News
SAG-AFTRA Opens Door for Student Game Developers Amid Ongoing Strike
SAG-AFTRA introduces waivers that allow game actors to participate in student projects and game jams during their strike for AI protections.
RPG
Exploring Avowed's Development and Its Original Magical Gag
The game Avowed retains an explosive gag reminiscent of Elder Scrolls, ensuring a unique introduction to its spellcasting mechanics.
Game Development
Ex-Bethesda Developer Shares Lessons from Fallout 76's Controversial Launch
A former Bethesda artist reflects on his decision to leave the gaming giant, citing the harsh online reception of Fallout 76 as a key factor.
News
Inzoi Developers React to Controversial Gameplay Feature Involving Children
Krafton has addressed a recent gameplay bug in Inzoi that allowed players to run over children, describing it as highly inappropriate and quickly issuing a patch to rectify the issue.
News
Former Bethesda Developer Shares Thoughts on Starfield Workflow Challenges
A former developer discusses the workflow at Bethesda during the development of Starfield, highlighting the restrictions and comparing it to the creative freedom during earlier projects.
Action
Developer Discusses New Comedy Heist Game Featuring a Very Long Arm
A unique game where you play as a comical long-armed thief stealing various items.
News
Developer of Mecha Break Reviews Player Feedback for Future Updates
Amazing Seasun evaluates player feedback from Mecha Break's open beta, considering changes to mech accessibility and game mechanics.
Horror
The Changing Landscape of Horror Games: Insights from 'The Outlast Trials' Developers
An exploration of the evolving nature of horror games as discussed by the developers of 'The Outlast Trials.'
Gaming
Minecraft Will Not Transition to Free-to-Play Model as It's Considered 'The Best Deal in Gaming'
Developer Mojang emphasizes the value of the base purchase of Minecraft as it remains committed to its current pricing structure.
Updates
Schedule 1 Developer Teases Upcoming Feature for Next Update
The developer of Schedule 1 has revealed plans to enhance the counteroffer UI with a search feature that will simplify negotiations within the game.
News
The Witcher 3 Development Team Remade Game Engine for Official Modding Support
CD Projekt Red discusses its efforts to provide modding tools for The Witcher 3, showcasing its evolution and engagement with the modding community.
Game Development
Caves of Qud Creators: The Perfect Form is a Spherical Being
Exploring the concept of the ideal form in the game Caves of Qud and its unique gameplay elements.
News
Destiny 2's Developer Shares Insights on Mistakes and Player Retention Strategies
A developer from Bungie reveals the issues faced during a player retention initiative that led to significant game outages and setbacks.
Game Design
Director of Like a Dragon Series Explains the Role of Sidequests in RPGs
Ryosuke Horii emphasizes the significance of side content in enriching the narrative experience of RPGs during a talk at GDC.
Video Games
Palworld's Developers Respond to 'Pokemon With Guns' Label
The team behind Palworld expresses mixed feelings about the 'Pokemon with guns' comparison, sharing insights on the game's true inspirations.
News
After pausing development in 2024, People Can Fly revives Project Victoria as survival-extraction game Lost Rift
Lost Rift set to enter early access on Steam soon.
Gaming Industry
Marketing Expert Unveils 'Real Steam' Concept to Illuminate Game Sales Phenomenon
A marketing strategist discusses how games achieve sales through unique characteristics in a recent conference talk.
News
Exploring the Creative Process Behind 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'
Insights from the producer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 about the game's development journey and its inspirations.
News
Balatro's Initial Demo Could Be Unlocked Using Notepad: A Lesson Learned
An insight into how Balatro's demo was easily exploitative and the developers' response to prevent it.
Gaming
Johan Pilestedt Discusses the Importance of Game Fundamentals Over Features
In a recent talk, Arrowhead Games' CCO Johan Pilestedt emphasized the significance of focusing on core gameplay fundamentals instead of merely adding features.
