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Creating 2D Special FX in Inkscape - part1
The first part of the tutorial series on special effects (as requested by you) is up on the 2d game art guru blog ( http://tinyurl.com/jgfjxxu ). I started the series with vector art motion trails using inkscape.
May 31, 2016
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Games That Teach Programming are Just Fine, Thanks
The idea of using simple games and apps to teach programming has come under fire. I come to its defense.
May 31, 2016
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How Music Can Intensify Video Games, Part Two
Music uses many techniques to intensify suspense in games. In Part 2 of this continuing discussion, we consult expert opinions, & examine excerpts of music I composed as a member of the music team for the Homefront: The Revolution first person shooter.
May 31, 2016
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Releasing 'The Hinterlands' on Steam (LibGDX Java game)
How to prepare and upload your LibGDX Java game to steam
May 31, 2016
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Unity: SpriteRenderer vs UIImage (CanvasRenderer)
Differences between UIImage and SpriteRenderer and performance implications
May 27, 2016
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YouTuber / Streamer Outreach and the Importance of Starting Small
In this post I talk about my experience reaching out to YouTubers and Streamers to play our game. We've managed to reach some of the biggest content creators and haven't paid a cent for it. Here are my ideas.
May 27, 2016
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6 Trailer tips: Don’t offend your audience—like Mighty No. 9
Mighty No. 9’s latest trailer has over ten thousand dislikes—and for good reason. Let's learn from its mistakes.
May 27, 2016
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Growing Esports: Inspiration From Other Industries
Red Fox Insights found that the number gamers watching esports more than once a week in the US and UK was still relatively low - particularly in the UK. Discover how game brands are borrowing from other industries to improve esports engagement.
May 27, 2016
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The art of balancing traditional gameplay with powerful immersion in VR
Playful's Lucky's Tale just shipped (packed-in) with every Oculus Rift. Learn about our design issues and the tenuous balance between the environment and gameplay.
May 26, 2016
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Exploding mummies and the real Nathan Drake: Historians talk Uncharted 4
Historians Bob Whitaker and Christopher Heaney discuss Uncharted 4. Topics included archeology versus grave robbing, the real Nathan Drake/Indiana Jones, the meaning of treasure, and traps in tombs.
May 26, 2016
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The Devil's in the Details: analyzing Doom's design elements and nuances
A game design article that closely analyzes the design aspects and nuances of id Software's successful Doom reboot.
May 26, 2016
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Robot Tales: A Brief History of 60 Seconds!
A short story of how the dark comedy atomic adventure 60 Seconds!, the debut title of Robot Gentleman, came to be.
May 26, 2016