CG Spectrum

APRIL 3, 2023

The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) was held last week in San Francisco, boasting 28,000 attendees ! 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. Meet Penny!

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 19, 2023

One of the counterarguments against hosting refugees was their education levels”, says Ağaçdoğrayan. Some people argue that low-educated refugees are just a burden to the economy and that they don’tt want to improve themselves. Do they really not want education, or did they never have had that opportunity?” But is this true?

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

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? Brandon: Thank you very much helping me out with this!

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Logic Simplified

JULY 31, 2023

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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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Needless to say, Demographics like age, race, ethnicity, gender, income, education, and employment provide valuable insights that guide game development companies during the process of creating, marketing, and maintaining games. Demographic information also influences game design decisions.

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Game Daily

MAY 4, 2023

. “I’d watch amazing animated movies like Shrek, and I’d think, wouldn’t it be great to see something this good about Jesus Christ” After gaining experience making mobile games, Vysochanskiy’s development studio SimulaM decided that his dream project should be interactive. I’m a family man.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 1, 2023

Chaumette, a veteran in the field, shared his insights on how AI technology has the potential to revolutionize the creation process for artists and developers. Adnan Chaumette initially entered the gaming industry as a 3D artist before shifting to a more technical role. And this is something I’m really excited about.”

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iXie gaming

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Have you had an excellent game idea but not sure where to start? Or are you an experienced game developer who’s looking to grow the knowledge you already have? The process of game development is a unique experience. What is Game Development? Game development is the process of creating games.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2023

You are correct in that it is possible to transfer that body of knowledge over to the other gaming industry that is casino machines. Beyond that, here are some other roles that game design skills could transfer to. Tabletop, board, or card game design. It's still game design, just not in video games.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The world of gaming is always on the brink of something new, something vast, something that promises to change how we play and interact in virtual spaces. I sat down with John Krajewski , the man behind the unique and forward-thinking game, Eco. One crucial area where games are making waves is in the field of education.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 26, 2024

Through initiatives like mobile game jams and interschool esports, she aims to foster girls’ interest in STEAM fields. She encourages early exposure to career possibilities like game design, game development, and shout casting and believes this early desire motivates them to persist.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 1, 2023

CG Spectrum Institute (CGSI) has launched three accredited creative courses for the film and games industry: Animation & VFX , Digital Art , and Game Development , which can be pursued as bachelor’s degrees or diplomas. Applications are now open for the first trimester, commencing on January 29, 2024.

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Played with Fire

JULY 22, 2024

That’s why in our games, besides immersion, fun, and an engaging world, you’ll also find scientific elements that enrich the overall experience! We assure you, many things will surprise you, making your journey through the stars both educational and thrilling! In Mixture , alchemy takes center stage.

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Game Design Aspect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

I'm thrilled to be shortlisted for one of the 2020 Women in Games Hall of Fame Awards and I am particularly excited that I can spotlight learning games and serious game development within the global game industry. Vote here: 2020 Women in Games Hall of Fame Awards Voting ends September 10, this week!

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Logic Simplified

MAY 16, 2022

Game Genre. Educational. Node Developer - 4. Award-winning educational gaming website offers 1000+ learning activities for kids in grades K to 5, both educational and interactive. The game supports young minds to create new skills more efficiently while promoting fun. Complete Project Details.

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Game Design Aspect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In this article, game designer Sande Chen delves into the parental guilt associated with app usage, as documented in the book, Baby, Unplugged. Hope you're having a good holiday and not working :) In the previous months, I've been following up on research about kid games, especially those for the preschool set. Happy Labor Day!

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Game Design Aspect

JUNE 9, 2021

, this Saturday June 12, 2021, we are headlining the Georgia Game Developers Association CIMFest and I also will be moderating IGDA GDSIG's skipped (due to the cancellation of GDC last year) roundtable, Creating Non-Toxic Gamer Communities. Watch it for free on www.youtube.com/GeorgiaGameDevs Here's the deets!

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Game Design Aspect

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

This panel discusses how designers and storytellers can build in empathic elements that can be found and engaged with even when the larger narrative gets delivered out of order. Meet the panelists: Sande Chen is a writer and game designer with over 15 years of experience in the game industry.

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Jesper Juul

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Infrastructures of Play: Labor, Materiality, and Videogame Education. TOG: A Model for Innovation-Centric Design in Games and Expressive Interactive Media. Towards a “Filipino” Video Game: Teaching Filipino Culture and Identity for Video Game Development. The Paradigm of Game System Building.

