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How Long Does It Take To Develop Video Games?
Study factors influencing video game production time, such as game size, team expertise, and platform. Look at trends like independent game production and the rise of mobile gaming.
29-08-2024
The Role of Generative AI in Video Game Development
Experience how generative AI is transforming video game creation. Learn about its effects on game design, asset development, & user experiences.
28-08-2024
Exploring AI's Impact on Game Development
Integrating AI game development services is more than a passing trend; it is a revolution transforming AI in the gaming industry. This shift has far-reaching consequences, from boosting user experiences to changing how games are designed and created.
14-06-2024
Comprehensive Guide for Students on Effectively Utilizing low-Code Platforms for Development
Low-code platforms are powerful tools that enable individuals to create applications and software solutions with minimal hand-coding effort. These platforms provide a visual interface, pre-built components, and drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to focus on application logic and design rather than writing extensive code.
08-02-2024
Game Engine
A game engine is a software framework that serves as the backbone of game development. It provides developers with tools and functionalities to create, build, and execute video games.
05-07-2023
GameMaker Studio
GameMaker Studio is a powerful and accessible game development platform renowned for its user-friendly interface and versatile capabilities. This glossary aims to provide valuable insights into the features, advantages, and limitations of GameMaker Studio, offering a comprehensive understanding for aspiring game developers.
08-06-2023
Exploring Essential Software for Game Developers
Exploring Essential Software for Game DevelopersSoftware tools play a pivotal role in bringing virtual worlds to life. From creating captivating visuals to implementing complex gameplay mechanics, game development software empowers developers to unleash their creativity and craft immersive gaming experiences. This blog explores the essential software categories game developers use, shedding light on their functions and providing guidance on choosing the right tools for aspiring game developers.
03-04-2023
Game Development as A Fruitful Career
IntroductionTurning your hobby of playing video games into a career in game development is not an easy task. Whether you are an MMORPG fan or into racing games, indie, or AAA games, here are some things you need to know before you get started in the career of game development.Video games are hard to play, making them is even harder. An author and editor of a famous website KOTAKU, Jason Schreier says in his book called “Blood, Sweat and Pixels,” “every single video game is made under abnormal circumstances”. There are lots of things that a game development team has to consider, which players are absolutely unaware of. There are challenges in every aspect of the game’s interactivity, ease of access, evolving technology, and tools, management of projects to make sure the game launches on time. But everything boils down to the most important thing which is making the game “FUN.”There is no easy mode when it comes to entering the field of game development. While your degree in the field matters, you still must work on creating strong and self-explanatory portfolios which showcase your skills and make you stand out from others. So what is the right way to enter the field? The simple answer is, It’s time to stop searching for the “right way” because there is no right way. In fact, there are so many ways to get into the game development field and land your first job.Here are some of the practices that the current generation of Game developers suggest getting started.
19-10-2021
5 Exciting Career Opportunities in Game Development
Back in the 90s, there were few gaming companies such as Dhruva Interactive, Ubisoft, EA Sports, Knowledge Adventure, and Bash Games that developed games for the desktop and consoles. Who knew that the gaming industry would skyrocket with the introduction of smartphones operating on android and iOS platforms? According to Nasscom, today, there are 250+ game development companies in India, making the gaming industry of 6000+ crore in size.If you are reading this article on game development career opportunities, you may be in any of these categories –1. A pro-gamer who has grown up playing video games on android and iOS, gaming consoles, PCs, and other handheld devices.2. Exposed to mobile gaming through your friends, but with little hands-on gaming experience.3. Industry professionals who wish to gain a professional degree in game development for career growth.“Game developers are technical geniuses who unite sound, artwork, and thousands of lines of code to bring magic on your screen.”EXPLORE THIS GUIDE IF GAME DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS YOU
08-05-2020
Popular Game Development Consoles: The Evolution of PlayStation
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Sony’s iconic PlayStation home video game consoles. 25 years of innovation, excellence and sheer joy to gaming lovers!On this occasion, we thought of turning back the pages and tracking the evolution and development of this popular gaming console – right from the first ever PlayStation in 1994 to the latest version available in the market right now. Read on!LOVE GAMING? TURN IT INTO A CAREER WITH A DIPLOMA IN GAME DEVELOPMENT
29-08-2019
Understanding PUBG and Fortnite – The World’s Latest Gaming Obsession
If you see a group of youngsters glued to their mobile phones together and shouting instructions at each other, you can be sure that they are either playing PUBG or Fortnite games. These online games have taken over the not only the entire nation but globally and are an integral part of the youth’s schedule today. These games have gone on to become so popular that there are national level tournaments now with prize money of a few lakhs. Player Unknown’s Battleground (PUBG) and Fortnite are both MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games) and similar to each other but with a few key differences. Wondering why PUBG and Fornite are so popular? Read on to find out what went on behind the scenes on the development and programming front – things that have contributed to making these games all the rage in the market.
