At GDC 2017 researcher Dana Ruggiero gives a talk (based on interviews with over 50 notable game makers, from Brenda Romero to Davey Wreden) on how game developers define success for themselves. ...
In Thunderbird Strike, which draws on Anishinaabe and Métis imagery, you play a thunderbird who gathers lightning to destroy pipeline building equipment. One Big Oil exec labeled it "eco-terrorism." ...
Cuphead's uncanny recreation of classic 1930s toons isn't just about art style. The game captures every element of the source material, from fonts and technical imperfections to scratches on the film. ...
At GDC 2016, ClutchPlay Games' Amy Dallas tackles the practical realities of balancing work-for-hire projects vs. developing original IP, and what she & her team have learned from doing it for years. ...
Night Witches is an RPG about an all-woman WWII-era Soviet night bomber regiment. Despite subpar equipment and no small amount of sexism, they terrorized the Nazis all across the Eastern Front. ...
The deadline to pitch talks for the Board Game Design Day closes Wednesday, November 1, while the deadline for the Level Design Workshop the Tools Workshop, or eSports day close Friday, November 3. ...
The political fire around Thunder Strike is a good example of the pushback devs should be prepared for when making games with themes & messages that might run counter to the interests of major powers. ...
The political fire around Thunder Strike is a good example of the pushback devs should be prepared for when making games with themes & messages that might run counter to the interests of major powers. ...
Outlast 2 comes alive when players are being chased through the dark game world. "It has to feel chaotic, yet intuitive. When you make it too obvious, some players start to feel they're on a track." ...
Some of this week's article/video highlights include a tech breakdown of Super Mario Odyssey, a very solo Steam dev who's sold half a million copies, and the culture of 'daily runs' for games. ...