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Sony's new mobile division is putting out its first game: F2P Hot Shots Golf
More than a year after its public debut, Sony's mobile game division is releasing its first game in Japan: a free-to-play spin on Everybody's Golf (or as its known in the West, Hot Shots Golf.)
June 2, 2017
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Google is teaching girls how to code with help from Wonder Woman
Google Play is teaming up with Warner Bros and Made with Code to release a new interactive coding project that encourages women to learn coding skills.
June 1, 2017
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Square Enix working with Bulletstorm dev on new AAA project
Final Fantasy creator Square Enix is working on a new triple-A title with Bulletstorm developer, People Can Fly.
June 1, 2017
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Broadcasting giant BT wants more TV shows focused on games and eSports
Games industry production agency Attention Seekers will partner with broadcasting giant BT to produce new TV shows spotlighting video games.
June 1, 2017
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One Month Polish: Taking a Game from Ugly to Pretty As A Non-Artist
As a programmer, I sometimes feel intimidated by the work of polishing a game's visuals. Here are the steps I took to improve my project JELLYBEAM and why you shouldn't let the process scare you.
June 1, 2017
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Survey: Americans under 35 like eSports as much as actual sports
A recent survey suggests "Millennials" (aka anyone between the ages of 18 and 34) in the U.S. are basically evenly split when it comes to whether they prefer traditional sports or eSports.
May 31, 2017
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Come to VRDC Fall 2017 for expert tips on designing and demoing VR experiences
Organizers of the Virtual Reality Developers Conference are excited to highlight 2 more great sessions for VRDC Fall 2017 that offer expert tips on VR audio design and respectful, effective VR demos.
May 31, 2017
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Why devs should work with online communities to aid accessibility
Sometimes, making a game accessible doesn't require extensive difficulty tweaking, but can involve communicating information about the game to an audience who needs it.
May 30, 2017
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Groundhog Day meets Shakespeare in Elsinore
Elsinore, whose elevator pitch is “Groundhog Day meets Shakespeare,” is a time-looping isometric RPG take on Hamlet. You play as Ophelia.
May 29, 2017
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Why you don't need to tear up your game to make it accessible
Making your video game more accessible isn't hard work. In fact, the only reason you're probably struggling to answer to the accessibility question is because the solution is so damn obvious.
May 26, 2017
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Livestreaming Your Way to a Better Game
Livestreaming is a great new tool, allowing developers unprecedented opportunities to connect with their fans. It also offers a while new way to playtest indie games, with advantages developers have never before enjoyed. Learn why this could be for you.
May 26, 2017
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Penny Arcade aims to up its global presence with 'Powered by PAX' events
Penny Arcade and its partner ReedPop are kicking off a new 'Powered by PAX' program aimed at creating more worldwide PAX-like events through partnerships with local organizers.
May 25, 2017