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Game Dev Tips

Fundamentals of Game Design: What Every New Developer Should Know

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Are you ready to kickstart your game design journey? Before you get started working on your next big mobile hit or indie masterpiece, you should take some time to study the game design basics. These fundamentals will help set you up for success. Following them will make your game development process easier and much more fun. Game design at its core is a mix of creativity, problem-solving, and …

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Productivity Hacks

7 Productivity Hacks for Game Developers

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Are you looking for productivity hacks to help you tackle your next big game project? Game development is an exciting process, but let’s be honest—it can get a little chaotic. Between designing, coding, troubleshooting, and meeting deadlines, staying productive isn’t always easy. You’ve got killer ideas, but turning them into a finished game takes focus, time, and energy, sometimes more than you have. What if you could simplify …

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Getting Started With Buildbox 4: Creating Game Mechanics and Nodes Using AI

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Today, we’re diving into how to create game mechanics and nodes using AI in our “Getting Started with Buildbox 4” series. With the AI Node Creation feature, you can create game logic and custom nodes without coding. This powerful tool lets the AI modify nodes with game logic or even build custom nodes for you. Do you want your characters to patrol in a circle or attack on command? How about …

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Getting Started with Buildbox 4: How to Make an Entire Game Using AI Prompts

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Welcome to our “Getting Started with Buildbox 4 series,” where we will explore the basics of creating games with Buildbox 4. In our first lesson of the series, we’ll give you an overview of how you can use AI prompts and other features in Buildbox 4 to build an entire game. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie eager to bring your game ideas to life, this series has got you covered. We’ll ….

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How to Publish Your Game on Steam: A Complete Guide

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Steam is pretty much the big league when it comes to getting your PC game out there, and if you’ve been playing around with Buildbox 4, you know just how cool and easy it is to bring your game ideas to life. So, what’s next? Sharing your masterpiece with gamers all over the world through Steam, of course! In this guide, we’re going to walk you through the process of publishing your Buildbox game to Steam …

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The Psychology of Game Design: How to Keep Players Engaged

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Now, onto the juicy part—making games that players can’t put down. It’s all about the challenges and rewards. Mix up the difficulty levels to cater to casual players and those looking for a real challenge. And rewards? They don’t always have to be big. Sometimes, a simple “Well done!” can keep players hooked. Remember, feedback loops are your best friend here, providing that constant nudge for players to …

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Top 10 Game Templates to Kickstart Your Game Development

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Do you want to make your own game but are unsure where to start? Well, you’re in luck! Today, we’re going to explore the top 10 game templates to use to kickstart your game development journey, and guess what? All these gems are available right inside Buildbox 3! Whether you’re a seasoned Buildbox user or just starting, making games using these templates will help spark your creativity …

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Buildbox Community News: Get Ready to Be Inspired!

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

DERE Vengeance, developed by AppSir Games using Buildbox Classic, was released to critical acclaim in the game industry. It was recently featured in the App Store’s Best New Games List in the United States. The game was also awarded the Pocket Gamer Silver Badge Award for a ⅘ rating. It was a huge honor for AppSir Games to receive their first badge award and a major achievement for any …

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StoryGames AI Game Jam Winner Spotlight: Vlad_N

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Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Vlad_N, the creator and Buildbox World user, who won the top spot in our recent ‘Tropical Paradise’ themed StoryGames AI Game Jam. Participants had to create a visual novel game using the new StoryGames AI feature. The game needed to include a given theme and introduce a game mechanic alongside the visual novel element to win. His entry, Tropical Paradise …

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How to Sell Your Game Templates in Buildbox

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Did you know that you can sell your game templates right inside Buildbox? With Buildbox, you can sell your creations as templates to make some extra cash. It’s just one of the many ways you can turn your passion for games and design into a profitable side hustle using Buildbox. You don’t need third-party marketplaces or applications to sell your game templates. The process can be completed entirely …

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