Getting the camera right in a 2D platformer is not as easy as it might seem. In our game Tiny Thor we have experimented with various options and I want to describe which techniques we ended up using. ...
This week's best articles and visuals around games include a podcast about Dream Daddies, a wonderful video profile of Million Onion Hotel creator Yoshiro Kimura, and lots more. ...
"For a while a lot of people would yell at me on the Internet," said Dream Daddy co-creator Leighton Gray. "Not internalizing all of that is really difficult." ...
Stoic is looking for a Tools Programmer to join its team in Seattle and help facilitate the development of Banner Saga and future projects. ...
Humble Bundle has once again partnered with YouTubers The Yogscast to bring back its pay-what-you-want Jingle Jam game bundle. ...
At GDC 2018 Richard Rouse III moderates a panel of 5 accomplished game makers who will each spend ten minutes detailing a specific design technique or rule they use to craft compelling experiences. ...
"Many Germans believe that Americans want to have a very easy game. But I don't think so. Games like Dark Souls and such are very successful in America." ...
At GDC 2014 Ubisoft's Patrick Redding argues that for a game to be meaningful, players should suffer occasional setbacks that they can recover from -- and offers advice on setting up good setbacks. ...
GDC 2018 organizers are reminding you to make time to check out all the cutting-edge talks taking place during the day-long VFX Bootcamp that helps kick off the conference next year in San Francisco. ...
Josh Ge's released his tactical scifi roguelike Congmind through Steam Early access a month ago. He digs deep into the sales figures and stats, and shares what he's learned since launch. ...