Author: Malena Rose
How to be innovative?
Innovation and creativity are the lifeblood of the gaming industry. For game design students like us, finding that next big idea can feel both exciting and daunting, and you shouldn’t […]
What Makes a Game a Cultural Phenomenon?
Video games have transformed from niche entertainment to cultural cornerstones, shaping how we interact, communicate, and even view the world. Titles like Minecraft, Fortnite, and Among Us have transcended the […]
How to Get Started with Making Your Own Video Games
Volume 27, Issue 10 Have you ever dreamed of creating your own video game but weren’t sure where to start? As a fellow game design student, I get it—it can […]
What you NEED to play during Winter
Volume 27, Issue 09 As a follow-up to my last article on how to survive the Finnish winter… It’s now time to get some cozy blankets, hot cocoa, and wait […]
How I managed to BEAT the Winter in Finland
If you have just started your studies in Finland and don’t know what to expect of the winter or how to deal with it… HEAR. ME. OUT! How to survive […]
The Role of AI in Game Design: How to Create Art With AI
Volume 27, Issue 5 I know that I’m going to trigger so many people with this headline. But before you start making posters of me, hear me out and read […]
Game Designers Create Horror Film with Unreal Engine – Using the Same Technology as The Mandalorian and Avengers: Endgame
On the last September weekend, a team of game designers booked the studio’s grounds to shoot a horror movie using the same tech that brought us The Mandalorian, Top Gun: […]
Gamification in Business: Why Game Design and Business Students Should Team Up
Vol 27, Issue 03, 27 September 2024 Hey XAMK students! In this article I’m especially addressing Business and Game Design students. Have you ever thought about how powerful you could […]
Behind The Walls Of Meduusa Studio: What Game Designers Do
Vol 27, Issue 02, 20 September 2024 If you study at XAMK’s Kouvola Campus, you’ve probably heard of Meduusa Studio. And if you’re not a Game Design student, you might […]
What Is A Game Jam & Why YOU Should Attend
Vol. 27, Issue 01 As someone who has always loved videogames for as long as I can remember, the decision to study game design was an easy one. XAMK offers […]