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Analysis
Exploring Games from the Creator’s Perspective
By Nathan Lovato
How to Design a User Feedback Survey
By Nefer Doane
Art
Reducing Visual Confusion In Your Game
By Peter Angstadt
How To Use Photoshop Layer Styles Like a Boss
By Dave Bleja
Business
Funding Your Game Startup
By Burak Tezateser
Design 101
Design 101: 1- Design Goals
By Dan Felder
Design 101: 2- Complexity vs. Depth
By Dan Felder
Design 101: 3- The Structure of Fun
By Dan Felder
Design 101: 4- Emotional Alignment
By Dan Felder
General
Memorable Names For Virtual Things
By Rob Lockhart
Types of Designers
By Liz England
Starting a Side Project
By Adam Engels
What's in an Icon?
By Nicholas Lives
Armor For Dummies And/Or Game Developers
By Anna Jenelius
How to Design Effective Achievements Part 1
By Lucas Blair
How to Design Effective Achievements Part 2
By Lucas Blair
How to Design Effective Achievements Part 3
By Lucas Blair
13 Basic Principles of Game Design
By Matt Allmer
Level design
Hourences Level Design Tips
By Sjoerd De Jong (Hourences)
Mechanics
The Craft of Game Systems Part 1
By Daniel Achterman
The Craft of Game Systems Part 2
By Daniel Achterman
7 Essential Ingredients for an Unforgettable Boss Battle
By MaybeLaterx
Designing Enemies: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the MvC
By Mike Birkhead
Designing an RPG Inventory System That Fits
By Robert DellaFave
RPG Battle Systems Part 1
By Craig Stern (Sinister Design)
RPG Battle Systems Part 2
By Craig Stern (Sinister Design)
Programming
Unconventional Tips for Improving your Programming Skills
By Livio De La Cruz's
Behavior Trees For AI: How They Work
By Chris Simpson
User interface
Scroll Back: The Theory and Practice of Cameras In Side Scrollers
By Itay Keren
User Interface Design in Video Games
By Anthony Stonehouse
The Importance of Typography in Video Games
By Carol Mertz
Principles of User Interface Design
By Joshua Porter
Writing
Writing Interactive Fiction in Six Steps
By Ben Serviss
Writing a more compelling game narrative
By Will O'Neill
Where Do Characters Come From?
By Adam The Game Guy