In this video, we're breaking down the jobs of game designers and game programmers, showing you how sometimes, they wear each other's hats, especially in

Video Game Design and Development

14.09.2023

Asymmetrical VR Games (The Complete Guide)

Learn everything you need to know about asymmetrical vr games with our in-depth guide and game recommendations.

Video Game Design and Development

12.09.2023

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 11-12)

In this video, Aaron delves into the nuanced topic of difficulty in video games, emphasizing the role of a game designer in setting the difficulty level to

Video Game Design and Development

09.09.2023

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 1-2)

In this lesson, we break down the classic Snake game to understand what makes it tick. Learn the key elements that define the game and get ready to create a

Video Game Design and Development

09.09.2023

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lesson 6)

In this lesson, we enhance our snake game by introducing a feature where a new piece of food appears at a random location every time the snake consumes the

Video Game Design and Development

09.09.2023

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lesson 10)

In this tutorial, we enhance the challenge in our snake game by increasing the snake's speed each time it eats food and introducing blocks that appear where

Video Game Design and Development

09.09.2023

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lesson 5)

In this video, we explore the concept of functions in GameMaker Studio, highlighting their role in simplifying complex codes into single lines and

Video Game Design and Development

09.09.2023

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 13-14)

In this tutorial, we add a scoring system to our snake game, utilizing GameMaker's built-in score variable and learning how to manually draw elements on the

Video Game Design and Development

09.09.2023

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 3-4)

We take a break from the coding process to discuss the important yet often overlooked aspect of adding comments to your code. Give your variables descriptive

Video Game Design and Development

09.09.2023

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 7-9)

In this lesson, we explore the role of randomness in games, distinguishing between input and output randomness. The discussion emphasizes balancing randomness

Video Game Design and Development

08.09.2023

Video Game Critical Analysis (The Smart Way)

Learn the simple steps to critically analyzing a video game for fun or for your job.

Video Game Design and Development

08.09.2023

What Is Iterative Game Design? (Simplified)

The iterative process of building a new game from scratch requires objective self-evaluation and critical thinking. We'll show you the most effective way to go.

Video Game Design and Development

05.09.2023

Unleash Unity DOTS (The Smart Way)

Learn how to unleash the power of Unity DOTS with our basic tutorial. You'll learn what Unity DOTS is, why it's cool, and how to get started.

Video Game Design and Development

02.09.2023

What is a VFX Compositor? (Jobs, Salary, & Education)

What is role of a VFX Compositor? What are the skills and training needed to get started in the exciting world of VFX? Learn it all here.

Video Game Design and Development

02.09.2023

Is Gaming a Sport? (What does the data say?)

Is gaming a sport? Esports would suggest, yes, obviously, but it's not that simple. Let's find out if video games are really a sport.

Video Game Design and Development

01.09.2023

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lesson 6)

In this tutorial, Aaron discusses the significance of variables in GameMaker and in programming languages in general. He guides you through the process of

Video Game Design and Development

01.09.2023

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lessons 7-8)

In this video, Aaron highlights the importance of the GameMaker Studio manual, a resource that explains everything from functions to built-in variables.

Video Game Design and Development

01.09.2023

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lessons 4)

In this tutorial, we dive into GameMaker Studio 2 and learn the basics of creating a sprite, an object, and writing our first line of code.

Video Game Design and Development

01.09.2023

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lesson 3)

In this lesson, Aaron introduces you to GameMaker Studio, highlighting its capabilities by showcasing popular games created with it, and walking through its

Video Game Design and Development

01.09.2023

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lesson 5)

In this video, Aaron explains the basics of GameMaker Studio and the fundamental concepts of 2D game development. He discusses:

Video Game Design and Development

31.08.2023

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lessons 2)

Discover the intricate role of a game programmer - they are responsible for coding all elements of a game, from player interactions to menu functionality.

Video Game Design and Development

31.08.2023

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lesson 1)

Game designer wears many hats. This is especially true in a small indie team.

Video Game Design and Development

29.08.2023

Module 1: Course Snapshot (Lessons 3-5)

In this lesson, we emphasize the importance of making the games your own. Throughout the course, we will be creating three different games - a snake game, a

Video Game Design and Development

29.08.2023

Module 1: Course Snapshot (Lessons 1-2)

Welcome to this game design and programming course by Aaron Craig! If you are aspiring to be the best game designer you can be, then this course is perfect

Video Game Design and Development

27.08.2023

Pros and Cons of Video Games

What are the pros and cons of video games? We use data to determine which parts of gaming are helpful vs harmful.

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26.08.2023

Are Video Games A Hobby? (What does the Science Say?)

Are video games a hobby or a waste of time? We dig into the data to see how much gaming could be helping, or hurting you.

Video Game Design and Development

23.08.2023

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Video Game Design and Development - Software

Video Game Development Teams: A Complete Guide

Stolen Indie Games (Beware Of Video Game Cloning)

Game Design Skill Trees: What to Know and What to Avoid

Yellow Paint in Game Design: Shortcut or Smart Design?

Module 4: Designing vs. Programming (Lessons 4-5)

The Smart Way to Storyboard for Animation

How to Use Computer Science in Games

How to Become a Comic Book Artist

What is a Keyframe? (Learn the smart way)

Cel Shading: Everything You Need to Know

What is Video Game Economy?

Module 4: Designing vs. Programming (Lessons 1-3)

Asymmetrical VR Games (The Complete Guide)

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 11-12)

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 1-2)

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lesson 6)

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lesson 10)

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lesson 5)

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 13-14)

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 3-4)

Module 3: Attack of the Snake (Lessons 7-9)

Video Game Critical Analysis (The Smart Way)

What Is Iterative Game Design? (Simplified)

Unleash Unity DOTS (The Smart Way)

What is a VFX Compositor? (Jobs, Salary, & Education)

Is Gaming a Sport? (What does the data say?)

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lesson 6)

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lessons 7-8)

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lessons 4)

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lesson 3)

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lesson 5)

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lessons 2)

Module 2: Programming & Design Basics (Lesson 1)

Module 1: Course Snapshot (Lessons 3-5)

Module 1: Course Snapshot (Lessons 1-2)

Pros and Cons of Video Games

Are Video Games A Hobby? (What does the Science Say?)

Lesson 3: Exploring Unity Interface

Lesson 2: How to Correctly Install Unity Hub

Lesson 7: Types of Games Supported by Unity

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