This week's highlights include an article about Facebook Messenger's AR microgames, a detailed look at Valve's upcoming Artifact card game, & lots more besides. ...

In this GDC 2018 session, Chickadee Games' Adam deGrandis covers the basic how's, what's, and why's of finding and engaging an artist that can help indie games shine. ...

"In life, we all learn through failure and not just through success. It was important for our characters to survive these confrontations and face their adversaries again." - Greg Kasavin, Creative Director at Supergiant. ...

Submit your talk pitches for next year's GDC Community Management Summit, which presents sessions and panels aimed at giving community management pros room to share knowledge and hone their craft. ...

Game makers, pitch your talks for next year's GDC Game Narrative Summit, which addresses interactive narrative in all its forms -- from triple-A blockbusters to indie games to mobile/social projects. ...

Fantastic Arcade has announced the first wave of games to be featured during the indie festival, including titles like Boyfriend Dungeon, Spelunky 2 and five commissioned games. ...

With just over a day left before XRDC early registration closes Wednesday, September 6th, conference organizers are encouraging anyone interested in coming to register now at a discounted rate! ...

Hey devs, submit your pitches for talks for next year's GDC AI Summit, which presents panels and lectures from top game AI programmers, designers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts in the industry! ...

Remember, entries for all IGF award categories are being accepted through October 1! To inspire you we've started a profile series of past IGF winners, continuing today with Mini Metro! ...

This excerpt from "Video Games as Culture: Considering the Role and Importance of Video Games in Contemporary Society" examines how games can help players access other experiences and realities. ...