Developing a UX Mindset on Fortnite
Explore how understanding human cognition and adopting a UX mindset contributed to Fortnite's development, enhancing player experience and engagement.
The Resilient Job Hunt - Addressing the Well of Doubts
Demystify the game industry hiring process with expert panelists sharing job search advice, personal experiences, and discipline-specific insights for aspiring professionals.
Immersing with Music - Approaches to Musical Storytelling in 'Cyberpunk 2077'
Explore innovative musical approaches used in scoring Cyberpunk 2077, as shared by CD Projekt Red's music directors. Gain insights into creative techniques for immersive musical storytelling in game development.
LUTious Color - Grading for Games
Explore color grading analytics and techniques for game development, enhancing visual aesthetics and player experience through expert insights on color manipulation.
Puzzle Game Magic Secrets
Explore the art and science of puzzle game design through human cognition, uncovering techniques to create engaging and challenging experiences for players.
Making the Believable Horses of 'Red Dead Redemption II'
Explore Rockstar Games' innovative approach to creating lifelike horses in Red Dead Redemption II, enhancing player immersion and gameplay experience through advanced AI techniques.
Costume in Games - Integrating a Costume Designer into the Character Pipeline
Explore the process of creating character costumes for Control and learn how to integrate costume design into the character art pipeline for enhanced visual storytelling in games.
Pain Medication Reimagined - VR for Chronic Pain
Explore innovative VR therapies for chronic pain rehabilitation in spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, and HIV patients, as presented by physical therapist David Putrino.
Visual Effects Bootcamp - Bringing Feature Film Effects to Real Time VR - Part 2
Explore techniques for replicating stylized feature film effects in real-time VR environments, enhancing visual fidelity and immersion in virtual reality experiences.
Stop Fighting! Systems for Non-Combat AI
Discover techniques for creating engaging non-combat NPCs in game worlds. Learn to populate virtual environments with realistic, interactive townspeople that enhance player immersion.
How the Hell Do You Make Money?
Game developers share diverse strategies for financial survival and success in the industry, offering insights on thriving without relying on a major hit.
Real-Time Cloth Solutions on 'Marvel's Spider-Man'
Explore technical challenges and solutions for real-time cloth in 'Marvel's Spider-Man' with Insomniac Games' Sophie Brennan, focusing on innovative approaches to enhance gameplay and visual fidelity.
Level Up Your Jenkins Reporting
Discover advanced Jenkins plugins and techniques for efficient reporting on large-scale build systems, as demonstrated by Electronic Arts' experience managing thousands of nodes and massive data outputs.
Let's Make a PICO-8 Game in 30 Minutes
Discover PICO-8's potential as Matthew Lindsay builds a game in just 30 minutes, showcasing the fantasy console's capabilities for creating and sharing tiny games and programs.
How Do You Make VR for Everyone?
Designers and researchers discuss strategies for creating more inclusive and accessible virtual reality experiences, addressing industry-wide challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Creating the Soundscape of 'It Takes Two'
Explore creative and technical solutions for building immersive game soundscapes, as demonstrated by Hazelight Studios' audio team in their work on 'It Takes Two'.
Classic Game Postmortem - Star Wars Galaxies
Dive into the history and legacy of the first Star Wars MMO, exploring its ambitious goals and the challenges it faced in development and operation.
Evolving Combat in 'God of War' for a New Perspective
Explore the innovative combat systems in 'God of War', balancing evolution with franchise authenticity. Gain insights into action game development and design challenges.
Getting the Most Out of an Entry-Level Games Job
Practical advice for junior developers and interns to maximize learning opportunities and kickstart their game development careers through entry-level positions.
Maximizing Animation and Cinematic Content Workflows for Just Cause 4
Explore Avalanche Studios' improved animation and cinematics pipeline for 'Just Cause 4', featuring technical insights and workflow enhancements that streamlined development and boosted efficiency.
Death Stranding - An AI Postmortem
Explore unique AI challenges in 'Death Stranding' development, including innovative solutions for character behavior, pathfinding, and environmental interactions in Kojima Productions' debut title.