"Looking back, I'm really glad that we had the first Beta and plan to do more in the near future. Getting feedback has really been crucial in the development process." ...
Video game campaigns on Kickstarter brought in $46,177,705 from 480,382 backers during 2015. ...
Twitch finally recognizes the enduring popularity of the various "Twitch Plays..." events that keep cropping up on its platform by creating a new "Twitch Plays" directory dedicated to such streams. ...
The Let's Play mega-star has his own video network, now, and has brought along other notable YouTubers for the ride -- and he has big plans for the future. ...
Gone Home is elegant narrative, but as a work of design, it's equally so. In this classic feature, Fullbright's Steve Gaynor explains the human story born from a history of environmental design. ...
"It's natural to want gameplay and story to flow smoothly, following a well-crafted curve of highs and lows. But, as with writing history, there's a danger in trying to smooth out your material too much." ...
Don't miss some of the highlights of the Game Developers Conference 2016 show floors this year, including a tabletop game showcase, the Indie MEGABOOTH and the alt.ctrl.GDC alternative controller exhibit. ...
Attorney Stephen McArthur: "The Creative Commons licenses are a fantastic tool for sharing ideas and creations, but they lack the protections a sophisticated video game developer needs." ...
GDC 2016 organizers run down the highlights of the cutting-edge Storytelling Fundamentals In A Day tutorial taking place at the start of the March conference. ...
"We aren't here to do simple! We are here to learn the real meat. The dirty details. Therefore, the goal of this Article isn't 'how to use OpenGL/DirectX.' Instead, our goal will be 'how to create OpenGL/DirectX.'" ...