Ask Gamedev | Game Engine Starter Guide: GameMaker [2024] @AskGamedev | Uploaded January 2024 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
Are you interested in using GameMaker to develop your first indie game? Where should you start? In this video, we've gathered some great tips and helpful resources to help you get started on your gamedev journey with this awesome 2D game engine.
As a disclaimer, before we start: This is not a sponsored video, and does not contain any paid promotion.
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►► gamemaker.io/en
►► gamemaker.io/en/tutorials
►► gamedeveloper.com/design/postmortem-loop-hero
►► 'Chicory' Marketing and PR Postmortem | youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Gb7tQRIQw
►► The Sound and Music of Hyper Light Drifter | youtube.com/watch?v=k1b9xKRC74E
►► David Galindo: A Game Developers Journey | GameMaker | youtube.com/watch?v=twOcURfrf44
►► Ojiro Fumoto: Everything Went Down Well (Screenshake 2016 keynote) | youtube.com/watch?v=12vimsFtKPU
►► Hotline Miami: The 10 Year Anniversary Interview | GameMaker | youtube.com/watch?v=P7TCjSAHKjQ
►► Toby Fox Camp Fangamer Interview July 2015 (Part 1) | youtube.com/watch?v=dwampY_jIdg
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►► youtube.com/@Slyddar
►► youtube.com/@GameMakerStation
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Are you interested in using GameMaker to develop your first indie game? Where should you start? In this video, we've gathered some great tips and helpful resources to help you get started on your gamedev journey with this awesome 2D game engine.
As a disclaimer, before we start: This is not a sponsored video, and does not contain any paid promotion.
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►► For more Ask Gamedev, check out this playlist of game engine game showcases: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqlV9u4jszMdDxWROv2EUmtczoXgIcnls
► Resources:
►► gamemaker.io/en
►► gamemaker.io/en/tutorials
►► gamedeveloper.com/design/postmortem-loop-hero
►► 'Chicory' Marketing and PR Postmortem | youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Gb7tQRIQw
►► The Sound and Music of Hyper Light Drifter | youtube.com/watch?v=k1b9xKRC74E
►► David Galindo: A Game Developers Journey | GameMaker | youtube.com/watch?v=twOcURfrf44
►► Ojiro Fumoto: Everything Went Down Well (Screenshake 2016 keynote) | youtube.com/watch?v=12vimsFtKPU
►► Hotline Miami: The 10 Year Anniversary Interview | GameMaker | youtube.com/watch?v=P7TCjSAHKjQ
►► Toby Fox Camp Fangamer Interview July 2015 (Part 1) | youtube.com/watch?v=dwampY_jIdg
►► youtube.com/@ShaunJS
►► youtube.com/@1upIndie
►► youtube.com/@Slyddar
►► youtube.com/@GameMakerStation
► 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.
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The Voice Of Ask Gamedev is:
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![Game Engine Starter Guide: GameMaker [2024]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bwQs9uLFr4E/hqdefault.jpg "Game Engine Starter Guide: GameMaker [2024]
Are you interested in using GameMaker to develop your first indie game? Where should you start? In this video, weve gathered some great tips and helpful resources to help you get started on your gamedev journey with this awesome 2D game engine.
As a disclaimer, before we start: This is not a sponsored video, and does not contain any paid promotion.
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►► For more Ask Gamedev, check out this playlist of game engine game showcases: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqlV9u4jszMdDxWROv2EUmtczoXgIcnls
► Resources:
►► https://gamemaker.io/en
►► https://gamemaker.io/en/tutorials
►► https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/postmortem-loop-hero
►► Chicory Marketing and PR Postmortem | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Gb7tQRIQw
►► The Sound and Music of Hyper Light Drifter | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1b9xKRC74E
►► David Galindo: A Game Developers Journey | GameMaker | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twOcURfrf44
►► Ojiro Fumoto: Everything Went Down Well (Screenshake 2016 keynote) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vimsFtKPU
►► Hotline Miami: The 10 Year Anniversary Interview | GameMaker | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7TCjSAHKjQ
►► Toby Fox Camp Fangamer Interview July 2015 (Part 1) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwampY_jIdg
►► https://www.youtube.com/@ShaunJS
►► https://www.youtube.com/@1upIndie
►► https://www.youtube.com/@Slyddar
►► https://www.youtube.com/@GameMakerStation
► 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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The Voice Of Ask Gamedev is:
Joe Essay: https://joeessay.com
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![6 Marketing Tools For Indie Game Developers [2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/chIe9MKgA3c/hqdefault.jpg "6 Marketing Tools For Indie Game Developers [2021]
Launching a title is not a simple or easy task. The set of tools presented in this video can help you come up with and validate your game concept, plan your games content roadmap, figure out your price / pricing model, set your optimal launch date, and reach the right group of players so that you can get the best out of your game’s launch.
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► Check out all the tools:
►► Gaming Analytics - https://gaminganalytics.info/
►► SteamSpy - https://steamspy.com/ | https://www.patreon.com/steamspy
►► SteamDB - https://steamdb.info/
►► Game Data Crunch - https://www.gamedatacrunch.com/ | https://www.patreon.com/larsiusprime
►► TwitchTracker - https://twitchtracker.com/
►► Steam Likes - http://steamlikes.com/
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![8 Inspiring Solo Developed Indie Games [2022]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cqjx14YJfSs/hqdefault.jpg "8 Inspiring Solo Developed Indie Games [2022]
Are you ready for another round of amazing solo-developed indie games? Lets go!
