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A screenshot from Rain on Your Parade.
Design
How can games stay "non-intrusive?" Developers weigh inHow can games stay "non-intrusive?" Developers weigh in

The developers behind Untitled Goose Game, Unpacking, and Rain on Your Parade weigh how best to respect players' time when shipping new content.

byBarry Levitt, Contributor
Oct 19, 2022
6 Min Read
Amicia waves a torch to fend off waves of rats.
Design
Making the rat-tastic sequel A Plague Tale: RequiemMaking the rat-tastic sequel A Plague Tale: Requiem
byBryant Francis
Oct 18, 2022
8 Min Read
A screenshot from Calico, a title published by Whitethorn Games.
Business
How does an indie publisher spend its money? Whitethorn Games shares detailsHow does an indie publisher spend its money? Whitethorn Games shares details
byBryant Francis
Oct 13, 2022
5 Min Read
A first-person view of Call of the Wild: The Angler's fishing mechanic
Game Platforms
Reeling in players with the design of Call of the Wild: The AnglerReeling in players with the design of Call of the Wild: The Angler
byBryant Francis
Oct 11, 2022
8 Min Read
A screenshot of the Match-3 game Bejewleled
Marketing
A crash course in crisis management (for all creatives)A crash course in crisis management (for all creatives)
byBryant Francis
Oct 6, 2022
5 Min Read
A headshot of Ripple Effect Studios general manager Christian Grass.
Business
Ripple Effect boss: "We have to embrace the fact that some people will be fully remote."Ripple Effect boss: "We have to embrace the fact that some people will be fully remote."
byBryant Francis
Oct 5, 2022
6 Min Read
A screenshot of Qwordle.
Design
The World of Wordle Variants
The World of Wordle Variants
Oct 4, 2022
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8 Min Read
byBarry Levitt, Contributor
Trombone Champ promotional artwork
Design
How relentless toots helped Trombone Champ devs find viral success
How relentless toots helped Trombone Champ devs find viral success
Sep 26, 2022
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for Stray Gods. The principle cast members vamp on a destroyed Greek temple.
Design
How Stray Gods is turning an RPG into a musical
How Stray Gods is turning an RPG into a musical
Sep 21, 2022
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6 Min Read
byHolly Green, Community Editorial Coordinator
A screenshot from Return to Monkey Island. Guybrush Threepwood talks to a woman across a desk.
Design
Navigating the seas of change with Return to Monkey Island's Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman
Navigating the seas of change with Return to Monkey Island's Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman
Sep 20, 2022
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15 Min Read
byHolly Green, Community Editorial Coordinator
A screenshot from Hubris
Design
Behind the techniques the Hubris devs are using to make VR more immersive
Behind the techniques the Hubris devs are using to make VR more immersive
Sep 20, 2022
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A headshot of Lyndsay Pearson. She is wearing a purple top against a pink background.
Game Platforms
Inside Maxis' approach to navigating development challenges in The Sims 4
Inside Maxis' approach to navigating development challenges in The Sims 4
Sep 14, 2022
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9 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A Unity representative listens to a developer at GDC 2022.
Game Platforms
Unity: "We weren't talking enough" to game developers
Unity: "We weren't talking enough" to game developers
Sep 13, 2022
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A screenshot from Runescape
Production
How Runescape dev Jagex is working with players to help the MMO adapt and thrive
How Runescape dev Jagex is working with players to help the MMO adapt and thrive
Sep 9, 2022
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A headshot of Matt Casamassina.
Business
Here's why publisher Rogue Games is switching to a four-day work week
Here's why publisher Rogue Games is switching to a four-day work week
Sep 8, 2022
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Promotional Art for Magic Jigsaw Puzzles depicting the Eiffel Tower.
Game Platforms
Taking a look at the value of alternate mobile app stores
Taking a look at the value of alternate mobile app stores
Sep 6, 2022
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A screenshot from Cosmonious High
Design
VR studio Owlchemy Labs on the universal benefits of accessible game design
VR studio Owlchemy Labs on the universal benefits of accessible game design
Sep 5, 2022
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5 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Artwork from Pentiment showing a number of characters on a ship
Design
The value of small storytelling in Obsidian's next RPG, Pentiment
The value of small storytelling in Obsidian's next RPG, Pentiment
Sep 2, 2022
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5 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Planet of Lana artwork
Design
