"We wanted a kind of connection between the player and their surroundings, and this connection reaches its peak during the concertos where the character and the scenery come into harmony." ...
Ustwo Games' open-world adventure was praised for highlighting the need for environmentalism and conservation while exploring the relationship between humans and nature. ...
Microsoft has added new features to the Xbox Family Settings app to give parents the ability to more closely manage how their children interact with games. ...
Tencent is attempting to purchase Crysis developer Crytek for over $353 million, according to a new report from German publication BILD. ...
"I painted this image in Photoshop. And when it was done I knew that I had to try to bring this game to life. That image has been our guiding star style-wise since then." ...
Stadia wants developers to push more players toward Stadia Pro, and in return is launching a handful of initiatives to sweeten the deal. ...
Take some time at GDC 2021 to vote for your favorite GDC Play exhibitor, and help your favorite game win Best in Play! ...
Apex Legends and Titanfall hackers are forcing Respawn to divert attention away from upcoming features like cross-progression. ...
Sumo Group is expanding into Canada with the launch of a new studio called Timbre Games helmed by former Maxis VP and general manager, Joe Nickolls. ...
Xbox boss Phil Spencer would be surprised if Microsoft doesn't buy a studio in India, Africa, or South America in the coming years. ...
"We believe that the incredible success and massive reach demonstrated by Bilibili, our local Chinese partner, really shows that there's an enormous untapped market for quality premium mobile titles." ...
Google is rolling out 'play as you download' games with Android 12 so users can start playing almost twice as fast as before. ...
"I accidentally ended up with a sentence stuck in the middle of the screen and the character just standing on it. When I saw that, it seemed really striking and unlike anything I'd seen before..." ...
How can games that don†t hew to today†s discoverability ideals actually get alone and do well in the market? Maybe we need a new business model for this... ...
"Implementing jumping in 3D is really difficult," says Miyamoto in newly-translated Super Mario 64 chats. "We had to design the levels so that as long as your jump was 'close enough', you†d make it." ...
"All people should be able to enjoy games. All ages, all possible needs. It's an ongoing and important process for our industry and a challenge we need to [meet]." ...
The official GDC store is back with incredible shirts, bags, books, and more at the all-digital 2021 event. ...
The information level of game UI interface is important for users to get effective information. It reflects the logical structure of information presentation in the game interface. ...
EA is making its Dual Entitlement program more exclusive with the launch of FIFA 22, essentially meaning fewer players will be able to claim a free next-gen upgrade ...
As the gaming industry continues to rapidly expand, it is important to hone the skills necessary to help you stand out in a hiring pool. ...
Summer Games Done Quick Online 2021 has managed to raise over $2.8 million for Doctors Without Borders. ...
"The final art style is like a delicate paper world. Every visual element is there to help the player feel pleasant and comfortable, which is what we aimed for in the beginning." ...
In this article I provide a technical breakdown of some key systems in You Will Be Found, including client-server link, client and server side balancing, and some visual effects. ...
The Senior UX designer, acting as the first dedicated subject matter expert in UX, will be pivotal in shaping the framework of the Genvid user experience. ...
Level Design breakdown of one of the most iconic levels of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Oxenfurt. Methods and production processes for recreating a level inside UE4. ...
Following an appeal, Epic Games has been given a green light to continue its lawsuit against iPhone-maker Apple in Australia. ...
A look at some controversial views on indie publishers, the latest public contract in the game publisher space, and lots more besides. ...
Catch 5 days of live GDC Podcast episodes at the all-digital GDC 2021. ...
Ubisoft has indicated the "occurrence of inappropriate behaviour by employees" has become a very real risk to the company. ...
BAFTA has announced the winners of its 11th annual Young Game Designers competition, which aims to spotlight and celebrate some of the best and brightest emerging talent in the UK games industry. ...
Roblox has signed a partnership with Sony Music Entertainment to bring more musicians into the metaverse. ...
Digital game publisher SciPlay Corporation has acquired Finnish mobile studio Koukoi Games for an undisclosed fee. ...
"...we conceived the visual style as a key element to translate the emotions and feelings Norah is having on the Island. It reflects her admiration, fascination, and the discovery she is going through." ...
The PIX team is hiring experienced graphics programmers and GPU engineers. ...
Take a look at these tips from the Spelunky, Shovel Knight, Crypt of the Necrodancer, and Axiom Verge devs on making speedrunable games. ...
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The idea of Rational Design, born more than 10 years within the walls of Ubisoft, is still living and breathing. Here, Alexis Jolis-Desautels provides some initial thoughts on why the idea is more relevant now than ever ...
Sponsored: Personalization is critical to driving player engagement, but this comes with real-time performance and scalability challenges. Learn how to address those concerns in this free webinar. ...
Chinese publisher Tencent wants to enforce China's gaming session restrictions for younger players with new technology: facial recognition. ...
Attorneys general from 36 states have filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of antitrust behavior through its dealings with Android devices and its own Google Play Store. ...
Don't miss out on all the great Sponsored Developer Summits you can check out at the all-digital GDC 2021. ...