Heyo! I'm Ori! I'm an animator and illustrator who has a dream of making games. I want to be able to help people explore the world of game dev and showcase more of the artistic side to game development. I hope you stick around on this journey!


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Stuck in tutorial limbo? Well in this video I'll explain what steps you can take to get out of this rut and lead you on the path to making more games!

Support the channel for only 1$ - https://www.patreon.com/orithekid

=== Chapters ===

0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Section 1
1:30 - Section 2
2:52 - Section 3
4:16 - Section 4

=== Socials ===
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/OriToure
Discord -https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

=== Tags ===
#gamedev​ #indiedev #gamedesign #orithekid #gamedesign #gameart #conceptart #tips #advice #Gamedev #Programming #gameanalysis

How Game Dev Tutorials Are SLOWING Your Progress

Support the channel for only 1$ - https://www.patreon.com/orithekid

=== Sources ===
[1] MOPPIN ENTERTAINMENT - DOWNWELL | Special Reserve Games
https://specialreservegames.com/blog/moppin-entertainment-downwell/

[2] What Makes a Game Fun? | Big Think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtLUJJSw8H8

[3] How to make your game 2X as fun! - (In No Time.) | Jonas Tyroller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plj09H-aLOk

[4] The Importance Of Challenge In Gaming | Gideons Gaming
https://gideonsgaming.com/the-importance-of-challenge-in-gaming/

[5] The Art Of Screenshake | Dutch Game Garden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJdEqssNZ-U

[6] Measuring Responsiveness In Video Games | Game Developer
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/measuring-responsiveness-in-video-games

[7]  Why Does Celeste Feel So Good To Play? | GMTK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yorTG9at90g

=== Chapters ===

0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Choice
3:03 - Challenge
3:55 - Control
4:56 - Conclusion

=== Music Used ===
Razor Girl - Downwell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oRvqt8QMkc
Uroboros - Downwell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3EXjgUvECE
ONISM1999 - YIIK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asZbjd-3ejo
Catherine - Also Sprach Brooks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n08b1ptdnYM&t=0s
Crossroads - Hollow Knight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX4de4BH5lM
Rain - Disco Elysium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4aUSyVXUbA

=== Socials ===
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/OriToure
Discord -https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

=== Tags ===
#gamedev​ #indiedev #orithekid #gamedesign #gameart #conceptart #tips #advice #Gamedev #Programming #gameanalysis

What Are Video Games So Fun?

Play The Game: https://orithekid.itch.io/protect-your-heart

This is the devlog and short video talking about my game: Protect Your Heart. Face the danger head on to tackle your emotions and keep your heart safe! Thank you to every one that waited patiently for this new video!

=== My Main Channel ===
https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

=== Support ===
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/orithekid

-=== Join The Lads ===
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/

Twitter
https://twitter.com/OriToure

Discord
https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

=== Old Scratch Game ===
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/503704610/ 

=== Chapters ===
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Step 1
1:15 - Step 2
2:29 - Step 3
3:48 - Step 4
5:14 - Final Step

#gamedev​ #indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #animation #gamedesign #pixelart #gameart #conceptart #tips #advice #Gamedev #Programming

How I Made A DDR Style Game In One Week | Protect Your Heart Devlog

It can be a real challenge starting game dev for the first time. Here are a couple things I wish I knew when starting out. Hopefully this can help you make more games!

- Channels Featured That Helped -
Goodgis:  @Goodgis  
Peyton Burnham:  @peytonburnham4316  
Thomas Brush:  @thomasbrush  
Shaun Spalding:  @ShaunJS  

- Check Out My Main Channel -
✦ Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

- Support -
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nixionic

- Join The Lads -
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/

✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure

✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

- Timestamps -
0:00 Intro
0:54 Thing 1 - Be Okay With Not Knowing
1:22 Thing 2 - Don't Make Your First Idea
1:43 Thing 3 - Don't Worry About The Engine
2:13 Thing 4 - You Will Abandon Your Games
2:31 Thing 5 - Learn The Basics
2:45 Thing 6 - Make Sure Your Code Is Readable
3:06 Thing 7 - Watch Tutorials But Don't Rely
3:36 Thing 8 - Ask Your Community For Help
4:06 Thing 9 - Don't Try To Make It AAA
4:24 Thing 10 - It Takes Longer Than You Think
4:48 Bonus Tips


#gamedev​ #indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #animation #gamedesign #pixelart #gameart #conceptart

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Game Dev

Let's face it. We ALL go through creative block sometimes, but that's okay! In this video I'll go over ways I've managed creative block and how I was able to make more content!

