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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Teach 5 Semesters of Game Design in 1 Class
Innovative approach to condensing game design curriculum into a single intensive course, exploring efficient teaching methods and essential industry knowledge.
Breathing Life into Greek Myth - The Dialogue of Hades
Explore how Supergiant Games created over 22,000 lines of dialogue for 'Hades' with a small team during a pandemic, bringing Greek mythology to life through innovative storytelling techniques.
Google Maps, Not Greyboxes - Digital Location Scouting for 'Untitled Goose Game'
Discover how real-world location scouting via Google Maps shaped the charming levels of Untitled Goose Game in this insightful talk on innovative game design techniques.
The State and Future of Board Games
Game designers discuss modern board game industry trends, reflecting on past developments and future prospects in this insightful panel on tabletop gaming's evolution and potential.
Moss - Design Before Sound
Explore how sound design in 'Moss' creates emotional connections with characters and story, using compelling techniques to enhance the gaming experience.
Zen of Streaming - Building and Loading Ghost of Tsushima
Explore the innovative technology behind Ghost of Tsushima's rapid loading and compact updates, enhancing the gaming experience with seamless gameplay and efficient storage management.
Automated Testing of Gameplay Features in 'Sea of Thieves'
Discover how automated testing improved 'Sea of Thieves' development and learn its potential benefits for other game studios and developers.
Making Tetris Effect-ive
Explore the creative process behind revitalizing the iconic Tetris franchise, as industry veterans share insights on innovation, design challenges, and breathing new life into a classic game.