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Making Games as a Solo Indie Dev

By | Game Dev Tips

Can you really make hit games as a solo indie dev? Absolutely! Many of the top games are made by just one person, especially in the Indie scene. So today, we’re going to discuss what it takes to make games as a solo indie dev successfully. And we’ll also reveal some of the top tips to follow when making games as …

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New Video Series: Inside the Box

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Have you seen Inside the Box yet? In the new episodic style VLog series called Inside the Box, Buildbox CEO, Trey Smith shares all. With each episode, you get a glimpse into his life and the happenings at Buildbox. He also shares his best tips for making games and finding success in the App Store …

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Best Indie Game Development Forums to Join

By | Game Dev Tips

Are you part of the game development community? Being active in game development forums and the indie scene is one of the best ways to get better at making games. Joining and participating in game development forums can ignite your creativity and help keep you motivated to succeed. The more …

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Game Dev 101 How to Finish a Game

Game Dev 101: How to Finish Your Game

By | Game Dev Tips

Do you have trouble finishing things? In today’s Game Dev 101 crash course, you’ll learn the best strategies to help you stay on track during development and finish your game. For many game developers, finishing their game is the hardest part of the development process. It’s easy when you’re new to making games to …

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Must-Read Game Design Books

10 Must-Read Game Design Books

By | Game Dev Tips, Top Lists

If you want to become a better game designer, you have to study game design. There are tons of books available on the topic. So today, we’ve put together a list of some of the best game design books to help you gain more knowledge and improve your skills. These ten must-read books cover a variety of design concepts, from …

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YouTube Game Design Channels

10 Cool YouTube Channels on Game Design

By | Game Dev Tips, Top Lists

Want to improve your game design skills? Believe it or not, you don’t have to attend game design school to learn how to make games. There are plenty of in-depth tutorials and lessons available on YouTube that you can watch for free to learn game design. YouTube has become one of the biggest resources for both gamers and developers. So, today we’re sharing our top ten favorite YouTube channels to help you …

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Adding Polish to Games

Game Dev 101: Adding Polish to Games

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What does it mean to polish a game? To polish a game is to add those final touches or improvements to ensure your game is as aesthetically pleasing and error-free as possible. Although considered to be the last step in the game development process, it’s one of the most important. Adding polish is the secret to making better games. When you polish a game …

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