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Leaving CDProjekt RED, a first step in the dark (Part 1)
Leaving CDProjekt RED, a first step in the dark (Part 1)
Sharing the story of how I entered the game industry and came to leave my dream job at CDProjekt RED, to start my own business.
Feb. 27, 2018
Finding the fun in VR-centric design: Telekinesis
Finding the fun in VR-centric design: Telekinesis
VR is all about iteration and experimentation, making uncovering and locking down the fun of your design a tricky challenge. This article covers what went in to creating a first-of-its-kind VR telekinesis, and the rabbit hole we fell in to get there.
Feb. 27, 2018
Love and hate from fans, how to deal with it
Love and hate from fans, how to deal with it
When your house gets stalked by fans, you know you have a very passionate audience. Dealing with their love and hate can be an emotional rollercoaster and a business minefield. The CEO of tinyBuild shares his pro-tips of how to deal with love and hate.
Feb. 27, 2018
Chrome OS Will Soon Start Supporting Linux Applications
Chrome OS Will Soon Start Supporting Linux Applications
We do know that there is a deep underlying connection shared by Chrome operating system and Linux. Though Chrome OS is based on Gentoo Linux it is not
Feb. 26, 2018
Designing side quests? Study these 7 games (and some Chris Avellone pointers)
Designing side quests? Study these 7 games (and some Chris Avellone pointers)
Side quests can make or break your game. Here, devs suggest some games that do side quests notably well, and Chris Avellone offers guidelines on how to design a great side quest.
Feb. 26, 2018
Video: The technology behind the sand in Journey
Video: The technology behind the sand in Journey
In this 2013 GDC session, thatgamecompany's John Edwards goes over the technical details of how sand was implemented in Journey.
Feb. 26, 2018
Toys of the future will be designed for augmented reality
Toys of the future will be designed for augmented reality
Following the New York Toy Fair last week, companies like Hasbro have revealed entertainment for kids which use augmented reality.
Feb. 26, 2018
Former EA devs reflect on work culture 14 years after EA Spouse
Former EA devs reflect on work culture 14 years after EA Spouse
In a piece published by Glixel earlier today, former Electronic Arts developers reflect on their employment 14 years after the Live Journal post EA Spouse shed light on the company's labor practices.
Feb. 26, 2018
Khronos Group brings Vulkan support to MacOS and iOS
Khronos Group brings Vulkan support to MacOS and iOS
Previously, iOS and MacOS were noticeably absent from Vulkan’s lists of supported platforms but the release of the free and open-source MoltenVK driver and the LunarG Vulkan SDK changes that.
Feb. 26, 2018
Pricing and platforms: Why Alto's Adventure went F2P on Android only
Pricing and platforms: Why Alto's Adventure went F2P on Android only
Creative director Ryan Cash explains why Alto's Adventure launched at $5 for iOS but opted for free-to-play on Android one year later.
Feb. 26, 2018
PAX producer ReedPOP acquires Gamer Network
PAX producer ReedPOP acquires Gamer Network
The acquisition sees the U.S.-based company take control of the websites Eurogamer, RockPaperShotgun, GamesIndustry.biz, and others.
Feb. 26, 2018
Road to the IGF: Studio MDHR's Cuphead
Road to the IGF: Studio MDHR's Cuphead
Players will battle colossal bosses, their styles drawn from 1930s animation, as hot jazz blares in their ears in ever-escalating run and gun game Cuphead.
Feb. 26, 2018