Defiant in Life and Death - What Happens After You Fail?
Explore the rise, fall, and aftermath of an award-winning game studio. Learn about company culture's impact on success, the emotional toll of failure, and opportunities that arise from setbacks in game development.
Will Videogames Become Better Than Life?
Explore the future of gaming as complex, emotional experiences that may rival real life in their depth and meaning for some players.
Multiplayer Online Games Insecurity
Explore vulnerabilities in multiplayer online games, including game-specific issues, Steam Browser Protocol security, and a new 0-day vulnerability in a popular game.
Bypassing Anti-Cheats and Hacking Competitive Games
Explore common game cheats, anti-cheat measures, and hacking techniques in competitive gaming. Learn how hackers outsmart security systems and the challenges faced by game developers.
How 'Fortnite' Designers Made Their Own Tools
Discover how Fortnite's quest team overcame challenges by empowering designers to create and edit their own tools using Blueprint-driven Editor Utility Widgets in Unreal Engine, enhancing efficiency and flexibility.
Script Murders - The Form and Design of the Most Popular Tabletop Genre in China
Explore the evolution and design of script murder games in China, from their Western origins to diverse genres like joy, emotion, and horror, offering insights for game developers.
You Have No Idea How Hard It Is To Run a Sweatshop
Explore game design's impact on society, intentionality in creation, and the power of games to convey messages. Delve into diverse topics while examining how to craft meaningful, purposeful gaming experiences.
Respecting Player Fantasies in Dating Sims
Explore player types, romance styles, and character design in dating sims. Learn to match player expectations and create engaging experiences in this genre-specific game design talk.
The History of Latinx Characters in Games
Explore the evolution of Latino representation in video games, examining successes, failures, and the crucial role developers play in creating authentic characters that resonate with millions.
Being an Agent for Spreading Light in the Darkness
Explore the power of respectful dialogue in bridging divides and uncovering shared truths, as Dr. Heie advocates for thoughtful discussions to unite communities across complex issues.
GNU Emacs: A World of Possibilities - Exploring Advanced Features and Applications
Explore GNU Emacs' versatility: from drawing and multimedia editing to PDF form filling, window management, and IDE capabilities. Discover innovative features for productivity and creativity.
GPU Virtual Memory Address Management for Nouveau and Linux Kernel
Exploring GPU driver advancements: Nouveau's Vulkan support, NVIDIA firmware integration, and the new GPU virtual address space manager for improved performance and compatibility.
Down the Oregon Trail with Functional C#
Explore functional C# programming through recreating the classic Oregon Trail game, emphasizing immutability, high test coverage, and advanced techniques like higher-order functions and monads.
Fantus! Puppeteering with Unreal Engine
Discover how Unreal Engine was used to create a real-time puppet rig for a popular children's TV show, exploring the challenges and benefits of using beta software in production.
Indie Starter Kit - The Basics of Founding a Successful Games Company
Veteran game developer Dino Patti shares insights on founding and running successful indie game companies, covering key aspects from initial idea to game release and beyond.
Applied AI and Accessibility to Play Games in New Ways
Explore AI-powered accessibility in gaming: voice, gestures, and facial expressions as controllers. Learn scaling .NET apps across platforms, real-time communication, and computer vision for inclusive gaming experiences.
Why Care About Wholesome Games Anyway?
Explore the rise of non-violent, inclusive "wholesome" games, their impact on the industry, and their business viability. Gain insights into the numbers behind this trend and its significance.
Git, GitHub, and Gaming
Explore Git and GitHub's role in game development, focusing on open-source collaboration, version control, and industry best practices for efficient game creation and teamwork.
30 Years of Rip and Tear - Doom’s Development Story
John Romero reveals DOOM's month-by-month development journey, showcasing pre-alpha to beta footage, team challenges, and little-known facts about this genre-defining game that made history.
Lockade Electronic Games for Locksport
Explore electronic lockpicking games for locksport enthusiasts, enhancing skills and understanding of lock mechanisms through interactive digital simulations.
Cloning a Game Using Game Hacking and Terabytes of Data
Explore game hacking techniques and data analysis to clone games, with insights on leveraging large datasets for reverse engineering and replication.