Math for Game Programmers - Predictable Projectiles
Explore the mathematics and coding behind predictive projectile aiming in games, including practical variations and design considerations for enhanced gameplay mechanics.
How to Run a Studio Without a Surprise Hit
Practical strategies for sustaining a small game studio without relying on a breakout success. Insights on financial management, project planning, and sustainable growth in the competitive game industry.
A Deep Dive into the 12 Motivations - Findings from 400,000+ Gamers
Explore the psychological underpinnings of 12 gamer motivations, linking them to specific game mechanics and examples based on data from 400,000+ players.
Level Design Workshop - Level Flow for a Video Game Mixtape
Explore the creation of FRKN WKND, an autobiographical video game mixtape, and learn about level design techniques for crafting engaging vignette games.
A Survival Guide for Game Developers
Veteran game developer shares essential soft skills and insights for thriving in the dynamic games industry, drawing from 20+ years of experience.
Job Simulator to Vacation Simulator - Advanced Interactions for Room-Scale VR
Explore advanced room-scale VR interactions through Owlchemy Labs' journey from Job Simulator to Vacation Simulator, featuring insights on successes and challenges in VR game development.
Interviewing for Game Design
Gain insights into the game design interview process from both perspectives, helping developers at all levels improve their job search strategies.
A Decade of Approachability in Fighting Games
Explore a decade of innovations in fighting game design aimed at broadening audience appeal, from simplified controls to improved tutorials and accessibility features.
Slay the Spire - Success through Marketability
Discover how Mega Crit Games created a top-selling indie hit. Learn strategies for adding value, building community, and making crucial decisions to enhance your game's marketability and success.
Data-Driven Dynamic Gameplay Effects on For Honor
Explore For Honor's innovative modifiers system for dynamic gameplay effects, covering stat buffs, AI decision-making, and attack properties in this in-depth developer talk.
Making of ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission - Reinventing Platformers for VR
Explore the development journey of ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission, from concept to execution, and learn how Sony's team innovated platformer gameplay for virtual reality.
The State & Future of AR Games - Rose-Colored Glasses
Explore the current state and future potential of augmented reality gaming with Niantic's CEO, focusing on persistent shared experiences in the real world.
Trailer Made - What Makes a Successful and Memorable Game Trailer
Discover the secrets of crafting compelling game trailers with expert insights on key elements, production strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid for maximum impact and memorability.
Cultist Simulator - Designing an Experimental Game for Commercial Success
Explore the development journey of Cultist Simulator, examining challenges, advantages, and key decisions made by Weather Factory. Gain insights into steering an experimental game towards commercial success.
Virtual Insanity - Meta AI on Assassin's Creed - Origins
Explore the innovative Meta AI system in Assassin's Creed: Origins, featuring virtual and real objects, formations, conflicts, missions, and persistent inventory management.
Behind the Audio of the Heroes of Star Wars Battlefront II
Explore DICE's audio design process for unifying Star Wars soundscapes across eras in Battlefront II, revealing innovative techniques and creative challenges.
The Diary of a Modern PR Campaign - How to Plan Your Game's Promotion
Learn practical tools, timelines, and checklists for planning and executing a successful PR campaign for your game, from initial concept to post-launch strategies.
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.
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.
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.