Game Development Information


articles about game design and game development


sloperama game biz advice
gamedev.net library - a few direct links below
- path to game development
- how to get started
- practical tips for independent game development
game programming wiki
sirlin game design articles
brenda brathwaite on game design education
lost garden on game mechanics
chris crawford on misleading game statistics
game design articles on gamasutra - a few direct links below
- mechner and chahi on inspiration
- secrets of the sages: level design
- evaluating game mechanics for depth
art portfolio tips on gamasutra
the art of game design (book)
guildhall theses
game dev @ stack exchange - a few direct links below
- definition of "game"
- start learning by developing simple games
- designer vs artist
- implying a path
smb3 level design
tuning canabalt
5 room dungeons
greg costikyan on the nature of games
the game prodigy - a few direct links below
- the game design canvas (series linked on the front page)
- making mind-blowing puzzles
- structured exploration in zelda
- behind good camera design
grey alien games' pax panel
ron's rules for playtesting
mossmouth finishing a game
game career guide - a few direct links below
- game development roles
- don't focus on game design initially
- pitching game concepts
extra credits (videos)
cliff bleszinski on how to get hired

and lastly...
a rant with lots of reference links about what it takes to develop a game


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