OPM Jobs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

You finally got that call, email or carrier pidgeon in with the news: You’ve been offered an interview at a game studio! So, how do you prepare for your first games industry interview and leave a great first impression? Is it face to face or through video call? Games What games has the company worked on?

Games 91

Games Studios Prop Writing 91

Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A couple of years ago, Dinosaur Island was a massively successful game. Even now, two years later, the game’s name has enough cultural cachet to lead to the most popular board game giveaway Pangea has ever sponsored. Need help on your board game? Take one good look at this game. Dino cooking! Nostalgia works.

Game Design 130

Game Design Game Designer Art Games 130

Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 31, 2023

Unlike the years before, we decided to really leverage our fantastic community of senior games industry folks to present you with trends that will shape our industry during the year. The k-factor, which measures the virality of a game, is at an all-time low. Is it the artwork in itself that is not selling the game? Exit mobile.

Mobile Gaming 127

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Games 127

Brand Game Development

AUGUST 5, 2019

It’s a puzzle-solving, tile placement board game for 1-4 players where you play as a fantasy monster who’s hungry for villagers. We could not be happier with how the campaign turned out, and the game is available for pre-order now ! Need help on your board game? Everybody values different things in life.

Art 130

Art Games Tile Mechanics 130

SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 11, 2020

SOVEREIGN MOON PRESENTS… 10 Best Space Games To Play in 2020 for FREE. In this post, we’ve rounded up the 10 best space games that you can play for free in 2020. All of the space games on this list are hand-picked by our team of space game connoisseurs. Looking for FREE Space Games to Play in 2020?

Games 52

Games Open World Build Code 52

Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The world of gaming is always on the brink of something new, something vast, something that promises to change how we play and interact in virtual spaces. I sat down with John Krajewski , the man behind the unique and forward-thinking game, Eco. ” The allure of video games has always been about escapism and achievement.

Indy 105

Indy AAA Platformer Educational 105

The Bottom Feeder

APRIL 5, 2023

It's the biggest example of video game storytelling in quite some time. As I said in my last GoWR piece (which got quite a lot of reads), it's kind of futile to critique big AAA games. When a game is as big as this one, it's good to pick apart what made it work or not, if only for due diligence. GoWR from here on.)

Art 69

Art Fantasy Writing Agent 69

Game Dev Unchained

MAY 17, 2023

In the expansive and rapidly evolving world of video games, the stakes have never been higher. The rise of increasingly intricate and expensive game schemes has not only upped the ante for game developers but also heightened the expectations of an ever-demanding audience. “Game schemes are expensive.

Game Developer 98

Game Developer Game Development Development AI 98

The Bottom Feeder

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Now that my title has savagely baited your click, let's talk about the weirdness of the game industry and the big mess we're all in. I've been working continuously making indie video games longer than, let's say, anyone. So let's get to it: There are too many indie games. Well, nobody wants this many games.

Games 52

Games Point and Click Art Writing 52

iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Game analytics has a real-life impact on game players. Learn the basics of game analytics through this article by seeing how to make your games more popular by implementing these insights. What is Game Analytics? Why Game Analytics is so important.

Point and Click 52

Point and Click Games Advertising Data 52

SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 13, 2020

SOVEREIGN MOON PRESENTS… Buildbox Tutorial: The Basics For Beginners (With Video). In our Buildbox tutorial series, we’ll show you how you can build amazing 2D and 3D games without having to know how to code. . So the first thing we’re going to do is we’re going to open up Buildbox and create a new game.

Point and Click 52

Point and Click Code Visual Scripting Build 52

Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 4, 2023

game industry work satisfaction survey “It’s time to admit that remote work doesn’t work. Personally, over the years I have experience running games studios as fully on-site, remote, and hybrid. Remote workers report a worse work/life balance. We’d love to know how satisfied you are with your current job.

