Add Dread to Your Game
Most games would never want their player to feel unprepared, but horror games can lean into it.
Game Development Blog
Directing Players with Keys
The last thing any designer wants is for a player to reach a state in the game that’s unbeatable. So, what do you do? Lock it!
Greybox Your Game
Greybox prototypes get something playable in front of a playtester without having to produce any new assets.
Know Your Audience
Presenting works in progress or pitching new ideas can, and should, look very different depending on who you're presenting to.
Make a Wireframe Prototype
If you don’t have a way to make a full playable prototype by yourself, and a paper prototype doesn’t suit your needs, a wireframe prototype could be very helpful.
Design Criticism That’s Actually Helpful
It’s easy for a critique session to turn into a tear down, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Making a Videogame With Paper
With enough creativity, you can make a paper prototype for any type of game.
A Prototype Can Save Your Game
Did you know X-Com was almost canceled? They were saved by their prototype.
How Much Art Should a Game Prototype Have?
There's a few common approaches to polish in a prototype. We talk about the pros and cons of each approach.
Core Game Mechanics
These exercises will help you identify your game’s core game mechanics, and keep you focused.
Prototype Your Game (Part 3)
Prototype Your Game (Part 2)
Prototype Your Game (Part 1)
Tips For Getting Started With VR
Just getting started in VR game development? Here are some helpful tips!
Core Game Mechanics
How to ask a question
Most people don’t know how to ask a question effectively, don’t be one of them. An important part of learning is figuring out how to ask for help, and how to do it properly.
Resources
A list of resources to help you make games!
Intro To Source Control
If you’re serious about game development, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and headaches by learning about a source control.
Intro To Source Control Part 2
In part 2 of our source control tutorial, you’ll learn how to work on different versions of a repository at one time, and methods for working with others on the same project.
Intro to Critiques
Getting Started
There has never been a better time to start designing games. No budget? No experience? No problem. We’ll help you get started.
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