AmandainGame Development DiaryGenerative AI Could Create the Video Games of Our DreamsThe specific strength of video games over other mediums (in my opinion) is their ability to be an all-encompassing immersion into another…Sep 1Sep 1
AmandainGame Development DiaryHow to design engaging power scaling in a video gameGames are about a lot of things. They’re about exploring new worlds, telling amazing stories and escaping the real world for just a moment…Jul 20Jul 20
AmandainGame Development DiaryThe game backlog…I am currently playing way too many games.Jul 16Jul 16
AmandainGame Development DiaryGuiding the player in an open world gameFew open world games are REALLY completely open to the player. Any game with story progression or power scaling will try to limit the…Jul 12Jul 12
AmandainGame Development DiaryHow to find the right music for your gameMusic is one of the most influential ways to set the scene, tone and emotion of your game. One of the superpowers of games as a vessel for…Jul 11Jul 11
AmandainGame Development DiaryHow to price your independent gamePricing your game is a serious part of your marketing strategy. You need to constantly straddle staying cheap enough to remain competitive…Jul 10Jul 10
AmandainGame Development DiaryCreating a schedule as a freelance game developer with a full time jobI work a full-time job. It has nothing to do with game development, so I have to schedule in time to work on games around my job and other…Jul 9Jul 9
AmandainGame Development DiaryThe best way to become a better game developerIf you have ever tried your hand at taking writing seriously, you’ve probably heard the same advice about writing over and over again.Jul 81Jul 81
AmandainGame Development DiaryLinkedIn for Game DevelopersIn 2023, I took a course on game writing from an industry veteran who had spent the last few decades creating a career for himself in the…Jul 6Jul 6