- Check Out My Main Channel -
✦ Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

- Support -
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/orithekid

- Join The Lads -
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/

✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure

✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

- Timestamps -
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Tip 1 
1:23 - Tip 2 
1:57 - Tip 3 
2:26 - Tip 4 
2:58 - Tip 5
3:37 - Tip 6
4:10 - Tip 7
4:55 - Tip 8
5:39 - Tip 9
6:01 - Outro

- Music Used In Video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-6Plfn1yHg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44MCworZf78
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHbqvXZoWeM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7E_5Y3kRC0

#gamedev​ #indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #animation #gamedesign #pixelart #gameart #conceptart #tips #advice #Gamedev #Programming

Creative Block (And Why It's Important Not To Care)

I really want to make something small and fun, so hopefully I can continue moving with this project and bring something for people to enjoy! 

- Check Out My Main Channel -
✦ Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

- Support -
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nixionic

- Join The Lads -
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/

✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure

✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

- Timestamps -
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - The Plan
2:22 - Clean Up
3:44 - The Movement

#devlog #gamedev​ #indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #animation #gamedesign 
#pixelart #gameart #conceptart

Making A Rogue Like Platformer | Darkness Devlog 1

In this video, I go over the process of making enemies and what kind of things you should think about while making them.

- Sam's Channel (Please Show Them Love!) -
https://www.youtube.com/@SamSpadeGameDev

- Check Out My Main Channel -
✦ Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

- Support -
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nixionic


- Join The Lads -
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/


✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure


✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP


- Timestamps -
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Breaking Down Enemy AI
2:31 - Intermission
3:24 - The Rest

#devlog #gamedev​ #indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #animation #gamedesign 
#pixelart #gameart #conceptart #ai

Enemy Creation Is Challenging! | Darkness Devlog 2

Creating art for your games is the most important part of the game dev process (I guess next to playability lol). Hopefully you can learn something and even utilize these free assets! 

Links To Images:
https://imgur.com/a/0pzpM1g

- About Me -
Heyo! I'm Ori! I'm an animator and illustrator who has a dream of making games. I want to be able to help people explore the world of game dev and showcase more of the artistic side to game development. I hope you stick around on this journey!

- Check Out My Main Channel -
✦ Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

- Support -
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nixionic

- Join The Lads -
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/

✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure

✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP


- Timestamps -
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Tip #1 (Use Reference)
1:08 -Tip #2 (Find The Style)
1:38 - Tip #3 (Understand Color Theory)
2:08 - Tip #4 (Keep Things Simple)
2:44 -Tip #5 (Draw Your Art First)
3:10 - Tip #6 (Keep Your Art Organized)
3:35 - Tip #7 (Use Online Palettes)
4:01 - Tip #8 (Be Open To Critique)
4:26 - Tip #9 (Don't Compare Yourself To Others)
4:45 - Bonus Tip (Don't Drag Yourself Down)
5:25 - Free Assets!


#pixelart #gamedev​ #indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #gungame #animation #gamedesign 
#pixelart #gameart #conceptart

Tips For Creating Pixel Art! (+Free Assets)

Sometimes we simply can't afford the high end industry standard software, so here are some free alternatives to help get you started!

