by Travis Tracy | Nov 11, 2020 | Game Design
Game design has many twists and turns. Of course, the subject matter is very complex. There are so many industries wrapped up in creating a single game. With that said, there is a big difference between a game designer and a GOOD game designer. At this point, I have...
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 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...
