While it shares Minecraft's basic gameplay loop of harvest/gather/plan/build, Eco is designed to teach kids to collaborate and solve problems while being mindful of protecting the environment. ...

Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan developer Kiro'o Games has made a deal with Good Fear Film that will see the latter making a movie based on the game, an RPG inspired by African music, myth and culture. ...

A recently-published chat between game devs Steve Swink (Scale) and Davey Wreden (The Beginner's Guide, The Stanley Parable) sheds notable light on how both go about the business of designing games. ...

A recently-published chat between game devs Steve Swink (Scale) and Davey Wreden (The Beginner's Guide, The Stanley Parable) sheds notable light on how both go about the business of designing games. ...

Pachinko accounts for around 4% of Japan's GDP. Why is this venerable arcade entertainment still so popular and lucrative? We present the lessons that game developers can learn from it. ...

The CEO of Cubic Ninjas shares his experiences and the differences between releasing VR apps on the Steam and Oculus store. ...

Asking the right questions can make a world of difference when it comes to getting meaningful player feedback. ...

Plants vs. Zombies creator George Fan and some former PopCap colleagues have created a new studio, and they're turning Fan's Ludum Dare gamejam creation into the indie actioner Octogeddon. ...

Plants vs. Zombies creator George Fan and some former PopCap colleagues have created a new studio, and they're turning Fan's Ludum Dare gamejam creation into the indie actioner Octogeddon. ...

The new Dear Esther: Landmark Edition, which features a commentary track recorded by key team members at The Chinese Room, is a great opportunity to reflect on this 2007 game's legacy. ...