DameDev.tv

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Rick Davidson & Tim Ruswick* are joined by Reece Geofroy to talk all things pixel art and how to get good at it. We also have a new Pixel Characters course from Reece, you can check that out here. You can also check out Reece’s pixel art game Monster Tribe on Steam. 's very own Instructor extraordinaire).

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Starloop Studios

JANUARY 5, 2023

Video games have come a long way since their inception. From simple pixel graphics to complex, life-like open worlds, the visuals of modern video games are unparalleled. Animation and VFX are two integral components of game design and development that contribute to [.].

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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. Final Fantasy VI-inspired pixel art. Seen on the left: some WIP pixel art portraits by Blake Reynolds.) Over the course of my late 20s and much of my 30s, I sort of parted ways with RPGs.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Grandmother of ChatGPT Her vision for 1001 Nights started during a game design course in 2020 at Goldsmiths , where she thought about making something based on natural language interactions, using a story everyone knows. “I I wanted to use a story that everyone is familiar with so I could design something new,” she says. .

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Logic Simplified

MAY 7, 2024

Abhishek had to reinvent the pose to what can be called ‘resting but still ready for action’ (if you hire game designers from us, this is how you will find them during lunch hour.) This improves the fill rate because pixels outside the polygon won't be drawn. This is an important aspect for mobile games.

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Moonmana

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Let’s start with one of the most popular 2D art styles – pixel art. To make it clear, pixels are squares that combine to form a character, object, etc. Often it takes to combine thousands of pixels to make up a single object. . People love that nostalgic vibe games with pixel art offer. Vector Art.

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

In todays dynamic game development world, animation plays a vital role in defining player experiences and shaping game aesthetics. From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. What Are the Future Trends in Animation?

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The gaming world is filled with intriguing tales of passion, dedication, and transformation. This time, the narrative revolves around Eric Manahan , the former architect who found solace in pixelated characters and captivating storylines. Eric’s foray into gaming began late one night in an architecture studio.

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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. The days of pixelated graphics are long gone.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

Predicting the outcomes of complicated gaming systems is one area where AI is having a significant effect. This feature is especially helpful for online games, which rely on real-time simulations to work successfully. Generating Game Content Every video game features countless unique models, animations, sounds, graphics, and more.

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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. What does a game designer do?

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 26, 2020

It tricks the eye into believing that there are rooms modeled behind the windows, but ceilings, floors and walls are actually created on the fly by a special custom pixel shader. Demo: Making 3D adventure games with Godot | Paweł Fertyk ( miskatonicstudio ). Are you tired of 2D pixel art platformers? Try 3D adventure games!

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The world of video games has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, evolving from simple pixelated screens to immersive, open-world environments with complex narratives and stunning graphics. This transformation has necessitated a parallel evolution in game testing , pushing QA teams to adapt and innovate continually.

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AWS Games

JUNE 13, 2023

Every aspect of the game’s development has been thoughtfully considered, from ensuring each card has a rich backstory to using a low carbon footprint blockchain and efficient cloud-based technologies like Amazon GameLift on Amazon Web Services (AWS). GameLift quickly became our server of choice and how we launched the game.

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Moonmana

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In this article, we will explain the basic difference between 3D and 2D animation and provide you with the essential details about the two game art types. 2D animation is also called vector-based because it is made with vectors instead of pixels. 3D animation is considered to be the most common type of animation for games now.

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Interesting Choices

AUGUST 20, 2011

Whenever I'm trying to make something that people can pick up extremely quickly, I find it makes a lot of sense to start from a game that everyone is familiar with and innovate from there. Those who follow me on Twitter might have seen me agonizing over the design of the front of the cards.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

This tool is perfect for making 3D games. You can use it for both digital paintings and pixel art. Krita is an open-source 2D graphics editor for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. It comes with tools such as an advanced brush and engine, vector art, layers and masks, colors, and animation tools.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

This technique isnt just a nostalgic throwback; its a strategic design choice that allows developers to craft visually striking, performance-efficient, and highly engaging experiences. continues to evolve, leveraging AI, modern rendering techniques, and cutting-edge game engines to push the boundaries of game design.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2020

This sort of elongated production process obviously has increased project cost ramifications, which only reinforces the above mentioned design evolution - more Hybridcasual! It leveraged its hypercasual core game design to center its marketing videos around, while also showcasing its more RPG elements in a light and fun way.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

You get so deep into the design and being consumed into the headspace of what youre doing that taking time off just doesnt work. Lonely Oscar Salandin , known as Peculiar Pixels, received a major validation for his debut game, BOTSU Ridiculous Robots , by being named the Overall Winner at the Develop Indie Showcase Awards 2024.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Pre-production lays the foundation for artistic direction, ensuring that all visual elements align with the games mechanics, worldbuilding, and narrative. This stage involves close collaboration between game designers, art directors, and concept artists.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Their latest offering, the upcoming book A Tale of Two Halves: The History of Football Video Games , is no exception. Written by Richard Moss, the book takes video game football fans on a nostalgic journey through their childhoods, leaving them misty-eyed over memories of countless pixel-perfect goals scored.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Lesson 1 Transcript So what we’re going to do in this module is take the classic game of Snake and make our own version of it. We are going to look at what makes the game Snake, how you would dissect it as a game designer, and what important parts of it are required to do a clone-like game of your own.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 31, 2009

The game was feeling good and long already, so I just punted on this puzzle. You'd never do this in an adventure game today, but like pixel hunting, it was accepted. Something I added to the Humongous Entertainment adventure games was the cursor changing into a big arrow when you hit the edge of the screen and it was an exit.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 30, 2009

The game was feeling good and long already, so I just punted on this puzzle. You’d never do this in an adventure game today, but like pixel hunting, it was accepted. As the game progressed, I slowly scaled back those plans, but we were still left with these very cool maps. Every pixel had to count.

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The Bottom Feeder

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

It has the perfect amount of design. Once you’re really rolling, you can just stand still and watch huge waves of pixel dudes get threshed by your guns WWI-style. Of Course, It Has All the Other Crappe It's a game released in 2022, so of course it has to have all sorts of extras bolted on. 25 if your game is extra-fancy.

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The Bottom Feeder

JANUARY 30, 2024

Because it is kind of creative, and because it has pixel art. It really makes sense that game designers like rules. And it makes sense that we like firm categories, as many of us were drawn in by games that relied on the comfort of firm categories. We can debate what "indie means," but, um, that's not it, right?

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Radiator Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

SPOILER WARNING: This post spoils what happens in my new game That Lonesome Valley. CONTENT WARNING: This post contains discussion of gay sex acts and some screenshots with obscured pixel art nudity. It's mostly "safe for work" even if the actual game is not. Much of the pixel art is from the gorgeous 64x64 tileset by Yar.

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