What's Going on in Gaming Today?

Here at gamedesinging.org we’ll occasionally take a break from the technical aspects of making games and have some fun. Today, we’ve combined two of our favorite things; Mario and Memes. Mario is awesome, and memes make us laugh. So it seemed natural to combine the two. So we set out to collect, curate, and republish […]

“You can do it!” You don’t need to be an Adam Sandler fan to appreciate the inspirational power behind Rob Schneider’s motivational mantra. Life can inspire you. It can push you to take on new challenges. Be a better version of yourself. Start a band. Lose some weight. Find a significant other. Or build a […]

Designing a game can be a struggle. There are a lot of moving parts. If you aren’t on top of your organization, you’re toast. Staying organized can be a real struggle… Luckily for disorganized (and organized) game developers everywhere, there are tools that can help. Software like excel and google docs let you collaborate with […]

What Is Game UI? User interface. Where does one even begin when discussing the user interface? Perhaps we should start with what it is? It’s basically the parts of your game the user interacts with in order to play your game. It’s everything about the controls and the screens that the player interacts with in […]

You’re looking into designing games, but you have some questions about the differences between game design for computers and game design for consoles. The battle over what’s superior, PC or console, has been raging for decades. They each have pros and cons as well as different prices. We’re going to outline a few key elements […]

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. As the video game industry continues to grow, so does the field of aspiring game designers. Each new designer hopes to enchant players with new: Characters Stories Art Worlds While there is no way to count them all, we’re confident that, […]

Corona SDK is a 100% free app development platform provided by Corona Labs. That’s right, one-hundred percent free! You just don’t see enough of that these days. Additionally, both the free and the paid versions allow access to plugins. You can find their plugin marketplace here. It really is free in that Corona Labs doesn’t charge you […]

A great way to learn is to watch. You can pick up all kinds of new skills just from watching the free video tutorials spread wide across the internet. Youtube has some great options, but what happens if you get stuck? You might be able to find some help in the comments section under the […]

Augmented Reality Let’s get augmented reality out of the way first…with Pokemon Go! It’ a huge hit with millions and millions of people. For a while, anyway. Ultimately, the gameplay was not compelling enough to retain the high numbers that Niantic nabbed right out of the gate. Despite the steep dropoff, Pokemon Go showed us […]

If you’re located in the US, you might have noticed that an interesting thing happens with the video game release dates. A US-based game studio typically releases to the US several weeks earlier than it releases to other parts of the world. Maybe you never thought much about that, but there’s a good reason why. Enter: […]

The question on every game designer’s mind is the same: How do I make a game that people will find fun, will become popular, and make a lot of money? While there’s no simple answer, it never hurts to see what some of the best games have in common. Below you’ll find a few things […]

Most gamers have spent at least a few minutes entertaining the idea of becoming a professional gaming athlete. Fame, money, recognition, accolades, respect — all for playing video games for a living (and kicking butt, too)! If you spend any time searching the internet, you’ll see that thousands of people pursue this dream. Not everyone […]

If you’re familiar with game design, you know there are great design studios all over the world. If you’re an American that enjoys playing games, it’s easy to forget that not every game is made in the United States! Further north is a beautiful place known as Canada. Within Canada are some brilliant, talented people […]

Certain iconic video game characters stand out from the rest. You might have seen their adaptations or merchandise with their faces, even if you don’t play the games they’re in. Many factors make a video game character intriguing, from their backstory and character arc to their physical features and evolution within their games. While some […]

Indie Game Definition Indie, which is short for “independent”, refers to a game made by one person or a small team, especially one without financial support from a publisher. This means that unlike the big-budget titles made by the top developers, indie games are made by people working on their own dime. While some of […]

While being a game designer often requires hard work, long hours, and plenty of creativity, there are also plenty of advantages. After all, there’s a reason why the position of video game designer is one that most aspiring game developers dream of finding themselves in someday. If you’re considering a career in game design, here are […]

Twitch.tv made national headlines in 2014 when it was bought by Amazon.com for nearly $1 billion. This move left many people wondering “What is Twitch?” and why would Amazon shell out so much dough for a service that was relatively unknown to the general public? However, an in-depth examination of the numbers would show that […]

We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. Time to start your first game! Let’s go! You need good ideas for a video game. What? Don’t you know where to start? Hmm… 10 Ways to Find New Game Ideas Trying to design your first game can […]

Developers all over the world are working hard at this very moment to deliver their own unique, exciting experiences. Just like movies, television shows, and any other form of entertainment, creative content often reflects the people who made it. That is why when it comes to Japan (east) and the West, the games they make […]

In 2014, the International Game Developer’s Association released a report detailing the prevalence of women in the gaming industry. While the presence of female developers has doubled since 2009, there was still a significant male dominance in the field. A History of Male Dominance in Gaming For a long time, games have traditionally been developed […]

There’s no doubt that if you’ve been anywhere near the internet in the past 11 years you’ve gotten a healthy taste of YouTube. It’s more likely you’ve invested hours of your life, over the past decade, watching videos. Whether it’s a heroically viral video of a pig saving a goat or a lesser-known video of […]

There are many different jobs and roles to fill during the production of real-world video games. Perhaps the most popular job titles you hear thrown around are a game developer and game designer. While the two jobs may sound similar, in reality, they are uniquely different roles filled by different types of thinkers. This means […]

Gaming’s popularity is ever on the rise, with no sign of it stopping any time soon. When an industry is generating billions of dollars annually, it always follows that people will try and capitalize on the market. In a world where technology is at everyone’s fingertips, and the paths to exposure are more accessible than […]

While most people use Reddit to kill time by joining discussions and reading news threads, the popular social media site has also become a treasure trove of valuable resources for aspiring game designers. The following are only a few of the many threads on Reddit that we recommend every game developer to check out, whether […]

Most would agree that making a game at all is a great accomplishment, whether if it’s done with a handful of people or a company of hundreds. Of course, few have what it takes to design and craft a game all on their own. To do so would require a variety of skills, lots of […]