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At GDC 2017, get a behind-the-scenes look at composing music for Doom
In his GDC 2017 session on "Doom: Behind the Music," composer Mick Gordon will delve into the composition, production and creative philosophies behind the hell-raising 2016 game soundtrack.
Nov. 18, 2016
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Characterization through fashion in Dishonored 2
"[Emily] seems to have a darkness about her and this is what we wanted to highlight; that’s the reason we went with black for her clothes."
Nov. 18, 2016
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Obituary: Need for Speed composer, Saki Kaskas
"Saki was a gentle, kind soul, with a heart of gold. He was one in a million. He was a master of his craft, and I don't exaggerate when I say that he was the most talented musician I have ever known."
Nov. 18, 2016
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Hideo Kojima to be honored with Industry Icon Award
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima will be honored at The Game Awards 2016 with the Industry Icon Award.
Nov. 18, 2016
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Why Throwing in VR Sucks--and How to Make it Better
Throwing--it’s one of the first things you do when you try out VR. It's also one of the most inconsistent experiences. My baby-tossing game demanded better. So here's how I made throwing better for a game where throwing is a central mechanic.
Nov. 18, 2016
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What reality-inspired games are
Our upcoming title, Bury me, my Love, is a reality-inspired game. As you may have noticed, this is rather uncommon in the vide games landscape – to the point where I thought it might be useful to try to propose a definition of what this genre is about.
Nov. 18, 2016
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Over the top: Historians discuss Battlefield 1
Historians Bob Whitaker and Chris Kempshall discuss Battlefield 1. Topics include the controversy over the game's depiction of the war, the problems with depicting the First World War in games more generally,and the reality of trench warfare.
Nov. 18, 2016
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Chat with Dishonored 2 creative director Harvey Smith today at 11AM EST
We're going to stream Dishonored 2's Clockwork Mansion with the man who helped design it! Come ask questions and learn about the making of the Dishonored series.
Nov. 17, 2016
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Ubisoft creative lead hopes for more dynamic narratives in video games
Ubisoft’s chief creative officer Serge Hascoët shared desires to see and create more video games with dynamic, and player-focused narratives.
Nov. 17, 2016
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Ubisoft opens fourth Eastern European studio in Belgrade, Serbia
Ubisoft Belgrade's staff of fifteen is currently collaborating with studios in Kiev and Paris on Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, and the company plans to employ up to 40 people in the coming year.
Nov. 17, 2016
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided honored with multiple awards at CVAs
The Eidos-Montreal-developed game walked away with awards in a quarter of the total categories featured at the Canadian Videogame Awards.
Nov. 17, 2016
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Take-Two CEO: Annual release schedules 'burn off' game franchises
"Our competitors burn off their franchises," Take-Two chief Strauss Zelnick said recently as he explained why the company tries to avoid "annualizing" releases in its non-sports game franchises.
Nov. 17, 2016