by Travis Tracy | Nov 10, 2020 | Game Design
Theory is a fairly scary word for a lot of people. It sounds very academic, maybe even a bit abstract. However, we use theory all the time in game design. We use it when we make decisions that will impact gameplay. We probably used it before we ever created one art...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 9, 2020 | Game Jams
At an initial glance, it seems odd for people who work in the game development industry to participate in game jams. Game developers may spend well over 50 hours per week developing their projects. Why would they want to take a weekend, lose that time from work, and...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 9, 2020 | Game Jams
Have you heard of someone talk about a game jam, and you thought, “What the heck is that”? I’ve been there. Even when I learned about them for the first time, I wasn’t quite sure it was something I would be interested in. I quickly realized...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 9, 2020 | Game Jams
Each time I participate in a game jam, the biggest obstacle is often not being able to complete my ideas, but instead, it’s coming up with an idea in the first place. I think we all want to come up with something unique, interesting, and fun. The problem for me...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 8, 2020 | Game Development
When first stepping into game development, there are a lot of mistakes to be made. I recall my first project ever. As the project grew in size, so did the complexity of finding where I placed things. In an effort to keep you from having similar struggles, I want to...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 8, 2020 | Game Design Career
Even though I absolutely love game design, there are some significant disadvantages to this industry. I would not be doing students or website visitors justice if I were not being honest and forthcoming on this industry. Unfortunately, it is not always rainbows and...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 7, 2020 | Game Design Career
For many, the ultimate dream job is to work in an industry that you spend much of your free time in. I recall as a young gamer thinking that working in the video game industry could be one of the ultimate jobs to have. As you get older, you begin to think about the...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 6, 2020 | Game Design
As a game developer, there have been many nights lost pondering a game concept that I had. It is one of my favorite parts of game jams specifically. I love coming up with new, creative ideas. Perhaps I am spinning from another game, combining a couple of ideas, or...
by Travis Tracy | Nov 5, 2020 | Game Design
Deciding to become a game developer at initial glance seems like the ultimate dream job. In fact, it is one of the most highly sought after industries. Now, as a teacher that teaches game development, I have seen many students and games throughout my nine years in the...
