I started working on a new beginner game development online course, built with React, based on the volunteer teaching work I’ve done the past few years. The plan is for it to always be free. … Continue reading
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Game Jam Planning Resource Pack
As part of the ongoing sets of practice game jams that we have been doing, I have started creating a free resource pack, available for download. This project contains tools and templates to help you plan … Continue reading
Practice Game Development by Entering Game Jams
This coming Monday (April 1, 2024), I will be starting a new series of game jams, to help myself and other developers practice game design and development skills. A game jam is an event in … Continue reading
The Importance of Randomness in RPGs
Historically, randomization has been one of the most important factors in role-playing games (RPGs). The first computerized RPGs were heavily based on table-top RPGs, which rely on dice rolls to determine gameplay. Random factors can … Continue reading
Game Development for the Busy Person: Learning the Tool
As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve spent time learning GDevelop game engine lately. It might seem obvious, but doing the official GDevelop tutorials has been an important part of my routine. In my … Continue reading
Free Course: Code Your First Video Game
If you’re interested in video game development and want to learn programming, we have a new, free course available on Teachable, called “Code Your First Game.” It takes beginners from having zero coding experience to … Continue reading
Free Webinar: How to Make Video Games – Code Your First Game!
Ever wanted to create your own video games? Learn how to code your first game in this free webinar, no prior experience needed! About this event If you are interested in video game development, you … Continue reading
Webinar Replay: How to Make Video Games
The replay from our latest webinar on how to make video games is now available for viewing: Key points covered in the video: What skills are required to make a game, as well as recommended … Continue reading
Guest Post: Fastest Ways to Become a Software Development Engineer in 2021
Today I am excited to share a guest post from Artur Meyster, CTO of Career Karma (YC W19), an online marketplace that matches career switchers with coding bootcamps. If you are looking for a new … Continue reading
New Online Course – Confident Programmer Success: How to Create a Computer Science Study Schedule
Are you taking a computer science course, studying for a programming certification, attending a code boot camp, or learning on your own? Do you need some help improving your exam and assignment grades and confidence? … Continue reading