How to stay motivated as an indie game developer: A zen motivation guide for game dev
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How to organise your own Game Jam?
Over the last years, Game Jams have become a great way to gain game development experience, meet other developers and most importantly have fun. Don’t have a game jam in your area? No problem. With this simple guide you can organise your own jam in no time. What is this “Game Jam” you’re talking about? …
State Machines in Unity (how and when to use them correctly)
State machines are a powerful tool for creating complex and dynamic behaviors in Unity. A state machine is a system that defines a set of states, transitions between those states, and actions that occur when a transition occurs. In Unity, state machines can be created using the State Machine Behaviour component, which is part of …
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Dynamic behaviors in Unity
Contents Dynamic behaviors in Unity Introduction Dynamic behaviors are behaviors that can change in response to certain conditions or inputs. In game development, dynamic behaviors are often used to create more engaging and interactive gameplay experiences. For example, a game might use dynamic behaviors to make enemies react differently depending on the player’s actions, or …
Twitter Thread:: Some Considerations on signing publishing agreements with publishers by @jakefriend_dev
We are continuing with our activity of archiving really interesting twitter threads. In this case one with Some considerations on signing publishing agreements with publishers by @jakefriend_dev, which can be very useful in case you are starting your journey on finding the right publisher for your game. In this case, we are recommending also the …
Is Godot Engine a Viable Game Engine for Professional Game Development?
Godot Engine has grown in popularity as a free, open-source alternative to premium game engines like Unity and Unreal. But with its community-driven approach, Is Godot Engine a Viable Game Engine for Professional Game Development? This in-depth guide examines Godot’s strengths and limitations from the perspective of commercial game studios. Read on to learn if …
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Twitter Thread :: Interesting twitter thread with indiedev postmortem and lessons learned by @necro_bouncer
indiedev postmortem and lessons learned by @necro_bouncer is a new initiative that we are launching as to keep in the radar some interesting twitter threads that we have been able to find. There is a lot of knowledge that goes unnoticed in twitter ( after an initial boom of exposition) that quickly goes down the …
9 tips On Writing an Effective Press Release for Indie Game Developers
No matter how good an indie game is, without a solid game marketing plan, it will never reach the press, influencers and content creators. An important part of marketing a game, especially an indie game, is distributing press releases. In this article we will cover 9 tips On Writing an Effective Press Release for Indie …
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Hair Animation based on wind Direction for Godot Engine by @antourenein
Very interesting twitter thread with an overview on how to perform Hair Animation based on wind Direction for Godot Engine. Original Thread Hair Animation based on wind Direction for Godot Engine Edited Thread Hair Animation based on wind Direction for Godot Engine Some people seemed interested in a breakdown of this little system, so here’s …
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Where to promote your indie game
To promote your indie game in a professional way, you need to know where to go to get maximum exposure, discoverability as to be able to be found by your players. Luckily, there are plenty of online places where you can promote your indie games as to try to maximize the chances for success. So …
Game Design Tips & Secrets
So that makes you a game developer. First of all, congratulations! Game design and development is a wonderful opportunity for creative self-expression, and you should be proud of it. It’s a lot of work, but you decided to give it a try. That’s great. Use these game design tips that we have consolidated for you …
An overview of Crunch Time
Video game developers are under a lot of pressure when they are busy developing. Welcome to Crunch Culture, the world of overworked developers. In order to understand Crunch time, you have first to understand how a game is done or produced. When developing a new product/game, what is the process like? Generally you start with …
Indie game marketing : How to market your indie game with 13 advices for indie game dev success
With over 700 games released every day, the real challenge is not how to make a game, but how to get it to players. In this article we’ll look on Indie game marketing, and How to market your indiegame with 17 advices that will hopely lead you to success. Also, According to VG Insights*, over …
How to use correctly Singletons in Unity
Even if you are new to Unity, you will probably already heard about a mysterious entity in c# and Unity called Singleton. What You will probably not know is that there are both advantages and disadvantages to singletons in Unity and how to use correctly. We already somewhat covered singletons but for the flax engine, …
Unity vs Unreal Engine 2023 | Which Engine Should You Use To Learn Game Dev
Unity vs Unreal Engine 2023? Unity and Unreal Engine are two of the most popular game engines in the industry. Both engines are widely used for creating 2D and 3D games for various platforms such as PC, console, mobile, and VR/AR. However, each engine has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice of which …
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Is indie game development worth it? A 101 guide for indie game developer
Are you considering pursuing your passion for game development and become an indie developer in the game industry? This comprehensive article explores the pros, cons, and realities of the gaming industry, providing practical guidance and insights for wannabes indies. From the challenges of funding and marketing to the rewards of creative freedom and community support, …
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Indie Marketing Plan: How to Promote Your Business on a Budget
Indie game development is a challenging and rewarding industry that requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and creativity. However, even the most innovative and well-crafted indie games can go unnoticed if they are not marketed effectively. That’s why having a solid indie game marketing plan is essential for any indie game developer who wants …
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The best YouTube tutorials on LIGHTING IN Unity
This week, we’ll show you 12 of the most useful tutorials on how to set up lighting in Unity projects. Quality lighting is half of a project’s success: after all, no one can appreciate your amazing assets if they can’t see them. These 10 tutorials will show you how to work with lights in Unity. …
HOW TO DESIGN GAME MONSTERS via @kurtruslfanclub
Continuing with our process or recompiling interesting twitter threads and in this case checking on an interesting tutorial on HOW TO DESIGN GAME MONSTERS via @kurtruslfanclub ORIGINAL TWITTER THREAD: HOW TO DESIGN GAME MONSTERS via @kurtruslfanclub EDiteD TWITTER THREAD: HOW TO DESIGN GAME MONSTERS via @kurtruslfanclub HOW I DESIGN GAME MONSTERS: a twitter thread or, …
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FAQ How to become a GAME DEVELOPER?
If you are reading this FAQ, it is because you have probably asked yourself and read our previous article and want the FAQ How to become a game developer, and this article popped in. We will try to build the most complete and useful article about the matter, as to allow anyone interested in become …
how to SELF publish an indie game: from start to finish
Are you an independent game developer with an excellent idea for a game but need to know how to get it out there? In this article you will show you how to self publish an indie game from start to finish. Or just looking to learn on how do you publish a game, this article …
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UNREAL ENGINE 2D GAME: how to make a 2d game in unreal engine 5
UNREAL ENGINE 2D GAME: making a 2d game with unreal engine 5 Are you an aspiring game developer looking to create your own 2D games? If so, then Unreal Engine 5 is a great place to start. This blog post will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to get started on making your …
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Indie game Marketing: Some tips of the office
The indie games industry has taken off in the last decade, becoming one of the most popular and profitable sectors of the games industry. With the rise of streamers, influencers and other content creators, indie games have become some of the most popular titles on the market. However, getting noticed in the crowded indie market …
What are the best programming languages for game development?
There are many programming languages for game development, and the best option will depend on a variety of factors. Here are some popular options and a comparison of their strengths and weaknesses: the best programming languages for game development C and C++ PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES FOR GAME DEVELOPMENt C and C++ are widely used in game …
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How to use Late Update in Unity
In this Unity tutorial “How to Use Late Update in Unity” we will explain what is the purpose and how to use the LateUpdate function in Unity, which is a built-in function that runs after the Update function in the game loop. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide for creating a simple script that demonstrates …