Twitch.tv made national headlines in 2014 when it was bought by Amazon.com for nearly $1 billion. This move left many people wondering “What is Twitch?” and why would Amazon shell out so much dough for a service that was relatively unknown to the general public? However, an in-depth examination of the numbers would show that […]
The Game Ideas That Get Players Hooked: How to Brainstorm Killer Game Concepts
Time to start your first game! Let’s go! You need good ideas for a video game. What? Don’t you know where to start? Hmm… Trying to design your first game can be very daunting. There’s no doubt about that. But, it’s also one of the best ways to get better at your craft. We support […]
East vs. West Game Design Styles: Visual, RPG Stories & Protagonists, Linearity vs. Choice
Developers all over the world are working hard at this very moment to deliver their own unique, exciting experiences. Just like movies, television shows, and any other form of entertainment, creative content often reflects the people who made it. That is why when it comes to Japan (east) and the West, the games they make […]
Keep the Playing Field Fair: Women and Their Impact on the Video Game Industry
In 2014, the International Game Developer’s Association released a report detailing the prevalence of women in the gaming industry. While the presence of female developers has doubled since 2009, there was still a significant male dominance in the field. A History of Male Dominance in Gaming For a long time, games have traditionally been developed […]
When Is The Right Time To Ask For Gamers’ Feedback?
When you make a game, you want to like it. You need to like it. It’s like a baby to you. We get it. The thing about games is…well…it isn’t enough for you to like it. You need other people to like it too. That’s the point, right? Designing games is all about executing on […]
Graphic Design Schools in the US: Designing Your Path to Digital Success
Aspiring graphic designers seeking an outstanding post-high school education have plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home, save some money, or target an Ivy-League superstar, you should be able to find a great school for your particular situation. Using the following criteria, we’ve put together an updated list […]
Choose From These 10 Colleges in Georgia to Enhance Your Graphic Design Skills
Looking to go to school in Georgia? Alright! And you want to go to school for graphic design? Double alright! It’s a good thing you’re here, then! We put together a list of ten of the best graphic design universities in good ol’ Georgia. What’s great about Georgia is you get a little bit of […]
Finding The Right School For You: A Shortlist of Accredited Graphic Design Schools in California
There are a ton of graphic design colleges in California! It’s really something else. It’s likely a combination of the size of the state and the popularity of the field. And, of course, the concentrations of industry jobs in places like Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a state, California is home to more graphic […]
Unleash Your Creativity and Create Stunning Visuals with these Graphic Design Software
When we booted up our video game consoles back in 2011, we were introduced to a living world. Lush foliage, gritty characters, and amazing weather effects. We are treated to a lengthy sequence in which the player-character is held a prisoner in the back of a wagon through treacherously dangerous mountain passes. Waterfalls, rockslides, and […]
The 10 Texas Graphic Design Colleges That Pass the Test
It’s a giant state, rich in history, deserts, and even pine forest. Whether you’re looking to go to the state capital of Austin, or the state’s largest city, Houston, we’ve got you covered. Our primary ranking factors: Professor Reviews Hands-on Experience Employment Rate Tuition The schools selected for our list are top performers in at […]
Express Yourself Through Your Art: Enroll in One of Florida’s Graphic Design Colleges
Florida is home to some beautiful beaches and balmy temperatures. If you’re looking to catch some rays and pursue graphic design in the process, Florida is definitely an option worth considering. We’ve assembled a list of ten of the top schools in the peninsula state of Florida. This should be enough to get you started […]
10 Top Graphic Design Schools for New York Students
There are plenty of top graphic design schools in New York City. But there are also lesser-known graphic design schools in upstate New York as well. Our list includes the top graphic design schools from all over the great state of New York. For our ranking methodology, we identified the top schools from several categories. […]
Where to Learn Graphic Design in Oregon
If you’ve never been to the northwestern reaches of the United States, you should really go give Oregon a look. There’s a ton of really awesome nature spots, like Crater Lake. It’s the deepest lake in the USA. We dipped our heads in, one time, it’s breathtakingly cold in that water. Ok, nature time’s over, […]
Graphic Design vs Video Game Design: Which Career Match Your Skills?
