If there is one thing that nerds love to do, it’s argue. Whether its Marvel vs DC, Console vs PC gaming, or whether The Last Jedi was amazing or trash, there is no end to the topics that can be endlessly debated. The field of game design is no different. Arguments about game design go…
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When designing a game, every decision plays a part in defining the overall player experience. Perhaps one of the most defining decisions that can come up when designing a Shooter, Action, or Open-World RPG is deciding the default camera perspective. This decision will have a big role in shaping the rest of the design of…
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Hey everybody! During my work for the last two weeks I have been getting trained in software accessibility, and this process has got me thinking a lot about accessibility in video games. I believe that everyone should be able to play and enjoy video games, but there are many people who cannot due to physical…
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Hey everybody! At the time of writing, the movie Solo: A Star Wars Story has just released in theaters, and I am very (read: mildly) excited to see it. In fact, I am planning on going to the theater later this afternoon. Because of that, I decided to talk about a type of board game…
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Hey everybody! A few weeks ago, I wrote about a bunch of different types of players, who all enjoy games for different reasons. There are so many enjoyable aspects about games that it is possible for two players to enjoy the exact same game for very different reasons. Today, I am going to look…
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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Ready Player One (the movie and the book). Hey everybody! A few weeks ago I watched Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Ready Player One. While I consider the film itself to be only okay, I found the visuals and the concept of the OASIS to be fascinating. After watching the…
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Hey everybody! Nearly two months ago I wrote an article about evaluating different creatures in Magic: The Gathering (which you can find here). Today, I plan to do the same thing, but with spell abilities instead. If you are interested in designing your own trading card game, or simply want to learn more about…
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