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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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5 benefits of becoming a video game designer

Top 5 Benefits of Becoming a Stellar Video Game Designer

By | Buildbox

Have you ever played a video game that made you so enthralled with the idea of becoming a video game designer that you spent hours trying to learn to make video games of your own? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, there are currently 287,200 video game designers in the United States and that number is expected to increase as games continue to grow in popularity.  This profession is one of the few out …

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6 video game marketing tips

6 Steps To Level Up Your Video Game Marketing Strategy

By | Buildbox, Game Marketing

It’s taken you months to turn your stellar idea into a gaming app. You’ve got this amazing game on your hands but you aren’t completely sure how to market an app. What do you do? You want to reach your target audience so they get to play and love the game as much as you do. You can do that when you know the do’s and don’ts of video game marketing! Read on for details ….

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how to design 3d games

How to Bring Your Imagination to Life By Developing 3D Games

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

If you’re ready to start designing your first 3D game, this guide will show you how. Learn everything from how to insert and manipulate objects, add some action and even how to name a game that will have players clicking it as soon as they see it. In a 3D game everything pops out into a third dimension. Objects now have height and up-down movement along a third axis – the z-axis. Most 3D games use …

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Update from Buildbox

Our Latest Update from Buildbox CEO, Jonathan Zweig

By | Buildbox

We’ve been listening to all of your feedback on our social and support channels over the last few weeks. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. I’ve spoken with our internal teams and held numerous zoom video meetings with our creators in the Buildbox community to discuss how we can improve. You spoke, we listened, and came up with a new solution that will benefit both our …

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5 mistakes to avoid in beginner game development

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing A Video Game

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

There’s nothing more exciting than coming up with a unique idea for a 2D game, but there are five common mistakes you’ll want to avoid in beginner game development. These mistakes could turn your amazing idea into an unplayable game that no one will want to play, and no one wants that! There are millions of video games out there and when you finally come up with a unique idea for a 2D game, you don’t …

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Game Spotlight Tiny Pixel Dungeon

Buildbox Game Spotlight: Tiny Pixel Dungeon

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

It’s spotlight time, and this week’s mobile game pick is Tiny Pixel Dungeon by Hoo Games. Built with Buildbox Classic and no-code, this very fun retro 2D platformer takes players on an epic yet dangerous quest for treasure. Inspired by some of the arcade classics, Tiny Pixel Dungeon features tons of challenging levels and entertaining cutscenes that will have you feeling nostalgic. The game also has a bonus …

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5 considerations for 2D game design

Top 5 Considerations for 2D Game Design

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

To players, the differences between a decent 2D game and truly remarkable one may often be hard to pin down. However, like anything else that has been created, those aspects are always there by design. To some, they may come with intuition or by chance, but those who consistently craft winning games understand the principles behind great design and use them systematically. When making your 2D …

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