Ostensibly, you play games to win. (Assuming we're talking about competitive games: you're not playing to "win" Dungeons & Dragons… are you?) But are really? Shouldn't you be winning a lot more...
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Game design is a wide subject. The best approach to mastering it is to focus on the fundamentals, and what better place to do that than with Atari 2600 games? Join us for a deep game design analysis...
The rules of a game literally define it. In video games, they are intrinsic limitations. In tabletop, players must enforce them. In all games, players need to learn them. There are good and bad ways...
PAX South 2016 – Pinny Arcade: Trading, Collecting, and Community
Are you interested in Pinny Arcade Pin Trading, but have no idea what is involves or how to get started? A panel of Pin Trading veterans will explain everything you need to know about this fun,...
It's easy to praise games that are well-made, exciting, and timeless, but let's be honest: we all have that one truly awful game that we just adore. A game that is objectively, unquestionably...
PAX South 2016 – Hard Work May Be Required: Getting Into the Game Industry
Fancy degrees and connections can only get you so far when applying for work. Even if you work for yourself putting in the hours and time is the only way to get your name out there. Time to get your...