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Sell Video Games for Cash or Store Credit

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I have a stack of old PS2 games under my bed. Like some other people, ‘under the bed’ serves as a convenient place to store all of the stuff you don’t want to see anymore. If you are like me at all, you don’t like to see your old video games accumulate in your room, […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on September 21, 2023

Defold Game Engine: Tutorials on How to Create 2D Games

the ultimate game engine for 2d games

Defold Tutorial – Learn to Create 2d Games If you are anything like me, you love a good 2D game, specifically side scrollers. Games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night helped me develop into a more thoughtful and detail-oriented gamer and person going forward. 3D games are great and all, but 2D has immense creative […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 17, 2023

Our Favorite Game Logic Memes (Forehead-Slapping Moments or Laugh Out Loud Funny)

Funny video game logic

No matter how realistic modern games can be, there are still a few patchy areas where things just don’t add up. Here I’ll list 50 funny examples of video game logic. Red Dead Redemption John Marston is a one-man army, but he dies the second he touches the water Batman Arkham Series Batman vows never […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on August 12, 2023

The Funnest Board Games for Two Players

best board games for two

It is easy to get caught up in the glow of video gaming, but it is always refreshing when you spend time playing a board game with a friend. If you are a person who thrives on multiplayer cooperation, competition, and more, board games can be a great pastime to pick up. I’ll help you […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on November 5, 2024

World Machine: Terrain & Height Map Generator

terrain generator

Create Terrain and Height Maps In 2007, I know I was not alone in being surprised and impressed by the way the first Mass Effect turned out. Good story, good customization. All that aside, some of my favorite parts were exploring far off planets. To do this, the player would open the star map and […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 4, 2023

Our Favorite Cross Platform Games

best crossplay games

Today, gaming is the best it’s ever been. Rejoice!! Of all the advances we’ve made in the last 20 years, I think cross-platform games are one of the best, alongside game graphics and a few others. We waited a long time for big players like Microsoft and Sony to turn into cross play platforms – […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on April 9, 2025

Popular Idle Games for iOS, PC, and Android

best incremental games

I know what you are going to say. Idle games? Aren’t games meant to be played, not just, well, be idle? Isn’t that just a loading screen? Where’s the gameplay? Slow down, easy. I’ll let you in on an emerging genre of gameplay that you probably never heard about before. Idle games, sometimes known as […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on November 5, 2024

The Most Iconic Video Game Quotes of All Time

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With the evolution of video games into a more impressive visual medium, the writing that goes behind the creative process has become increasingly prevalent. Along with this great writing are some great quotes. I present to you: The Top 100 Video Game Quotes of All Time 1. “I’m Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 24, 2023

The Pros and Cons of Ambient Occlusion and How to Use It Effectively

what is ambient occlusion

If you are familiar with gaming at all, you have probably seen this term in the ‘options’ of some games’ graphics settings. Usually either turning it on or off or choosing different intensity levels. It sounds like a fancy term, but it really isn’t that mysterious. As far as I’m concerned, it is a setting […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 1, 2025

100 Iconic SNES Classic Games

Best SNES of All Time

As the years pass by, video game consoles keep upping the ante on graphics, gameplay, and user-friendly features and some gimmicks. However, what about those consoles in the past generations? The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES, was one of the most iconic gaming consoles ever. It had a wide array of unique titles that […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on November 5, 2024

The Growth of Hyper Casual Games

How to Make Hyper Casual Games

Hyper Casual Games 101 While it may not seem like it, Hyper Casual (HC), is a genre that’s starting to stand in its own right and while it may be a bit confusing to find the line between HCs and Casual games, that’s exactly what we’ll attempt to do. For the most part, HC games […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 18, 2023

Unity vs. Godot Engine: Performance and Community Comparison

Unity vs Godot Game Engine

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. With the advent of game creation, there have been numerous ways to go about making new games. In recent years, nearly anyone with the right resources can make a game. However, some things, like the operating system and […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 4, 2025

Professional Profile: Video Game Producer

What is the role of a video game producer

The team behind all the video games we know and love is usually crammed with talented designers, artists, and programmers. They all work together in tandem to create breathtaking worlds, tight game mechanics, and colorful characters. Alongside these talented individuals are video game producers. These are the individuals, or group of individuals, that oversees the […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 17, 2023

All-Time Favorites: Shoot-em-up Games

All about shoot em up games

It was late summer 2008. We had hits like Metal Gear Solid 4 and Battlefield: Bad Company released. However, Xbox Live Arcade released the sequel to the wildly popular game Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved. Retro Evolved 2 continued the first game’s wild visuals, beautiful colors, and addicting, fast-paced gameplay. After I downloaded it, it wasn’t […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on October 7, 2023

The Best Role Playing Games Ever!

