It used to be that when a developer annouced an updated version of a game complete with better visuals and maybe even a few bonuses, most applauded the idea. Yet…
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Stephanie Barish is founder and CEO of IndieCade, what the Los Angeles Times has dubbed “The Sundance of Video Games.” IndieCade is dedicated to the discovery, development and recognition of…
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It’s no secret that making a computer game usually requires a solid understanding of computer programming—they are “computer games,” after all. Unfortunately not all of us have a knack for programming,…
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It’s hard to believe that only thirty years ago we almost saw the complete demise of the video game industry in North America. The now-infamous crash saw the plummeting of…
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Although the role of ‘game designer’ is one of the most sought after careers in the industry, it’s safe to say that “game writer” is up there as well. Of…
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If marketing history has taught us anything, it’s that the gaming community is a mighty and fickle beast that shouldn’t be rubbed up the wrong way. But if you think…
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It wasn’t long ago that having an online game design portfolio was unheard of. In fact, when most people think about an online portfolio that showcases skills and experience, what…
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When one tries thinking of a company that has been considered “doomed” by the masses every other year only to end up afloat, it’s hard not to have Nintendo come…
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Considering how many applications developers and studios receive these days whenever they post a ‘Game Designer’ position, it’s easy for a hiring team to completely forget about the guy that…
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