Most game developers do all they can to make their in-app purchases as enticing as possible. Whether it’s faster resources, more chapters, or powerful items, the cash shop should serve…
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Not long ago the idea of making games without a large team and serious publisher support was seen as a joke to many. Of course, the recent indie development boom…
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One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding video games, especially among people unfamiliar with the industry, is that everyone involved in making them eventually gets rich. After all, franchises like Call…
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Virtual reality has been a hot topic in the video game industry for a while now. This contrasts greatly to the 90s when VR headsets, particularly the notorious Virtual Boy,…
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One of the most important yet often ignored parts of game development is prototyping. A prototype is your way of testing out concepts without putting in too much time or…
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There have been a couple of huge acquisitions in the gaming industry within the last few years. Last September Microsoft bought Mojang, allowing them to take the incredibly popular Minecraft…
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In the last decade or so we have seen a renaissance of sorts when it comes to games that give players the ability to create their own maps and levels….
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If there’s one mechanic that has stood the test of time and transcended genres, it’s stealth. Stealth elements can be seen in today’s action-adventure titles like Batman: Arkham Asylum, third-person…
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Over the past few decades, the video game industry has really come into its own—not only is it the fastest growing entertainment medium in terms of revenue, but has created…
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