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how to name a game in 7 steps

7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Name for Your Game App

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

When you’re browsing games in the App stores, it’s often the game’s name that catches your attention. A game with an awesome name is bound to be pretty dope, right? You’d think that a game with a name like “Operation Darkness” would be pretty cool, especially since it’s an RPG set in an alternate World War II. Instead, the game was a visual mess with poor mechanics. Of course, the opposite can be said …

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Rewarded Video Ad Tutorial

New Buildbox Rewarded Video Tutorial

By | Buildbox

We’ve just released a brand NEW video tutorial on how to add a rewarded video node into your Buildbox game and test it on your device using Android Studio! This new tutorial actually uses our interactive tutorial inside of Buildbox 3 as an example. So, you can easily follow along step by step by simply completing the interactive tutorial in Buildbox and saving it as a new bbdoc. This video picks up exactly …

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Buildbox 3.4.2 Update

Buildbox 3.4.2 Update: Google Play Android App Bundle Support & More!

By | Buildbox

Our new update, Buildbox 3.4.2 is officially live! This latest update features Google’s Android app bundle (AAB format) support to help you stay updated with the new Google Play app publication requirements, starting August 1st for developers. We also added some other fixes and additions for performance improvements! Here’s a quick rundown of Buildbox 3.4.2 New Features …

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Pilot Project

Buildbox Game Spotlight: Pilot Project

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

This week’s game spotlight is Pilot Project by Moland Websystem & Joyride Apps. Currently ranked Top 100 in five different countries in both the action and casual games categories, Pilot Project is a perfect example of the type of incredibly fun games that can be built with our 3D game maker, Buildbox 3. It’s a 3D action-packed mobile game where players literally take flight. So, let’s take a closer look at …

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5 tips for selecting video game background music

5 Tips To Select The Best Video Game Music

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

By nature, most game developers are visually oriented. They’ll spend hours designing and discussing artwork, character skins and game effects. Granted, sound effects also get a lot of attention — but when it comes to music, the conversations often grow quiet. Yet background music is a fundamental component to the gaming experience. Not only does great music add tremendously to a game, a …

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Buildbox Summer Sale

Buildbox Summer Sale is Here!

By | Buildbox

We’re having a HUGE Summer Sale! Starting today, ALL paid Buildbox plans (Monthly and Annual) are 30% OFF! This deal includes both Buildbox Classic and Buildbox 3. So, if you’ve ever wanted to purchase or upgrade, this is your chance to save BIG! Our sale ends on Thursday, July 22, at exactly 5 PM PST! You don’t want to miss out on these savings! Plus, you’ll be able to keep the same discounted pricing as long as you continue to renew. If you …

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2d vs 3d games

A Creator’s Guide to 2D vs. 3D Game Development

By | Buildbox

What’s really the difference between 2D and 3D games? There’s certainly a difference in the appearance, user experience and game development process. However, the general skill set involved in developing 2D and 3D games is the same, even if that means you have no coding experience. All you need is an imagination to bring a game to life! It’s easy for anyone to create video games in Buildbox, but …

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Adbox Ad Monetization

Introducing Adbox: Our New Ad Monetization Solution for Buildbox Creators

By | Buildbox

Do you need help with your ad monetization strategy? Ready to make your own game and tap into a new revenue stream with mobile game ads? Buildbox has you covered! We are excited to announce the release of our new ad monetization solution, Adbox. Adbox is our new all-in-one ad monetization solution that takes the guesswork out of integrating ad networks, so you can focus on the fun part of …

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Buildbox World

Buildbox World is Available Now!

By | Buildbox

Get ready to take your creations from Buildbox to your mobile device in seconds … Buildbox World is our brand new mobile app that will change the way you create forever. In seconds, you can export your Buildbox projects straight to your mobile device. Easily test, review, and make adjustments, all without relying on third-party applications. Get a true sense of your games by previewing and playing them …

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Buildbox 3.4.1 Update

Buildbox 3.4.1 Update: A New Look, New Features, and New Possibilities

By | Buildbox

Ready to Make Your Own Game? We’ve just released Buildbox 3.4.1! This latest update of our 3D game maker brings a new look, new features and functionality, and new possibilities for game creators. You can now create games in ways you never could before with more helpful tools for scaling, monetizing, and even testing your games. Plus, we’ve added a new interactive tutorial to make learning how …

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