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Our 25 Favorite Video Game Movie Adaptations

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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are not kind to video game movies. It could be because the critics have a chip on their shoulder, or the audience reviewers weren’t fans of the franchise, or because the movie was bad. Even our love for a franchise can’t always overcome the painful experience of watching our favorite characters […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on October 8, 2023

Game Icons: Guidelines and Designing Your Game Icon

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In a world of snap decisions, first impressions, and endless visual stimuli vying for our attention, there had to be a way for game devs to quickly grab your attention. One solution: the game icon. Game icons show up on all kinds of platforms: They’re on your computer desktop or menu bar, representing the games […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 4, 2023

Michigan Animation Schools: Start Your Career Right (Earn Your Education Here!)

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Seeing the kind of graphics animators produce nowadays, it’s easy to see why so many people have fallen in love with digital art. With more artists hoping to become animators for big companies like Disney, Nintendo, and Ubisoft, to name a few, it seems as though the animation industry has nowhere else to go but […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 23, 2021

Explore Colorado Animation College Programs

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Whether you are an animation-enthusiast living in Colorado or admiring Colorado from afar, we have an up-to-date list of the best schools to attend in order to live out your animation dreams. It doesn’t matter if you’re more interested in the fine art, digital art, communication, or game design aspect of animation, in Colorado there […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 10, 2025

3 Nevada Animation Schools

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We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. Now may be the best time for students who are looking to break into the animation industry. Many large companies, as well as smaller studios, are on the lookout for fresh and talented animators with an eye for innovation. […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 10, 2025

Top Rated New York Animation Schools

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We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. New York is easily one of the best states to study animation. There are a ton of interesting and fulfilling Animation schools available in New York. So much so that you might not even know where to start. […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 5, 2025

Savannah College of Art and Design: National Rankings and Accredited Degree Programs

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The Savannah College of Art and Design is named for its Savannah, Georgia location. But that’s not the only place from which it operates… SCAD has facilities in Atlanta and Hong Kong and features online learning. And the best part is, SCAD offers at least one of its Interactive Design and Game Development Degrees at […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 4, 2023

Illinois Graphic Design Schools

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Finding the right university or college that would best suit your needs is never an easy task, especially when it comes to graphic design. As more and more universities rise up to the call of thousands of digital art students, it has become harder to find the right fit for your skills, needs, and budget. […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 6, 2025

Game Dev Facebook Groups: Connect With Beginner, Intermediate & Pro Game Developers

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Sometimes Facebook feels like the wild west of the internet. Sure, it’s brought millions of people together and lets your grandma connect with her grade school boyfriend… But westward expansion also brought people together and let them connect with…a sometimes brutal end (Red Dead 2, here we go). Facebook is seen these days as a […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on September 28, 2021

Can a Video Game Design Certificate Help You?

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A video game design certificate is typically awarded to students who complete a 1- or 2-year intensive program on game design. A video game design certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the game industry. Certificate programs are offered at many universities and colleges, but every program will be different. A […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 6, 2025

The Funniest Video Game Glitches: For the Lolz

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The Red Dead Redemption Pimped Out Ride  In honor of the second installment of the incredible Red Dead Redemption franchise, we thought it’d be good to start out with a thumpy jaunt down memory lane. Red Dead Redemption is a real blast, and is wonderfully executed in so many ways…but things can still go […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 28, 2023

Get Your Graphic Design Education in Wisconsin’s Accredited Colleges

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If you or your son or daughter are interested in joining the ever-growing graphic design industry, now is as good a time as any. Graphic design is one of the fastest-growing fields in the professional world, and building a reputation as a reliable graphic designer can guarantee you a successful career. But you can’t jump […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on August 23, 2021

DAVE: The School That Helps You Turn Your Passion Into Reality & Get You Career Ready

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The DAVE in DAVE school stands for Digital Animation & Visual Effects…School. The school itself is located inside the gated backlot of Universal Studios Florida. The DAVE School’s 18,000 square foot facility includes learning and interactive labs, a dedicated Virtual and Real-Time production stage, a Vicon motion capture system, 3D printing, and VR/AR labs, and […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 24, 2023

Earn Your Game Design Degree at the University of Utah

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The University of Utah was founded over 165 years ago…But last year was a significant year for aspiring game designers. The University of Utah received board approval to great a Game Design Degree. Now, since 2011 The University of Utah has been one of the three best schools for video game design students, according to […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 17, 2023

Academy of Art University Review: Accredited Degree Programs & The Faculty Rundown

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You may have heard of this San Francisco-based school… So let’s talk about it! The Animation & Visual Effects Degree Program The School of Animation & Visual Effects is home to the degree of the same name. According to Academy of Art University, this program affords you the opportunity to learn from “some of today’s […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on September 5, 2023

Online Game Design Training Courses: uDemy and Coursera

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Game design programs have been popping up at colleges left and right over the past decade+. It’s no wonder—video games are a billion-dollar industry. More people than ever are playing them, and more people than ever want to make them. But the cost of college has only gone up, and the idea of getting a […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on September 5, 2023

CalArts Animation Program Review: Is It Worth The Cost?

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With tuition costs for colleges with animation programs only going up, the decision to go to college isn’t so “common sense” anymore. The internet has made it easier to learn the most current techniques and best practices and to stay up-to-date on the most current information. You also have access to a la carte learning […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 17, 2023

Find Out Why The USC Is The Top School In The World For Video Game Design

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The Princeton Review named The University of Southern California the top school in the world for video game design. The game design programs at USC are a combined effort from the Viterbi School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science and the School of Cinematic Arts’ Interactive Media and Games Division. The program was founded in […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 10, 2023

100 Funniest Zelda Memes

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It’s simple really. We like Zelda, and we really like memes. So let’s put them together and laugh at one of our favorite games (and characters) of all time. We’ve done this before with Mario, and video games in general (Part 1, Part 2). If there are any specific meme lists you’d be interested in […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on July 24, 2023

10 Graphic Design Schools in North Carolina

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Now that the graphic design industry is on full swing, universities and colleges are opening up their departments to offer various graphic design certificates and degrees. Everything from branding to corporate design to print can be learned by any graphic design enthusiast. The question is, is it for you? We compiled the top programs that […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on September 7, 2023

Massachusetts Graphic Design Colleges

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Choosing which university to invest your money in is never an easy choice, especially when it comes to graphic design. Even as a recent industry, more and more institutions are paying attention to the number of students who wish to get a formal education in digital art, which means a ton of options available for […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on September 7, 2023

How Important are Graphic Design Internships?

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It feels like every career wants you to have a degree these days. Graphic Design is no exception. As a result of this trend, college degrees mean less (to a certain degree). It’s supply and demand. As a result of the increased supply of college graduates with majors similar to the one you’re pursuing, the […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 22, 2022

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