Aaron Hunter of Austin, Texas has been making digital games for over 20 years. He played video games extensively when he was young. His fascination for games turned into curiosity about how they were made which then paved the way to a career path in game development. “I started with a language called BASIC. I […]
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Video Game Development Career Lessons From An Indie Game Studio Owner
A common misconception that people have about getting into video game development is that the only skill you need to learn is to code. This couldn’t be further from the truth. “I wish I had known about the many different parts of game development. You need to try all the different aspects of game development […]
Game Development Journey: Self-Learning and Standing Out in A Saturated Job Market
How far will you go to achieve your dreams? Soyhan Yazgan jumped through hoops to become a game developer. He is a Turkish national who moved to Finland in 2012 to pursue his education. “I spent many years playing video games and being fascinated with technology. I’ve always wanted to be a programmer for as […]
Surviving Freelance Game Development: The Ins and Outs of Finding Work As A Freelancer
“As a freelance game developer, I have a flexible schedule and the freedom to choose what project to work on,” Guillaume Letaeron, a French expat living in Japan, said. He is one of the growing numbers of foreign game developers settling in the land of the rising sun, searching for opportunities to work with video […]
There’s A Time For Everything: How to Be Happy Working in the Gaming Industry
Can game developers achieve work-life balance? Game Developers work with only one goal in mind: finish a video game project. Achieving work-life balance is unheard of in a career in which crunch time is part of the job description. And though they’re not exactly shy in calling for office reform, most have embraced their fate […]
From Video Gamer to Studio Co-Owner: A Game Developer’s Unique Path to Career Success
The indie game industry is perhaps more widely known for its financial failures than its success, and yet it shows no sign of slowing down. This comes as no surprise. Developers are some of the most passionate and dedicated individuals to walk this earth. And with a multi-billion dollar gaming market to invest in, it’s […]
Rising Above the Challenges: How A Game Designer Turn A Job Loss Into A Biz Opportunity
For the first time in his 20-year career, Darrell finds himself in between jobs, taking on freelance work as much as he could. “It’s new territory for me as I’m very much used to being in an office with a large group of people,” says the former Lead Level Designer from Sheffield, UK. “But seeing […]
How to Find a Promising Internship in Animation: A Comprehensive Guide for 2021
When it comes to animation education, getting your degree is a worthwhile endeavor. Post-Secondary education is becoming commonplace in game design career aspirants. For aspiring animators, it’s already a well-established practice. You could indeed find all the resources you need to learn animation online for less than what it would cost to go to college… […]
Compare Your Options and Find Your Ideal School: New Jersey Graphic Design Schools
The graphic design industry is possibly one of the fastest-growing markets for those interested in an art-related career. However, not all colleges and universities offer degrees or certificates in Graphic Design, due to its relative recentness as a growing industry. Here you can find the top institutions for a graphic design certificate or degree in […]
What Is the Highest-Paying Career in the Video Game Industry? (Tech & Creatives Salary Guide)
Before the success of gaming consoles, “video games” used to mean PC games. Then console popularity grew. Around the time of Xbox and the Wii, game studios realized there was an untapped market outside of the self-identified “gamers” category. Kids and adults were more than willing to play games, there just wasn’t content that grabbed […]
Where to Learn Graphic Design in Arizona
Graphic design is so much more than just designing logos and creating flashy fonts. Marketing, pop culture, art, and technology: these are the areas you need to be skilled in to become a top graphic designer in your area. Upcoming graphic designers need to be fully prepared before jumping into the graphic design world. Earn […]
Study and Develop Your Graphic Design Skills in Minnesota’s Accredited Design Programs
With the demand for quality graphic designers comes the surplus of amazing programs for those who want to learn more about the industry. In this article, we compiled the leading institutions in Minnesota that offer a graphic design degree or certificate. Take your pick among the following universities and colleges and decide which one is […]
3D Modelers: Bringing Graphic and Game Designers’ Ideas To Life (Professional Profile)
