Story Telling
Story in games has become one of the most crucial elements nowadays and even the most simplest games usually have some type of setting to justify their game. Even in mobile games like Candy Crush Saga you travel through some sort of candy land while beating the levels.
In our blogs we show you a lot of tips and tricks on how to create a good story for your game or way to improve it in the future. A good story can be what makes or breaks a game in the long run, so knowing how to build a memorable adventure is one of the most crucial things in game design.
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The Pre-Order Dilemma: Are The Bonuses Really Worth It?
Nowadays a lot of games, especially the big AAA titles, let you pre-order their game and promise you goodies on top of it. Skins, additional quests, special items or maybe even some sort of physical goodie. While pre-ordering makes sure you get your physical copy in time, more often than not it feels redundant in… Read More…
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Top 10 Video Game Movies & Series To See In 2024: From Sonic To Arcane
More and more movies and series about games are being released every year. While they used to have a rather bad reputation, the quality of those shows gets better and better. Here are our favorite shows over the decades. No matter if you want something new or old, animated or not… I am sure you… Read More…
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Behind The Scenes: How Your Favorite Movies Turn Into Exciting Games
Most of us have grown up playing video games and I am sure every one of us has at least one game at home that’s based on some sort of movie. Be it ‘Golden Eye 007’, ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ or ‘Disney’s Aladdin’… There are many great video game adaptations out there. But who… Read More…
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High Score Hollywood: How Video Games Made The Leap To Movies
Like every video game fan out there we’ve all been more or less excited about the flood of video game movies that have come out over the recent years. Some of you probably know the first video game movies that came out which were less than glamorous. That made Hollywood rather reluctant to take on… Read More…
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Pixel Perfect: How Hard Is It To Make Pixel Games?
No matter if you’re an experienced game developer or a hobbyist looking for something fun to do in your spare time. Pixel games are a fun challenge and everyone can learn how to create one if they have enough time & patience. You can even collaborate with other individuals to work on the project together… 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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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…