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
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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