A collection of articles about paternity and video games. It also includes interviews and recommended games.
“Dad, check out this game I made in Python!”
“Dad, check out this game I made in Python!”
Create and design video games. Learn programming with C#, PSeInt, and Python. New challenges with Godot.
“Dad, Final Fantasy music again!”
“Dad, Final Fantasy music again!”
The music of Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Remake is immersive and of high quality, and it is enjoyed both inside and outside the game.
“Dad, thieves are very bad!”
“Dad, thieves are very bad!”
Since the robbery I suffered in my car, I had to explain to my son that some people don’t have good intentions. Cops and thieves videogames.
“Dad, what happened to your Papa Game Dev?”
“Dad, what happened to your Papa Game Dev?”
Why did it took me almost two months to write a new article for Papa Game Dev? New projects and reflections. The end of an era for Wanako / Behaviour Chile.
Goodbye 2016! A year of Virtual Reality and Projects
Goodbye 2016! A year of Virtual Reality and Projects
The year 2016 is over! The arrival of Virtual Reality to the mass public, interesting projects and great opportunities for 2017.
“Dad, I like the Christmas tree!”
“Dad, I like the Christmas tree!”
Christmas is a holiday full of joy and gifts, but it is also an opportunity to reflect and value, with our children, our family and friends.
“Dad, I want the Rock Radio!”
“Dad, I want the Rock Radio!”
Music and rock have been part of videogames since they appeared, classical themes or popular songs. Playing instruments, concerts and experiences.
Learn to code with Condorito!
Learn to code with Condorito!
Condorito, the classic cartoon character, has a key role in the Hour of Code Chile 2016, an initiative to motivate children to learn how to code.
“Are you playing Pokémon GO?”
“Are you playing Pokémon GO?”
Pokémon GO is a global phenomenon. The great expectations since its announcement and video trailer, and the huge popularity since its recent release.
“Dad, let’s play another battle in Clash Royale!”
“Dad, let’s play another battle in Clash Royale!”
Having battled against hundreds of opponents, why do I keep playing Clash Royale? Three reasons explaining why I still enjoy this popular mobile game.
“Dad, play Clash Royale with me!”
“Dad, play Clash Royale with me!”
Clash Royale, one of the most popular mobile games nowadays. I used to say I would never play it, but my son convinced me to try it.
“Dad, I want to watch football!”
“Dad, I want to watch football!”
Football (soccer) in video games. How have football games evolved? Football as a social experience. The dream of creating a football video game.
“Dad, I want the magic glasses!”
“Dad, I want the magic glasses!”
Virtual Reality is here. Two devices were already released this year and more will come soon. What are their differences? Does Virtual Reality work?
“Dad, I want to try Virtual Reality!”
“Dad, I want to try Virtual Reality!”
Virtual Reality is here, with a growing range of devices and accessories. What is Virtual Reality? How has Virtual Reality evolved?
“Dad, can we go on vacation?”
“Dad, can we go on vacation?”
Going on vacation is an unforgettable experience for children and adults. Making videogames while on vacation? Stugan, a summer camp for game developers.
GDC 2016 is here and Latin America will be present!
GDC 2016 is here and Latin America will be present!
GDC 2016 edition will have a lot of Latin American companies and professionals in the Expo and business meetings, plus there will be a Latam Meetup
“ibb and obb”, upside down puzzles
“ibb and obb”, upside down puzzles
A brief review of “ibb and obb”, a fun cooperative puzzle game that is perfect for parents to play with their kids.
Papa Game Dev Projects!
Papa Game Dev Projects!
New projects section at Papa Game Dev, with my own ideas, experiments, tutorials and progress updates on projects.
Global Game Jam 2016: Everyone can create videogames!
Global Game Jam 2016: Everyone can create videogames!
Global Game Jam 2016, the largest videogame development event in the world, has started. In Chile and Latin America there are thousands of participants.
Farewell 2015! Two short stories and new challenges
Farewell 2015! Two short stories and new challenges
2015 is gone and two short meaningful stories were left untold: an unexpected finding and a very enriching trip
“Dad, it’s raining outside!”
“Dad, it’s raining outside!”
Rain in videogames, and some ideas about games that can be played with our children during the winter holidays.
Happy Holidays to all of you!
Happy Holidays to all of you!
Happy holidays to all of you, especially to those who feel that parenthood and family are one of the main pillars in life.
Carlos Bordeu: «being a dad is a wonderful adventure»
Carlos Bordeu: «being a dad is a wonderful adventure»
Interview with Carlos Bordeu, successful entrepreneur, founding member of ACE Team, and one of the pioneers of video game development in Chile.
“Dad, I want to learn how to code!”
“Dad, I want to learn how to code!”
Learning how to code helps improving problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. Join The Hour of Code to bring coding to every student.
“Dad, check out the levels I made!”
“Dad, check out the levels I made!”
The role of level designer in video game development. Level editors in games like Geometry Dash for mobile devices or Boulder Dash for Atari.
“Dad, why do earthquakes happen?”
“Dad, why do earthquakes happen?”
Earthquakes, flooding and other natural catastrophes are present in videogames. Learning while playing games and the story about Rebuild Chile Game.
“When I grow up, I want to be a Videogames Creator”
“When I grow up, I want to be a Videogames Creator”
Videogames industry is very competitive and sometimes frustrating. Why do we still do this? Why is it still growing? Do I want my son to work on videogames?