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The Game Show Interview: Starting a Career as a Game Composer
Transcript of the uncut interview of game composer Winifred Phillips by Meena Shamaly, host of ABC Classic’s The Game Show.
April 17, 2024
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How to design giant robots in shooters: a comprehensive War Robots retrospective
In this post, we’ll look at the history of how we’ve implemented robot design in War Robots and reveal our essential guidelines that will be useful for any developer, no matter the project.
April 10, 2024
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Superhero team-ups and failing the fantasy
'One of the hardest priorities to fight for as a designer is player motivation. Keeping the player fantasy not just in your mind but in everyone else’s can be a constant challenge, especially if a different fantasy is seen as potentially more profitable.'
April 9, 2024
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Demystifying 3D Character Rigging for Games
In collaboration with one of our senior rigging and groom artists, we aim to demystify this craft and provide in-depth insights into the process of rigging characters for games.
April 6, 2024
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Making sure my child does not spend too much time playing video games
By spending time getting to know the science behind screen time and how to manage access to it, you can feel better about the time your kids are spending in front of the screen.
March 30, 2024
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Resilience and innovation on display as the games industry looks to bounce back at GDC 2024
Key trends included the emergence of new AI tools, the erosion of platform boundaries through new translation layers, and the surprise re-emergence of web-based gaming.
March 29, 2024
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10+ years making games from Mexico
'Looking towards the future, the possibilities are endless. The industry continues to evolve, presenting new opportunities and challenges. But armed with the knowledge and experience I've gained, I'm excited to see what lies ahead.'
March 27, 2024
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AI NPC chat is like VR: probably cool but certainly niche
The “who hasn’t dreamt of having a real conversation with an NPC” discourse should remind us of the famed “who hasn’t dreamt of living inside their game” discussions we’ve had about VR in the 2010s. It’s a technologist's dream, but not something anyone will use.
March 26, 2024
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Mastering Collaboration with a Remote Game Art Outsourcing Team
We’ve been a fully remote team since the very beginning, back in 2017, and we’ve discovered numerous benefits that can make the remote work experience not only effective but also enjoyable.
March 26, 2024
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Last night's Game Developers Choice Awards showed a community burning to speak out
Amid a celebration of great games, developers pleaded for a ceasefire in Gaza and decried inhumane layoffs.
March 22, 2024
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How to build a narrative in a PvP game: without a narrative designer on the team
Do mobile games really need a narrative? And how can we build one if we don’t have a narrative designer?
March 15, 2024
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The Upside of Using Culture and Personal Stories as Game Pillars
As a lead creative, here are the important things to know about using culture and personal stories as game pillars.
March 14, 2024