This scorcher of a summer is practically a distant memory by now (or at least it would be if the temperature would ever cool down). And while you might have missed keeping cool with a wave of game design camps this year, there is hope. There is hope because seasons are a cyclical thing. There […]
What's Going on in Gaming Today?
Over the last 20 years the popularity of video games has significantly increased, completely changing the entertainment industry.
With improvements in technology and the growth of Esports, video games have finally taken the center stage. With that growth, the need for smart and creative video game designers, developers, and artists has risen to an all-time high.
Check out some popular gaming industry articles:
- Top 10 Books for Game Design
- The Rise of Women in Gaming
- How to Become a Video Game Tester
- The 50 Greatest Video Game Characters ... Ever!
- Game Design Youtube Channels
Games that used to take 3-10 people to create, now take more than 100 and costs tens of millions of dollars. Even games designed for mobile devices can take years to create. But with so much money on the line (billions), it's more important than ever to produce something special.
With all that's changing it can be a little difficult to figure out where you fit in. For those interested in getting an education, becoming a professional game designer, or making games from home, we've organized our gaming industry archives to help you take the next step.
The Fun Side of Gaming:
The Beginner’s Guide to Virtual Reality Gaming
Virtual Reality. That’s what VR stands for. Hopefully, you didn’t run off and google that before starting to read this article. Well, whether you wasted your time or not, now you know what VR means (if you didn’t already). Ok, enough of this pandering. VR! Now we’re talking! What is it really? Why does that […]
The Essential Game Design Workstation
Just like game designers themselves, workstations at your average game studio vary from person to person. That being said, most of them do share some similarities that allow the developer to do their job while also giving it a hint of personality. The following are some of the typical things you’ll find at a game […]
