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What Are The Most Popular Gaming Genres?

Gaming is a massive industry, now worth over $100 billion globally, and is growing every year. This results in an ever-expanding marketplace filled with different gaming genres. Each one appeals to a different type of player, but which ones are most popular and passed the test of time? Letโ€™s take…

What is a Metroidvania Game?

A Metroidvania game combines the exploration and discovery of a platforming game with the access-restricted progression of a labyrinth. These games are often referred to as โ€œplatform-explorationโ€ games or โ€œaction-adventureโ€ games, but the most common descriptor is โ€œMetroidvaniaโ€. This refers to combining elements from the Nintendo game “Metroid” (marketed as…

10 Indie Games Every Gamer Must Play

If you love video games, youโ€™re probably also a fan of indie games. These smaller, independent titles are produced by smaller developers and arenโ€™t always backed by big publishers. In many cases, these smaller studios donโ€™t have the same budgets, resources, and most importantly, restrictions, as AAA game developers. That…

What is a Game Design Document and Do You Need It?

Ever wonder what a Game Design Document (GDD) is or if you even need to make one? Well, I was planning on making a new game and was wondering if I should make one too. In this article, I will answer the question of what a GDD is and when…

7 Steps to Becoming a Game Developer Without a Degree

So you want to be a game developer? That’s great! Game development is an exciting and challenging field. But you may be wondering, can you become a game developer without a degree? The answer is yes – but it will take a lot of hard work and determination. In this…

A Career In Game Design: What Experience is Needed?

Do you love playing video games? Do you have a knack for game design? If so, a career in game design may be the perfect fit for you! But, what experience do you actually need? To become a game designer one will have to gain experience by creating games, writing…

How Are If Statements Used In Game Dev?

Thinking about getting into programming and wondering what you need to know? Maybe you’ve heard some terms like if statements, for loops, functions, or variables and you’re curious about what they are! In this article, I will be talking about if statements and how they are used in game development….

How Do You Get Your Indie Game Noticed?

You can make a really great indie game. But, if you donโ€™t put in any time for advertising or marketing, then it wonโ€™t matter. If you release your game on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Epic Games Store, itch.io, Google Play, Apple Store, Nintendo Game Store, or other platforms with minimal to…

Most Common Software Used For Game Development

Ever wonder what software everyone else is using for their game development? Curious about what software you should download and start learning? This article will cover the top 10 most used Game Engines, 2D Graphics Tools, 3D Graphics Tools, Audio DAWs, and libraries and APIs! There are five common categories…

How Do You Make Money As A Game Developer?

When we start developing games we usually want to create something that weโ€™ve always wanted to play. Over time as you start practicing your skills, get your qualifications, and learn about the world of game development you will want to start earning money. But, you may quickly realize that it…