Game Design
Game Design is a very complex and every changing process. Everyday new methods & workflows are finding it’s ways into the industry and that’s why it’s so important to keep yourself up to date and we’re going to answer all your questions in our weekly blog like:
- What exactly is game design?
- Which are the most important aspects?
- What skills do I need to be able to develop my own game?
- ….
No matter if a game is being released on PC, XBox, the NintendoSwitch etc. all of them had to be designed by someone. It takes a lot more than just a good idea to create a unique & stunning game. We’ll show you how.
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AI As A Tool: How To Speed Up Your Process As A Concept Artist Using AI
AI has risen through the ranks over the last years and while there are many contradictions around AI art and the ethical dilemma behind it… We artists need to come to terms with the fact that it’s going to stay around in one way or another. So, instead of avoiding it we should embrace it… Read More…
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Learning From Mistakes: Why Designing Bad Games Is Important
Every game designer and game developer has a vision, a game they dreamed about ever since they were a kid. But every time they want to start making it… The fear of ruining the perfect game they had in mind is stopping them from even starting it. Now let me tell you a secret… The… Read More…
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Level Up Your Plate: Video Game Design Is Like Cooking
This might sound funny to a lot of you but people who enjoy cooking as much as I do probably can relate. Game Design is like cooking. Why would I say such a thing? How did I get to that conclusion? Because someone rather unexpectedly asked me to explain game design to them. Usually it’s… Read More…
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Don’t Just See It, Feel It: Why Sound Design Is So Important For Video Games
Have you ever tried to play your favorite game completely without any sound? If so, you’ve probably noticed that it changes the feeling of the game quite a bit. After all, what would ‘The Legend Of Zelda’ be without the famous chest opening sound? Either way, more often than not, sound design is easily overlooked… Read More…
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Characters & Creatures: How To Tell The Difference
It might sound kind of obvious that characters and creatures are different from each other but sometimes… It’s not that easy to tell. Back in university my colleagues and I had a rather interesting discussion once. When are you able to call something a character or a creature? Your surprise, some of us had rather… Read More…
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Navigating The Crossroads: How To Design A Point Of No Return
More often than not while playing a game we’re going to hit a so-called ‘Point of No Return’ (PNR). Most of the time this PNR marks a spot where the player gets cut off certain areas or contents. Sometimes you can revisit those places after a while, sometimes it’s impossible. Either you have to go… Read More…
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Quest 101: How To Make Quests For Video Games Fun
I think almost everyone knows how it feels if quests suddenly turn into chores. Go there, get this, do that, repeat. It’s a recurring problem where games seem to just copy-paste their quests in order to fill the world instead of creating captivating quests for their players. Of course they give them a new and… Read More…
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Immersive Learning: How To Design The Perfect Tutorial
The tutorial is one of the most important parts of any game. It serves as an introduction to the game’s world, and teaches the gameplay, mechanics, rules, and objectives. Besides that, a tutorial often serves as the first impression of a game. This can determine if the player wants to continue playing or if he… Read More…
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Mission Accomplished: Important Types Of Quests In Games
Every game has a goal and you achieve a lot of them through various quests. As a game designer, it’s important to know the differences. After all, it’s your job to balance them and to fill the world with valuable content. Every quest has its own purpose and should be treated as such. We’re going… Read More…
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Between Goals & Rewards: How To Write Quests For Games
Quests. Quests are what drive us through a game. They are everywhere. Hardly any game, especially story-heavy ones like RPGs, can live without them. They can have all kinds of different functions. From simply progressing through the main story to gifting the player valuable items that would make his life easier… They can even have… Read More…