No Code's voyeuristic space mystery Observation is an excellent game, but the final seconds of storytelling fall flat. Gamasutra columnist Katherine Cross explains. ...

In this 2019 GDC talk, podcaster Drew Messinger-Michaels talks to Zachtronics' Zach Barth about the studio's puzzle design process, from the initial concept to mechanics to how story is integrated. ...

Here's a friendly reminder that Gamasutra's job boards are the best place to find your next job in the game industry - upload your resume and land the job you want! ...

"Cameras are most noticeable when they fail." Thatgamecompany's John Nesky speaks about the importance of good camera design in games, and what he learned on the subject while working on Journey. ...

'The game grew very organically and it was all about discovering as I went along,' creator Victor Agren explains in this inside look at how My Friend Pedro went from Flash cult hit to indie success. ...

This week's roundup includes some amazing highlights from the Summer Games Done Quick speedrun series, a look at intriguing new title Sea Of Solitude, and lots more still. ...

In this in-depth Q& A, the dev team behind Doinksoft's remarkable cat-in-a-mech explore-'em-up Gato Roboto dig into its level design and reflect on what makes a great lo-fi Metroidvania. ...

Dubbed Zachademics, the new initiative allows teachers and other educators to request licenses for Zachtronics games if they're going to be used for teaching purposes. ...

In this 2017 GDC session, Unity's William Armstrong and Campo Santo's Patrick Ewing discuss the logic, tools, and workflow behind the dialog system used on Firewatch. ...

In this 2017 GDC talk John Lindvay explains why Darkest Dungeon dev Red Hook adopted a 'camp counselor' approach to community management, and how it helped foster strong relationships with players. ...