call of the birds. That was […]
GML: How to Create Cross-Platform Video Games in GameMaker Studio (For Beginners)
If you don’t know by now, GameMaker Studio 2 is a fantastic little engine that emphasizes cross-platform development and plays. If you’re interested in all you need to know about GameMaker, check out our in-depth review, including tutorials. What Programming Language Does GameMaker Use? Believe it or not, GameMaker engine has its own programming language, […]
Introduction to Video Game Streaming Services
In today’s age of being able to pretty much watch or see any form of media at the touch of a button on a whim, it seems only natural that the question of ‘what about video games?’ would arise. Sure, it is nice to be able to watch shows, movies, true crime documentaries, and everything […]
Isometric RPGs For A More Immersive Gaming Experience
The 1990s were a great time for RPG computer games. Something that many had in common was that they shared one thing in common: an isometric camera view. This allows for a more comprehensive camera view. Isometric games are those that view gameplay and the game world through a camera angle that isn’t top-down, but […]
The Anatomy of A Great Video Game Box Art: Color Schemes, Cover Art Trends, Iconic Cover
What’s not to love about a good video game cover? You get a general idea of the game: its theme, characters, and mood. Like movies, games have become a staple of our pop culture, and sometimes video game cover art is more famous (or infamous) than some of its media counterparts. One thing I hated […]
Learn How to Create An io Game From Scratch: The 7 Things You Need to Know
What is an io game? You may be asking yourself that very question, and to be frank, it is a little unclear as to what it means. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the genre, which is a form of browser-based games that are free to play and are more casual in […]
Intro to Multiplayer Games and How to Create Your Own
I will never forget when Halo 2 was announced; everyone in the gaming community let out a collective scream of excitement and anticipation. We were eagerly awaiting not only the sequel to Master Chief’s first solo adventure but more importantly, we were waiting for the sequel to the excellent multiplayer. Days and nights, my friends […]
Use Character Creator Games To Improve Your Character Design Skills
What Is A Character Creator Game? A character creator game is not like a role-playing game that emphasizes character creation before you start playing. Instead, character creation games emphasize the actual creation and art of characters. This is something I am definitely into, as I am known to really spend hours tweaking and perfecting the […]
Clicker Games 101: What Makes It “Click” & How to Create Your Own
I hate to suggest that our readers would be doing anything at school or work but what they are supposed to be doing, but let’s just form a hypothetical scenario: You are in class, you are bored out of your skull, and you still have hours to go. You come across something a little different. […]
Pixel Art Is Here To Stay: Here’s How To Get Started In This Classic Form of Animation
Anyone familiar with any classic games like Final Fantasy Tactics and Earthbound understands the overall look and feel of pixel art. Pixel art uses the aesthetic and properties of 8-bit and 16-bit graphics to create worlds, characters, and ultimately, full games. Artists and developers often use the process of ‘spriting’, which involves forming your creation […]
Never Get Bored Again: Cheap Video Games You Can Buy Right Now and Play Forever!
We are living in a golden age of gaming. We can access games of years gone by that garnered critical acclaim on multiple platforms with the click of a button. Before, you would have to look on eBay or Amazon, scouring the corners of the internet for that one game you remembered loving as a […]
Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With These Arcade Games From Gaming’s Golden Age
Before home gaming consoles and PCs kept gamers playing in the comfort of their own homes, there used to be long nights by the arcade cabinet. Pouring quarter after quarter in, see if you could beat your friend’s high score; it was all exhilarating. Not only was the experience one of a kind, but the […]
The Making Of A Great Motion Graphic Designer: Education Path, Job Profile, & Essential Skills
Anyone who has taken a seat on a Sunday night to catch a little show called Game of Thrones will be familiar with what motion graphics are. The now-iconic opening sequence, involving motion graphics including dioramas or cities and the countryside. Designed by Elastic, this opening sequence on its own is a serious work of […]
Video Games History: From Magnavox Odyssey to Wii, There’s No Stopping the Gaming Industry
I just finished up playing the Joan of Arc campaign in the new Age of Empires II Definitive Edition that was recently released. It reminded me of some truly great gaming moments I experienced growing up with the first version. That got me thinking: how did we get here? No, not us, not humanity. That’s […]
4 Mini PCs With Monster Features That Are Perfect For the Casual Gamers
The eternal battle between gaming laptops and desktops is a battle won by preference, convenience, and style. What do you prefer? A smaller option for gaming like a laptop, which offers versatility?; or Are you a hardcore gamer needing the biggest, most powerful rig to execute all of those headshots with scary accuracy? An issue […]
Expert Guide: Why You Need A PC Game Controller (Pick The Right One For Your PC)
With Steam sales happening all of the time, great gaming deals, no matter how hard you try to ignore them to save your wallet, are taking place. I had heard great things about From Software’s Sengoku era Japanese-inspired action game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, so I embraced the holiday spirit and bought it. Only one […]
Game Balance: Learn to Find the Right Odds
I was playing an online match of Age of Empires II with a friend one night. We would choose our favorite civilizations: my friend with the Mongols, me with the English. We chose these particular teams due to their special units. The Mongols used insanely powerful horse archers, and the English units were formidable English […]
Video Game Writer: Career Profile, Education, Job Opporturnities, & Tips To Enhance Your Skills
Have you ever poured hours upon hours into a game like Final Fantasy VII, hanging onto every scrap of a story to see what happens? (Spoiler for a 20-year-old game)… Avenging Aeris, stopping the evil Sephiroth, and finding out about the true origins of our favorite spiky-haired protagonist, Cloud Strife. Once Sephiroth flew down and […]
What Gamer Type Are You? HardCore? Casual? Mobile? or Are You A Lit Bit of Everything?
To the outside world, gamers must seem like a uniform bunch: people who play games fit conveniently under one umbrella as gamers. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! If only it were so easy to categorize gamers, but we are a diverse bunch of individuals. I can prove this, by laying out the […]
Unreal vs CryEngine: Which Engine Should You Use? Pros, Cons, and the Final Verdict
If you aren’t familiar with game engines, they are basically all the things ‘under the hood’ in games: the physics, graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, and much more. Game engines allow the developer to more impressive feats when it comes to different aspects of the software. Based on things like software requirements, preference, and licensing, the […]
Your Search for A Gaming Laptop Stops Here (Excellent Value & Best Build Quality)
In our on-the-go world, sometimes desktop computers just don’t cut it. We need something portable. Laptops today are some of the best computers you can get your hands on. Not only that, but you can partake in things like game development on them too. We all know the speed and power of laptops from Alienware, […]
Learn the JavaScript Language If You Want to Advance Your Skills in Game Development
Ever since 1995, JavaScript has been an essential part of the internet. Along with HTML, JavaScript has been instrumental in bringing web pages we browse to life, allowing aspects to be interactive. It is easily one of the most widely used and most important programming languages that we have ever come across in our daily […]
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