Why place tiles by hand when your code can do it for you? This useful technique will save you time and energy by evaluating each tile's neighbors and...

Minimalism is much more than an art style. In this article, we examine several examples of minimalist design in popular games, and discuss ways to implement...

Whether it's a simple game jam entry or a long-term passion project, your game needs to feel alive in the hands of players. In this tutorial, I'll share...

Grab the attention of your players with fancy particle effects using the intuitive, built-in GameMaker Studio particle system. In this tutorial, I'll show...

You've found the perfect song, the perfect sprite, or the perfect background—but can you legally use that asset in your game? In this article, we take a look...

With this tutorial, you'll walk away with a solid understanding of parallax scrolling, a classic 2D game technique that has stood the test of time. Whether...

You need to develop a game based on a specific theme and you're completely stumped. You have no ideas and time is quickly running out. Check out these quick...

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to take control of GameMaker Studio's audio API to create 3D ambient sound effects.

Transform your boring pixel art into something stylish. This effect can be applied to nearly any project with ease.