Communications 73

Communications Data Balance Studios 73

iXie gaming

MAY 8, 2023

Welcome to the world of the Metaverse, where virtual reality and gaming come together to create a new dimension of immersive experiences. As the world continues to shift towards digital innovation, Metaverse game development has become increasingly popular among game developers.

Game Developer 52

Game Developer Game Development Development Concepts 52

Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Within the board game community, there is no site that has shaken up the industry more than Kickstarter. While BoardGameGeek has been around for almost 17 years and remains the unquestioned mecca of the board game community, nothing has had more influence on board games recently than Kickstarter. Need help on your board game?

Indy 130

Indy Games Platformer Development 130

Logic Simplified

MAY 16, 2022

Game Genre. Award-winning educational gaming website offers 1000+ learning activities for kids in grades K to 5, both educational and interactive. The game supports young minds to create new skills more efficiently while promoting fun. Back-end Technologies. Game Redevelopment. Multiplayer Games. Javascript.

Educational 52

Educational Education Animation Animation 52

Game Dev Unchained

MAY 9, 2023

The Transformative Landscape of Game Development: A Deep Dive with Willem Delventhal As a digital ecosystem thrives and transforms at a rapid pace, a recent conversation with game designer and educator Willem Delventhal offered insights into the evolving realm of game development.

Indy 98

Indy Educational Education Technology 98

SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In this introductory tutorial series, we’ll teach beginners how to use the basic controls within Gogot’s game engine. Godot is a free and open source game development software that game devs can use to make beautiful 2D and 3D games. . A Crash Course Into The Basics of Godot’s Game Engine.

Asset 52

Asset Editing Scripting Code 52

Radiator Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

SPOILER WARNING: I keep specific story spoilers vague, but I do have to talk about what happens in the games somehow. Still, you can argue that it's a stunning achievement just to be able to debate these questions in a video game. Videos end on a convenient frame with an obvious clickable. You talk but they don't listen.

Indy 52

Indy Film Games Puzzle 52

Brand Game Development

JANUARY 6, 2017

When I say procrastination, it may bring to mind images of someone watching cat videos or 1980s Arnold Schwarzenegger clips until 3 in the morning. It may bring to mind a college student sleeping until 11 and skipping his or her two morning classes. Need help on your board game? At its heart, procrastination is avoidance.

Clipping 130

Clipping Writing Media Dev 130

iXie gaming

MAY 23, 2023

Gaming can be associated with a lot of things today. Having come a long way from its humble beginnings in the 80s, gaming today is a core part of pop culture. The culture surrounding games has matured too, giving way to numerous events that include gamers from all facets of life.

Esports 52

Esports Advertising Entertainment Media 52

The Bottom Feeder

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It's been your standard-issue Internet rage swarm, which is always going to be at least as much fun as the game itself. If you want a summary of why people are mad, this video is a good summary. At this rate, YouTube videos whinging about Diablo 4 are going to earn more than the game does. It's brisk and varied.

Racing 85

Racing Fantasy Indy Internet 85

SOVEREIGN MOON

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to move a game object without having to have any knowledge or coding whatsoever using Unity’s Bolt visual scripting tool. . How to Move a Game Object Without Code Using Unity’s Bolt Add-On. In-Game Bolt Movement Example. So let’s jump back to our cube and learn how to do this.

Visual Scripting 52

Visual Scripting Code Scripting Studios 52

Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered what the best game engine is, we invite you to figure it out with us. Unity versus Unreal – this seems to be an ever-lasting battle in the game development world. Having been the market leaders for years, these two are the main candidates for the title of the best game engine. What is Unity?

Engine 52

Engine Engineering Game Engine Asset 52

SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 1, 2020

SOVEREIGN MOON PRESENTS… How to Add Triggers and Switches Using Bolt (No-Code Game Dev). In this tutorial we’ll learn how to add triggers and switches to your game using Unity’s bolt add-on. Triggers are powerful tools in the world of game design because you often use triggers to accomplish common game objectives.

