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001 Game Creator Makes Game Design a Breeze

kristielJune 28, 2016All Topics

Formerly known as GG Maker, 001 Game Creator introduces young designers to the world of game design with an easy-to-use, intuitive platform. Create 2D and 3D games with the click of a mouse, thanks to the program’s graphically assisted scripting. That’s right, no coding skills required! Engage your students in game design, while exploring basic principles of science, technology, engineering … Read More

How Do You Create a Video Game?

kristielOctober 25, 2013All Topics, Coding & Programming, Unity Game Development

If you are like me, you don't make games you just enjoy them. I love playing video games, every kind of game from the big new FPS to the simple casual Facebook game. Sometimes I think it would be cool to create a video game, my own game. I think its something most gamers have thought about. Just like a bookworm … Read More

Exporting 3D Models as 2D Sprites

std-adminFebruary 8, 2013All Topics

There was a comment on our blog recently that asked whether or not it’s possible to use a 3D Design package like the Autodesk Maya 3D Animation software to create 2D Animations. This is entirely possible and the workflow is used widely in 2D video game development. The basic workflow consists of creating your model in your 3D modeling software … Read More

Student Promotion Code for Game Development Software

kristielNovember 12, 2012All Topics

Special Student Offer – ArcadeHype.com and Studica.com have partnered up to bring students around the world exclusive access to promotions on game development software through the ArcadeHype Gaming Network. Our first promotion available is a 5% discount promo code on GameSalad Creator Pro – an award winning game development tool for game developers and creative professionals. This student promotion code … Read More

How Video Games and STEM Education Fit Together

std-adminJuly 16, 2012All Topics, Unity Game Development, Webinars

How do video games and STEM education fit together? STEM Education is the big thing right now for education. Society wants to encourage kids to get into the sciences so we can be a more cutting-edge workforce. As such, many administrators at schools all across the country are making many of their purchasing decisions based on whether or not something is viable for STEM or not

Studica Offers Webinar focused on Introducing Game Design into High Schools

std-adminMarch 26, 2012Unity Game Development, Webinars

Teachers, curriculum directors, career and technology directors and instructional primes are invited to participate in this webinar that will discuss methods to bring game design programs geared towards students in grades 6-12. This is a perfect addition to animation programs.

Visual Effects Competitions for Students from Autodesk

std-adminNovember 4, 2011Competitions & Contests

Both of these competitions provide a great opportunity for students who want to get a foot into the industry and who feel they have what it takes to be a great artist. These kinds of competitions are a great experience for students and the opportunities they present are priceless. If you’re a teacher and have students who do some outstanding work; encourage them to submit to these competitions.