Game Development Essentials (GDE Series)

The fourth edition of Game Development Essentials: An Introduction takes readers on a fascinating journey through the game development process & the industry.

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

#VeteransDay

[Kaleidospace (KSPACE) @kaleidospace]

57 yrs ago, 2 nodes connected across California to send 1 command. Today, billions of devices communicate almost simultaneously in milliseconds. Happy Intl #Internet Day to the builders, developers & architects who maintain the invisible #infrastructure of the modern world. #tech

[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

.@GamesRadar's @austinwoodmedia highlights that Rockstar Games built 2004’s GTA: San Andreas with under 100 people for <$10M & converted it into $600M in gross sales w/o micro-transactions or DLC. As the industry braces for the launch of GTA 6 – whose budget dwarfs its predecessor, this benchmark underscores how the industry’s unsustainable financial model has pushed studios toward high-risk gambles. #games #videogames #gaming #gamenews #gamedev

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[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

.@AzurGames' Tatiana Vinogradova breaks down how @RailroadEmpire achieved record $600k+ monthly revenues by catering to a niche audience through historical accuracy, Union Pacific partnerships &amp; card-based progression.
– @pgbiz #game #gaming #gamedev
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[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

In an interview with @GIBiz's @LewisPackwood, @abragames president Rodrigo Terra outlines an ambitious vision for Brazil to rank among the world’s top 5 #game producers within a decade – leveraging video games as an engine for economic growth and cultural soft power. #gamenews #gaming #brazil #games #videogame #videogames

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[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

.@CDPROJEKTRED art directors Jakub Knapik &amp; Kacper Niepokólczycki talk with @80Level's @David_Jagneaux about how Night City in @CyberpunkGame was built almost entirely by hand rather than through procedural tools. #gamedev #game #videogame #gamedesign

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[That's What She Does (TWSD) @twsdnow]

From early algorithmic theory to modern computing, #AdaLovelace proved that technical systems require deep creative imagination. Happy #AdaLovelaceDay to the engineers, innovators &amp; thinkers who are shaping our future! #history #science #stem #engineering #computing #leadership

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

Happy #readanebookday 📖 Game Development Essentials: An Intro #eBook is on Amazon, Google &amp; Apple—putting the knowledge right at your fingertips. Instructor sampling at @vitalsource. https://t.co/pXaGyMFNRQ #ebooks #textbook #games #gamedev #gamedesign #videogames #gameeducation

[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

Getting ready for the @tokyo_game_show? Wishing safe travels to everyone making the trip to Japan – and best of luck to all the studios showcasing their work this week.

#tgs #tokyogameshow #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedesign

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

Whether it’s conquering a brutal boss fight or teaming up with friends late into the night, games give us stories that shape our lives. Happy National Video Games Day!

#nationalvideogamesday #videogamesday #gaming #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #games #videogames

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

RT @novyunlimited: DoubleDown Interactive’s Faith Price examines how the surge in direct-to-consumer (D2C) revenue has outpaced mobile attr…

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

id Software prod. Andrew Willis reveals that DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations involved 80-hr workweeks—&amp; despite this sacrifice, Willis + others were laid off by Xbox the day before launch.
– @InsiderGamingIG's @MikeStrawMedia
#game #videogame #gamedev

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[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

True labor is about the knowledge, mentorship, and foundational skills passed from one generation to the next. Honoring the educators, authors, and academic professionals working tirelessly to guide minds and elevate industries. #HappyLaborDay!

#laborday #labor #labordayweekend

[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

PAX West is upon us once again! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and successful Labor Day weekend in Seattle 🎮

#paxwest #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

Happy World Video Game Day to the educators sharing their game development expertise and the students working hard to master the craft!

#videogameday #gameday #diadelgamer #gamedev #game #games #gamedesign #gaming #gamer #gamers #videogame #videogames #gamedevelopment #gamedevs

[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

Ready to make the trek to @gamescom? Tell us what you're most looking forward to – and have a safe trip!

#gamescom #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

[Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited]

Studios reveal that successful external dev relies far more on deep mutual trust, seamless communication & flexible adaptability than on sheer technical skill alone. Reps from Airship, CodeDev, Pipeworks, Redcatpig, Virtuos & more emphasize that ext #gamedev is a service-&-people business where true value comes from owning outcomes, aligning creatively with clients & building long-term relationships.

– @GIBiz's @LewisPackwood
#games #videogames #gaming

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[Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk]

At @FalmouthUni Horror &amp; Gaming – which explored how #horror helps players process real-world sociopolitical anxieties – @SuperMGames' Will Doyle delivered a keynote on spatial alienation, revulsion &amp; apophenia. – @guardian #horrorgames #games #videogames
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[Game Development Essentials (GDE Series) @gdeseries]

Bennett Foddy credits Super Mario Sunshine as inspiration for Baby Steps—praising its world, movement and design + arguing the backlash against its rough edges discouraged studios from taking creative risks. – @Kotaku #game #gamedev #gamedesign #videogame
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