Published inBootcamp·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Make a GameMaking games involves a lot of different technologies, but in this article we’ll go over how to create value for the player and bring a concept to life. There are a lot of different systems, content, and interfaces to design depending on the genre and mechanics of the game you…Game Design6 min readGame Design6 min read
Aug 23Play the Watchmakers demo on Steam!We’ve been hard at work the last year making games, including Chief Emoji Officer, Watchmakers, and another announced game we’ll soon be announcing! But today, we’re all up in your inbox to tell you about the Watchmakers demo we’ve just released on Steam. …Gaming2 min readGaming2 min read
Jul 11Member-onlyUsing AI Tools in your Game Development WorkflowThis is a crosspost from our game development blog at Bodeville. Check out more of our dev logs there! What Are AI Tools Good For? A major part of making games is concepting. It takes me quite some time to figure out what I want something to look like, so I gather many different resources and…Game Development3 min readGame Development3 min read
Jul 11Some of My Favorite ComicsA short and very light list about some of my favorite comics. If you have any recommendations based on my curation, please comment! Leaving Richard’s Valley https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qRUrsA1Pe/ Leaving Richard’s Valley is an Instagram comic about a group of animals that have to leave the valley and discover the outside world. It’s black and…Comics2 min readComics2 min read
May 18Member-onlyGame Design Breakdown: Katamari DamacyThis is one of my all time favorite games so it’s such a treat to break it down for a game design analysis. You’ll find most of my analyses show that some of the best games have extremely simple game loops, making them easy to understand. …Game Design3 min readGame Design3 min read
May 8Pitch Your Game with this Greenlight TemplateClarify your game concept, market potential, and feasibility to stakeholders or a publisher. Every publisher is going to have their own needs and standards, but even when you don’t have a publisher, going through a pitch process is helpful in clarifying what your game is, its potential, the scope of…Game Development3 min readGame Development3 min read
Apr 7Chief Emoji Officer officially launched!Chief Emoji Officer is here! You can download it today for PC/Mac/Linux on Steam or itch.io. It’s also available on iOS and Android. You’ll get the whole game for just $2.99. In Chief Emoji Officer, your goal is to become Chief Emoji Officer using only emojis… without getting fired along…Games2 min readGames2 min read
Mar 21Marketing an Indie Game as a Team of TwoThere are tons of awesome indie games being released, with around 34 being released on Steam alone each day. With so many games on the market, it can be difficult for indies to stand out, making marketing essential for success. …Marketing7 min readMarketing7 min read
Mar 6Chief Emoji Officer is now available for wishlist on Steam!Bo and I have been hard at work on our first release! It’s a text adventure where you use emojis to work your way up to CEO. We’ll be launching on April 7, 2023 for PC, Mac, Android, and iOS. Check out our trailer and wishlist now ➡️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2287350/Chief_Emoji_Officer/ Chief…Games2 min readGames2 min read
Jan 9Member-onlyDesigning a Good Game TutorialAcross game studios I’ve heard it called an onboarding, a tutorial, the new user experience (NUX), and the first-time-user-experience (FTUE). No matter what it’s called, it’s the place where you’re able to teach players what you want them to learn and engage them in the game from the start. …Game Design3 min readGame Design3 min read
