A design

newsletter by

Antistatique

 

20

February 2019

 
 

Bonjour !

 

Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B & A. Our first special edition: video games & design. Loading, please wait… Ready, read!

 
 
Games, when the design has to teach
 

TeachWhen game design teach people how to play

4 ways to help players learn the rules of the game they just started.

 
 
Introduction to Game Mechanics
 

LearningIntroduction to Game Mechanics

Game designer's main role is to come up with game mechanics that are engaging enough to either entertain or give impacting experiences.

Best Video Game and user interfaces
 

Top 5Best Video Game and user interfaces

Celebrating interesting gaming user interface designs. Akhil Dakinedi picks on games UIs, also kwown as HUD.

 
 
User Experience
 

CopywritingWhere Microcopy and Video Games Meet

An article by Nicole Winestock on how microcopy is key in video games and what UX Designers can learn from it.

 
 
Pause Process
 

WatchPause Process

Pause Process is a video column (in French), talking about the techniques and aesthetics of video games. Last episode is on prototypes!

Speeey Screenshot Maps
 

GeekSpeeey Screenshot Maps

A large collection of maps from ZX Spectrum computer 8-bits games… #LowTech #Pixels

 
 
Designing games for disability
 

AccessibilityDesigning games for disability

Designing for accessibility is and will always be crucial, video games are no exception. You can find here solutions and ideas to create more accessible games.

 
 
 

February 2019

This month we like

 
 
Oniri Islands
 

Game for kidsOniri Islands

Oniri Islands is a co-op adventure game for two players. You play kids lost on a mysterious island, searching for your shadows…

Sable
 

TrailerSable

Sable is a coming-of-age tale of discovery through exploration across a strikingly rendered open world desert.

 
 
Video game skies
 

GeekVideo game skies

"The art of depicting skies in video games." A huge collection of sky patterns.

Spider-Man PS4
 

LogosSpider-Man PS4

Bao Nguyen impressive logos work for Marvel's Spider-Man game (produced by Insomniac Games).

 
 
12 Helpful Youtube Channels to understand game design
 

VideosUnderstand game design on Youtube channels

A selection of YouTube channels to consider if you want to dig deeper into video games production and processes.

Lunark, a 2D cinematic platformer
 

KickstarterLunark, a 2D cinematic platformer

A Canari Games project, inspired by 80's & 90's classics. "Embark on a wild adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime…"

 
 

Quote of the month

"A good story never dies."

Roberta Williams