article thumbnail

How to use Kickstarter for your indie game “It’s a tool, not the end goal”

PreMortem.Games

“If you’re doing a video game campaign, you should not send T-shirts, posters and whatever” For a successful Kickstarter, developers should have a bug-free, visually impressive demo or vertical slice ready, aligning with the final game’s visual standards. People appreciate creativity.”

Indy 104
article thumbnail

How making 12 games in 12 months changed Cukia Kimani’s life

PreMortem.Games

Driven by his desire to immerse himself in game design, Kimani rejoined Wits University. Cukia Kimani & Ben Myres He explains, “The reason for me to go back to Wits and do a post-grad in Game Design, to be honest, was the community. The deformable terrain was a bug. Being around those people was great.

Games 104
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Launching Your First Game with Stephen Hubbard

DameDev.tv

(*Rick has more than 14 years experience in the game dev industry, working on IP's that include Mario, Transformers, Captain America and Mortal Kombat. He's done it all, from Game Designer, Producer, Creative Director and Executive Producer to GameDev.tv's Hosting Your Game On Itch.io

Dev 52
article thumbnail

The Do’s and Don’ts of Pc Game Development

iXie gaming

By following the do’s and avoiding the don’ts, you can ensure that your game stands out in the competitive PC gaming market. In this guide, we will cover a range of topics, including best practices for game design, effective marketing strategies, and tips for optimizing game performance.

PC 52
article thumbnail

How to Get a Career in Video Games

OPM Jobs

Here is our guide on how to get a career in video games. Steps to Starting Your Video Game Career Spend some time on video game discussion boards and social media groups to gain advice and tips regarding the industry. Earn a bachelor’s degree in a field such as video game development or game design.

article thumbnail

How to Work in a Team in the Board Game Industry

Brand Game Development

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. Will is the lead designer.

article thumbnail

God Statues In Harvest Island

Yobob Games

You can even catch bugs and trade them in to the gods for materials. If it’s bad, the game flops and the game design needs to be worked more which causes the game to be delayed. If you haven’t joined all of my social medias yet, do so! There are a bunch of items in Harvest Island.