Ask Gamedev | 10 Pro Tips for Making Games from Home! [2020] @AskGamedev | Uploaded April 2020 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Are you thinking about working from home? Have you just started to work from home? As more and more game developers start home-based game studios or begin their transition from the downtown office to the home office, we thought it would be a great time to share some tips & tricks for working productively from home, while avoiding common pitfalls.
In this video we’ll provide you with tips to help you create a solid structure and foundation for your at-home gamedev journey.
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#workfromhome #indiedev #gamedev
Are you thinking about working from home? Have you just started to work from home? As more and more game developers start home-based game studios or begin their transition from the downtown office to the home office, we thought it would be a great time to share some tips & tricks for working productively from home, while avoiding common pitfalls.
In this video we’ll provide you with tips to help you create a solid structure and foundation for your at-home gamedev journey.
► Watch Inspiring Solo Developed Games
► youtube.com/watch?v=lgzUHftR4Gg&list=PLqlV9u4jszMflDXQz53fjXrE6kxLWCQwm
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► About Ask Gamedev
We're a group of game industry veterans that make videos on games, the game industry, and more! This channel is for anyone that's interested in video game development.
► Follow us
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► Check out Derek Lieu's blog ►
► derek-lieu.com/blog/2020/3/15/practical-tips-for-working-from-home
#workfromhome #indiedev #gamedev
![10 Pro Tips for Making Games from Home! [2020]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k2-AfT0-V-c/hqdefault.jpg "10 Pro Tips for Making Games from Home! [2020]
Are you thinking about working from home? Have you just started to work from home? As more and more game developers start home-based game studios or begin their transition from the downtown office to the home office, we thought it would be a great time to share some tips & tricks for working productively from home, while avoiding common pitfalls.
In this video we’ll provide you with tips to help you create a solid structure and foundation for your at-home gamedev journey.
► Watch Inspiring Solo Developed Games
► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgzUHftR4Gg&list=PLqlV9u4jszMflDXQz53fjXrE6kxLWCQwm
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► About Ask Gamedev
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► https://www.derek-lieu.com/blog/2020/3/15/practical-tips-for-working-from-home
#workfromhome #indiedev #gamedev")
![Video Game Marketing Roadmap [2020]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kFqpgqn1dEk/hqdefault.jpg "Video Game Marketing Roadmap [2020]
Are you working on a game? Have you been hired to do marketing for a game? Where do you even begin? What do you do? What’s in your marketing toolkit? What are some of your go-to marketing strategies and tactics?
In this video we’ll go over some tried & tested marketing tips & tricks for launching an indie game.
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![Inspiring Single Developer Games! Pt. III [2019]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kgkbIvOmRWA/hqdefault.jpg "Inspiring Single Developer Games! Pt. III [2019]
If you’re an indie game developer there is a chance that you may find yourself working solo. This may seem a daunting task at first, but don’t let it get you down. You may have seen our previous 2 videos discussing the top solo developed titles, well, it’s time for round 3!
We are Ask Gamedev and here are 8 more inspiring solo developed titles.
Watch Part I and Part II:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgzUHftR4Gg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMXKGJQLoOo
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/628670/Hellpoint/
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![Best Sales Channels for your Indie Game [2018]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kllLctelysU/hqdefault.jpg "Best Sales Channels for your Indie Game [2018]
The 4 Ps of Marketing are Product, Price, Promotion, and Place. Today we’re focusing on Place - specifically digital distribution on PC for your indie games!
In today’s video, we are going to look at Steam, as well as six other places where you can sell your video game on PC.
►Links to the stores listed in the video:
https://store.steampowered.com/
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
https://itch.io/
https://www.twitch.tv/store/games/
https://www.gog.com/
https://www.kartridge.com/
https://blog.discordapp.com/the-discord-store-beta-9a35596fdd4
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![Inspiring Single Developer Games! [2018]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lgzUHftR4Gg/hqdefault.jpg "Inspiring Single Developer Games! [2018]
Today we will show you 10 inspiring single developer games that were not only designed and created by solo devs, but have grown to become influential in the game development industry.
