Replicating Chaos - Vehicle Replication in Watch Dogs 2
Explore vehicle replication techniques in Watch Dogs 2, including trajectory compensation, network latency handling, and realistic player-to-player vehicle collisions.
Math for Game Programmers - Harmonic Functions and Mean-Value
Explore harmonic functions and mean-value parameterizations for procedural geometry in game development, with applications in mesh manipulation and UV generation.
Creating the Musical Identity and Style of Your Game
Explore techniques for crafting a game's musical identity, from articulating vision to executing ideas. Learn how developers and composers can collaborate effectively to create impactful game soundtracks.
Designing Episode's Interactive Fiction in Three Phases
Explore the three-phase process of creating interactive mobile fiction, from concept to polished product, with insights on audience engagement and optimization techniques.
Solving an Invisible Problem - Designing for Color-Blindness in Games
Explore best practices for making games accessible to color-blind players, covering types, impacts, and practical solutions for UI, palette design, and information conveyance.
Ranking Systems - Elo, TrueSkill and Your Own
Explore the mathematics behind Elo and TrueSkill ranking systems, and learn how to develop your own for various gaming applications. Gain insights into complexity, new player integration, and anti-cheating measures.
High Dynamic Range Color Grading and Display in Frostbite
Explore Frostbite's approach to HDR display support, covering color grading, tone mapping, VFX re-authoring, and performance optimization for enhanced visual fidelity in game development.
Kingdoms and Castles Postmortem
Discover how Lion Shield LLC tested audience interest for their hit city-builder Kingdoms and Castles, exploring market fit, art style, player fantasy, and strategic decision-making without crunch.
Freelancing - How to Live the Dream and Avoid the Nightmare
Strategies for successful freelancing in game writing: managing finances, coping psychologically, building reputation, and balancing work-life to achieve career goals and personal fulfillment.
Authored vs. Systemic - Finding a Balance for Combat AI in Uncharted 4
Explore Naughty Dog's AI development process for Uncharted 4, balancing authored and systemic approaches to create dynamic combat experiences and realistic enemy behaviors.
Designing Two Tasty Cores Three Times Over - The Case of Brawl Stars
Explore Brawl Stars' evolution through control schemes and progression systems, offering insights into game design decisions and community impact in mobile game development.
The 2019 Animation Microtalks
Diverse game industry experts share insights on animation, design, and industry trends in rapid-fire microtalks, offering unique perspectives and valuable knowledge for game developers.
Dead Cells - What the F*n!
Explore how Dead Cells' innovative design choices made it a challenging yet accessible game, balancing hardcore elements with player-friendly features to reduce frustration.
A New Dimension to Below - Personal Discovery and Adaptation
Explore Capybara Games' journey in transforming Below from 2D to 3D, covering technical challenges, workflow adaptations, and team dynamics for successful game development.
AI Arborist - Proper Cultivation and Care for Your Behavior Trees
Learn core principles for optimizing behavior trees in game AI, avoiding common pitfalls, and exploring advanced techniques like decorators, interruptions, and external plan generation.
Making Games That Stand Out and Survive
Discover strategies to make your game stand out and thrive in a competitive market, with insights from Monomi Park founder Nick Popovich on game development and marketing.
Design by the Numbers - Using Data for Good
Explore data-driven mobile game design using Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem as a case study. Learn key metrics, behavior tracking, and dashboard creation for effective game development.
A Historian's Guide to Researching Your Historical Game
Discover techniques for researching and designing historically-themed games, exploring cultural perspectives and uncovering unique facts to enrich storytelling and character development.
Honoring the Blade - Lethality and Combat Balance in Ghost of Tsushima
Explore the design challenges of balancing lethality and combat in 'Ghost of Tsushima'. Learn how Sucker Punch Productions crafted an engaging samurai fantasy while maintaining gameplay integrity.
Tough Questions to Improve Your Leadership
Explore leadership growth through cognitive diversity, active listening, and adaptability. Challenge yourself with tough questions to enhance team dynamics and personal development.
King Me - A Defense of King-Making in Board Game Design
Explore competitive multiplayer game design that embraces player disruption, examining kingmaking's role in storytelling, risk, and victory conditions.