The psychology of game design relies heavily on behavioral conditioning. Grasp the science behind dopamine loops before you ...

When Emiliano Vega ’23 was in high school, he did an internship at IBM that helped spark his interest in game development. He had the opportunity to learn Python and write a program for a game, and he ...

Generalists aren't a good choice for specialized puzzles. We review the best match-3 game development outsourcing companies for 2026 in this article.

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...

BYU students created and produced a new video game that received the “Highly Commended” award from the Rookie Awards. Rookie Awards is an international board that evaluates and ranks top video game ...

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Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., leads the University’s game design and development concentration. Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., recently welcomed a diverse group of professionals in the technology and gaming fields to the ...

Game Design vs. Game Programming: High-level engines and advanced generative AI have democratized creation in 2026, essentially transforming "playing" into a type of "building." However, the ...

For many Duke students interested in designing video games, Duke Programming, Arts and Design is the gateway to the game development industry. DPAD, a name that makes reference to the directional pad ...