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10 Awesome Facts About Video Game Designers

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While being a game designer often requires hard work, long hours, and plenty of creativity, there are also plenty of advantages. After all, there’s a reason why the position of video game designer is one that most aspiring game developers dream of finding themselves in someday. If you’re considering a career in game design, here are […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 24, 2023

The Beginners Guide to Twitch

twitch guide for beginners

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 24, 2023

The Secret to Awesome Game Ideas

video game ideas and tips

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. 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… 10 Ways to Find New Game Ideas Trying to design your first game can […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 1, 2025

East vs. West Game Design Styles: Visual, RPG Stories & Protagonists, Linearity vs. Choice

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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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on June 24, 2021

Women and Their Impact on the Video Game Industry

women game developers

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 4, 2023

When Is The Right Time To Ask For Gamers’ Feedback?

how to use player feedback in game designing

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 4, 2023

Recommended Graphic Design Colleges

us graphic design schools

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 1, 2025

Explore 10 Georgia Graphic Design Schools

best graphic design colleges in georgia

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on September 7, 2023

A Shortlist of California Accredited Graphic Design Schools

California's Best Graphic Design Schools

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 1, 2025

Our Favorite Graphic Design Software Options

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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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 28, 2023

The 10 Texas Graphic Design Colleges That Pass the Test

Best Graphic Design Schools in Texas

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 Ranking Criteria In addition to feedback from schools and alumni, we rely on public data sources to determine our school rankings […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 5, 2025

Our Favorite Florida Graphic Design Colleges

best graphic design schools in florida

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 5, 2025

10 New York Graphic Design Schools for Digital Design Students

Best Graphic Design Colleges in New York

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. Our Ranking Criteria In addition to feedback from schools and alumni, we […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 1, 2025

Where to Learn Graphic Design in Oregon

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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, […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 17, 2023

Graphic Design vs Video Game Design: Which Career Match Your Skills?

graphic design or game design

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on September 8, 2023

HTML5 Video Game Development Tutorials

HTML5 Game Development Guide

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 17, 2023

Using Math to Develop Excellent Video Games

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We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. 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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 1, 2025

Buildbox Drag-and-Drop Video Game Dev

Buildbox game development platform

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 10, 2025

Video Game Designer Education Requirements

Requirements for Game Design Programs

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. 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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 1, 2025

3D Modeling for Games and Animation

3d modeling for games

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on August 12, 2023

3 Primary Game Design Principles To Keep in Mind

3 principles of game design

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. 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. […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 6, 2025

Using Twine To Develop Your Video Game

guide on how to use twine

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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 4, 2023

Console Video Game Development: Are You Ready To Tackle A Huge Project?

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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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on July 28, 2023

Choose the Right Video Game Design Major

Top Video Game Design Programs

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. 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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on March 1, 2025

The Mobile Game Design Essential Checklist

mobile game design 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 […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on September 13, 2023

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