It may not seem obvious, but game design and graphic design are intrinsically linked. Graphic designers are an important part of the game design process, and often inform the work of game designers. However, there are some key differences between the two, and anyone looking for work in the games industry should understand them. What […]
HTML5 Video Game Development Tutorials (From Basic to Advanced Concepts)
HTML5 is the standard language for everyone’s favorite worldwide web. It was developed by W3C (World Wide Web Consortium). This is a great language to learn if you’re looking to deliver applications across more than one platform. The latest and greatest version of HTML these days is HTML5. In 2008 the “first draft” of HTML5 […]
The Nuts and Bolts of Using Math to Make Excellent Video Games
Beneath all those cool character animations, smart enemies, and fun game mechanics in your favorite games is one thing: math. Mathematics is the foundation of every game and necessary for everything to work as the designers intended. This doesn’t just include huge games like Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor and its enemy-generating Nemesis system. Even […]
Drag-and-Drop Your Way to Video Game Dev with Buildbox (No Coding Skills Needed)
Have you heard of BuildBox yet? Let’s talk about it! Buildbox is a game development platform. Unlike some traditional game development platforms, there’s no code involved with BuildBox. As the name suggests, you just drag and drop to build games. Nice and easy. Is It Any Good? Since it’s release in January of 2015, over […]
Getting a Video Game Developer Education: What You Need to Know About Learning
a So, you’re thinking about becoming a video game designer. Maybe your sister’s boyfriend mentioned something about it recently. Or maybe you’ve wanted to be involved in the creative process for video games ever since you first started playing them. Regardless of how you arrived here, this article will give you a good look at […]
What You Need To Know About 3D Modeling for Games (You Asked. We Answered.)
What is 3D Modeling? 3D modeling is the use of computers to create images and graphics that look to have three dimensions. Advanced 3D animation software programs like Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max as well as some coding knowledge are required to be able to create your own 3D models. The basic process involves connecting […]
3 Primary Game Design Principles To Keep in Mind When Making Games
I had no special training at all; I am completely self taught. I don’t fit the mold of a visual arts designer or a graphic designer. I just had a strong concept about what a game designer is. Someone who designs projects to make people happy. That’s a game designer’s purpose. -Toru Iwatani, Creator of […]
Using Twine To Develop Your Video Game: Why Start With Twine & How To Put It to Good Use
Getting started with game design can be a very daunting task. Whether you’ve designed games before or not, Twine can serve as a quick and easy way to rapidly develop new games. We’ll talk a little bit about the best ways to go about using Twine for making games, but first, we need to talk […]
Console Video Game Development: Are You Ready To Tackle A Huge Project?
If you’re a big video game fan, (and it’s likely that you are since you’re here reading this…) you’ve probably played a lot of games! That’s what we fans do! Everyone has their favorites (naturally), but there are some of us out there who, every once in a while, entertain the idea of making a […]
How to Pick A Major in Video Game Design That Your Future Self Will Thank You For
The popularity of game design has exploded as everyone realized that games aren’t going anywhere. This billion-dollar industry is here to stay. This wealth doesn’t mean continually explosive job growth in the industry, but the growth is on par with the nation’s average. The number of colleges and universities catering to this job field is […]
The Mobile Game Design Essential Checklist
It only takes a few seconds of browsing through the App Store or Google Play market to see the incredible number of games available today. We can’t imagine being the guy or gal who has to keep track of how many new games pop up on both platforms. With so many people making games these […]
Video Game Mechanics (Core, Primary, Secondary): Everything You Need To Know
To understand what a game mechanic is, first it’s important to be familiar with another term important to video games: gameplay. While it can vary depending on who you ask, the gameplay is essentially how the player interacts with the game. When you think about a game’s rules, plot, objectives, challenges, and how the player […]
