Do you know the three things that every video game should have? In the world of mobile game development, there are a few game design features that are time-tested and guaranteed to make your game more fun to play. These video game essentials are must-haves for anyone making a game …
Want to know the secret to awesome game design? I’ve put together a list of 20 essential indie dev tips for game design and development success. Whether you’re just starting or have a couple of games under your belt, these must-know tips can help you design better games and feel more confident as a …
So you want to make a hyper casual game, but you can’t come up with an idea. We’ve all been there. Luckily, there are some strategies that you can use to make coming up with hyper-casual game ideas as easy as 1-2-3. Today, we’ll talk about the best ways to come up with game ideas as an indie developer. We’ll also …
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 …
We’re excited to announce that we’re hosting our first official Buildbox Game Jam! This awesome game dev competition is scheduled to begin one hour after midnight PST time on June 1st. Participants will have exactly three days to create the best possible Buildbox game based on the theme given. We’ll be announcing …
Our educational director, Zack Griset just released a new video on How to Make a Game. If you ever wanted to learn how to make games but you lack coding skills, or you’re not quite sure how to get started this video is a must-see …
We’re excited to announce the release of the Published Game Design Manual. This in-depth guide was written by Buildbox founder, Trey Smith, who’s also a game business owner with over 60 million downloads and counting under his …
Wow, we’ve just hit a new major milestone! Our Publisher Elite Program now has 25 deals either signed or in the process of closing. For those unfamiliar with Publisher Elite, it’s a year-long program where Buildbox founder, Trey Smith, works hand in hand with game creators to make, finalize, and …
Let’s be honest. It doesn’t matter whether you’re making games professionally or only in your spare time during the weekends. Life as an indie dev has tremendous highs, and also its fair share of frustrating lows. Here’s our list of …
Today, we’re going to share the same game dev secrets that we used to make hit games like Phases, The Line Zen, SKY, The Pit and more. Then we’ll walk you through the whole process and break down each secret strategy …
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