The Ultimate Guide to Game Jams for Beginners
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What is a Game Jam?
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 though that I enjoy game...
A Game Jam Process – Coming Up With and Choosing Game Ideas
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 is...
How You Should Organize Your Game Code
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...
The Disadvantages of Being a Game Designer
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...
The Advantages of Being a Game Designer
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...
How to Suggest a Video Game Idea
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...
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