Category: Game Design
Easily Create Your Own NES Games – A Preview of NESmaker, A Game Developing Tool Now Live on Kickstarter
A Simpler Way of Creating Your 8-Bit Games It’s no question that indie developers, amateur game designers and gaming enthusiasts all dabble in creating their very own 8-bit nostalgic inducing […]
Game Design: Are Multiplayer FPS Games Genetically Repetitive?
Today we ask the question: Are multiplayer FPS games genetically repetitive? It’s a question that game developers have to deal with constantly when building a new multiplayer FPS game. We may not […]
Game Design: How MOBA’s Fight Repetitive Gameplay
Last week we looked at replay value in single player games. Today we’ll be taking a look at a specific type of multiplayer game and how they deal with repetitive gameplay. […]
Game Design: How Important is Replay Value in a Single Player Game?
We’ve previously looked at the plot and narrative in multiplayer games and AI in survival games. Today we’ll be thinking about replay value. More specifically, we’ll be looking at replay […]
Game Design: Are ‘Good’ Microtransactions Possible?
Whether it is a free game or a paid one, all developers would like to make a little extra cash from their game if they can. One of the best […]
Game Design: How Important is AI in a Survival Game?
Survival games are some of the most popular games right now, but only a handful really stand out. However, we’ll be taking a look at the entire genre today. AI […]
Is It Time for the Demo to Be Replaced?
Demos have been around a very long time however, in recent years their number has dwindled. This has happened for various reasons ,but we won’t be looking into them today. […]
Game Design: Is a Narrative Important in Multiplayer Games?
Last week we asked whether or not multiplayer games need a good backstory to be successful. We came to the conclusion that gameplay and genre are much more important for […]
Now Hiring: NexusMods Looking for UI Designer/Front End Developer in UK location
Talented game designers, tech developers and creative minds haul in for a look at a new job opening in the mod-nation of gaming. Nexusmods – popular hub for all […]
Game Design: Does a Multiplayer Game Need a Strong Backstory?
For today’s Game Design article, we’ll be taking a look at whether or not a multiplayer game needs a strong backstory. Do they need to be surrounded by plot or […]