The end is nigh for Steam Greenlight as Valve prepares to open operations for its new self-publishing option, Steam Direct. ...

"Despite the fact that you're essentially playing the very same game you've been playing for hours beforehand, it still feels like a very different experience." ...

The gameplay loop in this open, isometric world will be familiar to GTA fans. Free-roam to figure out escape routes and sightlines to use later, find hidden unlockables, or simply enjoy the scenery. ...

The gameplay loop in this open, isometric world will be familiar to GTA fans. Free-roam to figure out escape routes and sightlines to use later, find hidden unlockables, or simply enjoy the scenery. ...

YouTube has clarified how some of its guidelines on what videos are eligible for ads apply to video games, telling Polygon that just playing video games is fine -- but montages of violence are not. ...

Finji cofounder and CEO Rebekah Saltsman takes the stage at GDC 2017 to share practical advice on how to handle conflict productively when you're working with a small team. ...

This week's top longform article/video highlights include the history of Nolan Bushnell's Chuck E Cheese arcade restaurants, the backstory of Fallen London, and lots more. ...

At GDC 2017 two Klei staffers deliver an extensive talk about all aspects of how the studio does in-game character animation, from character design to polished symbol-based animation. ...

Thumper co-creator Marc Flury shares his experience creating a game engine and talks about why he believes programming curriculum is partly responsible for scaring devs away from doing the same. ...

Idol Minds announced today that it's shifting gears to focus on making "narrative-driven titles" with its new StoryForge game dev toolset, and as part of the change it has a new name: Deck Nine. ...