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Let's Make a PICO-8 Game in 30 Minutes

Offered By: GDC via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Watch game developer Matthew Lindsay demonstrate the capabilities of PICO-8, a fantasy console for creating and sharing tiny games, by building a complete game in just 30 minutes during this 2021 GDC Game Career Seminar session. Learn about the rapid game development process using PICO-8's tools and features as Lindsay showcases how to quickly prototype and implement game mechanics, graphics, and sound within the platform's constraints. Gain insights into efficient game design techniques and discover the potential of PICO-8 for both beginners and experienced developers looking to create compact, retro-style games.

Syllabus

Let's make a PICO-8 Game in 30 Minutes!


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GDC

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