The Calm in the Storm - An Introvert's Guide to Success
Discover strategies for introverted game developers to thrive, leveraging their unique strengths and creating inclusive studio environments that foster success for all personality types.
A Recipe for Mixed Reality in Mario Kart Live
Explore the fusion of physical and digital worlds in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Learn about mixed reality techniques, SLAM, and innovative game design for an immersive racing experience.
Keyframes and Cardboard Props - The Cinematic Process Behind 'God of War'
Explore unconventional cinematic techniques used in God of War, from previs staging to final polish, with lead narrative animator Erica Pinto's insights on creating immersive game sequences.
Red Pill Blue Pill - Narrative AI for Deep Emotions
Explore AI's potential in narrative design beyond traditional methods, unpacking stage mechanics from popular media to create deeper emotional experiences and conflicts.
Disintegrating Meshes with Particles in God of War
Explore Sony Santa Monica Studio's innovative particle emission technique for mesh disintegration in God of War, its versatile applications, and future potential in game development.
Swiping on the Six Strings - Crafting an Interactive Guitar in The Last of Us - Part II
Explore the design process behind the interactive guitar mechanic in The Last of Us: Part II, from initial concept to final implementation, including challenges and lessons learned.
How the Industry Can Change the -Games Are Bad- Narrative
Explore strategies to challenge the negative perception of video games, focusing on data sharing, research improvements, and effective communication of gaming's positive aspects.
Building a Unified Cross-Project UI Framework
Discover how Sybo Games created a unified UI framework to ensure consistency across projects, improving design efficiency and user experience in game development.
Tackling Audience Experiences in Games
Explore UI and game mechanics design for live and streamed gaming experiences, focusing on spectator engagement, community building, and strategies for viewer retention.
Designing Radically Non-Linear Single Player Levels
Explore non-linear design techniques for single-player sandbox levels, their unique value and challenges, and how to adapt them to linear levels. Learn from industry expert Aubrey Serr's insights.
Cementing Your Duct Tape - Turning Hacks into Tools
Explore techniques for transforming temporary hacks into robust tools, with practical examples from Total War games. Learn to create scalable solutions and improve development workflows.
Environmental Narrative - Telling Stories in Spaces Without Saying Anything Aloud
Explore immersive game design techniques for creating engaging environments and narratives without dialogue, focusing on physical storytelling, worldbuilding, and player experience.
The Schema is Still Mightier than the Sword - How Cognition Predicts Player Spatial Coding Systems
Explore how players navigate game environments through spatial mapping schemas, mental rotation, and feature detection, impacting game design and player experience.
Critiquing Game Visuals - Common Problems and How to Solve Them
Learn to analyze and improve game visuals with tools for addressing common issues like saturation, clarity, lighting, and contrast. Gain practical skills for enhancing your game's visual appeal and effectiveness.
End-to-End Procedural Generation in Caves of Qud
Explore procedural generation techniques for creating immersive village environments with unique histories, cultures, and quests in roguelike games.
Super Humans of New York - Managing the Many Faces in Marvel's Spider-Man
Discover Insomniac Games' efficient pipeline for managing 150 facial rigs in Marvel's Spider-Man. Learn about character tiers, feedback processes, and innovative solutions for open-world head integration.
Can You Make a Good Game Without Good Play Mechanics?
Explore game design beyond mechanics with Square Enix's Prasertvithyakarn, using Final Fantasy XV as a case study to illustrate the importance of a broader vision in creating engaging experiences.
PR Success - How to Get Your Game Across in 5 Seconds
Learn effective game marketing through animated GIFs. Discover tips for creating eye-catching, platform-specific content to showcase your game in just 5 seconds.
Low Cost Facial Scanning Using Photogrammetry in State of Decay 2
Learn cost-effective facial scanning techniques using photogrammetry for game development, with insights from Undead Labs' implementation in State of Decay 2 over two years and 200+ scans.
Taking an Axe to God of War Gameplay
Explore God of War's gameplay design evolution, from camera changes to combat mechanics. Gain insights into character development, enemy interactions, and innovative features that shaped this iconic action-adventure game.
Illustrating Tamriel - Creating Key Art for The Elder Scrolls Online
Explore compositional strategies and character-centric techniques for crafting compelling narrative key art in The Elder Scrolls Online with ZeniMax Online Studios' Lucas Slominski.