Game Dev Behind the Scenes

Our thoughts about “Ouya”!?

“Ouya” the newly announced Android base console machine, it is design to run mobile games on your TV with proper gaming controller.  Does this has what it takes to compete with big boys like Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo? Below is what … Read More »

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What Game Themes Do You Like?

Here at the workshop we’ve been tossing around some ideas for our upcoming iPhone/iPad/Android game.  We want to hear from you!  Take 2 minutes and select the themes that appeal to you.  We appreciate it! [polldaddy poll=6286018]

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The Pac-Man Problem of Game Testing

For those that don’t know, there is no actual ending to the game Pac Man (or many other classic arcade games).  The game simply freezes once you beat the 256th level.  Why is this?  Because the game developers never tested … Read More »

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Game Design: Does the world really need mobile Diablo Clones?

In recent evenings I’ve gone through the app store role playing category.  There are about 800 games to wade through and I’ve been trying the ones that interest me.  After playing several, I’m struck by a consistent thought: Seriously, do we need Diablo clones … Read More »

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