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Making a multi-character RPG narrative in Supergiant's Pyre
"We got excited by the idea of the player getting close to an interesting cast of characters over the course of a grand journey, and having some impact over what happened to them," says Supergiant's Greg Kasavin.
Dec. 27, 2016
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Silence Screams: Virginia tells a complex story without dialogue
Virginia is a complex thriller about a new FBI agent trying to locate a missing young man while also trying to find evidence of corruption in her partner. And no one ever says a word.
Dec. 27, 2016
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Recently shuttered Crytek studio reborn as Black Sea Games
Crytek's recently shuttered Sofia studio has been re-established as Black Sea Games by a group of former Crytek devs.
Dec. 27, 2016
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Pixelmage Games shuts shop, cancels debut game Hero's Song
Pixelmage Games has shut up shop and canceled its debut game, Hero's Song, after the Early Access title struggled to find an audience.
Dec. 27, 2016
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Get a job: Disruptor Beam is hiring a UI/UX Designer 2
Disruptor Beam is looking for a UI/UX Designer to work side-by-side with a team of designers, marketers, and engineers to help create world-class tools and mobile experiences in Framingham, MA.
Dec. 27, 2016
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Oxenfree dev shares tips on elevating game narratives at GDC 2017
At GDC 2017, Night School Studio cofounder Sean Frankel will dive into the various design decisions that went into creating an acclaimed supernatural thriller rooted in communication and exploration.
Dec. 27, 2016
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Historians discuss Civilization VI
Historians John Harney and Tonio Andrade talk about Civilization VI and how the game (and series as whole) reflects broader issues when discussing history.
Dec. 27, 2016
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Combining the unusual with the familiar: The Recursive Dollhouse Post-Mortem
What was involved in creating a puzzle game about a dollhouse inside a dollhouse, inside a dollhouse, ad infinitum? In this Post-Mortem, the developer discusses the success and the struggles of creating The Recursive Dollhouse for the Ludum Dare game jam.
Dec. 27, 2016
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Rapid Prototyping Tip: Defining data as code files
When you're trying to churn out a game fast, it might make more sense to define your items, texts or conversation in code files. Here's how to do it, an example from my current project.
Dec. 27, 2016
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See Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's Breach mode deconstructed at GDC 2017
Heads up, game makers: 2017 Game Developers Conference organizers are happy to announce that Eidos Montreal will be backing a neat talk at the show about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's unique Breach mode.
Dec. 26, 2016
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Video Game Deep Cuts: Bye Wii U, Hi 2017!
The latest Video Game Deep Cuts, picking the smartest longform video game articles and videos of the week, says goodbye to the Wii U & rounds up a whole host of 'Best of 2016' pieces.
Dec. 26, 2016
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Best of 2016: Gamasutra's top games, devs, events and trends
This is it -- the whole kit and kaboodle. As 2016 shuffles off this mortal coil, Gamasutra staff reflect on the events, trends, games and -- most importantly -- the devs that shaped the year that was.
Dec. 23, 2016