Code 52

Code Clipping Point and Click Dev 52

Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

For the last few years, we’ve been living through a glorious age: the Great Board Game Renaissance. In a world aglow with smartphones, tablets, and those annoying billboards that change every five seconds on the side of the road, analog gaming has become a welcome retreat for millions. Need help on your board game?

Games 130

Games Art Media Game Design 130

Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Netflix recently released a video series, High Score , covering the history of the video games industry. Each of the major innovations covered dramatically increased the size of the video games market. Many genres now exist that serve a lot of players who want to play games. What Will The Future Bring?

Esports 52

Esports Technology Games Platformer 52

Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I’ve talked about the benefits and challenges of working alone in the board game industry. Yet I’m a bit of an odd beast in the board game development world since most people prefer to work in teams. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

Prototyping 130

Prototyping Playtesting Games Game Design 130

Game Errors

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition was launched on Steam on 28th October, that’s two days ago, and by now a lot of players keep complaining, on forums and boards , about issues of the game. The new game is an enhanced and remastered version of the venerable Bethesda RPG. Go ahead and find your solution!

Editing 96

Editing FPS Graphics PC 96

SOVEREIGN MOON

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In this tutorial I’ll walk you through my environmental design process for a game we plan on launching out of our studio soon. . Sovereign Moon Studios is dedicated to helping game enthusiasts bring their creative visions to life by teaching them how to make a video game from scratch without having to know how to code or draw. .

Asset 52

Asset Indy Art Code 52

SOVEREIGN MOON

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

In this tutorial we’ll teach you how to use Unity’s free Bolt add-on which will allow you to design video games without writing a line of code. . Learn How to Use Unity’s Bolt Add-On to Create Video Games Without Code. For example, look at the game I have in front of me now.

Code 52

Code Visual Scripting Game Developer Game Development 52

Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Last month, game industry documentary makers 2 Player Productions debuted a massive 32-part YouTube game dev doc series Double Fine PsychOdyssey , chronicling the development of Psychonauts 2 from its earliest glimmers of pre-production in 2015 to its final release in 2021.

Art 59

Art Concepts Dev Studios 59

Brand Game Development

MAY 15, 2017

Whenever I saw a complaint from a game dev pop up on my Twitter feed, I recorded it in Excel. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. So many of the struggles that we deal with in game development are shared by others in the industry. Exhaustion.

Dev 130

Dev Communications Point and Click Games 130

Game Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Here, it feels rushed, but despite that relatively minor criticism, “Strange Energies” successfully strikes the balance between calling back to a previous season and promising new things for the coming season that makes for a great season premiere. The episode would land better if we actually saw more of that. They’re just adorable.

Simulation 40

Simulation Build Horror Fighting 40

SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In this tutorial we’ll learn how to use Godot’s visual scripting tools to create video games from scratch. . Sovereign Moon Studios is dedicated to helping game enthusiasts bring their creative visions to life by teaching them how to make a video game from scratch without having to know how to code or draw. .

Visual Scripting 52

Visual Scripting Scripting Data Editing 52

The Bottom Feeder

JUNE 21, 2023

Hollywood needs international sales to make the current model not explode, so old-style movies, about humans doing human things, are never coming back. Will he get his confidence back and be able to shoot his magic arrow again!?!?) (He The “Will he get his confidence back in time?” Don’t worry, video games!

Animation 76

Animation Animation Fantasy Writing 76

Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Welcome back to the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, where you can get front-row seats to the development process for indie 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, the first title from female-owned-and-operated indie game studio Astral Clocktower Studios. Tune in to next month's dev blog to see the updates! TANDARA CLAN. link] NISARGA CLAN.

Dev 52

Dev Rigging Texture Concepts 52

Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Since then, I’ve read Lloyd’s article “ Subscriptions: The new weapon in the game monetization arsenal ” half a dozen times and turned from a doubter of subscriptions into a believer. He has been in the video game industry since 1993, where he has worked at both start-ups and huge entertainment companies.

Games 52

Games Content Entertainment Retail 52