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Game Development

A collection of 45 posts

Interview

My Work Is Not Yet Done Puts the Anxiety in ‘Anxiety Horror’

Discussing 1-bit theological horror with lead developer Spencer Yan and composer Sam Tudor

Feature

Worlds Changed at the Computer Game Developers Conferences of 1988

Explorers in uncharted lands

Feature

The Return of David: The State of Indie Games in 2023 and Beyond

There was a moment in 2023 when all eyes in the video game space were on the indie scene — but for all the wrong reasons

Review

Does Game Builder Garage Actually Teach You How to Make Games?

The educational value of Nintendo's most accessible game engine

Opinion

The Indie Game Renaissance

The future of the indie game market looks bright thanks to the wealth of resources available

Game Development

From Game Jam Idea to Mobile Classic

Taking a closer look at Mini Metro and Mini Motorways

Interview

How a Two-Person Team Made the Most Interesting Farming Sim of the Year

Interviewing the creators about their journey of making Before the Green Moon

Opinion

Never-Ending Games: The Impermanence of a Constantly Updatable World

Delivering a finished game isn't what it used to be

Interview

Bringing Back Life: Interview With Farewell North Developer Kyle Banks

Tribulations and successes from the indie game development journey with Kyle Banks

Game Development

Block Dude and the Lost Gaming Legacy of the TI-83 Plus

The legacy of a dude and his blocks

Game Development

Why Live Service Is No Longer Exciting

Not so lively service

Feature

The 8 Best Low-Code Tools for Game Developers

A handy overview that covers both game development and payment platforms

Game Development

Want to Make Your Own Game? Consider These Tips to Get Started

More and more people are diving into game development

Interview

Talking XCOM, Chimera Squad, and More with Firaxis Director Mark Nauta

The strategy behind one of gaming's most sophisticated turn-based gems

Game Design

Unlocking Global Markets: A Guide to Localizing Game Characters

How do you tailor game characters to different cultures? Explore the ingredients of flawless game localization to speak your players’ language.

Feature

How to Pitch Your Game to Publishers and Investors

A comprehensive guide that’s especially useful for indie developers

Game Development

Ludum Dare: 48 (or 72) Hours to Glory

What a difference a day makes

Opinion

Are Video Games Worth Getting Excited Over?

Forspoken highlights the poor state of new games and an industry in dire need of new ideas

Game Design

What Does it Mean to Analyze Game Design?

How to analyze games like a pro

Creator Voice

What Is Depth and How Do You Add It to Your Game?

Going deep on the mechanics of depth

Feature

The History of the id Tech Engine

A story of pushing boundaries

Game Development

I Tried Creating a Game Using OpenAI

The impressive (and concerning) technology could soon put many programmers and artists out of work

Preview

Sid Meier's Memoir! Review

The definitive book about one of gaming's biggest icons

Game Development

Why You Should Learn to Code

Why low-code/no-code game development solutions are a waste of your time

Game Development

Want to Learn Game Development? Keep It Simple

Tips for budding game developers