Kiki ProttsmanAdding Hints and Help Systems in MakeCode ArcadeCreating games with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a rewarding and educational experience. As developers, we strive to make our games…4 min read·6 days ago----
Kiki ProttsmanCrafting a Puzzle Game in MakeCode Arcade: A Beginner’s GuidePuzzle games are beloved for their ability to challenge the mind and offer satisfying moments of problem-solving. Creating a puzzle game in…3 min read·May 20, 2024----
Kiki ProttsmanBringing MakeCode Arcade Games to Life with Custom Sound EffectsSound is a pivotal aspect of game design that can significantly enhance the player’s experience. In Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, adding sound…3 min read·May 6, 2024----
Kiki ProttsmanHow to Get Started with Microsoft MakeCode ArcadeCreating your very first video game can be both exhilarating and a bit daunting. However, with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, it’s not only…3 min read·Apr 22, 2024----
Kiki ProttsmanBased on a True Story: Making Games Based on Real World EventsA lot of the time, we think of games as fiction and fantasy, something to help us escape the real world. This week, we’ll explore games…2 min read·Apr 8, 2024----
Kiki ProttsmanWorking with Events in MakeCode ArcadeWhen you think of events, you might think of basketball games, concerts, or even holidays…but in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, events are…3 min read·Mar 25, 2024----
Kiki ProttsmanCreating an Arcade Cabinet from Cardboard?!?Diving into the realm of game development and interactive learning, MakeCode Arcade introduces an innovative project for educators and…1 min read·Mar 18, 2024----
Kiki ProttsmanNew Game Jam! (3/1/24–3/31/24)In celebration of Women’s History Month, MakeCode, in partnership with Girls Who Code and Code Ninjas, proudly announces a Game Jam themed…2 min read·Mar 4, 2024----
Kiki ProttsmanAI (Artificial Intelligence) and MakeCode ArcadeAI is all the rage right now, so you may be wondering how Microsoft plans to integrate the phenomenon into its smaller educational products…3 min read·Feb 26, 2024----
Kiki ProttsmanMakey Makey and…micro:bit?You might be wondering what I’m doing talking about Makey Makey and micro:bit on my Arcade blog! Well, both products are near and dear to…4 min read·Feb 5, 2024----