On Game Literacy
By Andrew Ashcraft, NYFA Game Design One of the biggest benefits of playing games, whether we’re playing for fun or to learn how to design, is that we learn a…
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April 28, 2017 | How To's
April 21, 2017 | How To's
A Roadmap to Make a Successful Game
By Felipe Lara, NYFA Los Angeles Game Design We all want to make successful games: innovative, loved by players, and profitable. The question is: Is there a path or recipe…
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July 7, 2016 | How To's
How To Make Sure Your Game is Competitive In Other Countries
The Gaming industry is more competitive than ever, enough that finding success in just one market is a challenge. Of course, there’s nothing quite like learning that your game is…
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May 5, 2016 | How To's
5 (Even More) Game Design Mistakes To Avoid
Like in life, learning the hard way is never a pleasant experience. Instead of identifying your game design mistake beforehand and avoiding it, you get hit by it extra hard…
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April 22, 2016 | How To's
How To Become A Game Artist
Do you fancy yourself creating the virtual worlds where players explore and get lost in? The job of Game Artist is becoming more and more sought after, and it’s no…
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April 22, 2016 | How To's
How To Sabotage Your Game’s International Chances
The game industry is more competitive than ever, enough that finding success in any one country is hugely challenging. Imagine then trying to create a title that is popular in…
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April 1, 2016 | How To's
How To Design The Best Boss Battles: 4 Must-Read Tips
Boss battles are arguably one of the most exciting things about video games. Ask the average gamer what their favorite boss battles are and they’ll most likely smile while recalling…
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April 1, 2016 | How To's
How To Write A Compelling Game Story In Three Steps
More people are realizing just how powerful video games are as a storytelling tool. Movies are fine and books are great too, but there’s just something about jumping into an…
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April 1, 2016 | How To's
How Today’s Best Game Design Students Graduate Prepared
Almost anywhere you look, statistics will show that the number of people who identify themselves as gamers is growing. From small mobile and indie titles to big-budget PC and console…
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