ART PROGRAMS:
✦ Piskel: https://www.piskelapp.com/
✦ MS Paint: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Paint
✦ Graphicsgale: https://graphicsgale.com/us/
✦ Aseprite: https://www.aseprite.org/

GAME PROGRAMS:
✦ Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/
✦ Construct 2: https://www.construct.net/en/construct-2/download
✦ Godot: https://godotengine.org/

AUDIO PROGRAMS:
✦ LMMS: https://lmms.io/lsp/
✦ BeepBox: https://www.beepbox.co/
✦ Garageband: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/

BONUS PROGRAMS:
✦ Gamemaker Trial: https://gamemaker.io/
✦ Fl Studio 20 Trial: https://www.image-line.com/
✦ OBS Studio: https://obsproject.com/
✦ Adobe Suite:  https://www.adobe.com/

LINKS TO 3D CONTENT
✦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELiqWceCk0Q
✦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jHUY3qoBu8
✦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s7uSx18DUc


--- About Me ---
Heyo! I'm Ori! I'm an animator and illustrator who has a dream of making games. I want to be able to help people explore the world of game dev and showcase more of the artistic side to game development. I hope you stick around on this journey!

--- Check Out My Main Channel ---
✦ Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

--- Support ---
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nixionic

--- Join The Lads ---
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/
✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure
✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

--- Timestamps ---
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Art Programs
3:28 - Game Programs
5:31 - Audio Programs
7:06 - Quick List

#free #programs #gamedev​ #devlog​ ​#indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #gungame #animation #gamedesign 
#pixelart #gameart #conceptart

Great FREE Software That I've Used For Game Dev!

Every game needs music! So in this video I go over my process for making video game music. Hopefully you gain some useful knowledge that can help you make some sick jams!

FL Studio Tutorials: 
✦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDIsEZsalAo
✦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SclGwnDKS8U

Music Theory & Basics:
✦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2z02J4fJwg
✦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgaTLrZGlk0

--- About Me ---
Heyo! I'm Ori! I'm an animator and illustrator who has a dream of making games. I want to be able to help people explore the world of game dev and showcase more of the artistic side to game development. I hope you stick around on this journey!

--- Check Out My Main Channel ---
✦ Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

--- Support ---
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nixionic

--- Join The Lads ---
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/

✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure

✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP


--- Timestamps ---
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Tone? I Hardly Know Her!
2:18 - Wait, I Have To Know Music Theory?
3:03 - Welcome To Your Daw!
4:04 - Let's Make Some Music Baby!
8:08 - Choosing Instruments
11:48 - Final Product

#music #flstudio  #gamedev​ #indiedev #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #gungame #animation #gamedesign 
#pixelart #gameart #conceptart

How To Make Video Game Music! (My Personal Process)

I hope you stick around as I create this little shooter (and hopefully I keep my sanity in the process).

--- About Me ---
Heyo! I'm Ori! I'm an animator and illustrator who has a dream of making games. I want to be able to help people explore the world of game dev and showcase more of the artistic side to game development. I hope you stick around on this journey!

--- Support ---
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nixionic

--- Join The Lads ---
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/
✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure
✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

--- Timestamps ---
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - The Start 
1:21 - Making The Game
4:09 - Outro

#devlog​ ​#indiedev #gamedev​ #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid

Untitled Gungame - Devlog #1

GUI is CRUCIAL to a game's development (as it's kinda the thing players will be looking at 90% of the time). I wanted to pay homage to some of the flash games I played growing up and create a UI that's sleek, but informative! 

--- About Me ---
Heyo! I'm Ori! I'm an animator and illustrator who has a dream of making games. I want to be able to help people explore the world of game dev and showcase more of the artistic side to game development. I hope you stick around on this journey!

--- Check Out My Main Channel ---
✦ Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nixionic

--- Support ---
✦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nixionic

--- Join The Lads ---
✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nixionic_/
✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriToure
✦ Discord: https://discord.gg/azdrZjuhsP

--- Timestamps ---
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Setting A Style
2:55 - Outro

#devlog​ ​#indiedev #gamedev​ #indiegame #gamemaker  #madewithgamemaker #orithekid #gungame #animation #gamedesign 
#pixelart #gameart #conceptart

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