A 3D modeler is an artist who uses computer software to generate in-game assets as three-dimensional models, bringing characters and objects to life. Many games on the market today use 3D. Overwatch, Witcher III, Playerunknown’s Battle Grounds open beta…Some of your favorite games were produced with the help of hours of 3D rendering. What Do […]
Technical, Creative, Business, Administrative – You Have A Place in the Video Game Job Market
It’s something we’d all like to do, I’m sure. We play our favorite games and would love to be in the creative process. Who doesn’t want to build a rich gaming world like World of Warcraft? How do you become a game developer? You need an education or certification background in specific technological fields of […]
7 Trends Redefining Game Design: How Technology Is Changing the Gaming Industry
Have you heard any of those theories about how the world we live in isn’t actually “base reality?” Basically, what we think of as “real life” is just a hyper-realistic simulation that the more advanced version of us built, and we live in it? It’s kind of crazy, but when Elon Musk says it’s most […]
How to Use Game Theory in Video Game Development
How familiar are you with game theory? If you’ve never heard of it before, the term can be quite misleading. Game theory has no official ties to the games we think of, which is pretty counterintuitive. According to a definition provided by the trusty Merriam-Webster online dictionary, a “game” is an “activity engaged in for […]
We Compiled A Mega-List of Tutorials in Game Design (For the Technical & Creative Teams)
Designing Characters Character Design–Conceptualizing Tutorial This tutorial walks you through how one artist developed his concept for a “crossbow archer.” He starts with his idea, he shows his sketches, and he walks you through everything from form to color palette, to putting it all together at the end. If you want to see how another […]
Take A Break!: We Compiled 100 of Our Favorite Super Mario Memes For Your Enjoyment
Here at gamedesinging.org we’ll occasionally take a break from the technical aspects of making games and have some fun. Today, we’ve combined two of our favorite things; Mario and Memes. Mario is awesome, and memes make us laugh. So it seemed natural to combine the two. So we set out to collect, curate, and republish […]
AnimationMentor.com: Learn From Professional 3D Animators
Nothing has made acquiring knowledge and new skills more accessible than has the internet. Anything you could ever want to know is right at your fingertips! But of course, it can rarely be so simple. The internet’s accessibility doesn’t come with a validity test. There’s no need to prove that your content is true or […]
How To Keep Gamers Engaged In Your Video Game (Tip #1: Make It Fun!)
We’ve all been there. Struggling to unwrap the cellophane casing, fingers not finding any purchase. Pulling again and again at the tape holding the box shut. Waiting for the crisp “pop” of the game case’s premiere opening. Smelling faint adhesive residue. Admiring the glimmering, shining object within. A new game. Few things beat the excitement […]
Megalist of Motivation for Game Designers (11 Tips on Getting and Staying Motivated)
“You can do it!” You don’t need to be an Adam Sandler fan to appreciate the inspirational power behind Rob Schneider’s motivational mantra. Life can inspire you. It can push you to take on new challenges. Be a better version of yourself. Start a band. Lose some weight. Find a significant other. Or build a […]
How to Build Your First Game Design Document
Game design documents have been an industry standard for a long time. More recently, arguments against the game design document have begun to surface. “It becomes obsolete immediately after it’s published.” “No one on the team likes using it.” “Nobody updates it and that leads to serious confusion.” While there is some merit behind these […]
Tips for In-Game Sizing & Scale: Consistent Sizing System, Character Sizing and more
Have you ever seen a real-life giant? If you’re a long-time wrestling fan or an avid viewer of The Princess Bride, you probably know about Andre the Giant (or Fezzik, in The Princess Bride). And if you don’t know about Andre the Giant, well… all you really need to know is that he was a […]
Tips, Tricks, & Techniques to Writing Memorable Video Game Stories (The Plot Thickens!)
The great plot challenge. Plot is the kind of thing that can ruin your game. Or take it to the next level. For a game like Angry birds, the plot is….eh, not really there. Birds fighting pigs, kamikaze-style? Ok… but we don’t really know why. And there isn’t much of a story. There’s nothing telling […]
Learn How to Design 3D Games With These Helpful Tutorials (Beginner and Pro)
Developing a Pong knockoff might sound like a piece of cake to you and your 2D design skills. But pop that into a third dimension, and all of a sudden we’re looking at some pretty complex stuff! 3D game design can be daunting, especially if you’re a beginner or planning an ambitious project. The good […]
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