The benefits of narrative limitations in heartfelt adventure Planet of Lana
The benefits of narrative limitations in heartfelt adventure Planet of Lana
Aug 26, 2022
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Something Wicked founder Jeff Gardiner on responsibility, diversity, and crunch
Something Wicked founder Jeff Gardiner on responsibility, diversity, and crunch
Aug 25, 2022
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7 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
The logo for Parsec
Game Platforms
Parsec GM: For cloud platforms to take off, games need to be made for the cloud
Parsec GM: For cloud platforms to take off, games need to be made for the cloud
Aug 24, 2022
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7 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A screenshot from Bear and Breakfast. The player character looks out over a lake.
Design
Why Bear and Breakfast's management systems were a "bear" to create
Why Bear and Breakfast's management systems were a "bear" to create
Aug 23, 2022
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8 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Key art for Clash of Clans. Two clans face off in battle.
Game Platforms
Looking back on 10 years of Clash of Clans
Looking back on 10 years of Clash of Clans
Aug 22, 2022
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
We Are OFK artwork
Design
Narrative design in pursuit of authenticity in musical biopic We Are OFK
Narrative design in pursuit of authenticity in musical biopic We Are OFK
Aug 18, 2022
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11 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art of Teamfight Tactics. The art shows a sword-wielding Pengu and a glowing dragon carrying an orb.
Marketing
Solid social media game marketing tips from Riot Games
Solid social media game marketing tips from Riot Games
Aug 16, 2022
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10 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
The future of external development is in live game support, says Universally Speaking CEO
The future of external development is in live game support, says Universally Speaking CEO
Aug 15, 2022
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Game Platforms
MobyGames will now let developers remove "AKA" listings from their profiles
MobyGames will now let developers remove "AKA" listings from their profiles
Aug 12, 2022
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8 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
The Long Mover from Hohokum swirling around a level
Production
Legacy of the Long Mover: A Hohokum retrospective
Legacy of the Long Mover: A Hohokum retrospective
Aug 12, 2022
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17 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A screenshot from Q*Bert
Game Platforms
Book Excerpt: Warren Davis explains how video digitizers paved the way for Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam
Book Excerpt: Warren Davis explains how video digitizers paved the way for Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam
Aug 3, 2022
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12 Min Read
byWarren Davis, Contributor
Design
Choice, camaraderie, and sacrifice in CyberConnect2's Fuga: Melodies of Steel
Choice, camaraderie, and sacrifice in CyberConnect2's Fuga: Melodies of Steel
Aug 2, 2022
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5 Min Read
byPaul Cecchini, Contributor
Game Platforms
Niantic's latest Pokémon Go Fest is community building at its finest
Niantic's latest Pokémon Go Fest is community building at its finest
Jul 29, 2022
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7 Min Read
byHolly Green, Community Editorial Coordinator
A screenshot from FAITH: Chapter 3
Design
Digging into the low-poly horror vibes of Airdorf's Hatching and FAITH: Chapter III
Digging into the low-poly horror vibes of Airdorf's Hatching and FAITH: Chapter III
Jul 27, 2022
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16 Min Read
byHolly Green, Community Editorial Coordinator
Protestors gather in front of Blizzard Entertainment
Game Platforms
Devs protest Activision Blizzard's soft response to abortion rights reversal
Devs protest Activision Blizzard's soft response to abortion rights reversal
Jul 22, 2022
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8 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A screenshot from Sword of Symphony's announcement trailer. The protagonist wields a bright sword made up of musical notes.
Design
Behind the smash TikTok sensation Sword of Symphony
Behind the smash TikTok sensation Sword of Symphony
Jul 19, 2022
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6 Min Read
byEddie Velazquez, Contributor
Key art of Bel'Veth
Game Platforms
Creating a Champion: Behind the design of League of Legends' Bel'Veth
Creating a Champion: Behind the design of League of Legends' Bel'Veth
Jul 18, 2022
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6 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor

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