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Win Two Tickets to MagFest 2012 by Joining The “Share Us” Contest

Welcome, BaltimoreGamers, to December, the month of giving! It has been a long year of great indie games, events, cons, music shows, etc. So, to end the year with a bang, we will be giving away two tickets to Magfest 2012 featuring special guest Nobuo Uematsu, composer of the scores for the Final Fantasy series. [...]
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Getting Started in Unity Game Development

This Post is from My personal Blog: Over the last few months I’ve began my journey into the world of Unity development. Starting with my internship at Bully Entertainment I had never worked with the engine before. While hitting the ground running with no shoes and this being my first experience, I had to catch myself up. At least to [...]
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The Ultimate Beginner Flash Game Programming Tutorial and Resource Guide

We all started as noobs in the world of game programming with flash. I always felt that less time searching for material and more time working is always helpful when you have everything in one place. So, here is my ultimate list of great tutorials and resources. Think something should be added? Leave a comment!   Books [...]
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So You Want to Build a Video Game: A Guide to Get You Started, Pt 1

Many of us are passionate about making video games, but for those just getting started there can be a steep learning curve. The purpose of this series is to provide advice to those who have yet to dive into their first project and try to keep them passionate about completing it.
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Spent: A “Minimum Wage” Game

The rough economy has made the lives of many American citizens harsh the past few years. But just how much tougher would it be if you were a single parent living off of a wage that pays nine dollars an hour? A new decision-making game called Spent was designed to give gamers everywhere this “opportunity”.
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Intervention: A Great Con for Networking

Many of us in the convention crowd are amateur writers, artists, crafters, animators, or developers. Some are aspiring hobbyists while others have established careers. If you are one of these individuals (or even if you’d just like to meet some) Intervention is the place for you. Short for “internet convention,” the second annual Intervention was [...]
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Do’s and Don’ts of Becoming a Video Game Tester: Getting Your Foot in the Door Part 1

So, you want to get your foot in the door in the video game industry? You want to be a video game tester? You love video games? If you answered yes to all three of those questions than this Do and Don’ts guide will help inform and prepare you for that first step. The first of a two-part [...]
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It’s Never Done Independently, Ever: 5 Words That Can Help You Become An Effective Leader

Guest writer Terrance Morehead, the CEO of Outerspace Studios, LLC, shares his tips on how leaders in the Indie game community can become more effective for their teams.
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Want to be chased by zombies? Run for Your Lives This October 22nd!

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Cosplay Survival Guide- Everything You Need to Know to Look the Part at Otakon

Whether you’re new to the wonderful world of cosplay, or a seasoned veteran in need of a refresher course, you have come to the right place. Otakon, the largest anime and Japanese culture convention on the East Coast, is right around the corner, and it’s time to get serious about some cosplay!
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