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Introduction to Video Game Streaming Services

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 24, 2021

Isometric RPGs For A More Immersive Gaming Experience

Isometric Games Review

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 3, 2023

The Anatomy of A Great Video Game Box Art

Video Game Cover Art

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 12, 2023

Learn How to Create An io Game From Scratch: The 7 Things You Need to Know

io Game Development

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 18, 2023

Intro to Multiplayer Games and How to Create Your Own

Create Your Own Multiplayer Games

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 23, 2023

Use Character Creator Games To Improve Your Skills

How to develop your character creator 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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 3, 2023

What Makes Clicker Games Awesome

How to Make a Clicker Game

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. […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 12, 2023

How to Get Started With Pixel Art

3D Pixel Art

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 12, 2023

Cheap Video Games You Can Buy Right Now and Play Forever!

Best Cheap Games to Buy

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 15, 2023

Our Favorite Arcade Games …. Ever!

Top Arcade Games

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 3, 2023

The Making Of A Great Motion Graphic Designer

Motion Graphic Designer

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 15, 2023

Video Games History: From Magnavox Odyssey to The Wii

The Evolution of Video Games

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 23, 2023

4 Mini PCs With Monster Features That Are Perfect For the Casual Gamers

Small Gaming PCs

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on September 9, 2021

Why You Need A PC Game Controller

PC Game Controllers

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 15, 2023

Game Balance: Learn to Find the Right Odds

What is Video Game Balance

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 12, 2023

Video Game Writer: Career Profile, Education, Job Opportunities

How to Become a Video Game Writer

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 26, 2023

The Different Types of Gamers and Bartles Taxonomy of Player Types

Types of Gamers

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! For the general public, there are 6 different types of gamers. For developers, there are 4 types of gamers, as described by Bartle’s Taxonomy. We’ll […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 23, 2023

Unreal vs CryEngine: Which Engine Should You Use? Pros, Cons, and the Final Verdict

Unreal vs CryEngine

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 26, 2023

Your Search for A Gaming Laptop Stops Here (Excellent Value & Best Build Quality)

Laptops for Game Development

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, […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 15, 2022

5 Javascript Game Development Tutorials

Javascript Tutorials

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’s easily one of the most widely used and most important programming languages that we have ever come across in our daily internet […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 23, 2023

Becoming A VFX Artist: Education, Job Profile, Key Roles

Visual Effects Artist

Visual Effects has changed the face of film, games, and TV as we know them. With visual effects, creators can further immerse viewers and participants in fictional worlds. Whether this is the Star Wars universe or Doctor Who, visual effects have been helmed by some truly talented VFX artists. Of course, you want to get […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 15, 2023

50 Must-Read Graphic Design Books

Top Graphic Design Books

GameDesigning.org is reader support. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More. Digital designers have never had a better time to break through into the business of graphic design. Today, degrees in college, professionals, and companies offer so much knowledge in terms of graphic design basics. It […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 3, 2023

Meet the 50 Greatest Graphic Designers of All-Time

top paid graphic designers

In recent years, graphic design has truly blown up as a great choice for a college degree and profession. Many of us today recognize graphic design as creating spiffy new signs for local stores, crafting a website, and any other thousand possibilities. So, where do we look for those pioneers in the field? Who is […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 12, 2023

The Exciting Life of A Video Game Journalist and The Unsavory Aspect of Game Journalism

Video Game Journalism

In recent years, video game journalism has become a valid and booming business. Who would have thought 20 years ago that journalism wouldn’t just be confined to breaking global news and various other news stories? Now you have countless individuals breaking the most important news in the game industry. However, game journalism is not without […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 26, 2023

Video Game Writer: Professional Profile

how to become a video game writer

Video Game Writer: Professional Profile It was back in the day when I booted up my PS2 to eagerly play the brand-new Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy X. I was shocked to see how beautiful and stunning the visuals were. On top of that, even at a young age, I recognized that there was beautiful […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 12, 2023

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