Video game design is a true blend of art and technology. This competitive and exciting field has many opportunities for people passionate about design and programming. Embarking on a game developer ...

Nintendo offers its Switch owners the opportunity to design games for themselves and others with Game Builder Garage, a programming game built in-house at Nintendo. It’s less a game in the strictest ...

Nintendo has just announced an exciting new Switch title that puts game design in the hands of the masses. Game Builder Garage is all about learning to program simple video games from the bottom up, ...

Game Design vs. Game Programming: High-level engines and advanced generative AI have democratized creation in 2026, essentially transforming "playing" into a type of "building." However, the ...

What is Game Design & Production? Game Design & Production encompasses the skills needed to take a digital game project through all stages of production: from a pie-in-the-sky idea to a playable ...

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...

For many Duke students interested in designing video games, Duke Programming, Arts and Design is the gateway to the game development industry. DPAD, a name that makes reference to the directional pad ...

STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U.S. for up to three years ...