Follow this two-part tutorial series, a step-by-step to create a low poly sword model that you can use in video games, graphic design and illustration projects.

Last year, I started developing with the Intel RealSense SDK and camera, which lets you capture 3D images in real time. In particular, I've been looking at...

The most recent SDK for the Intel RealSense SR300 camera now includes 3D scanning, meaning you can use it to scan in real world objects to use in your games!...

Why place tiles by hand when your code can do it for you? This useful technique will save you time and energy by evaluating each tile's neighbors and...

A breakdown of what pixel art is, its history, and common uses in and out of the gaming industry.

Smoke or fluid effects look cool and can give your game a realistic edge, but what if you want to create something more dynamic or custom? In this tutorial,...

Minimalism is much more than an art style. In this article, we examine several examples of minimalist design in popular games, and discuss ways to implement...

Whether it's a simple game jam entry or a long-term passion project, your game needs to feel alive in the hands of players. In this tutorial, I'll share...

If you're creating a game for microconsoles, such as the Ouya, PS Vita TV, GameStick, or Amazon Fire, or porting a game to microconsoles, you need to bear...

Grab the attention of your players with fancy particle effects using the intuitive, built-in GameMaker Studio particle system. In this tutorial, I'll show...

There are plenty of uses for lightning effects in games, from background ambiance during a storm to the devastating lightning attacks of a sorcerer. In this...

There are plenty of uses for lightning effects in games, from background ambiance during a storm to the devastating lightning attacks of a sorcerer. In this...