Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

I assumed it was mostly for fans but after watching all 32 episodes (on 2x speed, skipping some parts) I've changed my mind and now I think it's essential viewing for all game designers / devs. This recap post / viewing guide covers only the first half of the series (episodes 01-17) and I'll try to write-up the second half later.

Art 147

Art Concepts Dev Studios 147

PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“This book has probably taken more like two years due to the sheer scale of the task to write and design it.” Special Touches The production process doesn’t stop at writing and design. Once the concept is agreed, I start thinking about how it could look, playing around with design layouts.

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Balance Games Writing Editing 156

Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This week while working on my current board game design, a lot of things have come into focus. Now it’s time to start tweaking board game rules. This is where board game design often becomes very tricky. Need help on your board game? Be direct when writing rules. Playtest a Ton.

Balance 130

Balance Games Communications Mechanics 130

PreMortem.Games

JULY 8, 2024

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. I quickly wrote a story, and she loved it.

Studios 129

Studios Education Educational Point and Click 129

Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. With that in mind, I want to help you come up with some New Year’s Resolutions of your own, ones specifically related to board game design. Play-test with game designers. Let’s say you’ve made light games.

Dev 130

Dev Prototyping Games Game Design 130

Brand Game Development

APRIL 13, 2018

After a year of documenting the Highways & Byways development process through the Dev Diary, this is not the post I wanted to write. I would have much preferred to write a post about how Highways & Byways funded on day 1. Need help on your board game? Was it the basic concept? What Led to Poor Product-Market Fit?

Data 130

Data Writing Dev Game Development 130

PreMortem.Games

APRIL 22, 2024

When we founded Clapperheads, we were certain that we wanted to specialize in horror games”, explains CPO & Lead Game Designer Valentin Shchekin (Serbia). With our first game Sparky Marky, we needed to quickly make a game to make a name for ourselves, especially during such a challenging time for the industry.

Animation 156

Animation Animation Horror Simulation 156

PreMortem.Games

MAY 21, 2024

One day, Dave Kosak, who helped us with some writing, suggested the idea of finding true love. About the studio name Grenaa Games: “Grenaa is my family name from my mothers side, so it adds a nice personal touch I think! He also helps come up with ideas and cool concepts and we cooperate very closely.

Games 104

Games Build Studios Shaders 104

Grid Sage Games

MAY 8, 2022

Recently a player asked me a question regarding my game balance philosophy, and while I can often respond to queries by pointing to some previous article, despite all my writing and no doubt occasionally touching on related topics, I had yet to explicitly do any sort of summary of the philosophy behind my gamedev work. Difficulty.

Game Design 52

Game Design Game Designer Balance Games 52

PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 2, 2024

“It wasn’t exactly a deliberate choice,” he explains, “I had a small game idea that I wanted to finish and publish, and it seemed doable alone.” What started as a simple concept quickly turned into a game that challenges players with a mix of strategic depth and risk-reward mechanics.

Dev 104

Dev Development Mechanics Writing 104

Brand Game Development

JULY 29, 2019

Made in 1960, Life is one of the most popular board games of all time. The basic idea is that you want to end the game with more assets than anyone else. The rules are different in every version, but the concepts stay the same – you spin the spinner and make a handful of key decisions at intersections. Worth remembering!

Games 130

Games Concepts Game Design Game Designer 130

PreMortem.Games

APRIL 10, 2023

One day, Dave Kosak, who helped us with some writing, suggested the idea of finding true love. About the studio name Grenaa Games: “Grenaa is my family name from my mothers side, so it adds a nice personal touch I think! He also helps come up with ideas and cool concepts and we cooperate very closely.

Games 104

Games Build Studios Shaders 104

PreMortem.Games

APRIL 5, 2023

One day, Dave Kosak, a guy that helped us with some writing, suggested the idea of finding true love. About the studio name Grenaa Games: “Grenaa is my family name from my mothers side, so it adds a nice personal touch I think! He also helps come up with ideas and cool concepts and we cooperate very closely.

Games 104

Games Build Studios Shaders 104

Game Design Aspect

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Meet the panelists: Sande Chen is a writer and game designer with over 15 years of experience in the game industry. She is the author of the award-winning Game Development Essentials: Mobile Game Development and the Official GameSalad Guide to Game Development. Matthew Farber, Ed.D.

Educational 52

Educational Education Writing UX 52

Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the fifth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Need help on your board game? There are quite a few of us working on these games too.

Point and Click 130

Point and Click Games Mechanics Writing 130

Game Dev Unchained

MAY 9, 2023

The Transformative Landscape of Game Development: A Deep Dive with Willem Delventhal As a digital ecosystem thrives and transforms at a rapid pace, a recent conversation with game designer and educator Willem Delventhal offered insights into the evolving realm of game development.

Indy 98

Indy Educational Education Game Design 98

PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 9, 2023

Making games is different to making anything else. It’s the combination of art, coding, music, sound design, graphic design, writing, acting, animation, sculpture, and then at the end you can play it! I feel now I’m a better game designer, because I had the time and space to work on it solo.”

Dev 104

Dev Art Concepts Film 104

PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Making games is different to making anything else. It’s the combination of art, coding, music, sound design, graphic design, writing, acting, animation, sculpture, and then at the end you can play it! I feel now I’m a better game designer, because I had the time and space to work on it solo.”

