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how to make a 2d game

7 Steps to Designing a Great 2D Game

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

If you’re ready to start developing your first video game, Buildbox Classic has everything you need to create a 2D game that will keep players coming back for more. For players, 2D games are as popular as they’ve ever been, and they offer several advantages for developers as well. 2D and 3D games differ in a couple of ways. 3D games attempt to recreate a world in three dimensions on a flat …

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Introducing Buildbox Classic And So Much More!

By | Buildbox

Big news: You may have already heard that we have been working hard behind the scenes to launch a new and improved version of Buildbox 2, our original drag and drop 2D game maker. Well, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve just released it as Buildbox Classic! Available now, Buildbox Classic allows you to rapidly build and prototype 2D games whether using pre-built templates or starting from …

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Buildbox Update

An Update from Buildbox CEO, Jonathan Zweig

By | Buildbox

Dear Buildbox Community, I absolutely LOVE the passion you have shown since we announced our new plans! Buildboxers have the most vocal energy in the video game creation market today, and that’s why I am so in love with our community: we hear you, and we believe in you! I have been spending my day on the DMs and on video calls with many of you to hear you out and understand your needs moving …

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We Are Betting on Our Creators — Big News from Buildbox CEO Jonathan Zweig

By | Buildbox

From this day forward, we are rededicating Buildbox to our community. You all, the Buildbox creators, deserve the best tools in the world to bring your video game ideas to life, and we hope you’ve noticed how hard we’ve been working on the tools you use every day.  As of this letter, 1,034,386 of you have signed up for our platform.  That’s a lot of creators and growing rapidly by the day!  Our lean and dedicated …

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Dere Exe Rebirth of Horror

Buildbox Game Spotlight: Dere Exe: Rebirth of Horror

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

This week’s game spotlight is Dere Exe: Rebirth of Horror by AppSir Games. It’s a remake of the original hit game, Dere Exe, from the exciting Yandere series and prequel to Dere Evil Exe. With remastered graphics, alterations to the storyline, new obstacles, and enemies, the update was so massive it’s an entirely different game! Built with Buildbox and no-code Dere Exe: Rebirth of Horror is already ranked …

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New Premium Template Hornet Hunter Now Available!

By | Buildbox

Get ready to level up your game development with our new premium template Hornet Hunter now available for sale right inside of Buildbox! From Brainboxes™ with all the game mechanics built-in plus dual joystick controls to themed game assets, this template includes everything you need to instantly create an exciting aim and shoot 3D tank game. Introducing Hornet Hunter …

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Super DJ Mobile Game

Buildbox Game Spotlight: Super DJ

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

It’s spotlight time, and this week’s game pick is Super DJ by Viking Factory. Built with Buildbox 3 and no-code, this very cool music game has won over both gamers and music fans with its tricky beats. It’s also been featured worldwide in the music and action games categories in countries like Germany, Canada, France, Australia, Brazil, China, Turkey, Japan, and Sweden.  So, let’s take a closer look at the new …

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Sugary Delight

Buildbox Game Spotlight: Sugary Delight

By | Buildbox, Game Showcase

This week’s game spotlight is Tomato Owl’s Sugary Delight. This delicious bakery-themed 3D game built with Buildbox and no-code lets players flex their culinary skills as a chocolatier. It’s been featured in the app store’s arcade and trivia games category worldwide, including countries like China, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Germany, Canada, Russia, France, Australia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. So …

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Premium App Templates Now Available in Buildbox

By | Buildbox

Looking for awesome app templates to help you make 2D and 3D games? We’re excited to announce that we’re now offering premium templates for sale right inside of Buildbox! You’ll never have to worry about searching for mobile app templates online again! We’ve got you covered! Our new premium templates are available in our built-in Template Library for instant access with hundreds of payment options …

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How to make a mobile game

How to Make a Mobile Game that Cuts Through the Noise

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

The mobile game market has never been so competitive. Yet, as practically everyone in the world has a smartphone in their hands and time to play, the rewards for coming out with the next killer game have never been so great. Making a game today is very easy, but making a great game takes planning and innovation. Buildbox is the platform behind more Top 100 games than any other no-code game builder …

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