Ask Gamedev | Game Ideas Explained - 8 Ways to Generate Video Game Ideas [2021] @AskGamedev | Uploaded January 2021 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
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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► indiegamedev.net/2020/02/23/random-game-idea-generator
► orteil.dashnet.org/gamegen
► ygd.bafta.org/resources/game-idea-generator
► reddit.com/r/gameideas
► itch.io/jam/gmtk-2020
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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.
► WATCH: How to Name Your Indie Game►
youtube.com/watch?v=eFZdatB2KOg
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► Game Ideas Generators & More ►
► indiegamedev.net/2020/02/23/random-game-idea-generator
► orteil.dashnet.org/gamegen
► ygd.bafta.org/resources/game-idea-generator
► reddit.com/r/gameideas
► itch.io/jam/gmtk-2020
► 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.
► Check out Ask Gamedev on Discord
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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.
► WATCH: How to Name Your Indie Game►
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFZdatB2KOg
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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
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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![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/
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![8 Awesome Games that Started as Mods and Fan-Made Creations [2022]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hRZWjsBgeeE/hqdefault.jpg "8 Awesome Games that Started as Mods and Fan-Made Creations [2022]
Starting out your game dev journey has never been easier. With the sheer amount of tools available today and all of the amazing communities online, its just up to you to pick-and-choose your path.
Do you love a certain game? You might be able to mod it. If you can’t, you can still pick from a vast list of free game engines and try to remake the game. If you feel even more adventurous, you can even try to create a completely new fan game as an homage to those games you love. In this video, were taking a look at some amazing stories of games that started as mods, remakes, and fan-made games.
UPDATE: Thank you to all the commenters who pointed out the typo in the original upload!
► Check out the games mentioned in the video:
►► https://www.dota2.com/home
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/221910/The_Stanley_Parable/
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/933480/Enderal_Forgotten_Stories/
►► https://megaman.capcom.com/sfxmm/
►► https://drl.chaosforge.org/
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/811320/Jupiter_Hell/
►► https://geshl2.com/
►► https://www.thedarkmod.com/main/
►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/
► About Ask Gamedev
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![10 Inspiring Indie Games from the Ask Gamedev Community [2020]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j4AwUOkuXcQ/hqdefault.jpg "10 Inspiring Indie Games from the Ask Gamedev Community [2020]
Want to hear some inspiring indie game developer stories? Well then welcome to the final Ask Gamedev Community Member showcase of the year! We’ve got another amazing group of games to share with you, all created by members of the Ask Gamedev community. Check out these 5 inspiring game developer stories and 5 honourable mentions!
► Our December 2020 Community Member Games of the Month! ►
► Dragon Acres - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1400030/Dragon_Acres/
► Gravity Ace - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1003860/Gravity_Ace/
► Red Rust - https://www.redrustgame.com/
► Arcanbreak - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1402400/Arcanbreak/
► City of Rampage - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1478260/City_of_Rampage/
► The OrangeRice - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1462720/The_OrangeRice/
► Death Drives a Bus - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1400210/Death_Drives_A_Bus/
► SELINI - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1434050/SELINI/
► Sine the Game - https://sine.app
► Spinnys Journey - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1465410/Spinnys_Journey/
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![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
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![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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