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Gaming, coding & design
Take a look at some of the best games out this year! From side-scrollers to JRPGs, this special edition of Wireframe peels back the layers to see what makes good games great, and how you can make them at home.
Mobile gaming. From the first Nokia phone with Snake (1997) to having a mobile port for Into the Breach (2018), it’s come a long way. Do you know what it takes to get a fully fleshed-out game, from graphics to gameplay, to fit on a phone screen? Find out what three developers have to say about it in “Interface: Far from phoning it in” on page 26.
Looking to dip your toes into game development yourself? The Toolbox section on page 54 shows you how to start making your own tower defense game, including all the code you need to get started in Python. And when you’re ready to go further, you can follow the links for even more detail.
Flip to page 56 to find an interview with audio director Jon Newman, who worked on Nightingale (2023), Total War: Warhammer 2 (2017) and Dirt 3 (2011). Find out how he got started in the industry and what tips he has for anyone looking to follow his footsteps.
Citation:
Lambie, R. (Ed.). (2023, January 5). Wireframe Magazine: American Arcadia. Raspberry Pi.