Ask Gamedev | 100 Gamedev Tips for New & Aspiring Game Developers [100th Episode Special!] @AskGamedev | Uploaded January 2021 | Updated October 2024, 32 minutes ago.
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:
►docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NEt7fKJbmYjcfQLXUJqyCEFu-rtf3qmD7eT-GRoEuy0/edit?usp=sharing
►Videos featured:
►► Crowdfunding Secrets | 6 Devs That Hit Their Goals [2020] - youtube.com/watch?v=xkH5NemDPSY
►► Gamedev Secrets from Shovel Knight's Creators [2019] - youtube.com/watch?v=ZtxG5bXM2fM
►► 6 Indie Game Development Mistakes from Rival Megagun Creator [2019] - youtube.com/watch?v=jEqUcQYZ818
►► Day in the Life of Astroneer's Technical Designer [2019] - youtube.com/watch?v=zj82-l2Gt48
►► How to spot a BAD Indie Game Publisher (& more advice from Mike Rose)! - youtube.com/watch?v=a7HmhOD50vM
►► Brigador Devs on Going Viral + Tips for New Game Developers [2020] - youtube.com/watch?v=CxI-ptHu3rQ
►► Gamedev Secrets for Small Teams from Creature in the Well Devs (2020) - youtube.com/watch?v=0V2d2S9j5Og
► Check out Ask Gamedev on Discord for future announcements on how to submit your game!
discord.gg/RuhjHzZ
► WATCH: The Best Games for Learning Game Development [2020]►
youtube.com/watch?v=MkNHQjBuCcE
► A New Gamedev Video Every Week! Subscribe ► youtube.com/channel/UCd_lJ4zSp9wZDNyeKCWUstg/?sub_confirmation=1
► 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
Facebook: facebook.com/askgamedev
Instagram: instagram.com/askgamedev
Twitter: twitter.com/askgamedev
Web: askgamedev.com
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiedev
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:
►docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NEt7fKJbmYjcfQLXUJqyCEFu-rtf3qmD7eT-GRoEuy0/edit?usp=sharing
►Videos featured:
►► Crowdfunding Secrets | 6 Devs That Hit Their Goals [2020] - youtube.com/watch?v=xkH5NemDPSY
►► Gamedev Secrets from Shovel Knight's Creators [2019] - youtube.com/watch?v=ZtxG5bXM2fM
►► 6 Indie Game Development Mistakes from Rival Megagun Creator [2019] - youtube.com/watch?v=jEqUcQYZ818
►► Day in the Life of Astroneer's Technical Designer [2019] - youtube.com/watch?v=zj82-l2Gt48
►► How to spot a BAD Indie Game Publisher (& more advice from Mike Rose)! - youtube.com/watch?v=a7HmhOD50vM
►► Brigador Devs on Going Viral + Tips for New Game Developers [2020] - youtube.com/watch?v=CxI-ptHu3rQ
►► Gamedev Secrets for Small Teams from Creature in the Well Devs (2020) - youtube.com/watch?v=0V2d2S9j5Og
► Check out Ask Gamedev on Discord for future announcements on how to submit your game!
discord.gg/RuhjHzZ
► WATCH: The Best Games for Learning Game Development [2020]►
youtube.com/watch?v=MkNHQjBuCcE
► A New Gamedev Video Every Week! Subscribe ► youtube.com/channel/UCd_lJ4zSp9wZDNyeKCWUstg/?sub_confirmation=1
► 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
Facebook: facebook.com/askgamedev
Instagram: instagram.com/askgamedev
Twitter: twitter.com/askgamedev
Web: askgamedev.com
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiedev
![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
► Check out Ask Gamedev on Discord for future announcements on how to submit your game!
https://discord.gg/RuhjHzZ
► WATCH: The Best Games for Learning Game Development [2020]►
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkNHQjBuCcE
► A New Gamedev Video Every Week! Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd_lJ4zSp9wZDNyeKCWUstg/?sub_confirmation=1
► About Ask Gamedev
Were a group of game industry veterans that make videos on games, the game industry, and more! This channel is for anyone thats interested in video game development.
► Follow us
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Web: http://www.askgamedev.com
#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
► A New Gamedev Video Every Week! Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd_lJ4zSp9wZDNyeKCWUstg/?sub_confirmation=1
► About Ask Gamedev
Were a group of game industry veterans that make videos on games, the game industry, and more! This channel is for anyone thats interested in video game development.
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► Check out Ask Gamedev on Discord! Chat about game development in realtime.
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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!
► WATCH: The Best Games for Learning Game Development ►
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/
► About Ask Gamedev
Were a group of game industry veterans that make videos on games, the game industry, and more! This channel is for anyone thats interested in video game development.
