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Outrealm Post-Mortem, Part 2
Outrealm Post-Mortem, Part 2
Part 2 (final) of my series on Outrealm's Post-mortem. This part focuses on the project itself and the challenges/problems I faced during development. I also talk about how the game concept evolved over time and how certain elements were designed.
Feb. 12, 2018
Translating City and Character Names in Video Games
Translating City and Character Names in Video Games
While translating words that have a direct equivalent in the dictionary is already a pretty complex task, what about neologisms? Games are peppered with original places, items and character names. What should the translator do? There are several options.
Feb. 12, 2018
The Indie Developer's Guide to a Kickass Game Localization, Part I: How to Prepare Your Game for Localization
The Indie Developer's Guide to a Kickass Game Localization, Part I: How to Prepare Your Game for Localization
Do you know how to prepare your game for localization? Some insights from a localizer's point of view.
Feb. 12, 2018
Episodic design 2.0 - Gameplay and storytelling at its best (Part 2)
Episodic design 2.0 - Gameplay and storytelling at its best (Part 2)
In the first part of this feature on episodic design, I summarized why this narrative format can significantly improve game experience. In this second part, I'll describe a game concept that merges intense action gameplay and strong episodic storytelling.
Feb. 12, 2018
What Indie Devs Get Wrong About Professional Networking
What Indie Devs Get Wrong About Professional Networking
Game developers need to network like anyone else. But you've probably been taught a lot of wrong things about professional networking. For indie devs in particular, it's integral to your survival. Here's what you need to know about getting out there.
Feb. 12, 2018
Revolutionary Warfare | The AI of Total War (Part 3)
Revolutionary Warfare | The AI of Total War (Part 3)
In part 3 of my series on Total War, I look at the campaign AI of 2013's 'Total War: Rome II'.
Feb. 12, 2018
Video Game Deep Cuts: Outsourcing My Death Anxiety
Video Game Deep Cuts: Outsourcing My Death Anxiety
This week's highlights include a great longform piece on game asset outsourcing, the creator of A Mortician's Tale on overcoming her death anxiety, and lots more.
Feb. 12, 2018
Cyber Attack Disrupts Winter Olympics Website During Opening Ceremony
Cyber Attack Disrupts Winter Olympics Website During Opening Ceremony
The Winter Olympics Games Organizing Committee is investigating a cyber attack on the event's Internet and Wi-Fi system.
Feb. 10, 2018
The hands-free development of Dig Dog
The hands-free development of Dig Dog
In an interview with Ars Technica, game developer Rusty Moyher shared how he programmed and created art assets for Dig Dog using his voice and an interesting alternative to a hands-on mouse.
Feb. 9, 2018
Nintendo uncertain about future of the 3DS after Switch's success
Nintendo uncertain about future of the 3DS after Switch's success
During an analyst Q&A with Nintendo earlier this week, the company expressed uncertainty over the future of the Nintendo 3DS after a successful launch of the Switch.
Feb. 9, 2018
Video: The ten principles for better level design
Video: The ten principles for better level design
In this 2013 GDC session, Square Enix Montreal's Dan Taylor provides a Ramsian-style breakdown of how to create world-class levels.
Feb. 9, 2018
Road to the IGF: DANG!'s IO Interloper
Road to the IGF: DANG!'s IO Interloper
IO Interloper aims to make the player feel like a hacker, working through clunky interfaces to hack cameras and drones in their attempts at corporate espionage.
Feb. 9, 2018