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Less Violent Game Design

Build your game design acumen with our free guide from industry veteran Troy Dunniway.

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LESS VIOLENT GAME DESIGN

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Discover how reducing violence in video game design can broaden your creative thinking! 

As demand for more diversity in gaming experiences continues to grow, catering to different player preferences, less violent video games are increasing in popularity. Download our guide to less violent game design (LVGD) to learn more about what they are and how to make them fun!

What's inside the guide:

  • What makes a compelling game
  • Innovative mechanics, storytelling, and character development
  • Critiquing the decisions you make in your games regarding violence
  • Ideas for less violent games
  • General game design insights and advice
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Whether you want to create games for PC, console, VR, or mobile, game development is an exciting and rewarding career where no two days are the same. Get studio-ready sooner by learning from seasoned industry artists who will share their techniques and have you creating epic games from scratch!

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