16-05-2019
Your Complete Guide to Game Design Careers in India
Collecting weapons and armour to win a digital Chicken Dinner can be fun.People realized this when they stumbled upon PUBG or Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds – a game that gave joy to billions and several billion dollars to the guys who made it!Gaming enthusiasts, tech-savvy youngsters and digital artists often struggle to determine what career in game development or profession would satisfy their creative and professional needs and desires. The massive rise in the popularity of gaming across all age groups has indirectly resulted in youngsters getting interested in the prospect of a career in game development.One of the biggest subsets or segments of the entertainment industry, gaming has become a sizzling hot profession today, in terms of the opportunities for game development in India, the ‘reward’ aspect of the career and the scope to game development flourish in the longer term. The advent of the internet and unprecedented access to technology has given rise to a massive demand for games and the industry is rapidly growing further.
05-03-2019
Student Project: 5 Enthralling Video Games from Seamedu’s Vault
Our students from the Game Art, Design and Development courses are firmly on the path to becoming the rising stars of the game development industry in the near future. Driven by an unbridled passion for all things gaming and mentored by some of the most respected individuals in academia and from within the gaming industry as well, these students have all the ingredients available to help forge their own successful paths in India’s burgeoning gaming scene.As always with Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism, we have given our students the competitive edge by providing the perfect tools and knowledge that allows them to experiment and develop their own creations, even as they continue to hone their craft and learn the tricks of the trade.Here are a few prime examples of what our bright and creative student body has produces as part of its constant endeavor to master the subtle art and precise science of creating games that draw you in, keep you hooked, and enable hour upon hour of top-notch entertainment.
02-05-2018
VFX Session: Understanding Rotoscopy & Motion Graphics with the Industry Pros
The BFA Visual Effects & Animation for Film & TV batch got a heavy dosage of insights into the world of VFX and Animation, thanks to Mr. Abhijeet Kolvankar and Mr. Vipin Das, who shed some light on Rotoscopy in VFX and Motion Graphics, their respective areas of expertise. What are Motion Graphics?Motion Graphics, by definition, are pieces of digital footage or animation which create the illusion of motion or rotation. They are usually combined with audio for use in multimedia projects. Learn more.
22-11-2016
The Story of John Carmack
Over the past few years, the video-gaming business has seen a major hike making its net worth nearly $7 billion, escalating year after year. Taking a normal children hobby to a blooming business, this one man has created history against all odds! Meet John Carmack, the master mind behind the entire video-gaming industry.
15-09-2015
6 Game Makers and Who they were Before they Became Famous
Have you enjoyed playing twisted metal? Or Quake? Maybe PaRappa is what you enjoy. No matter what games you like, have you ever wondered what the developer’s did before making games. Come find out.Game Makers before they were FamousJohn D. CarmackJohn Carmack won the Game Developers Conference Lifetime Achievement Award in the year 2010. He is most known for games like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake. But at the age of 14, he was sentenced to a year in a juvenile home for breaking and entering. He later worked with a company called SoftDisk on a magazette for the Apple II computers. It was here that he met other key members of the company ID software and began his journey to become who he is today.
25-08-2015
Gamescom 2K15
Gamescom is an annual event held in Germany, mainly for video games. Many big companies decide tos howcase and reveal games at this event as it is the largest gaming in the world with 300000+ attendees. Of the many games showcased, here are the ones that stood out.Mafia III (2K Games)Mafia is a sequel to 2010 game Mafia II by the same company. Its an open world third person game. Very GTA like but focus a lot on its story. The first thing that stands out in the trailer is the stunning visuals. 2K Games stepped up their game and the action is quite amazing as well.
24-08-2015
Individual Project Series – Game 1 : B.R.E.A.C.H.
The Game Development batch has been working on larger scale projects for past few months. They’ve come quite far and now they have decent prototypes that can be showcased. Now this series of blogs covers their experience through these individual projects.The following video is about the first student’s game, B.R.E.A.C.H. (Bureau of Research, Extraction and Crime Handling as he likes to expand it).
15-05-2015