In this video we are taking a look at 8 more awesome games started or fully created by solo game developers. 2022 seems to be a booming year for new and exciting video games. With more readily available tools each day, game dev becomes more and more accessible to creative individuals all around the world. Since our last episode in 2021, weve come across even more solo developers with some amazing stories, and we want to share them with you.
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► Check out the games mentioned in the video:
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/1214670/Mr_Suns_Hatbox/
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/1390410/Midnight_Fight_Express/
►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0obmz-vAHa0&ab_channel=LukeMuscat
►► https://www.one-dreamer.com/thegame/
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135260/The_Falconeer/
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/290100/Bulwark_Falconeer_Chronicles/
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/949480/BROK_the_InvestiGator/
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/1749860/Lushfoil_Photography_Sim/
►► https://twitter.com/lost_soul_aside
► More Resources
►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0obmz-vAHa0&ab_channel=LukeMuscat
►► https://twitter.com/jacobdzwinel/
►► https://twitter.com/KennyYSun
►► https://twitter.com/OneDreamerGame
►► https://twitter.com/FalconeerDev
►► https://twitter.com/cavesrd
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#sologamedev #indiedev #gamedev")
![Game Jam Tips for Success! [2018]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d1d4TwsbDOM/hqdefault.jpg "Game Jam Tips for Success! [2018]
Using these Game Jam Tips can be the difference between making a successful game prototype or development failure. Ensure your game jam success by trying these tricks and tips to ensure your team is efficient and effective - and create some great gaming software.
Weve built this list of game jam tips and tricks from years of observing the Global Game Jam and Ludum Dare. They include, how to structure your team, how to align on your goal, and how to use your time wisely. #gamejam
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![7 More of the Top RPG Maker Games - Community Picks [2019]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dQ5RtJbvHwY/hqdefault.jpg "7 More of the Top RPG Maker Games - Community Picks [2019]
Todays video highlights more of the top RPG Maker games, as chosen by the Ask Gamedev community!
Last year, we showcased the top indie games made with the RPG Maker engine as part of our game engine showcase series. We presented our picks, and our community left a lot of comments on YouTube and our Discord server to give us really valuable feedback on some great games that we missed.
We are Ask Gamedev and these are the best RPG Maker games that we missed!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSf_PfWbKR0
► Ask Gamedev Community Member Game of the Week
File://maniac - https://born-frustrated.itch.io/filemaniac
► The Horror Game Developer Who Disappeared For A Decade
https://kotaku.com/the-horror-game-developer-who-disappeared-for-a-decade-1822123563
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![8 Unity Indie Games That are Awesome [2018]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dkG5fWVAFy8/hqdefault.jpg "8 Unity Indie Games That are Awesome [2018]
Today we’ll be looking at one of the most-used game engines in the world, Unity! Unity is one of the best engines in our opinion because of its versatility for indie developers! Want to make a 2D-game? Check! 3D? Check! Android, iOS, PC, Linux, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch? Checks all around! And we’ve only named a few!
In today’s video we’ll be showcasing some of these great games made by independent teams, and we’ll also talk about the developers creating them. These games are a testament to what small teams can pull off with Unity and we find their stories just so inspiring.
#unity #madewithunity #gamedev
► Check out a similar video we did recently on the best Gamemaker games! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzoI8naUgYo
► Check out the Ask Gamedev Community Member Game of the Week: Tiny Dino https://sterling-thorne.itch.io/tiny-dino
► Read Polygons great article on the making of Cuphead
https://www.polygon.com/features/2017/12/7/16745144/cuphead-artists-illustrate-five-year-development-cycle
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![Game Ideas Explained - 8 Ways to Generate Video Game Ideas [2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fDqnw5pNebk/hqdefault.jpg "Game Ideas Explained - 8 Ways to Generate Video Game Ideas [2021]
Are you stuck trying to figure out an idea for your next game?
In this video, we’ll look at different ways that can help you find that spark. We’ll look at different sources for inspiration, talk about some real-world examples, and also share some tools and resources designed specifically for getting you your next game idea.
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► Game Ideas Generators & More ►
► https://indiegamedev.net/2020/02/23/random-game-idea-generator/
► https://orteil.dashnet.org/gamegen
► http://ygd.bafta.org/resources/game-idea-generator
► https://www.reddit.com/r/gameideas/
► https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-2020
► About Ask Gamedev
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![How Much Money Do Indie Games Make? [2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ftUWPIc389c/hqdefault.jpg "How Much Money Do Indie Games Make? [2021]
So you are about to release your indie game and all that goes through your mind is: How will my game do? Is it going to sell? How much money will I make?
The best way to get an idea is by following other indie games and learning from their experience. In this video, well take a look at several indie game revenues and look at how much revenue the developers actually made - some an estimate and some to the actual dollar
► Check out the Games
► Valheim https://store.steampowered.com/app/892970/Valheim/
► Loop Hero https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282730/Loop_Hero/
► Hive Time https://cheeseness.itch.io/hive-time
► Toast Time https://store.steampowered.com/app/316660/Toast_Time/
►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkkJty-fNY4
► Mortal Glory https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097530/Mortal_Glory/
►►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th51QyN3avE
► Stardew Valley https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/Stardew_Valley/
► WATCH: How Much Do Video Games Cost to Make? 5 Real Examples! ►
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