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Training Design Students to Tackle Art Issues with Prototypes
Training Design Students to Tackle Art Issues with Prototypes
From 2013-2014, I focused on training design students on how to prove their designs on their own with prototypes. This post details the work from 2015-2016 training design students on solving art issues in the prototyping phase.
Jan. 6, 2017
Digital game sales trumped physical in the UK last year, according to UK trade group
Digital game sales trumped physical in the UK last year, according to UK trade group
The London-based Entertainment Retailers Association reports today that for the first time ever, digital distribution accounted for the majority (58 percent) of UK game sales last year.
Jan. 5, 2017
New Vive Tracker turns everyday objects into VR controllers
New Vive Tracker turns everyday objects into VR controllers
HTC has unveiled some new accessories for its Vive VR headset this week at CES, the most interesting of which is the Vive Tracker.
Jan. 5, 2017
App Store revenues up by 40% to $20 billion in 2016
App Store revenues up by 40% to $20 billion in 2016
App Store revenues leapt up by 40 percent in 2016, with developers raking in a gargantuan $20 billion over the course of the year.
Jan. 5, 2017
PS4 sales hit 53M as Uncharted 4 closes in on 9M mark
PS4 sales hit 53M as Uncharted 4 closes in on 9M mark
We already knew that lifetime PS4 sales had surpassed 50 million, but now Sony has served up a more exact number in the wake of the busy holiday season.
Jan. 5, 2017
At GDC 2017 Epic shares tips on boosting player retention via good design
At GDC 2017 Epic shares tips on boosting player retention via good design
In his GDC 2017 UX Summit talk, Epic's Jim Brown aims to dissect the basic emotions that drive everyone, and provide design techniques that help players keep enjoying -- and playing -- your game.
Jan. 5, 2017
Get a job: Nintendo is hiring a Public Relations Manager
Get a job: Nintendo is hiring a Public Relations Manager
Nintendo of America is looking for an experienced Public Relations Manager to develop and manage product publicity, foster relationships with key industry influencers, and more in Redwood City, CA.
Jan. 5, 2017
GDC 2017 will host a Classic Game Postmortem of Civilization!
GDC 2017 will host a Classic Game Postmortem of Civilization!
Sid Meier and Bruce Shelley, a pair of game industry luminaries who have together shaped the history of game dev, will be delivering a Classic Game Postmortem on their landmark strategy game Civilization at GDC 2017!
Jan. 5, 2017
Come to the GDC 2017 AI Summit and get tips on making games smarter
Come to the GDC 2017 AI Summit and get tips on making games smarter
With GDC 2017 drawing nigh, organizers share details on some great talks from developers of Watch Dogs 2 and the high-powered Havok tech at the conference's AI Summit.
Jan. 5, 2017
"Man Versus Machine" Watch Dogs 2 Level Design Breakdown [VIDEO]
"Man Versus Machine" Watch Dogs 2 Level Design Breakdown [VIDEO]
Over the course of a 6-minute gameplay video, I discuss level design concepts and considerations that went into making the "Man Vs. Machine" mission in WATCH DOGS 2. Please watch with sound on since the commentary is a crucial component to this video.
Jan. 5, 2017
Crowdfunding Tips and Toolbox
Crowdfunding Tips and Toolbox
A birds-eye view of crowdfunding from a successfully funded project, including useful resources for anyone considering crowdfunding as a means to fully or partially fund their game project.
Jan. 5, 2017
How Valiant Hearts drives you to the breaking point
How Valiant Hearts drives you to the breaking point
How Valiant Hearts in one of the levels makes you go beyond the breaking point alongside one of its characters.
Jan. 5, 2017