Board Game Design Day - Why Indirect or Zero Player Interaction Can Be Great
Explore the benefits and challenges of designing board games with minimal player interaction, focusing on creating satisfying experiences and avoiding common pitfalls.
Level Design Workshop - The Illusion of Choice
Explore psychological aspects of player choice in game design, featuring insights from Epic Games' Jim Brown and real-world examples from shipped titles.
Diversity and Inclusion Starter Kit
Discover strategies for implementing and maintaining an active Diversity & Inclusion initiative in game studios, drawing insights from Avalanche Studios New York's successful approach.
Applying Level Design to Dialogue in Subsurface Circular
Explore how conversation trees in Subsurface Circular mirror conventional level design, offering insights into innovative game dialogue creation techniques.
Integrating Narrative into Game Design - A Portal Post-Mortem
Valve developers explore Portal's innovative approach to blending storytelling with gameplay mechanics, offering insights into narrative integration in game design.
Free vs. Paid - Discoverability for Smaller Mobile Games
Explore metrics and strategies for mobile game discoverability, comparing free and paid models for small to medium developers in today's competitive market.
Writing and Narrative Design - A Relationship
Explore the interplay between writing and design in video game storytelling, uncovering techniques for creating compelling narratives that enhance gameplay experiences.
Squeezing into the Industry - How a Couple African Kids Made a Video Game
Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of game development in Africa, and learn how two developers broke into the independent games space.
Between Tech and Art - The Vegetation of Horizon Zero Dawn
Explore the technical and artistic challenges of creating Horizon Zero Dawn's lush vegetation, balancing visual richness with performance optimization on PS4.
Assassin's Creed Origins - Monitoring and Validation of World Design Data
Explore Ubisoft's innovative approach to world design data management in Assassin's Creed: Origins, featuring automated tests and visual reports for efficient team communication and quality assurance.
Why Forums Can Be Great for Indie Community and Discoverability
Discover how indie game developers can leverage forums to build thriving communities and boost game visibility, with insights on useful plugins and strategies for stable online engagement.
Cursed Problems in Game Design
Explore four design paradigms to tackle challenging game design issues, presented by Riot Games' Alex Jaffe in this insightful session on overcoming development obstacles.
Art Direction - Escaping Your Comfort Zone
Ubisoft's Liam Wong shares insights on pushing boundaries, building confidence, and thriving in challenging situations through his experiences in video game art direction and photography.
Random Tidbits - Use Chance to Enhance Fun
Explore techniques for optimizing random number generation in game design, focusing on player psychology and intentional outcomes to enhance gameplay experience.
The 2019 Tech Toolbox
Developers showcase innovative homemade tools and solutions for game development, offering unique insights and inspiration for fellow creators in this diverse tech presentation.
Subtitles Are Changing, Don't Be Left Behind
Explore best practices for implementing effective subtitles in game development, addressing growing demand and accessibility needs for players.
Animation Isn't the Answer
Animators explore how embracing technology alongside traditional methods enhances interactive character creation, discussing innovative approaches to bring digital characters to life.
More Feelings, Fewer Features - Showcasing Your Indie Game Through Messaging and Video
Learn practical steps to create compelling messages and trailers for indie games, focusing on emotional appeal and unique hooks to stand out in the market.
How to Talk About Games, Today
Educators provide industry professionals with strategies to effectively respond to critics of the games industry, addressing common concerns and misconceptions.
Experimental Gameplay Workshop 2019
Developers showcase innovative game prototypes, exploring unique concepts and pushing boundaries in game design during this experimental workshop session.
Art Direction for AAA UI
Learn techniques for creating consistent and engaging UI art in AAA games, exploring relevant theory and best practices from DICE LA's Omer Younas.