A Quick Guide to Making Indie Game Trailers
Making a trailer may sound like a daunting task to the average indie, but it’s not that complicated to make a simple one, and it can be a worthwhile creative exercise in itself. Below you will find a guide to making indie game trailers as written by Ryan Sumo (the lead artist/CEO of Squeaky Wheel) — September 18, 2017 Conceptualization This part
Continue ReadingHow the Heart-Stopping Music for Trailers Gets Made
In terms of box office takings, a trailer can make or break a movie. On the one hand, it could go viral and even set a record for the most online views in a single day on Yooutube. But, if the trailer misses the mark, though — if it’s a bit drab or, even worse, it gets panned — it
Continue ReadingThe Virtual Reality Game Gathering Data for Dementia Researchers
Navigating an ice-walled lake or scouring a swamp for a hidden monster may sound like a fun premise for a virtual-reality video game. But there’s a serious purpose behind the new game Sea Hero Quest VR: helping neuroscientists design a new test for dementia. — September 7, 2017 London-based game design firm Glitchers worked with researchers from British and Swiss universities, as well as dementia and Alzheimer’s
Continue ReadingThe Hits and Misses of Gamescom 2017
Here’s what stood out at this year’s Gamescom, the world’s largest event for computer and video games. — September 5, 2017 We’ve just wrapped up another games show and found plenty to keep us busy in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom might not have the flagship reveals of E3, but all the major games makers are here –, and they usually have
Continue Reading10 Beautiful Video Game Songs
Music is an integral part of how we experience video games. While what can be judged as beautiful is extremely subjective, there’s no denying that these songs hit all the right notes. — August 30, 2017 Selecting music for a game is an arduous process. The wrong track can lead to players being rudely thrown out of the scene, while
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