#gamedev #indiedev
► If you want more Ask Gamedev videos on how to succeed as a solo developer, check out:
Seven Gamedev Mistakes to avoid!: https://youtu.be/5x4Q_SOLN28
How to Make Money from Game Development: https://youtu.be/TNXbIwefIG4
How to plan your gamedev project!: https://youtu.be/a7vZFiFLw-w
► Check out the Ask Gamedev Community Member Game of the Week: King of the World by Contec Games https://store.steampowered.com/app/615020/King_of_the_World/
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![7 Amazing Games Made with Construct [2020]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o7G7Innt6vE/hqdefault.jpg "7 Amazing Games Made with Construct [2020]
Are you making a 2D game and are on the lookout for a no-code game engine? Look no further, you should check out Construct 3. We like Construct 3 because of its ease of use and accessibility.
In this video we’ll look at games made using Construct, and also some upcoming games that we’re excited about!
► PLAYLIST: Each Game Engines Best Game►
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqlV9u4jszMdDxWROv2EUmtczoXgIcnls
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► Check out Construct 3 ►
► https://editor.construct.net/
► https://www.construct.net/en
► Check out the Games ►
► Guinea Pig Parkour - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1383660/Guinea_Pig_Parkour/
► Small Saga - https://sketchylogic.itch.io/small-saga
► Last Moon - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108600/Last_Moon/
► Creature Keeper - https://fervir.itch.io/creature-keeper
► There is No Game - https://www.construct.net/en/free-online-games/game-174/play
► Mighty Goose - https://blastmode.games/
► Hypnospace Outlaw - https://store.steampowered.com/app/844590/Hypnospace_Outlaw/
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![100 Gamedev Tips for New & Aspiring Game Developers [100th Episode Special!]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oANuTmm9cpg/hqdefault.jpg "100 Gamedev Tips for New & Aspiring Game Developers [100th Episode Special!]
In this video, we have 100 game development tips featuring learnings sourced from our interviews, and from game developers in the Ask Gamedev community! We’ve got devs from a variety of backgrounds ranging from some with a few game jam games, to those who have worked on games that have sold millions of copies. There’s something here for everyone including advice on art, engineering, production, marketing, game design, motivation and more.
Thank you again to all of the devs from the community who submitted tips! Please support their games! We’ve collected link to all of their work here:
►https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NEt7fKJbmYjcfQLXUJqyCEFu-rtf3qmD7eT-GRoEuy0/edit?usp=sharing
►Videos featured:
►► Crowdfunding Secrets | 6 Devs That Hit Their Goals [2020] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkH5NemDPSY
►► Gamedev Secrets from Shovel Knights Creators [2019] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtxG5bXM2fM
►► 6 Indie Game Development Mistakes from Rival Megagun Creator [2019] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEqUcQYZ818
►► Day in the Life of Astroneers Technical Designer [2019] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj82-l2Gt48
►► How to spot a BAD Indie Game Publisher (& more advice from Mike Rose)! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7HmhOD50vM
►► Brigador Devs on Going Viral + Tips for New Game Developers [2020] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxI-ptHu3rQ
►► Gamedev Secrets for Small Teams from Creature in the Well Devs (2020) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V2d2S9j5Og
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► WATCH: The Best Games for Learning Game Development [2020]►
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#gamedev #gamedesign #indiedev")
![Mobile Game Development Explained [2020]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oTm5cxZEdmU/hqdefault.jpg "Mobile Game Development Explained [2020]
Mobile games represent the largest segment of the gaming market, and that space is tremendously competitive as a result. We’ve heard from our community that they want to know more about how to succeed on mobile platforms.
In this video well go over the basics of mobile games, how they acquire users, and how they make money.
► Watch: How to Concept a Mobile Game [2021] ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBpo2y6fYFI
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► Further Reading/Viewing ►
► https://blog.playfab.com/blog/the-liveops-lifecycle
#gamedev #mobiledev #mobilegamedev")
![7 More Games That Teach Game Development [2020]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/onvs1ib98Rs/hqdefault.jpg "7 More Games That Teach Game Development [2020]
Some of the best video game experiences that we’ve ever had didn’t come from a AAA game studio, or indie studio - not even a hotshot solo dev. They came from community members, enthusiasts, and maybe even someone like you!
Today we’re going dive into more games that can help turn you into a game developer! In this video we are going to look at 7 games that can help you become a game developer!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkNHQjBuCcE
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► Check out the games from the list! ►
► Roblox - https://www.roblox.com/
► Minecraft Education Edition - https://education.minecraft.net
► Halo 5: Forge - https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/halo-5-forge-bundle/9nblggh4v0fr#activetab=pivot:overviewtab
► Space Engineers - https://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/Space_Engineers/
► while True: learn() - https://store.steampowered.com/app/619150/while_True_learn/
► Garrys Mod - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4000/Garrys_Mod/
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