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Deep Dive: From inspiration to coherence, building the world of SifuDeep Dive: From inspiration to coherence, building the world of Sifu

Sifu's Paul-Emile Boucher sheds light on what went into developing the game's art direction.

byPaul-Emile Boucher
Jun 29, 2023
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Zelda Tears of the Kingdom screen of a purple muddle bud flower growing in the dark
Design
In praise of Tears of the Kingdom's most underrated design decision: muddle budsIn praise of Tears of the Kingdom's most underrated design decision: muddle buds
byDanielle Riendeau
Jun 28, 2023
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Sludge Life: Finding The VibeSludge Life: Finding The Vibe
byTerri Vellmann
Jun 28, 2023
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How outfit shapes a player’s social imageHow outfit shapes a player’s social image
byYongcheng Liu
Jun 27, 2023
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Design behind “Easy to Learn, Hard to Master” games - Part 1Design behind “Easy to Learn, Hard to Master” games - Part 1
byMarcin Jóźwik
Jun 27, 2023
1 Min Read
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Why do players “turn a blind eye”? Tutorial design and selective attention.Why do players “turn a blind eye”? Tutorial design and selective attention.
byYongcheng Liu
Jun 22, 2023
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Are young players interested in large scale group battles in game?
Are young players interested in large scale group battles in game?
Jun 22, 2023
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byYongcheng Liu
A promotional image for Alan Wake II.
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Why Alan Wake 2 conjured two protagonists for the survival horror sequel
Why Alan Wake 2 conjured two protagonists for the survival horror sequel
Jun 20, 2023
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byAlessandro Fillari
Design
7 design lessons from the history of Diablo
7 design lessons from the history of Diablo
Jun 16, 2023
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byHolly Green
Assassin's Creed Mirage hero Basim strikes down an enemy.
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Assassin's Creed: Mirage returns to its roots with a visit to Baghdad
Assassin's Creed: Mirage returns to its roots with a visit to Baghdad
Jun 16, 2023
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byAlessandro Fillari
A screenshot from Escape Academy.
Design
PvP in Escape Academy? It's a better fit than you think
PvP in Escape Academy? It's a better fit than you think
Jun 15, 2023
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byGeorge Yang
Design
Cassette Beasts is a fun RPG that turns monsters into mixtapes
Cassette Beasts is a fun RPG that turns monsters into mixtapes
Jun 15, 2023
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byJoel Couture
Dredge screen showing a small boat on a well lit ocean, with the sun on the horizon
Design
Creating the creepy, salty world of Dredge - GD Podcast ep.32
Creating the creepy, salty world of Dredge - GD Podcast ep.32
Jun 14, 2023
byBlack Salt Games, Danielle Riendeau
Design
The Paradox of "Big" and "Small": Factors That Affect Players' Perception of Map Size in Games
The Paradox of "Big" and "Small": Factors That Affect Players' Perception of Map Size in Games
Jun 14, 2023
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byYongcheng Liu
A screenshot from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The player character rides a motorcycle and shoots at a giant robot.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty aims to "fulfill the potential" of the original game
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty aims to "fulfill the potential" of the original game
Jun 14, 2023
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byAlessandro Fillari
A screenshot from Mortal Kombat 1. A player uses the Kameo system to call in an ally.
Design
Why NetherRealm went with a "Kameo" mechanic for Mortal Kombat 1
Why NetherRealm went with a "Kameo" mechanic for Mortal Kombat 1
Jun 12, 2023
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byGeorge Yang
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What Does it Mean to Analyze Game Design?
What Does it Mean to Analyze Game Design?
Jun 8, 2023
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byJosh Bycer
Screen from The Tartarus key with a low poly computer and mysterious figure in a giant tube
Design
Making "retro plus" horror with The Tartarus Key
Making "retro plus" horror with The Tartarus Key
Jun 8, 2023
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byCarli Velocci
A screenshot from Immortality. Two men look at a woman who is looking at the camera.
Design
Why Sam Barlow says "witnessing" can be a powerful game mechanic
Why Sam Barlow says "witnessing" can be a powerful game mechanic
Jun 6, 2023
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byBryant Francis
