Tag Archives: game design

Video game design is an excellent profession for creative people who love video games. Not only do you get to work on the art pieces you love, but your mind remains stimulated with interesting challenges. This prevents the profession from growing stale or boring. There is always more to learn in the field of game […]

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Video game development has grown considerably since the birth of video games over 30 years ago, and finding the right game development software and tools to assist in the creation of titles has become a necessity. Given the complexity of today’s game design jobs and the limited amount of time that game developers have to […]

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Diving into video game design for the first time can be a nerve-wracking process. To beginners, industry-seasoned game design teams can sound like they’re speaking an entirely different language. Knowing game design terms and the names of development tools is one of the first critical steps to becoming a successful game designer — you’ve got […]

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There’s inspiration everywhere if you know how to look for it. This philosophy — that’s become my personal mantra — can be applied to all creative careers, including painters, sculptors, and yes, video game design professionals. If you’re hoping to call upon the artistry of the world around you in order to influence your game […]

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Game engines are key game development tools for professionals, making them a must-learn for beginners who are just starting out in game design and development. As the heroes of game development software, game engines manage multiple tasks, including rendering and lighting, artificial intelligence of non-player characters, audio and physics engines. Learning these game engines means […]

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To the casual observer, Jerome Solomon’s Game Studio class – a game design and development course – at USV might present an unremarkable first impression. When walking into the class, one sees 25 students at their workstations. An alert visitor might first note how the room is quiet and yet active at the same time. Looking […]

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With more than 10 video game titles and two feature film adaptions to its name, the “Tomb Raider” franchise has found impressive success for decades. Recently, the team at USV had a unique opportunity to hear game development lessons from one of the people who has made “Tomb Raider’s” success a reality. We spoke with […]

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