Gaming Industry
Game Developers Respond to Teens' Shift Away from Romance in Storytelling
Recent research indicates that today’s youths prefer narratives focused on friendships rather than romance.
Gaming
Director of Monster Hunter Wilds Encourages Players to Unveil Secrets Themselves
The Game Director of Monster Hunter Wilds highlights the importance of organic discovery in gameplay, as the game edges closer to its release.
FPS
Delta Force Developer Focuses on Gameplay Over Military Politics
The Chinese developer behind Delta Force emphasizes their goal of delivering enjoyable gameplay rather than making political statements regarding the U.S. military.
Gaming
New Studio by Just Cause Creator Faces Layoffs Amid Game Development Challenges
Liquid Swords, the studio founded by Christofer Sundberg, is dealing with layoffs as it continues work on its first game due to shifting market conditions.
Action
GTA 3 Almost Had Players Obeying Traffic Rules, But It Was Scrapped
A former developer shares insights on a removed feature from GTA 3 that could have made players adhere to traffic laws.
Games
Valve Unveils Team Fortress 2 SDK for Aspiring Developers
The Team Fortress 2 SDK allows creators to develop entirely new games based on the original.
Games
Toby Fox Continues Progress on Deltarune, Development Complexity Remains
Deltarune's upcoming chapters are nearing completion, but quality assurance is still in progress.
Gaming Industry
Phil Spencer on the Importance of Smaller Games Beyond Live Service Models
Phil Spencer emphasizes the role of smaller, narrative-driven games in contrast to the mainstream trend of live service models.
Business
Matthew Karch's Incredible Journey to Secure the Halo Remaster Contract
Discover how Saber Interactive's CEO took a bold approach to win the Halo: Combat Evolved remaster contract, leading to unexpected financial success.
Games
Indie FPS Developer Confronts Content Creators Over Undisclosed Payments
The lead developer of Operation: Harsh Doorstop has raised serious concerns regarding content creators who accept undisclosed payments from rival game studios.
Game Development
Level Zero: Extraction Development Concludes Abruptly After Two Weeks since Launch
The multiplayer extraction survival horror game Level Zero: Extraction has ceased development just weeks after its launch due to financial constraints.
Gaming
A Quick Turnaround: $5 Indie Game Climbs Steam's Sales Charts
A Game About Digging a Hole, developed in just weeks, has become a bestseller on Steam, surpassing established titles.
Games
LocalThunk Unveils the Success of Balatro: From Hobby to Game of the Year
The journey of LocalThunk in developing Balatro, a standout indie game, recognized for its immense popularity and acclaim.
Development
Inzoi's Director Hints at Ghost Mechanics Tied to Karma System
The game Inzoi is set to launch in early access, featuring unique elements of realism and paranormal gameplay.
Game Development
After a Year’s Silence, Developer Announces End of Their Game Project
The sole developer of Astrox Imperium reveals their decision to conclude development on the singleplayer EVE-like game after personal reflections.
Games
Marvel Rivals Developers Undertook In-Depth Research to Create a Unique Roster of Heroes
In a bid to meet the high expectations of Marvel fans, the developers of Marvel Rivals focused heavily on in-depth research to shape the game's lineup of heroes and their abilities.
Games
Final Fantasy 14 to Implement Tougher Measures Against Stalking Exploits
The upcoming 7.2 patch aims to address exploitative behaviors in Final Fantasy 14 by introducing effective countermeasures.
Games
Overcoming Technical Challenges in Marvel Rivals' Destructible Environments
The development team faced significant hurdles while implementing breakable terrain in Marvel Rivals, with key insights from the lead technical designer highlighting their innovative solutions.
Game Development
The Technical Challenges of Implementing Doctor Strange's Portals in Marvel Rivals
An exploration of the complexities involved in adding Doctor Strange's portals to Marvel Rivals, revealing the technical hurdles faced by the development team.
Gaming Industry
PlatinumGames Erases Key Information on Project GG from Website
PlatinumGames has significantly altered its website, removing the majority of its game catalog, including Project GG, sparking criticism from former staff.
