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Future Proofing - Corporate Comms for New Studios in 2024
Gaming is transforming, and transformation is hard. The studios with a clear vision for the industry will be the standouts. Whether you’re a solo dev or indie studio riding the crest of the next wave, now is the time to clarify that vision.
June 12, 2024
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A Command & Conquer Retrospective
For my RTS book I am writing, I decided to take it upon myself to replay the entire Command & Conquer series.
June 11, 2024
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The Unrealized Potential of Cooking in Games
Cooking is such a universal activity that it is no wonder why it is featured into so many games.
June 8, 2024
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Psychonauts 2's cooking show level serves inspiration for all aspiring devs
One level in Psychonauts 2 managed to encompass the anxiety and excess of reality cooking shows.
June 8, 2024
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This ain't your Sims 3 baked French toast
A fond look back at video game cookbooks and the delicious dishes that inspired them, including a recipe based on The Sims 3.
June 7, 2024
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Strategy games like Against the Storm let us think about the bigger picture of cooking
Cooking is both a deeply personal act and the lifeblood of armies and civilizations.
June 4, 2024
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The good within: Designing a memorable horror game protagonist
The survival horror genre has no shortage of leads who share the player's eagerness to go through hell and back to achieve their goal of living to see another day.
May 31, 2024
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Populating the city-builder of the future: A Deep dive into character diversity in Cities: Skylines II
Here's how we partnered with Colossal Order to accelerate the production pipeline for creating scores of unique citizens within the world of Cities: Skylines II using our AI-powered, 3D character creation technology.
May 30, 2024
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Modders are Developers - It’s Time to Pay Them
The future of gaming is in the hands of in-game creators.
May 24, 2024
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How acquiring Shiver Entertainment helps Nintendo navigate its next-generation transition
Nintendo's acquisition of Shiver Entertainment could make for a potent weapon to help it navigate its next-gen transition.
May 23, 2024
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Finding Your Voice: How to target press and influencers for your game
In today's crowded gaming market, getting your indie game noticed feels like shouting into a hurricane. That's where strategic media and influencer partnerships come in.
May 21, 2024
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Language, loot, and localization: how to ready MMORPGs for release in more regions
Our focus on localizing Asian games requires a slightly different approach, and while it's a daunting task, it's also an immensely exciting opportunity.
May 17, 2024