Game Modding
Securing Artistic Talent for Your Game Studio Defining the scope and needs of your game project is crucial for attracting skilled artists who will mesh well with your vision. Take time early on to detail the game genre, style, platforms, monetization goals, and technical constraints that will guide artistic efforts. Share concept art, setting descriptions,…
Modularizing Game Art for Reuse and Flexibility Modularity in game art refers to creating visual assets in a way that allows them to be reused, remixed, and reconfigured to create new content. The goal of modular art is flexibility – enabling game developers to get more mileage out of their artistic resources. By constructing 2D…
The Problem: Restricted Turning Messes Up Navigation In video games and simulations involving character or vehicle movement, restricted turning radii can cause major issues during navigation. When a character or vehicle has a minimum turning radius, it is unable to make sharp 90 degree turns and instead has to move in a curved path. This…
Connecting with Players Early On It is critical for game developers to start building a community around their game from the very initial stages of development. Inviting friends and family members to test out early prototypes of your game can provide invaluable feedback to help shape the direction of your game. Consider creating an email…
Skirting IP Infringement Defining fan games vs. spiritual sequels Fan games are video games made by fans of an existing video game franchise, using trademarked intellectual property from that franchise. They feature elements from established creative works such as characters, settings, and gameplay mechanics without the IP owner’s permission. Spiritual sequels also borrow core ideas…
Understanding Game Crackers and Their Motivations Game crackers refer to individuals or groups who focus on circumventing the digital rights management (DRM) protections on video game software. Their primary drive is to gain unauthorized access to the game code and assets, modify the execution flow, and redistribute unlocked versions online. The incentive stems from the…