Why We’re Excited About The Game Awards 2015
Almost one year ago we talked about how Geoff Keighley’s first Game Awards show was a long-awaited taste of how an annual awards ceremony should go. While there were still…
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December 2, 2015 | Game Design
December 2, 2015 | Game Design
How To Increase In-App Purchases: 3 User Interface Tips
Most game developers do all they can to make their in-app purchases as enticing as possible. Whether it’s faster resources, more chapters, or powerful items, the cash shop should serve…
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November 17, 2015 | Game Design
What Different Game Development Positions Make And Why
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding video games, especially among people unfamiliar with the industry, is that everyone involved in making them eventually gets rich. After all, franchises like Call…
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November 13, 2015 | Game Design
The Two Greatest Challenges Facing VR Gaming
Virtual reality has been a hot topic in the video game industry for a while now. This contrasts greatly to the 90s when VR headsets, particularly the notorious Virtual Boy,…
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November 13, 2015 | Game Design
Getting The Most Out Of Your Video Game Prototype
One of the most important yet often ignored parts of game development is prototyping. A prototype is your way of testing out concepts without putting in too much time or…
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November 10, 2015 | Game Design
Candy Crushing It: What Acquiring King For $6 Billion Means For Activision-Blizzard
There have been a couple of huge acquisitions in the gaming industry within the last few years. Last September Microsoft bought Mojang, allowing them to take the incredibly popular Minecraft…
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October 29, 2015 | Game Design
Mario Maker And The Rise Of Building Games
In the last decade or so we have seen a renaissance of sorts when it comes to games that give players the ability to create their own maps and levels….
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October 29, 2015 | Game Design
In For The Kill: A Look At Different Types Of Stealth Games
If there’s one mechanic that has stood the test of time and transcended genres, it’s stealth. Stealth elements can be seen in today’s action-adventure titles like Batman: Arkham Asylum, third-person…
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October 29, 2015 | Game Design
Game Design Jobs: Salary Expectations & Career Path Glossary
Over the past few decades, the video game industry has really come into its own—not only is it the fastest growing entertainment medium in terms of revenue, but has created…
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