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Good vs Bad Game Design

Good vs Bad Game Design

I remember playing Battlefield 1942 for the first time ever. I had been waiting for months for the release. The way I remember it, it was revolutionary because we could finally truly drive vehicles in a game. This is fairly standard practice in many games now, but...

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Five Qualities of a Good Game Designer

Five Qualities of a Good Game Designer

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...

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What is Game Design Theory?

What is Game Design Theory?

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...

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10 Ways Game Jams Are Great for Your Career

10 Ways Game Jams Are Great for Your Career

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...

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