Video game design is a true blend of art and technology. This competitive and exciting field has many opportunities for people passionate about design and programming. Embarking on a game developer ...

Nintendo offers its Switch owners the opportunity to design games for themselves and others with Game Builder Garage, a programming game built in-house at Nintendo. It’s less a game in the strictest ...

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 ...

"I gained a lot of skills! These skills include more computer skills which I did not have before, along with a different outlook on life. I began to see all of the opportunities in everyday life for ...

What is Game Design & Production? Game Design & Production encompasses the skills needed to take a digital game project through all stages of production: from a pie-in-the-sky idea to a playable ...

dmit it. The thought has crossed your mind while playing a game at some point. Maybe it was a terrible game you rented at the video store, and you thought to yourself, “I could do this a lot better.” ...

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 ...

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 ...