Productivity
This tag is your secret weapon for conquering game development. We know the struggle is real – juggling passion with progress, battling the ever-growing to-do list, and staying motivated through late nights.
Here you can find your one-stop shop for productivity hacks. Here, you’ll find tips to:
- Laser-focus your time: Discover time management techniques and workflow strategies to maximize your output.
- Slay the backlog beast: Learn to prioritize tasks and conquer your project with laser precision.
- Stay energized for the win: Find ways to keep your creative spark alive and avoid burnout.
Being more productive and getting more work done will help you get one step closer to achieving your dream of your own game!
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Beyond The Money: What Is A AAA Game?
The terms “Indie game” and “AAA game” are ever-present in the gaming industry and yet their precise definition often remains somewhat elusive to us. While it’s often associated with high budgets, popular franchises, and critical acclaim, the reality of it is way more complex. In this article we want to provide you with a comprehensive… Read More…
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The Fear Of AI In The Game Industry: Is The Anxiety Justified?
With AI rapidly improving every day, the constant fear of it only gets greater with every passing minute. People have already lost their jobs on multiple occasions because of AI and it seems the panic only grows the more the algorithms get developed. While there has been a lot of restructuring and changes around various… Read More…
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From Chaos To Creation: Know Random VS Procedural Generation
Many games generate their levels and environments randomly to enhance the replay value and make the gameplay more unique for every person. Quest, characters, treasures, items… Nothing ever stays at the same place. Random generation and procedural generation seem to be often used interchangeably but they are in fact not one and the same even… Read More…
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Mastering Art for Profit: Transforming Creativity Into A Thriving Business
Written by Iris Mullins (Guest Author) Embracing the digital revolution, artists worldwide are finding that their passion for digital art can indeed become a lucrative career and transforming creativity into a thriving business. The journey from hobbyist to professional artist is paved with strategic decisions, from defining your unique style to effectively marketing your creations.… Read More…
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Algorithm Magic: Procedural Generation In Video Games
A lot of games nowadays rely on procedural generation. Be it landscapes, whole levels, items, sounds and more. But why is procedural generation in video games so popular and how exactly does it work? A lot of technical know-how is needed to make your own procedural levels. But there are many methods & tools to… Read More…
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AI Coding: How To Utilize AI As A Game Programmer
The topic of the uprising AI is all people talk about nowadays. But it also seems that people are divided into two fractions… The one fearing it because of the risk of losing their jobs or because it is a brand new technology… And those who see it as a tool that is going to… Read More…
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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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Game Dev 101: A Detailed Guide On How To Make A Game 2024
Learning how to make your own game in 2024 can be fun, rewarding, and extremely difficult. However, if you are passionate about creating a video game, then this is the time. Apart from fulfilling your dreams, you can also grow more as an individual by embarking on the journey of an indie developer. You don’t… Read More…
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From Concept to Console: The Power of Game Design Documents
Game development is a very complex and multifaceted process that involves numerous people working together to craft an interactive and immersive product. At the heart of this creative process lies a crucial piece that serves as the blueprint for the entire game: the Game Design Document (GDD). In this blog post, we’ll delve deep into… Read More…
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Game Development Essentials: Tools You Need To Start Creating Your Own Game
Nowadays Indie Games are flooding the markets and it’s no secret that it’s possible to craft your own game from scratch. Everyone can do it as long as they have a computer and an idea in their head. We’re going to show you what kind of tools and skills you need to start creating your… Read More…