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Game Design Elements You Don't Want to Forget!

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There are some game design elements you don't want to forget, because if you miss them, your game could lack the polish it needs. Parallax Backgrounds Parallax Backgrounds, in 2D games, give the illusion that you are in a real world. Parallax shows up, especially in side-scroller games, when a character is moving.

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Passionate Resilience: The Rise of Pineapple on Pizza Studios with Kushal Sithlu

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His turning point came in 2019 at Comic Con Africa, where he discovered a Game Design degree at Wits University’s stand. “I However, it still took a nudge from a dreadful experience in an Applied Mathematics class to propel him to switch from Computer Science to Game Design. It was great!

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Video game mechanics: A Beginner’s Guide

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There is one area every game designer must focus on to ensure that their games are captivating enough to entertain and provide an impactful experience to the user: game mechanics. When creating a new game, video game mechanics are often considered the most important factor. What are game mechanics?

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How to Design the Mechanics of Your Board Game

Brand Game Development

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the third of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? I studied Game Design at UAT in Tempe, AZ and graduated with honors in 2009.

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Mastering Metaverse: John Krajewski’s Eco Adventure

Game Dev Unchained

Whereas games that promote mindless violence might not offer significant value, others that foster creativity, connection, and learning can be instrumental in developing critical skills. One crucial area where games are making waves is in the field of education. In contrast, games are intrinsically motivating.

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My week at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and what I learned

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Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. GDC is an annual event that brings together programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders from around the world.

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Making Lucid with Eric Manahan

Game Dev Unchained

As many creatives would empathize, Eric found the professional world of architecture quite different from his educational experience. “I loved the concepts, the design. The principles and design tenets he acquired in architecture seamlessly blended into his game design.

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