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Game source code is a teaching tool, not a trade secret, argues VGHF founder
Game source code is a teaching tool, not a trade secret, argues VGHF founder
“The industry sees source material as a trade secret,” Video Game History Foundation founder Frank Cifaldi said at GDC today. “We think it’s an educational tool."
March 22, 2019
Sweeney commits to human moderators & quality filters for Epic's Games Store
Sweeney commits to human moderators & quality filters for Epic's Games Store
"So we're not going to see asset flips," the Epic founder told Gamasutra at GDC this week. "And we're going to explicitly say no to porn games or other intentionally controversial games."
March 22, 2019
Labor organizers share insight and tips on unionizing the game industry
Labor organizers share insight and tips on unionizing the game industry
“I don't think it’s much to ask, in an industry that’s three times the size of Hollywood, to get a meaningful return on the risk you’re taking and the opportunity you’re creating."
March 22, 2019
Crash meetings, keep a lore bible, and other narrative design tips learned at King
Crash meetings, keep a lore bible, and other narrative design tips learned at King
"If everyone is thinking about narrative design, no one will forget it," argues King's Tracey John during a talk about how to handle narrative design in tight projects.
March 22, 2019
Boyfriend Dungeon dev examines why game fashion sucks, and what to do about it
Boyfriend Dungeon dev examines why game fashion sucks, and what to do about it
“I’m not here to talk about what good fashion is,” said Kitfox Games' Victoria Tran at GDC today. “I want to talk more about how we’ve ignored it as a serious mechanic."
March 21, 2019
Overwatch saw 40% less disruptive behavior with the endorsement system
Overwatch saw 40% less disruptive behavior with the endorsement system
Research developer at Blizzard Natasha Miller shared how the studio implemented social features into Overwatch to promote positive behavior among players. Â
March 21, 2019
Valve is pushing new social features for Steam later this year
Valve is pushing new social features for Steam later this year
Valve's Tom Giardino outlined a handful of new and upgraded features coming to Steam in the future during GDC 2019 this afternoon.
March 21, 2019
Shape Theory in Level Design
Shape Theory in Level Design
Shape Theory is a theory we all know apart about and we are aware of it subconsciously. Here I break down how it can be used for level design and how it is used to encourage the player to act certain ways.
March 21, 2019
Opinion: Chez Stadia - Google's new cloud platform
Opinion: Chez Stadia - Google's new cloud platform
The announcement for Google Stadia was absolutely perfect and flawless. It also told us exactly nothing about the relevant aspects for content creators or consumers.
March 20, 2019
The Oculus Rift S is a new PC VR headset with built-in tracking
The Oculus Rift S is a new PC VR headset with built-in tracking
The Oculus Rift S makes use of Oculus Insight tracking technology to remove the need for bothersome external sensors, meaning it can deliver out-of-the-box room scale with minimum fuss.
March 20, 2019
Update: Lucasfilm Games job postings apparently not linked to studio revival
Update: Lucasfilm Games job postings apparently not linked to studio revival
Updated A new sub-division of Disney does appear to share the name of LucasArts precursor Lucasfilm Games, but a representative has confirmed no new company with that name is being formed.
March 20, 2019
Epic lays plans for Unreal Engine ray tracing and physics revamps
Epic lays plans for Unreal Engine ray tracing and physics revamps
Epic hosted its usual 'State of Unreal' briefing at GDC today, and the big news for Unreal devs seems to be a new online services SDK, ray tracing support, and a big upcoming "Chaos" physics system.
March 20, 2019