Articles on how to make video games

Making video games is a very creative pursuit and there is more to it than just learning how to code or work a software program. Here are a group of articles that will help you in the whole process of creating video games from writing the scripts to coding, creativity and more.

Software and making games

• Kids Make Video Games - A look at creativity and kids making video games. I recommend software and books for kids of all ages.
• Making Video Games for Girls: This article is about making games for girls and for girls who want to make games - it also includes an insightful video
• Having a great idea for a video game and what you can do to make it a reality
• A video design walkthru of a completed game I created that shows important design element
• The importance of Lighting when designing video games - Comes with a video that shows the dramatic difference lighting can make in a game
• How to make 3d video game models
• How to make a video game in one hour
• What software should you use to make video games
• Looking to learn how to program while making video games? DarkBasic might be the software you need. It's inexpensive and relatively easy

Creativity and writing for video games

• Dante's Inferno and a look at three important creative aspects of making a video game
• A look at the creativity of designing Assassin's Creed 2
• Put Yourself in a video game; video tutorial
• Castle floor plans for gamers
• The Video Gamer's Notebook
• How to Write a Game Players Handbook or Guide
• How to write a video game script
• Seven Creative Tips for game makers
• Design games and levels on paper first
• Design Video Games like an Artist does
• Encourage your teen to make video games
• Books to help understand writing for video games

Career stuff

• Video Game Design - What is it? I take a look at this discipline and the various design disciplines that collaborate to make a video game.
• Video Game Design Schools - More information about schools that have on campus and online design programs
• Video Game Schools - Here is information and resources for video game schools both online and brick and mortar type
• How much do game makers earn? I look at the statistics for computer programmers
• What lies in the future of Video Game Design?
• Video Game Design Summer Camps for kids and teens
• A Career in Video Games?
• A guide to Video Game Colleges
• Online College Programs in video game making: A guide
• Programming For game Design - some introductory information about it
• Getting a job in video games

Playing Games

• Dante's Inferno and the art of Making Video Games - A great idea is a great idea
• A designers look at Dragon Age Origins
• A look at the remarkable world of Assassin's Creed 2 - Renaissance Italy!
• Who made the first video game? A brief history of video games
• How to Make Money Playing Video Games - the real way: by having a free website and writing about your experiences and tactics with your favorite game
• Real Military Tactics you can use in World of Warcraft
• How to improve your pvp skills in warcraft
• How to conquer any online video game