GDD 024 : Design – Metroidvania #1

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GDD 024 : Design – Metroidvania #1

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May 11, 2015

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In this first Metroidvania discussion Brian and Ike define the popular gameplay style, discuss its history, cite game examples, and explore player motivations.
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May 11, 2015

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GDD 001 : Show Introduction and Self Publishing vs Mobile Publisher Part 1: Meet hosts Brian and Ike as they introduce themselves, the Game Design Dojo, and dive right into whether or not to self publish a mobile title. The Game Design Dojo In game design one never truly masters, but is constantly practicing. by The Game Design Dojo Podcast
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GDD 014 : How To Turn an Idea Into A Game: The first step to designing a video game is transforming an idea into something that is playable in three key gameloops. Brian and Ike explain these loops and give examples. Today’s Developer Diary Brian and Ike are baffled about Flappy Birds populari... by The Game Design Dojo Podcast
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GDD 017 : Audio and Soundtrack for Games – An Overview: We received an inquiry from a fan and it inspired us to discuss how to use music and sounds in video games. Brian and Ike tackle this topic with great detail using some of their personal experiences. So, enjoy! by The Game Design Dojo Podcast
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GDD 024 : Design – Metroidvania #1: In this first Metroidvania discussion Brian and Ike define the popular gameplay style, discuss its history, cite game examples, and explore player motivations. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episode #024 by The Game Design Dojo Podcast
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GDD 018 : Deep Thoughts About Death In Games: Brian and Ike talk about death in video games where the character dies or vehicle explodes at the end of the game loop. They discuss what death brings to a video game and why it may be important to include it your game. So, by The Game Design Dojo Podcast
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GDD 020 : Puzzle Design: In this episode, Brian and Ike dive into puzzles and how to implement them in your game design. They compare games using puzzles as their main gameplay or as a feature thrown into the gameplay. They’ll also discuss how they go about using puzzles in th... by The Game Design Dojo Podcast
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59 min listen
GDD 010 : Screenshots – Get The Attention Your Game Deserves: On this episode of Game Design Dojo, Brian and Ike discuss ways to capture the best screenshots for your marketing channels, and may also help guide your game’s production. It’s GDC (Game Developer’s Conference) week and we recommend that anyone who ha... by The Game Design Dojo Podcast
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