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Unity Editor Scripting (A kick-starter guide) - Part 3
An insight and overview of ScriptableObjects, how they can improve data loading/unloading data and can be beneficial in retaining play-mode runtime data.
May 30, 2017
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Videogame Dialogues: Writing Tools And Design Ideas
In this post we discuss two themes: how to facilitate writing for games and how to design a dialogue user interface for games. We present examples from outside and inside videogames and some experiments we've curated.
May 30, 2017
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On Company of Heroes
A look into the RTS design choices of Relic's Company of Heroes (2006).
May 30, 2017
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Video Game Deep Cuts: That Slime Prey's Card Thief
This week's top articles/videos include a great GDC video about storytelling in Slime Rancher, the surprising plot of Human Head's canned Prey 2, and a 'design deep dive' into mobile standout Card Thief.
May 29, 2017
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Livestreaming Your Way to a Better Game
Livestreaming is a great new tool, allowing developers unprecedented opportunities to connect with their fans. It also offers a while new way to playtest indie games, with advantages developers have never before enjoyed. Learn why this could be for you.
May 26, 2017
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The Divide Between Consumers and Game Designers
Today's post looks at the knowledge gap between consumers and designers, and if there is an easy way to close it.
May 26, 2017
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How I Sell Sky Photos to Make Video Games
15 years ago I left AAA racing game developer, Ratbag, to form Hyperfocal Design, which sells only sky textures (hemispherical sky photos). I've since been able to develop indie games mostly full-time using the passive income.
May 25, 2017
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Lessons learned: Launching Diggy’s Adventure
Long story short, we have tripled DAU and monthly revenues by launching Diggy’s Adventure on iOS and Android. We were spending 1 Million EUR a month on paid user acquisition during Global Launch.
May 25, 2017
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Building system in Band of Defenders
Building system is core mechanic in our upcoming FPS with TD elements called Band of Defenders. And it wasn't easy to make it as simple and fun as possible.
May 25, 2017
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Video: 5 trailer takeaways from Flinthook
Flinthook got a lot right, especially its gameplay trailer. Here's 5 Flinthook trailer takeaways — for devs making their own trailer.
May 24, 2017
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You should take a look at how Horizon Zero Dawn handles the apocalypse
Horizon Zero Dawn's apocalypse, and the way it's told to the player, isn't just another video game setting. Here's a look at how its staggered nature creates dynamic storytelling moments worth emulating.
May 24, 2017
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The SSM Framework of Game Design
This article goes over a framework for understanding how videogames work. It divides games into systems, story, and a mental model, and then shows how these interact.
May 24, 2017