While usually Michigan is a pretty bleak state, with its frigid cold winters, and just as cold summers, more and more companies in the gaming industry are looking here to call it their home. While more and more companies do so, Michigan has been taking advantage of a state with only a few companies to call it home. The companies that are here however, are doing some great work. It is true, ... more.

I often think to myself about the “state of the industry” and where it is heading without all of the veil over the eye bullshit. With every single state of the industry blog post from someone within the industry, or by a journalist it all seems to say the same thing: “it is headed in the right direction”. The question I want to raise is it ACTUALLY heading where they say it is? Gartner Gro... more.

So with our last installment we noted most of the last generation of game development software, but here is the entire updated list to include new software, and up-to-date ones as well.   Unreal Development Kit At the time of this writing Unreal Development Kit (or UDK) has out the November2012 build, and it is one of the most widely used development software. There are various ... more.

Ever since the ability to patch console games has been available we have seen many games change over time. First person shooters and sports games are now constantly tweaked to achieve “balance”. Role playing games and action games have fixed various glitches and other issues through patches. Many of these so called “fixes” completely change aspects of the games. What was once an incredibly... more.

  Top 5 Games of 2012! It is officially 2013, and we take a look back at some of the best games (and accessories) of 2012. This is the first installment in a 12 part series!   5) Call of Duty: Black Ops II No matter what you want to say, this game does deserve the number 5 spot in our Top 5 of 2012. One thing has always been true in recent years: Call of Duty sells games. The... more.

So you are still looking for that perfect gift for your special gamer? Look no further than here, as we have some stuff for ALL ages! Here is how this will work, we are going to break down the perfect gifts for the set ESRB ratings, so that you can easily find something for your special someone regardless of age! Also, cannot forget about the peripherals! Below the games you will find a special se... more.

  So you want to be the one to create the next Call of Duty or World of Warcraft huh? That is all fine and dandy, but there is a problem.. you do not know where to start. Whether it just yourself, or a robust team waiting to create the next “big thing”, here are a few simple steps to help you get started along with some recommendations.   Discovery... This is the most im... more.

**While there are so many Game Development Engines out there, these are IN MY OPINION the best to utilize when learning, and utilizing your talents for Game Development.**   Unreal Development Kit Let’s face it, Unreal is at the top of its game when it comes to developing games. Not only is it compatible with all current generation consoles, but if you are to create a game, and... more.