How to Make Video Games

Okay so you want to make your own video game. You have creative ideas just bursting from your ears and you have got to make these ideas reality. Well I have got two things to say about that. The first thing is that it is totally possible! Yes I said it is totally possible. There are lots of good books out there that will help you make your own game and there are a few great software programs that will make your dream a reality. Okay, now that I have said that let me get to the second point. It takes a lot of work. You have to be dedicated and willing to learn, because if you want to make a decent video game there is, even with all the help in books and software, still a lot of things to learn and do.

You have to improve your programming-like skills, your art skills and your creative skills. You have to learn how to design rooms, worlds, characters and textures. And you also have to learn how to design stories. So if I haven't scared you off with all of this then I urge you to press on. Don't let the fire die. Keep driving after your dream and it will become a reality.

If you are looking for a great book to get you started you should try: Awesome Game Creation: No Programming Required. It is a great starting point if you do not have any programming experience.

If your focus is on the fantastic art of video games and this is what you would like to learn more about then you should take a look at the book Game Art for Teens. But don't let the title fool you. It isn't just for teens. There is a tremendous amount of information and tutorials on making terrain, rooms, buildings and more. Also how to make and animate characters to insert into your world.

Tutorial for Beginners - Actually make your first game world
If you are ready to start making a video game I have a tutorial that will get you going. It shows you where to download the free software and takes you through all the first steps of creating a game. By the end of the tutorial you will have a room you can walk around in The Video game design tutorial for beginners

This is an image from the game design software that you can download for free. And I will show you how to use it in the tutorial for beginners..

The New tutorial - (Nov 06)I am working on a New tutorial that Uses the Reality Factory Game Development software. Like the genesis 3d Software it is totally free and it actually uses the Genesis 3d Engine at its core. this software is pretty Cool! This tutorial has just begun but if you want to Use reality factoy you can check it out here. This screenshot shows the single room I made within my first half hour. This tutorial is not as extensive as the genesis 3d Tutorial yet. Reality Factory Make a video game tutorial

Tutorials and Tips on Game Making

• How To Make a Video Game - FAQ For Beginners
• Love to make a video game? But don't even know where to start? I have a tutorial and overview here that will give you then basics of the software, tools, methods and books.
• How to manipulate Tiles and textures for a good look - This is very important. It is one of the most fundamental skills you need to learn if you want your game to look good
• Sharpen your powers of observation - The video game is a world. You should learn to observe the world you live in more acutely. It will make you a better video game designer.
• Writing a script - Some practical tips and knowledge on writing your first script. You should write a script so you can keep track of what happens in your game.
• Just starting with world building? Here are some useful tips and hints and adivce.
• Making models and characters - Some useful information about what modeling is and what software is used. There is free software available.
• Learn how to program while you make games
  Don't know much about programming but want to learn and at the same time make video games? DarkBASIC is perfect for you. It uses a customized version of BASIC. The software suite is all inclusive. Everything you need is right there including a great tutorial. More Info about DarkBASIC

• Get Started in game creation - Essay