In my previous post, I talked about how I released my zombie action driving game, “Diminishing Light,” on itch.io. The idea was to release a basic demo and then get player feedback to help shape the game and release it on Steam. My demo has been on Itch for a little under a month, and … Read more
Diminishing Light is on Steam! I’m excited to announce that Diminishing Light, my Zombie Action Driving game, has a Steam page! Getting this set up was a big milestone for the project. I used Upwork to find an artist to create the capsule art. After searching for artists with experience in game art, I selected … Read more
This past Christmas brought an exciting surprise – a shiny new Steam Deck courtesy of ol’ Saint Nick. As an indie developer, this gift represented a special opportunity: bringing my current game project, “Diminishing Light,” to the Steam Deck platform. Achieving the “Steam Deck Verified” status would be a personal milestone and a signal to … Read more
In my last devlog, I shared progress on initial driving mechanics, zombie crowds, and building atmospheric environments for my zombie action-driving game. After getting the core gameplay of plowing through zombie hordes, I focused on new systems to complement the experience. For this update on my Zombie Apocalypse Action Driving Game, I’ll cover recent progress … Read more
A recent article by EpicDope.com reported that Microsoft is partnering with AI startup Inworld to develop game creation tools powered by artificial intelligence, which represents an exciting advancement for the gaming industry. As an indie developer myself, I’m excited about the potential time and cost savings these AI Game Development Tools could provide small teams … Read more
In September 2023, Unity, the popular game engine used by millions of developers, announced that Unity’s pricing model was changing to include a per-installation fee. This change was met with immediate and widespread backlash from the developer community, who argued that it would unfairly target small developers and indie studios. Unity’s new pricing model is … Read more
At some point, all gamers have thought about making their own game. I know I have! Especially with the release of game development software like Unreal and Unity, making game development more accessible than ever. You no longer need to be a computer engineer or a fantastic artist; there are AI tools and Marketplaces to … Read more