Dev 104

Dev Art Concepts Film 104

Game Design Aspect

JUNE 9, 2021

Roundtable: Creating Non-Toxic Gamer Communities (1 PM Eastern) What game design principles can be used to promote friendlier and harassment-free communities? Join us for a discussion on what strategies game designers can use to create safe virtual spaces that are enjoyable for all players.

Writing 52

Writing Education Educational Game Design 52

Greenheart Games

JUNE 19, 2019

In Episode 3 we are introducing Dave McCabe, narrative writer of Tavern Keeper and the person who pitched the game concept and initial game design for the game. The post Greencast Episode 3: Tavern Keeper Origins with Dave McCabe appeared first on Greenheart Games.

Game Design 40

Game Design Game Designer Concepts Writing 40

CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments.

Film 52

Film Animation Animation Concepts 52

Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I’ll also be writing responses for Will. Sarah: It was summer of 2012 that Will had the idea to make a board game for my birthday, but didn’t know how to go about it. We started designing games together. Early in 2013, our local game store owner mentioned that there were other designers in the area.

Prototyping 130

Prototyping Games Playtesting Game Design 130

iXie gaming

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Game development is the process of creating games. The term “game” covers various types, from the simple to the complex. The two most common types of game development are game design and programming. A game has a specific purpose: to be fun for players. Stage 1: Pre-production.

Game Developer 52

Game Developer Game Development Development Prototyping 52

PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When we founded Clapperheads, we were certain that we wanted to specialize in horror games”, explains CPO & Lead Game Designer Valentin Shchekin (Serbia). With our first game Sparky Marky, we needed to quickly make a game to make a name for ourselves, especially during such a challenging time for the industry.

Animation 118

Animation Animation Horror Simulation 118

Game Design Aspect

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Matthew Farber, Juliana Loh, Kimberly Unger, and I headlined the Georgia Game Developers Association CIMFest last year with this powerful panel exploring how personal experiences empower narrative writing. She has been invited to the White House and represented the USA at the World Conference on Science Literacy.

Writing 52

Writing Education Educational UX 52

Keith Burgun

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

(Above: some WIP pixel art from Wizbane) You might have noticed I’ve been writing about and playing a lot of RPGs recently. Some of my earliest, most enchanted memories of games were in some early RPGs. I’ve already written a bunch of songs for this game. Awesome original soundtrack.

Fantasy 119

Fantasy Pixel Art Fighting 119

Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Rather, each game is made great by a purposeful use of atmosphere that helps to communicate the developers’ vision for the world and how the player should feel about it. This is the power of the game atmosphere. Atmosphere’ vs ‘Game-Feel’ In game development, there is also another closely related concept of ‘game-feel’.

Games 136

Games Mechanics Fantasy Art 136

Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the sixteenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. One of the trickiest parts of self-publishing a board game can be finding good artists. It involves a mix of searching, managing, and writing good requirements.

Art 130

Art Games Development Game Development 130

iXie gaming

MAY 23, 2023

There are opportunities that could interest you in every stage of this gaming lifecycle! If your interest lies in creating a world whose magic exists only in your head, the much-coveted position in today’s gaming market, Game Designer , is the right fit for you!

Build 52

Build Games Personal Computer Animation 52

Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Board game development is a very individual process. Every single developer has different methods for creating their games. This article is the seventeenth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development. Artists are some of the most important people you will work with when you’re creating a game.

Communications 130

Communications Art Games Horror 130

iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the basics of WebGL game development, including its advantages, the tools needed to get started, and some tips for creating engaging and successful games. Working with shaders and optimizing game performance are some of the primary methods used in WebGL game development.

Game Developer 52

Game Developer Game Development Development Game Design 52

PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 15, 2023

I’ve been interviewing developers since 2013, talking to dozens of candidates at companies such as King, Foxglove and Yager, writing job specs for various roles, and providing hiring decisions. During the following Playtesting session, the game designer is unimpressed with the current state, mentioning missing features.

Studios 104

Studios Engine Engineering Communications 104

iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

We will explore various aspects of art production, including design concepts, art style, and optimization techniques. By the end of this article, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to produce high-quality art for mobile games that captivates players and sets your game apart in a competitive market.

Mobile Gaming 52

Mobile Gaming Art Mobile Mobile 52

Game Designing

MARCH 1, 2023

In this article, we will go over what exactly a game engineer does, what kind of education you will need to become one, and how much money you can expect to make. Game Engineer vs Developer or Designer? It is not uncommon for the titles game designer, developer, and engineer to be used interchangeably.

Game Engine 52

Game Engine Engine Engineering Educational 52

iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

How to Venture in Your First NFT Game Development Here is a step-by-step guide to help you build your first NFT game: 1. Understand Blockchain and NFT Concepts in Gaming As initially stated, NFT games are based on the blockchain concept. Develop smart contracts. Implement blockchain functionality.

Game Developer 52

Game Developer Game Development Development Asset 52

Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A computer science degree teaches computer languages which is essential when designing games. Game designers must know various coding languages to create levels, interactions, progression, etc. Computer science in gaming will help you develop games. They turn the designer’s vision into a reality.

Games 52

Games Graphics Technology Game Design 52

Game Designing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

With GDevelop, anyone can easily get started making and even selling their own games – and you won’t need to write a line of code! GDevelop is designed to be easy to use, but you may still have some questions, and that’s why we’re here. Create A Game Without Programming Skills.

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Games Code Game Developer Game Development 52