John Nelson RoseGame Design: Love for the MDA FrameworkLet’s talk about the MDA framework, and why it should be part of your game design world.May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
John Nelson RoseReminder: Why You Joined Game DevelopmentI don’t know who needs to hear this, but there’s a reason you make games.Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019
John Nelson RoseWTF is a Classic Game?What makes a game “classic?” I think about this a lot as I’m playing games, hitting them with my own litmus tests to determine their worth…Jul 6, 2019Jul 6, 2019
John Nelson RoseThe Order/Chaos Spectrum in Game DesignMany, many video games can be seen as the interplay between order and chaos. Some games are all about creating order from a chaotic play…Sep 19, 2018Sep 19, 2018
John Nelson RoseRetro Games as a Revivalist MovementWe love making and playing “retro” games — those titles that harken back to an earlier, simpler time full of chunky pixels and chiptune…Jul 6, 2018Jul 6, 2018
John Nelson Rose3 Areas a Game Designer NeedsA colleague of mine recently posted a job opening for a Lead Game Designer. He’s a founder of a small indie game studio, and is…Feb 22, 2017Feb 22, 2017
