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Dishonored, and tactile interface metaphors
An applied semiotic analysis of an aspect of the UX and game design of Dishonored (Arkane Studios, 2012).
April 29, 2016
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5 tips for exhibiting at the Minibooth at PAX East
This year I showcased my game Circles at the Indie Minibooth at PAX East. It was my first time showcasing at such a major convention, so here I share some things that I learned and some I wish I knew beforehand.
April 29, 2016
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Preparing your project for version control using SourceTree and Bitbucket
At some point of game development, we all need to secure our project away from harm…
April 29, 2016
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Consequences in Games
Party games, and to a lesser extent family games, have always been reward-based (you're rewarded for participation) rather than consequence-based (winning and losing is important, plus more), but hobby games were usually the latter. Not any more.
April 29, 2016
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Optimizing AI for The Magic Circle
The Magic Circle places no artificial limits on the number of creatures you can drag around with you in the world. This is a simplified description of some of the major optimizations that went into making that possible.
April 29, 2016
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How much does it cost to go to PAX East?
In this post I talk about some of the benefits we got from PAX East, and break down the costs associated with going. We're from Montreal, but this can apply to anyone anywhere.
April 29, 2016
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The transition from indie developer to publisher
My company (Creaky Corpse Ltd) recently published March of the Living, an indie roguelike by Machine22. This was the first time I’d ever published a game by another indie developer, and I found the journey incredibly eye opening. This is what I've learned
April 28, 2016
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tinyBuild's guide to PAX and game conventions
tinyBuild's guide to building and running a booth at PAX. Top 8 tips.
April 28, 2016
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Implementing Context Sensitive Commands in UI Design
Today's post looks at the implementation of context sensitive commands and the thought process that goes into them.
April 28, 2016
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Self-publishing myths and realities, well more myths
Many studios decide to self publish in the hopes of larger revenues or as a result of failed publisher pitching. the tasks of publishers are marketing and user acquisition only, it should be enough to hire a marketing person? Nope.
April 28, 2016
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Unexpected Narrative in Games: Part 1
Story can be found in unexpected places in games. In this article series, I will discuss my thoughts on finding narrative in surprising places, and applying those structures to your own games.
April 28, 2016
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Tips and Tricks for Demoing Roomscale VR Content
Demoing VR content isn't necessarily a new art, but it's one that I feel isn't well understood or done correctly. This Blog is a collection of tips and tricks I learned showing off our first roomscale VR game at PAX East 2016.
April 28, 2016