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Game Designing

MARCH 1, 2023

Video game engineers are an important part of a game development team who takes care of a range of advanced technical tasks. Due to the skills required, becoming a game engineer can take some time and education, but it can also be a very well-paying job. Game Engineer vs Developer or Designer?

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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.

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OPM Jobs

APRIL 13, 2023

There are so many games industry events out there to choose from. Or maybe you want more business development and dealmaking opportunities? Even if you’re just looking for a casual event where you can have fun and meet some like-minded games industry folk there is an industry event out there for you. Find out more.

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Real Programming

JUNE 11, 2024

Education should teach kids how to think instead of rote learning that makes them merely memorize facts and dates. Kids and teens get very eager to complete their video games so they can play them with friends and family and show off their achievements. Think Like an Engineer The idea of “critical thinking” is everywhere today.

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Game Design Aspect

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Learn how video games and technologies like VR can be used to create truly transformative experiences that promote social change. In this panel, four game design and community professionals discuss the overhaul of design systems to be more diverse, equitable, empathetic, and inclusive - without making them worse.

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Tiny Hydra

MARCH 10, 2021

A Technical Designer is a facilitator, helping to move concepts from ideation to implementation. They serve as a practical bridge between disciplines (design and engineering), and as a professional “unblocker” for the design team.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 5, 2023

This episode is sponsored by [link] ⁠ 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Introducing a special guest Max Fink, one of the developers behind the steam sensation, Battle Bit Remastered. In fact, their team took a lot of inspiration from games like CS:GO and other tactical shooters, such as Battlefield.

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iXie gaming

MAY 23, 2023

Video games on various platforms like Gameboys, consoles, personal computers, and mobile phones being mere sources of entertainment are now officially a matter of the past. Your love for gaming doesn’t have to be a hobby anymore, there are so many compelling ways of converting that passion into a viable career option.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 3, 2023

The growing use of VR in language learning games is a testament to its effectiveness in improving language skills. By creating realistic environments for language practice, learners can better immerse themselves in the language and develop their language skills more quickly. So, let’s get started.

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Tiny Hydra

APRIL 1, 2021

The post GIST for Games (Development): Is GIST the Right Tool for Your Project Planning? A great framework that has come out in the last few years is GIST. It allows teams to eliminate the use of road-maps and stay Agile in their planning as well as their implementation. appeared first on Tiny Hydra.

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Since 2009, I’ve been doing the psychology of games thing on the side, which is just something that interests me – the intersection of psychology and video games and other types of games. Why are games designed the way they are? Why are they marketed and sold and priced the way that they are?

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re an avid gamer who loves computers, you may be thinking about pursuing a career as a game developer. Game development is a specialized, comparatively small, and lucrative industry. Retail gaming in the United States is estimated to be worth $4.19 Computer science in gaming will help you develop games.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 26, 2020

As usual, this GodotCon will follow the FOSDEM which also takes place in Brussels, and where we'll have a Godot stand as well as a few Godot-related talks in the Game Development devroom which some of us co-organize. Talk: Reloading Escoria: making adventure games under Godot great again | Julian Murgia ( StraToN ).

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Big Games

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Now, you may see that Android has taken over the market and has emerged as one of the most notable platforms for the developers of applications. That is all possible as developers can now host applications and connect with a massive community of developers online. Why Will Make Your Android Game Better? So, let’s start!

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I recently spoke to Eric and chronicled his mesmerizing journey from architecture’s rigidity to the fluidity of game development. I’m making a game called Lucid ,” began Eric, a clear nod to a rich history of 32-bit gaming, particularly the SNES era. .” “I loved the concepts, the design.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 1, 2022

GDevelop is designed to be easy to use, but you may still have some questions, and that’s why we’re here. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about GDevelop to take you from beginner to game developer. In short, GDevelop is a full-featured game development tool. What is GDevelop?

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Moonmana

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Today we’ll try to figure out the main peculiarities, styles, and differences of 2D art in game development. Even though some players consider 3D game art superior to 2D game art and believe that the latter is not so popular, we are sure of the opposite. People love that nostalgic vibe games with pixel art offer.

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Tiny Hydra

MAY 27, 2021

I have been doing design and development tests for over a decade now (I even did some art tests early in my career) and I have come to the conclusion that most tests are bad. The idea of testing people isn’t bad, in fact, it’s imperative in the games industry.

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