Game Maker’s Toolkit

Game Maker’s Toolkit

Game Maker’s Toolkit is an award-winning YouTube channel that explores the design, development, and production of video games.

The show is intended for game design students, new creators, indie studios, and gamers who just want to learn more about their favourite hobby.

The channel is created and hosted by Mark Brown, a video game designer, and a journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the games industry. Mark has contributed to publications like EDGE Magazine, Wired, Eurogamer, Pocket Gamer, and Polygon.

GMTK Game Jam

GMTK Game Jam is an annual game-making event, where thousands of developers get together to make a game in just one weekend.

Thousands of games are submitted as designers improve their skills, flex their creative muscles, and try to get their game featured on Game Maker’s Toolkit.

GMTK Games

Mind Over Magnet is an upcoming puzzle platformer, designed and developed by Mark Brown.

Platformer Toolkit is an interactive video essay where you can learn how platformers are designed and developed.

Support GMTK

Game Maker’s Toolkit is funded almost exclusively by viewers like you. Support Mark and his work from the support page.

Talks and Consulting

Mark has given talks at schools, universities, events, and game studios around the world.

Mark is also a professional design consultant who has provided services to studios such as PlayStation, Electronic Arts, and Remedy.

Contact Mark

Have a question, idea, or opportunity for Game Maker’s Toolkit? Contact Mark, below.