Game Design Tips and Trends

The University of Silicon Valley (USV) Dragons Esports team is a collegiate Tespa chapter competing in national and local tournaments. We host friendly get-togethers, play-test events, and promote a community of competitive gaming on titles such as Overwatch, League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm and more. The University of Silicon Valley helps those interested in participating […]

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Graphical leaps are the first thing people think of when discussing the ever-evolving video game industry. However, modern titles have leveled up just as much in the narrative department. This is a natural result of the games looking so much better than they did 20 years ago. A potent story is crucial to keep players […]

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If you’ve ever dreamed of creating art for your favorite video games, then you’ve probably had a moment where you wondered what why someone would become a game design artist. Although the video game industry is incredibly alluring, it is often wrapped in so much mystery that it can be difficult to know where to […]

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Video games are an art form that combines and incorporates multiple artistic mediums to create a cohesive gaming world. Creating believable virtual worlds is a demanding task that requires special software to keep everything from freezing during runtime. To help keep all the spinning plates from crashing to the floor, developers use a game engine. […]

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The latest video game releases require multiple years of development and teams with hundreds of video game designers in order to meet the lofty expectations of modern gamers. Due to the sheer amount of people needed to make a game function properly, a budding video game designer should have no shortage of opportunities in the […]

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Since the advent of 3D graphics, video gaming and feature films have been slowly merging into one. The 3D space meant characters and objects would appear solid and thus were able to present themselves in a cinematic manner. 1998’s Metal Gear Solid took this to the next level by splicing the gameplay segments with cutscenes, […]

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One of the biggest goals that any game can achieve is to make the player forget they are holding a controller in their hand. Hours can go by before the player snaps back to reality and realized they haven’t eaten all day. It takes incredibly immersive game design to achieve this feat. As games evolve […]

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As video games continue to evolve, there is a growth of talented game artists needed to create vivid worlds. Luckily, there are people with a passion for game art willing to step up to the challenge. Anyone who loves art and plays video games should seriously consider entering the industry. The average team size needed […]

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Anyone who loves video games and has a talent for writing can become a writer in the games industry. While it may seem like a dream job to many, it is a very obtainable goal for those who put their minds to it. Just like any other profession, a little persistence is all you need […]

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