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► Check out Ask Gamedev on Discord! Chat about game development in realtime.
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#indiedev #gamedev #learngamedev")
![The Best Gamedev Channels on YouTube [2018]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pQtdCAeHUgA/hqdefault.jpg "The Best Gamedev Channels on YouTube [2018]
These are the gamedev channels that we at Ask Gamedev love to watch!
Were spoiled with a wealth of great game development content on YouTube, and these channels prove it. Not only are these gamedev channels entertaining, but theyre packed with all the information and advice that youll need to help with the development of your next game.
► Check out ThinMatrixs game, Equilinox: https://store.steampowered.com/app/853550/Equilinox/
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► About Ask Gamedev
Were a group of game industry veterans that make videos on games, the game industry, and more! This channel is for anyone thats interested in video game development.
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► Check out Ask Gamedev on Discord! Chat about game development in realtime.
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►►►►CHANNEL LINKS ►►►►
1. Mark Brown - Game Makers Toolkit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqJ-Xo29CKyLTjn6z2XwYAw
2. Sykoo TV: https://www.youtube.com/user/SykooTV
3. Blackthornprod: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z1XWw1kmnvOOFsj6Bzy2g
4. Strafefox - Splash Wave: https://www.youtube.com/user/strafefox
5. Snoman Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/user/snomangaming
6. ThinMatrix - https://www.youtube.com/user/ThinMatrix
7. Brackeys - https://www.youtube.com/user/Brackeys
8. Extra Credits - https://www.youtube.com/user/ExtraCreditz")
![The 10 WORST Reasons to Quit Game Development [2019]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pezL_GIFPDw/hqdefault.jpg "The 10 WORST Reasons to Quit Game Development [2019]
Are you thinking of quitting your game development project?
Making video games is a dream come true for most developers, but as we’ve seen, it can also be a daunting journey filled with new challenges and surprises. Not everyone makes it to the finish line - and some don’t even make it to the starting line!
In this video we are going to look at the top 10 WORST reasons to quit your gamedev dreams.
► Watch: How to PLAN Your Game Development Project ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7vZFiFLw-w
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► About Ask Gamedev
Were a group of game industry veterans that make videos on games, the game industry, and more! This channel is for anyone thats interested in video game development.
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► Further Reading ►
Making it in Indie Games: Starter Guide - https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DerekYu/20130301/187664/Making_it_in_Indie_Games_Starter_Guide.php")
![6 Channels for Learning Gamedev & Godot on YouTube! [2020]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qdmu1caEvOE/hqdefault.jpg "6 Channels for Learning Gamedev & Godot on YouTube! [2020]
Well as you may know by now, the Ask Gamedev team is a fan of Godot Engine! We’ve shown the engine in our game engine lists, we’ve done game showcase videos, and even made a whole video about why we like the engine. We’re not the only YouTube channel that likes the engine though! We’ve partnered with 6 other gamedev channels to celebrate Godot! In this video we’ll take a look at each of these channels, and tell you why you should check out each one.
► WATCH: 2020 Godot Engine Game Showcase ►
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImeK6Ngv7Tg
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► Check out the Channels ►
► GameFromScratch - https://www.youtube.com/user/gamefromscratch
► Heartbeast - https://www.youtube.com/user/uheartbeast
► BornCG - https://www.youtube.com/c/BornCG/
► DevDuck - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKCTmact-90hXpV2ns8GSsA
► KidsCanCode - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaPQ5uLX5iIEHUCLmfAgKg
► GDQuest - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxboW7x0jZqFdvMdCFKTMsQ
► About Ask Gamedev
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#Godot #Godotengine #gamedev")
![The Best Game Engines for Nintendo Switch [2020]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rzwJZC3cGlw/hqdefault.jpg "The Best Game Engines for Nintendo Switch [2020]
Are you making a game for Nintendo Switch? Which game engines do the best selling indie games on Nintendo Switch use? To answer this question, we first have to find out what the best selling games for Nintendo Switch are. Well lucky for us, Nintendo released this information!
In this video, we’ll go through each of the top-selling indie games for Nintendo Switch and find out which game engine they used!
► Crowdfunding Secrets | 6 Devs That Hit Their Goals [2020] ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkH5NemDPSY
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► Check out Ask Gamedev on Discord! Chat about game development in realtime.
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► Further Reading & Resources ►
► https://github.com/amzeratul/halley
► https://unity.com/madewith/cuphead
► https://connect.unity.com/p/articles-my-friend-pedro-blood-bullets-bananas-the-devlog-so-far-0
#gameengines #nintendoswitch #gamedev")
