Unscoring the World of Kenshi
Explore the intricate process of crafting music and sound for Kenshi's harsh world, delving into the unique audio design that brings this unforgiving game universe to life.
Next Level Creature Sound Design
Detailed approach to creating immersive creature sound effects for popular game franchises, exploring techniques used in Elder Scrolls Online, Alien Isolation, and Total War: Warhammer.
What's Next in Game Design - Will Wright's 2006 Keynote
Legendary designer Will Wright explores the future of game design, inspiring developers to push boundaries and captivate players' imaginations in this visionary keynote address.
Dynamics - The State of the Art
Explore how game mechanics create meaningful player experiences through circumstances and interactions, as explained by veteran game designer Clint Hocking in this insightful GDC talk.
More "I", Less "A" in AI Interviews
Gain valuable insights on AI job interviews from industry veterans, focusing on personal experiences and practical advice for both job seekers and hiring managers.
Cinematic Environment Production for Uncharted 4
Explore Naughty Dog's environment production pipeline for Uncharted 4, from concept to polish, focusing on narrative-driven spaces and artistic techniques used in game development.
Can You See Me Now? Building Robust AI Sensory Systems
Explore advanced AI sensory systems for improved player interaction in game development, focusing on robust techniques to enhance AI responsiveness and gameplay.
Embracing Ambiguity - How to Do Good Work When You Don't Know What to Do
Explore strategies for navigating uncertainty in game production, learning to identify and manage ambiguity to enhance creative problem-solving and project outcomes.
Narrative Sorcery - Coherent Storytelling in an Open World
Explore techniques for crafting coherent, adaptive narratives in open-world games, focusing on defensive logic and ad-hoc storytelling methods used by Inkle Ltd.
Noise-Based RNG
Explore noise functions as superior alternatives to RNGs, offering benefits like unordered access, better reseeding, and lock-free parallelization while being smaller, faster, and easier to use in game development.
Fast, Cheap and Flashy - An Indie Art Direction Adventure
Explore the visual design process for Tooth and Tail, learning indie art direction techniques that are fast, cost-effective, and visually striking from Chickadee Games' Adam DeGrandis.
Trolls - The Cost of Doing Nothing
Explore the business impact of toxic behavior in games and learn effective strategies for managing disruptive players to ensure a positive gaming environment.
Procedural World Generation of Far Cry 5
Explore Ubisoft's innovative procedural tools for generating biomes, texturing terrain, and creating realistic environments in Far Cry 5's open world.
A No-Nonsense Approach to Designing Horizon Zero Dawn's Robot Dinosaurs
Explore the visual design process behind Horizon Zero Dawn's iconic robotic dinosaurs in this insightful talk by Guerrilla Games' art director.
Depiction of War in Games - Can You Do Better?
Explore the realities of war in game development through insights from military training simulators, DARPA projects, and firsthand combat experience in Afghanistan.
Build Great Tools - Workflow Guidelines from Vicarious Visions
Practical techniques for developing effective tools and workflows in game development, with insights from Vicarious Visions' experiences and industry inspirations.
Frictionless Media - Why Community Is the New Marketing
Explore how community-driven strategies are revolutionizing marketing in the gaming industry, with insights on emerging media tactics and their implementation.
Bridging the Gap Between UX Principles and Game Design
Explore the intersection of game design and UX principles to enhance gameplay experiences, with insights on collaborative approaches for improved player engagement and satisfaction.
Hidden Histories
Uncover the fascinating legacy of women in computer programming, exploring their impact and the lasting effects on today's computing landscape.
Battling Burnout - The Side Project Ritual
Discover how solo game development can combat burnout through a ritual-based approach, offering insights for creative rejuvenation and professional growth in the gaming industry.
Lessons from Duolingo - How to Turn Good Intentions Into Good Numbers
Explore Duolingo's strategy for balancing education, entertainment, and profit while maintaining ethical values in language learning app development.