🎮 Ludolib — Game Encyclopedia
Welcome to the comprehensive knowledge garden for the world of video games — a place where every game enthusiast can read, learn, and gain a deeper understanding of their passion.
Vision & Mission
The video game industry has evolved over decades, producing a vast body of concepts, design principles, and specialized terminology that is often scattered and difficult to access.
Ludolib exists to become a living encyclopedia — an open reference destination for anyone who wants to understand video games at a deeper level. Whether you’re a curious gamer wondering how mechanics work, a newcomer entering the industry, or a designer looking for reference material, this encyclopedia was made for you.
If you’d like to contribute articles, correct information, or help build this encyclopedia, contact: quankt6789@gmail.com
Start your journey here: What is a Video Game.
Knowledge is organized into 6 Pillars. Use the Graph View on the right panel to track information connections.
🏗️ P1. Game Design & Art
Dissecting player experience, core rule systems, and the artistic layer.
🎯 Design Principles
- Theory: 10 Game Design Rules, Layers of Engagement, Game Balancing.
- Systems & Mechanics: Game Mechanics, Progression, Pacing, Hitbox, I-frames.
- Metrics: Retention, FTUE.
- World Building: Level Design, Narrative Design.
🎭 Formats & Content
- Game Genres: Encyclopedia of 40+ core gameplay mechanics (Action, RPG, Strategy…).
- Game Themes: 7 world contexts explored (Sci-Fi, Horror, Cyberpunk…).
🎨 Audio & Visual Language
- Game Art: Foundational concepts in Form, Lighting, Composition, and Color.
- Sound Design: Everything the player hears — SFX, BGM, Voice Acting.
- UI UX Design: HUD interfaces and the 4 principles of user experience.
💻 P2. Technology & Engineering
The software science and hardware architecture behind the industry.
- Game Engine: The heart and brain behind the rendering pipeline (Unreal, Unity…).
- Gaming Platforms: Console, PC, and Mobile hardware architecture.
🏭 P3. Industry & Business
The economics and machinery of a multi-billion-dollar industry.
- History of Video Games: The evolution of the industry.
- Game Monetization Models: How companies generate revenue (Premium, F2P, IAP…).
📚 P4. Titles & Franchises
The legacies that have shaped human history.
🎮 Game Titles
- Pong: The arcade legend that opened the era of commercial gaming (1972).
- Super Mario Bros: The platformer icon that saved the game industry (1985).
🧑🎤 Characters
- Mario · Luigi · Princess Peach · Bowser: Nintendo’s iconic universe.
🌍 P5. Culture & Community
The impact of games beyond the screen.
- Gaming Culture: Speedrunning, Game Modding, Game Jam.
- Supporting Industry: eSports, Livestream & Content Creation.
- Social Impact: Gaming Addiction.
🧑💻 P6. Game Careers
The roles and people who shape the soul of every project.
- Game Designer: Master of systems and player psychology.
- Game Artist: Visual magicians.
- Game Coder: The logical minds who make magic real.
- Game Producer: The conductor of the entire production pipeline.