Making a video game is much less daunting than it might seem. While you likely aren't going to go from having no experience to making the next Grand Theft Auto , it has actually never been easier to get started making games. Game development tools and resources have become increasingly accessible to the average person, even if they have no programming experience. Often these tools are also available for free.
To try to make things easier for those looking to get started making games, we've put together a list of 11 game engines / editors. Some are designed for a specific genre of game or to be incredibly easy for newcomers. Others are professional development tools for AAA games, but are effectively free to use for hobbyists and still offer a lot of learning tools to help those with limited programming experience get started.
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The Best Video Games for Non-Gamers to Play in Quarantine
If you've been on the fence about playing video games but suddenly find yourself with nothing but time on your hands, this is your chance! From puzzling mysteries to relaxing farming simulators, these 15 games are perfect for someone who has never once touched a video game controller. In this video, Polygon's Simone de Rochefort explains why you might want to check these out, even if you aren't sure what exactly a Fortnite is.
9 Best Video Games for Non-Gamers 2020 | The Strategist | New York Magazine
"The best way to see if gaming is something you want to take further is simply to pick up a free game for your smartphone or tablet," says Ben Cousins , a game designer and industry consultant. "Two great genres for people new to gaming are puzzle and strategy. Both don't require fast-twitch gaming skills and enable you to think a little before you make a decision." In the puzzle category, he's a fan of games in the Candy Crush series.
If you like puzzle games but want something with more of a narrative, Zach Gage , a conceptual artist and video-game designer, recommends Dr. Meep. "It's kind of like if Candy Crush was designed by an indie [game designer]," says Gage, explaining how you play as a psychoanalyst in the match-three game, helping your patients by completing puzzles with components unique to their psychological issues. "It's a nice puzzle, even for people who don't think they like puzzles," says Gage.
How gaming can become a pain in the neck | wzzm13.com
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Finding ways to occupy your time during social distancing can be tough. For kids and teens that often means spending hours gaming, but all that time playing for the big win could end up being a real pain in the neck.
Like many kids Deb Bickers boys play a lot of video games, sometimes 3 to 4 hours at a time, "Their favorite is probably Minecraft and then Star Wars Battlefront ."
It only took a few weeks of constant gaming before Bickers noticed a change in one of her sons. "Our youngest Colton would start to do a funky neck motion he'd kinda go like this and I was like oh this is not good," Bickers said.
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Social video games to play during the coronavirus quarantine
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The #PlayApartTogether campaign has recently been promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) to encourage people to stay socially connected from home. Despite having recently classified uncontrollable gaming as a disorder , the WHO could be starting to see the benefits of online gaming.
Best Video Games in 2020 to Play While Social Distancing | Teen Vogue
Since many of us are staying at home practicing social distancing as the coronavirus pandemic continues, video games can provide a much-needed reprieve. Check out some of the best video games below as you stay indoors. From puzzles to action-adventures, you have so many options to choose from.
It's not a party without Mario Party , right? Up to four players can get in on the fun, navigating a game board to college stars while duking it out in minigames. You'll get to do so as one of the returning characters such as Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and others, but there's also a flurry of new additions: Bowser Jr., Diddy Kong, Pom Pom Gooma, and Monty Mole. Whoever you choose, just make sure you beat the others at those minigames to take home the crown.
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11 tools to get you started making video games https://t.co/iVFYcyLMHy https://t.co/T7XXXDVaMv verge (from New York) Tue Apr 14 19:16:55 +0000 2020
11/n If we don't get the tools in place by Summer for widespread testing thats available in doctors' offices and ea… https://t.co/IMhI4PVAo7 ScottGottliebMD (from Washington, DC) Tue Apr 07 14:18:01 +0000 2020
After 3+ weeks of WFH, these are the tools I'm extremely thankful for: 1 @Get_Shift 2 @SlackHQ 3 @TobyForTabs 4… https://t.co/0ekOIKmx9Q prsarahevans (from Las Vegas, NV) Tue Apr 07 23:25:05 +0000 2020
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