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This is an 8-bit RPG. This is a 16-bit RPG.

Since I’ve noticed some confusion on the subject, here’s a quick primer. This is a screenshot of an 8-bit RPG (Dragon Quest IV, NES):   This is a screenshot of a 16-bit RPG

Some suggestions for a good multi-class system

Of course, this isn’t the only way to make a multi-class system, but I think these are generally sound design decisions if you want to make a multi-class system as seen in many

Transistor & Final Fantasy XIII

I’m only a couple hours into Transistor, but I thought it was interesting how many similarities it shares with Final Fantasy XIII. Both games… Feature a female protagonist with a big sword. Take

Marketing Lessons from Steam Dev Days

While most people who attended Steam Dev Days seemed to be mostly interested in the Steam Machine initiative (which hopefully popularizes cheap premade gaming PCs), the Steam Controller (intriguing but our turn-based RPGs

Lessons from 5 of the Best Games of 2013

A look at five of the best (and most interestingly) designed games of 2013. Path of Exile First & foremost, Path of Exile deserves recognition as being one of the few examples of

The Previous and Next Generations of Consoles

With the PS4 coming out last week, the Xbox One coming out tomorrow, and the Wii U getting its biggest game of the year (Super Mario 3D World) tomorrow as well, I thought