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How to Ace Your Game Audio for an Alpha Launch
No alpha gameplay is complete without a decent degree of sound design to draw players in and set high expectations for the game's full release.
July 17, 2024
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GDC 2024 Dial Up the Diegetics: Musical Sound Effects
A discussion of how composers can experiment with sound effects to make their music more unique and evocative. Article based on the 2024 GDC lecture given by video game composer Winifred Phillips (latest: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord)
July 16, 2024
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Deep dive: The design and implementation of object pools
Here we look at the design and implementation of pools with a focus on C## and Unity.
July 15, 2024
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Are space shooter games still 'a rite of passage'?
I will attempt to provide the games developer community with my thoughts regarding how I ventured into 'solo indie' games development.
July 12, 2024
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Training the game designers of tomorrow (Part 2/5)
In the first part of this series of publications devoted to training game and level designers, I discussed the importance of soft skills, essential complements to know-how. I presented two skills that are essential to me. In this second part, I present two others to you.
July 11, 2024
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The Trouble of Tunnel Vision Gamers and Developers: Not Seeing the Forest for the Games
It's time to talk about why tunnel vision is bad for game design.
July 9, 2024
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Windows on Arm is not ready for the complexities of the PC gaming landscape
While a move to Arm promises users with lighter and more efficient PC hardware, the state of PC gaming on Arm has a lot of catching up to do as the developer ecosystem remains in infancy.
July 8, 2024
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Reworking War Robots' prize system with style and user-friendliness
We completely overhaul the event rewards system for the better – here’s how.
July 8, 2024
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Analyzing New Game Ideas for Market Success: Strategic Toolkit
A toolbox for approaching the strategic analysis of new game ideas.
July 5, 2024
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Lessons from the political minefield of Pro Philosopher 2
If you thought discussing politics in 2024 was hard, try making a game about them.
July 4, 2024
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Training the game designers of tomorrow (part 1 of 5)
To fully integrate into a team and thrive, a game designer must develop soft skills and new skills that are not systematically offered in school training. This publication series aims to better prepare future game designers for their missions. I draw on my experience as a game designer, lead designer, and trainer.
July 3, 2024
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Marketing Art in game development: What makes a 2D Marketing Artist?
Breaking down the core elements of this career path, its importance in the market today, what skills you'll need to break into the industry and your future career prospects.
July 2, 2024