Classic Game Design Postmortem - Swinging with Spider-Man
Dive into the mechanics behind Spider-Man 2's iconic web-swinging, as the technical director compares it to other games and explores its lasting impact on game design.
Classic Game Postmortem - Paperboy
Dive into the development history of Atari's 1985 arcade classic Paperboy with co-creator John Salwitz, exploring its innovative design, technical challenges, and lasting impact on gaming.
The Missing - An Attempt at Complete Cohesion of Gameplay and Narrative
Swery explores integrating gameplay and narrative in 'The Missing', discussing his approach as a solo developer and revealing insights into the game's design philosophy and storytelling techniques.
Put Your Name on Your Game
Indie game developers explore the benefits of signing their work, challenging industry norms and discussing how personal branding can impact success and recognition in game development.
Raising Atreus for Battle in God of War
Explore the design process behind Atreus, the AI sidekick in God of War, and learn how he was developed to be crucial for both gameplay and storytelling.
Procedurally Crafting Manhattan for Marvel's Spider-Man
Explore Insomniac Games' open world pipeline for Marvel's Spider-Man, focusing on procedural systems designed to support iterations and dependencies in crafting Manhattan.
Building a Community for Your Game from Scratch
Discover strategies for building a thriving game community from scratch, with insights from successful indie titles. Learn actionable steps to engage players and create buzz around your game.
Classic Game Postmortem - Panzer Dragoon, Panzer Dragoon Zwei, and Panzer Dragoon Saga
Developers Futatsugi and Yoshida explore the art and design concepts behind the iconic Panzer Dragoon series, offering insights into the creation of these Sega Saturn classics.
Building a Living World from Ancient Ruins in Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Explore the challenges and creative process behind recreating ancient Greece for Assassin's Creed Odyssey, as Ubisoft Quebec developers share insights on bringing a lost world to life.
It's Still Emulation - Saving Video Game History Before It's Too Late
Explore practical strategies for preserving video game history, current preservation efforts, and how professionals can contribute to ensuring the longevity of gaming's cultural heritage.
Reinventing God of War
Explore the challenging journey of reimagining the iconic God of War franchise, from failures to triumphs, as Sony Santa Monica's Cory Barlog shares insights on game development and creative evolution.
I Don't Want Your Lemons - Optimism Fuel for Weary Devs
Practical tools and techniques for game developers to maintain positivity and creativity, drawn from experienced professionals' insights on overcoming industry challenges.
Tree's Company - Systemic AI Design in Just Cause 3
Explore Avalanche Studios' systemic AI design for Just Cause 3, focusing on technical designs, interfaces, and methods that balance robustness with flexibility for content creators.
The Freedom Fallacy - Understanding Player Autonomy in Game Design
Explore the nuances of player autonomy in game design, learning to satisfy players while avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to poor design choices.
Visual Effects Bootcamp - The Rise of Realtime
Explore the future of game visual effects with industry veterans, discussing trends, real-time technology, and the importance of collaboration in the VFX community.
Unpopular Opinion - All Narrative is Linear
Explore game design principles for creating compelling narratives by unraveling core loops and ensuring engaging player paths, even in non-linear storytelling.
Animating an Agent of Mayhem
Explore Volition's holistic approach to character animation in Agents of Mayhem, covering art, tech, and design aspects to create appealing and dynamic game characters.
The Great Divide - Unique Visuals and Deterministic Gameplay in Deserts of Kharak
Explore the innovative techniques behind Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak's visuals, combining 2D simulations with 3D graphics. Learn how this approach creates unique and deterministic gameplay in this insightful GDC talk.
Snap to Character - Building Strong Player Attachment Through Narrative
Explore techniques for creating compelling game characters and fostering player attachment through narrative design, drawing insights from popular titles like The Walking Dead and Mafia III.
Squad Coordination in Days Gone
Explore AI squad coordination in 'Days Gone' combat, detailing group behavior implementation and strategies for realistic enemy encounters in open-world games.
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.