Blog - Beginner

Marketing is one of the most important aspects of a video game’s development cycle. Hundreds of games are launched each day, and those that...Read More

So, you want to make pixel art - to design your own 2D game art and characters? Or perhaps you want to create a .gif...Read More

Whether you’re designing, developing, or playing, there are dozens of different video game genres to choose from nowadays. Bored on the bus? Kill time...Read More

Whether you’re developing, designing, or writing a video game, coming up with great game ideas is a skill that anyone can learn. Here are...Read More

Learning to code a game can feel like a daunting task. Thankfully, learning to code with GameMaker is much easier than you think.Whether you’ve...Read More

If you’ve ever tried to complete a speed run or a perma-death and had friends ask, “Why on earth would you make life harder...Read More

Making a 2D game is easy: fling a few canaries into the side of a pig fortress and you're on your way to two...Read More

What would you say Pac-Man and Bloodborne have in common? Not much, admittedly, unless Inky and Blinky secretly subscribe to some ancient Lovecraftian cult....Read More

Ever dreamed of making your own video game? You’re not alone. Millions of gamers nurse the dream of one day creating their own game,...Read More

For some indie developers, making money off their games is a bonus. For others, developing money-making video games is what puts food on the...Read More

What makes a great game special? Unique gameplay mechanics, engrossing level design, a captivating story? Whatever metric you use to measure a game’s quality,...Read More

Can you imagine dreaming up a game with your friend, then launching a Kickstarter and actually getting enough money to bring it to life?It’s...Read More