Design
Unwording is a puzzle game that teaches you to be kind to yourself
Unwording is a puzzle game that teaches you to be kind to yourself
Jun 6, 2023
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byJoel Couture
A screenshot from The Expanse: A Telltale Series showing protagonist Camina Drummer.
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How The Expanse: A Telltale Series evolves the Telltale formula
How The Expanse: A Telltale Series evolves the Telltale formula
Jun 1, 2023
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byAlessandro Fillari
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Deep Dive: Creating seamless dialogue for narrative poker game Sunshine Shuffle
Deep Dive: Creating seamless dialogue for narrative poker game Sunshine Shuffle
May 31, 2023
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byStav Hinenzon
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Deep Dive: Optimizing a fully spray-painted world in Bombing!! 2: A Graffiti Paradise
Deep Dive: Optimizing a fully spray-painted world in Bombing!! 2: A Graffiti Paradise
May 25, 2023
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byDevon Wiersma
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Book Excerpt: The Game Writing Guide
Book Excerpt: The Game Writing Guide
May 23, 2023
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byAnna Megill
A picture of Link stood atop a floating island looking over Hyrule
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Editor Roundtable: Let’s discuss Tears of the Kingdom after one week in Hyrule
Editor Roundtable: Let’s discuss Tears of the Kingdom after one week in Hyrule
May 19, 2023
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byChris Kerr
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Deep Dive: A step-by-step look at the production pipeline of Ravenlok
Deep Dive: A step-by-step look at the production pipeline of Ravenlok
May 18, 2023
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byVanessa Chia, Danielle Magpayoand 1 more
A screenshot from Interior Worlds show a dark room lit by neon strip lighting, as a set of hands hold a camera.
Design
Building a sense of atmospheric dread with the liminal spaces of Interior Worlds
Building a sense of atmospheric dread with the liminal spaces of Interior Worlds
May 16, 2023
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byJoel Couture
A glowing Shiba Inu sat overlooking a near-infinite flock of humans
Design
The struggles and shifting perspectives that birthed Humanity
The struggles and shifting perspectives that birthed Humanity
May 16, 2023
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byChris Kerr
A screenshot from Tears of the Kingdom showing Link flying a makeshift hovercraft
Design
Tears of the Kingdom devs hoped to deliver an Eternal Sunshine moment
Tears of the Kingdom devs hoped to deliver an Eternal Sunshine moment
May 15, 2023
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byChris Kerr
A screenshot from Breath of the Wild depicting Link overlooking Hyrule from a high cliff.
Design
5 design lessons learned from Breath of the Wild
5 design lessons learned from Breath of the Wild
May 11, 2023
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byHolly Green
A screenshot from the game God of Rock, depicting an Elvis-inspired character.
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Deep Dive: Balancing the genre-bending beats of God of Rock
Deep Dive: Balancing the genre-bending beats of God of Rock
May 11, 2023
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byRafael Gatti
The Elephant Collection screen showing a blue cartoon elephant in a cartoon factory
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Flash game preservation evolves with The Elephant Collection
Flash game preservation evolves with The Elephant Collection
May 9, 2023
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byDiego Arguello
A screenshot from Passpartout 2 depicts a canvas and tools with a picture of a large frog wearing a beret painted on it.
Design
Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist helped its developers reignite a love for art
Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist helped its developers reignite a love for art
May 9, 2023
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byJoel Couture
A promotional image for May the Fourth featuring screenshots from Star Wars Squadrons, Lego Star Wars, and more.
Design
Five lessons from the history of making Star Wars games
Five lessons from the history of making Star Wars games
May 4, 2023
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byBryant Francis
A large skeleton hitchhikes on a desert road between two plateaus against a night sky.
Design
Why you and your game will benefit from theme driven design
Why you and your game will benefit from theme driven design
May 4, 2023
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byJohnnemann Nordhagen

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