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π Game World Generator β Major Update
We just shipped a big upgrade to the Game World Generator at
π app.thegamebeyond.com
Hereβs whatβs newβ¦
Not another random generator.
This one thinks like a game designer:
β’ Worlds
β’ Gameplay verbs
β’ Tone & audience
β’ Visual direction
Hereβs a sneak peek π
#GameDesign #WorldGenerator
π Hey there, Game Changers! Gabe Mac here, and I've got some thrilling news to share. We're about to kick off an epic journey in Serious Game Design with our Winter 2024 Online Course at The Game Beyond, and you're invited to join in.
Explore the history that dates back to the 1960s art movement. Look at case studies exploring a variety of flashmobs, co-op art projects, political protests and more. Learn the steps to use in designing your own happenings.
These new courses have helped students get over the fear of coding.
Learn how to Code your own video game easily with Twine and Scratch.
Two new courses on The Game Beyond School.
When we look at the Concentric Game Design Method taught in the Basic Game Design Course, we see clear divisions of the layers, making them interchangeable. The core elements of the concentric model are Goals, Rules (Mechanics), Declarative Layer (Narrative), and Social Layer. Many of these layers can be changed around, like a new wrapping of an onion.
What is the difference between #SeriousGames, #Gamification, and Entertainment Games? How are they used to change behavior? We take a look at the different types of #GameDesign methods used for solving real-world problems with games.
In 2012 I set out to teach the secrets I had learned, of Serious Game Design. Since then thousands of students have taken my Basic Game Design Course online so far. Since I launched it years ago, I have had lots of great feedback about how it helped inspire and change people's lives. This makes me so excited to announce the following news.
Get the Early Bird Discount For Our New Course
I am excited to announce the launch of a brand new course to The Game Beyond Online School. For over 15 years my Presentation Technique has been a big success with both students and teachers in Europe. Many former students and teachers have told me how much this course has helped them get over the fear of public speaking, and become better presenters.







