Category

Game Dev Tips

Best Practices for Implementing Ads in Your Mobile Game

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Do you have a monetization strategy in place for your upcoming game? If not, you’ll definitely want to keep reading! This guide will show you how to use mobile game ads as part of your monetization strategy. You’ll learn some of the best practices for using mobile ads, and we’ll even show you how to add ads to your game with Adbox! So, let’s dive right in! There are many ways you can monetize (earn …

Read More
new game assets

Over 150 New Game Assets Now Available in Buildbox

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Are you almost done with your game but still need a few key assets? Or maybe you’re just starting out and need some inspiration to help get you going? Well, guess what?! Over 150 brand new game assets have been added to the Buildbox Asset Library! So, if you haven’t logged in to check them out yet, now is the time! Here’s a few of our favorite picks …

Read More
Selling Game Assets

How to Sell Game Assets in Buildbox Shop: A Best Practices Guide

By | Buildbox, Game Business Blog, Game Dev Tips

Did you know that one of the best places to sell game assets is Buildbox Shop? Our Buildbox Shop allows anyone to sell their own original assets right inside Buildbox. Creators can find everything they need to finish their games, from 2D and 3D assets to user interface (UI) elements and more. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an illustrator, graphic designer, artist, or simply have a passion for creating …

Read More

Top 5 Best Practices for Creating Buildbox World Bits

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

There’s no limit to what you can create with Buildbox World bits. However, the best bits are quick and fun to play. A bit does not have to have multiple levels, but it must be playable. Buildbox World is all about fun. So, any bit you submit must function as a game. When creating your bits inside the Buildbox desktop application, try to make sure all your bit characters have the ability to move. Always …

Read More

The Buildbox Glossary: An Introduction to Buildbox Terms for Video Game Development

By | Buildbox, Game Dev Tips

Did you know that we have a Buildbox glossary to help you learn all the basic game development terms and common Buildbox lingo? We all know that making a game can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting out! There are a lot of different video game development terms and phrases that you need to know whether you’re using Buildbox or some other game creation tool. To make the …

Read More
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 …

Read More
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 …

Read More
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 …

Read More
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 …

Read More