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Marketing
How to market a game: an introduction to game marketingHow to market a game: an introduction to game marketing

Are you looking to market your game? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about game marketing, from targeting your audience to using unconventional tactics. You'll learn about the history of video game marketing, how social media and community management play a role, and more.

byGame Developer
Jul 25, 2024
18 Min Read
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Programming
What is game programming and how do you become a game programmer?What is game programming and how do you become a game programmer?
byGame Developer
May 2, 2024
9 Min Read
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Production
Watch this: Mentorship Cheat Code: Raising Diverse Talent in the Games IndustryWatch this: Mentorship Cheat Code: Raising Diverse Talent in the Games Industry
byHolly Green
Nov 16, 2023
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Production
Watch this: Diversity and Inclusion Starter KitWatch this: Diversity and Inclusion Starter Kit
byDanielle Riendeau
Nov 15, 2023
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Programming
Developing a video game in Unity: an easy, step-by-step guideDeveloping a video game in Unity: an easy, step-by-step guide
byMars Buttfield-Addison
Oct 12, 2023
25 Min Read
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Production
The best places to publish your indie gameThe best places to publish your indie game
byDanielle Riendeau
Jul 20, 2023
4 Min Read
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Design
The complete introduction to Unity game development
The complete introduction to Unity game development
Jul 5, 2023
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12 Min Read
byMars Buttfield-Addison
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Art
The best low cost tools for game art
The best low cost tools for game art
Jun 21, 2023
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8 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau
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Game Platforms
The best free tools for narrative games
The best free tools for narrative games
Jun 16, 2023
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7 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau
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Production
The best game development software
The best game development software
Jun 9, 2023
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5 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau
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Production
The best cheap game development tools
The best cheap game development tools
May 24, 2023
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6 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau

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