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Custom Built

N/A | Released Sep 1, 2007

The engine used to build this game was a once-off creation, designed explicitly to run this particular title. This is not a _real_ game engine, this is a generic category.

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How to become a pixel artist without the art talent.

Oct 16, 2010 Agartha, Kranes Conquest Basic concept art 5 comments

It's hard being a programmer and not having any art talent. To have the skills needed to make a game but not the look to market your skills is frustrating...

Creative process in conceptual and graphics development in videogames

Apr 18, 2013 Reactor Heart Basic concept art 0 comments

Graphics and conceptual development process of final game art and sprites. Look Reactor Heart's pixel art process !!

Through the Magnifying Glass: Part One

Apr 26, 2011 Wyv and Keep Intermediate ui/hud 2 comments

The first in a series of tutorials identifying and attempting to deal with some of the problems in creating very small sprites. Useful (hopefully) for...

Through the Magnifying Glass: Part Two

May 8, 2011 Wyv and Keep Intermediate ui/hud 3 comments

The second in a series of tutorials identifying and attempting to deal with some of the problems in creating very small sprites. Useful (hopefully) for...

Through the Magnifying Glass: Part Three

May 19, 2011 Wyv and Keep Intermediate ui/hud 3 comments

The last in a series of tutorials identifying and attempting to deal with some of the problems in creating very small sprites. Useful (hopefully) for...

Interface Designing for Games in iOS

Feb 1, 2012 Angry Birds Basic ui/hud 1 comment

The top ten grossing applications list is consistently flooded with games, as users look for entertainment on their iPhone or iPad.

GUI Layout Tutorial

Aug 13, 2012 ScrumbleShip Intermediate ui/hud 3 comments

New to ScrumbleShip? Confused? Then check out this tutorial for help with the User Interface!

Klingon Texture Tutorial

Jan 10, 2010 Basic textures 4 comments

This short tutorial will give you the basics on creating Klingon textures by hand using Paint Shop Pro.

Changing Dungeon Types

Jun 17, 2005 Intermediate mapping/technical 1 comment

This tutorial explains how to change the appearance of dungeon levels.

Platinum Arts Sandbox Basics Video Tutorial 1

Aug 23, 2008 Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker Basic mapping/technical 15 comments

Platinum Arts Sandbox - Free 3D Video Game Creation and Design Software - Video Tutorial 1 This video covers the basics of world creation in Platinum...

Enceladus’ Full Galactic Conquest Mapping Tutorial

Mar 7, 2009 Star Wars: Empire At War Basic mapping/technical 19 comments

Hello and welcome to my Full Galactic Conquest Map Tutorial. This tutorial will take you through all the steps of making a GC map and will show you the...

Guide to making Eufloria levels for Absolute Beginners

Feb 13, 2010 Eufloria Basic mapping/technical 4 comments

Overwhelmed by the thought of trying to code your own levels? Don't worry, Fluffy is here to halp. Follow this guide and you'll be making levels in no...

Creating your first Genix map

Dec 1, 2012 Genix Basic mapping/technical 0 comments

In this tutorial we look at how to get to grips with the level editor packed in today's 1.6 patch for Genix.

Using the Voxel Prefab Maker

May 21, 2013 KonCraft Basic mapping/technical 1 comment

In this video tutorial, I show you how to use the recorder cube to copy and paste anything you make in KonCraft.

Primal Carnage - Tutorial - Stegosaurus

Feb 3, 2010 Primal Carnage Intermediate players modelling 26 comments

Our first tutorial on the creation of our Hi-Res model for our Stegosaurus.

Cocos2d: Uses of Box2D Physics Engine

Dec 25, 2011 Angry Birds Intermediate animation 0 comments

Cocos2d comes bundled with two popular 2D physics engines: Box2D and Chipmunk. In this article, we will explain the most common uses of physics in games...

Cocos2d: Working with Sprites

Dec 25, 2011 Angry Birds Intermediate animation 0 comments

Cocos2d is first and foremost a rich graphical API which allows a game developer easy access to a broad range of functionality. In this article, we will...

Animating Properties and Tweening Pages in Android

Jan 27, 2012 Angry Birds Basic animation 0 comments

In this article by Alex Shaw, we will build on tweening techniques and also apply some new techniques that were introduced in Android 3.0.

Creating a game: Forming a team and organizing your work

Jun 29, 2011 Rune Masters Basic management 7 comments

Welcome to the 4th part of our “Creating a game” series. You can read older articles here. If you’re creating your first ever game and you don’t know...

Modding / Scripting Project Zomboid

Jul 29, 2011 Project Zomboid Basic client side coding 7 comments

A beginners guide to customizing Project Zomboid, using editable script files.

Rolling Coaster Basic Tutorial

Jan 12, 2012 Rolling Coaster - a game of racing Basic pr 2 comments

Rolling Coaster - a game of racing is a marble racing game intent on being an arcade action game geared towards realistic physics. This first tutorial...

Prop model for game (from start to finish)

Sep 5, 2010 Reggae Speed Intermediate props modelling 6 comments

Prop modeling and texturing tutorial for games. Requires basic knowledge of programs used in tutorial.

Clones Level Editor - Dynamic Spawn Points

Mar 22, 2011 Clones Advanced level design/theory 0 comments

Using the logic traps and event triggers available we can move the spawn points around the map to add a twist to gameplay.

Uses of Box2D Physics Engine with Cocos2D

Jan 12, 2012 Angry Birds Basic level design/theory 0 comments

This Cocos2d article we will explain the most common uses of physics in games using Box2D as our engine of choice.

The Carrot, The Stick, and The Energy Tank

Aug 14, 2012 Magicians and Looters Basic level design/theory 5 comments

Build non-linear levels that lead your players by the nose without them knowing any better (2D platformer focus).

Help Volty, Game Prod. Focus

Feb 12, 2013 Help Volty Intermediate level design/theory 0 comments

Friendly collaboration combined with a love of simple video games, brings this simple strategy game called Help Volty.

ScumbleShip Tutorial - Part One (Getting Started)

May 22, 2013 ScrumbleShip Basic installers 0 comments

Part one of many in my new ScrumbleShip tutorial series. In this episode, learn to download and run ScrumbleShip on a Windows computer.

Wiki: A Guide to Pitching Your Game

Oct 28, 2010 Party of Sin Basic other 5 comments

Here is a guide to pitching a video game that I came up with while we were pitching Party of Sin to distributors. This is based on our experience and...

Creating a game: General tips and advice

Jul 9, 2011 Rune Masters Basic other 4 comments

Welcome to another part of our game development series. This time it will be little bit different as you will now receive tips and pieces of advice from...