At GDC 2017, a senior Sony Santa Monica designer who has heard hundreds of game pitches will describe 30 annoying or counter-productive things you should avoid when pitching your game to a publisher. ...
"Of the many elements that helped establish what we describe as a "folktale adventure," three contributed most to our design: length, tone, and moral." - Brooke Condolora, co-founder of Brain& Brain ...
The latest Video Game Deep Cuts, picking the smartest longform video game articles and videos of the week, examines why Nintendo 'puts play first' and the decade-long odyssey to create Owlboy. ...
In a brisk GDC 2015 panel, a handful of AI expertsfrom Insomniac, Maxis and more shared some of their favorite simple tricks for creating better game AI. ...
"I am worried about money, anyone running a project should be." Thumbleweed Park dev Ron Gilbert explains why game devs should always keep a watchful eye on their financials. ...
A detailed breakdown of how Ryan Darcey used his time during his first six months as an independent game developer. ...
Robin Hunicke shares her thoughts about creating a touchable game world with juicy feedback that can serve as an ambassador for the the magic of VR. ...
"Just making a good game is just not good enough anymore." PR executive Thomas Reisenegger shares his insight on the different factors that can make or break an indie game's marketing campaign at GDC 2016. ...
During my time at Melbourne International Games Week, a few titles stood out to me, which deserve special mention. ...
During my week down under for Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW), I set out to find what made the Australian games industry different from its counterparts. ...