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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem

PreMortem.Games

Networks and prestigious educational backgrounds were equally important. He highlighted how Madiba had gathered a team of 20 individuals without formal game development education, yet managed to create a game of remarkable quality, earning a solid 7/10 rating. Degrees alone were not enough to secure promising careers.

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The Influence of Demographics on the Video Game Industry

Logic Simplified

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. Does the audience like AR and VR games?

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5 Simple Coding Projects for Kids to Tackle During the School Year

Real Programming

Fortunately, there are plenty of simple coding projects that integrate basic coding concepts that kids can tackle during the school year. They’re also a great extracurricular activity to help kids learn math concepts, develop their language abilities, and improve interpersonal skills. Kids can get started as young as eight years old.

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The art of puzzle design • Escape Mail’s historical fiction in interactive storytelling

PreMortem.Games

Over 100,000 students across Alberta puzzled their way to freedom and participated in the educational programs that taught them how to make their own escape rooms. After a few days of earnest discussion, ideation and research, we developed a concept called Escape Mail. Mobile Escape had to pivot. Step 3: Discernment.

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AI generated images – craze and craziness

2d Game Art Guru

The AI companies are trying to get by with loopholes such as research and fair use for educational purposes – along with massive lobbying to change the copyright laws [in the US]. Fatal when you are working with NDAs [non-disclosure agreements that are very common when working freelance].

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RP4K Teacher Profiles: Gabriel Dibenedetto

Real Programming

Education and Background Gabe has worked for RP4K almost since moving to Ontario from Italy in 2017. His passion for gaming is broad, but he has a special love for sandbox games , point-and-click graphic adventures, and RPGs. As for programming, Gabe loves 3D computer graphic modelling and rendering and visual arts.

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Coding Pitfalls to Avoid When Learning How to Make an Android Game

Big Games

Polished Graphics and Art Stunning images can increase the immersion of players. Thus, you should spend money on graphics and artwork that are in keeping with the concept and aesthetic of your game. Start Small It would help if you started with the small, simple game projects to grasp core concepts.

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