Kingdome Come Video Game

I think it’s pretty obvious that there is no better time to be a gamer than right now. We’re flooded with quality titles and killer apps that elevate the art form to new levels. Specifically, RPGs have seen a great resurgence amongst all the FPS titles and Battle Royale games. Wait…what does RPG stand for […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on October 6, 2023

Blockchain Technology in Gaming

Blockchain Gaming

Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency speculation carries risk and any financial information in this article should not be taken as financial advice. Back in 2017, people turned their heads at the release of a game. No, I am not talking about the release of a big title like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 28, 2023

16 Awesome Crowdfunded Video Games

What are the top kickstarter games

​ Kickstarter has been an awesome way to get personal passion projects off the ground. Where a team of developers maybe would not have had the funds or team members to fully complete a project, they can depend on the goodwill and donations of those who are willing to invest in their product. This, in […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 6, 2025

The Absolute Worst Games of All Time: Bugs, Glitches, and More

The Worst Games of All Time

So what exactly makes any of these games bad games? It’s obviously more skin-deep than just poor gaming decisions or budgetary constrictions. That can happen to anyone. Bad video game design is easier to achieve than you might think. What Makes a Bad Video Game? What separates a good game like Red Dead Redemption 2 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on November 5, 2024

Making Your Own Video Game Engine: The Beginners Guide

How to make your own game Engine

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. When I first started gaming, I definitely took for granted what all went into creating them. I simply thought people got together in a secret room, made graphics, and put them together. Little did I know that even […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 1, 2025

The Strongest Mobile Game Development Companies

50 Leading Mobile Game Development Studios

Mobile games, for many, signal a significant frontier in gaming. We all know neighbors, family members, and friends who are addicted to mobile games like Candy Crush, Disney’s Tsum Tsum, or others. While these distractions have an audience and signal a great monetary windfall for companies, mobile games can be legitimate gaming platforms. The 2018 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on October 8, 2023

The Downloadable Content Guide (DLC)

What is DLC - Downloadable Content Guide

Do you find yourself staying up late at night trying to beat a game? You put countless hours into beating it: collecting items, maxing out stats, and finding all the secrets it has to offer. Soon after, you beat the game. However, maybe the ending isn’t satisfying, or you crave more gameplay and content. What […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on October 7, 2023

What Are Most Expensive Video Games?

expensive video games

In 2013 when Grand Theft Auto V came out, I was in awe. There were so many features that blew the previous entries out of the water. Not only that, but the gameplay was tight, the graphics insanely detailed, and the animation on point. How was Rockstar able to do all that? It seemed to […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on November 5, 2024

The Rise of Augmented Reality Games

The 5 Best Augmented Reality Games

Way back in the summer of 2016, gamers of all ages were treated to the world-changing event that was the release of Niantic’s Pokémon GO. We all woke up that morning in July hearing of a new Pokémon game, but what followed was an insanely creative and lasting experience that could be shared with everyone, […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on October 10, 2023

How to Create a Board Game, The Smart Way

learn to make a board game

Back in 2008, a young man named Adam Poots was awaiting jury duty. Like most jury duty experiences, it was dragging through the day, with no guarantee of even being picked in the end. To pass the time, he perused a manual for a role-playing game. He was struck with an idea while reading: not […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 28, 2023

Snowdrop Game Engine: What You Need To Know About Ubisoft’s Secret Weapon

Snowdrop_Engine

Snowdrop is an Engine by Ubisoft that’s just recently come into light, most notably in the two Division games. Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of information about it, as Ubisoft wants to keep a lid on it, although we do have some information. History of the Snowdrop Game Engine Snowdrop was first ‘born’ when […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 4, 2023

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