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An exciting month in accessibility
Accessibility in gaming is never a dull field to be working in, the pace of change is ever accelerating. So often I find myself thinking what an incredible month it has been, topping anything that has gone before. The past month has been no exception.
June 20, 2016
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CRPG History Abridged IV: A few niche RPGs that brought something new to the table
A look at four interesting and less-known RPGs - Chinese Paladin, Cobra Mission, Mordor/Demise and Yumina the Ethereal.
June 20, 2016
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How Political Animals Got a Publisher : Part 3
I part 3 of a 3 part series I go into some of the nitty gritty details and calculations that a developer needs to do before presenting a pitch to a publisher.
June 20, 2016
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Bounds, Bottlenecks, and Digital Marketing
Programs can be CPU or GPU bound. Is your game Audience-Bound, Appeal-Bound or Ability-Bound? What's limiting your success?
June 20, 2016
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Six Key Takeaways On Where E3 Is Headed
I had a chance to check out E3 this week in Los Angeles, and I have some thoughts on where the show might be going, and how it's changing in these new and interesting times.
June 17, 2016
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How To Make A Kickass Game Art Portfolio
Knowing how to create and present your portfolio when you apply to a game company is just as important as having awesome 2D/3D skills. If you have a badly presented portfolio you will struggle to find work. Here are some advice on making a good portfolio!
June 17, 2016
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Analyzing Core Character Movement in 3D
Some tools and tips for analyzing core character movement in 3D, along with some source code to get you started.
June 17, 2016
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Moveless Chess, an imaginary interview to ourselves
In this interview we talk about Moveless Chess, our entry for last Ludum Dare (3rd place in Innovation) and the plans we have with the game.
June 17, 2016
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Your Game Can Change People's Lives (Even Unintentionally)
We recently received a message describing how our game had a profound effect on someone's life, and I felt I needed to share it with the world / gamedev community. Even a "non-serious" game can change the world! Read on :)
June 15, 2016
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What Role Does An Office Play In Game Development?
We all know creative projects need the right environment around them to flourish. Could something as simple as how we think about our working environments make a difference to the quality of what we make?
June 15, 2016
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Ad-supported Apps get ROI and LTV Wrong 98% of the Time
Mobile apps often relay on ad revenue as a monetization source. These apps have trouble calculating LTV due to various issues but mainly since ad-networks are not releasing the neccessary information.
June 15, 2016
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A Simple 10-Minute UI Litmus Test
Some tips and tricks for gauging the effectiveness of your UI through a simulated experience of a new user.
June 14, 2016