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Hands-on with Epic's Unreal editor in VR: It's for real
Hands-on with Epic's Unreal editor in VR: It's for real
At GDC I got an opportunity to try out Unreal Engine's editor in VR -- actually editing live game content on the fly using an Oculus Rift with the Touch controllers. Here's what I thought after that, and speaking to Epic bosses.
March 18, 2016
Rez Infinite and the 'tidal wave' of VR that's coming
Rez Infinite and the 'tidal wave' of VR that's coming
Visionary developer Tetsuya Mizuguchi (Lumines, Rez) explains his perspective on VR game development and the inspiration for his enduring classic, Rez, which is due to hit PlayStation VR soon.
March 18, 2016
Platinum Games' guide to action game design
Platinum Games' guide to action game design
Atsushi Inaba, co-founder of Platinum Games (The Wonderful 101, Bayonetta, Transformers: Devastation) shares his insight on how to make world-class action games.
March 18, 2016
20 years later, David Brevik shares the story of making Diablo
20 years later, David Brevik shares the story of making Diablo
Speaking at GDC in San Francisco this week, Blizzard North cofounder and Diablo creator David Brevik spoke to what went right -- and wrong -- in the making of the influential action RPG.
March 18, 2016
Analyzing why people play games, and how it changes over time
Analyzing why people play games, and how it changes over time
“The goal of this talk is to help you develop accurate empathy,” said Ubisoft's Jason VandenBerghe. “To understand what’s going on in your players’ minds so you can make accurate design decisions.”
March 18, 2016
'Everybody loves to play': GDC microtalks 2016
'Everybody loves to play': GDC microtalks 2016
"Everybody loves to play" was the theme of this year's GDC Microtalks, which featured top-tier speakers who had a lot to say in a little amount of time.
March 18, 2016
Michael John: Games are a great way to explore complex social issues
Michael John: Games are a great way to explore complex social issues
In his GDC talk, Michael John observed that video games are fundamentally similar to activism. "Games are about verbs acting on a system," he said. "That's also what it means to be an activist."
March 18, 2016
One Life Left vs. Gamasutra at GDC 2016: Stories! Awards! Pink Pants!
One Life Left vs. Gamasutra at GDC 2016: Stories! Awards! Pink Pants!
Stories! Awards! Pink Pants! Join One Life Left, Gamasutra and 12 more super special guests as we guide you through the ins-and-outs of GDC 2016.
March 18, 2016
In-Game Advertising in Free-To-Play Mobile: Getting the Balance Right
In-Game Advertising in Free-To-Play Mobile: Getting the Balance Right
Formulating a good in-game advertising strategy is essential for maximizing the value of a mobile game.
March 18, 2016
E3 Is Still Relevant - But It’s Definitely Changing
E3 Is Still Relevant - But It’s Definitely Changing
Yes - E3 is still relevant. But why are so many high profile publishers opting out? Hosting your own event, focusing on fans, finding solutions through synergy and avoiding the noise are reasons some have left. Red Fox Insights reports.
March 18, 2016
What I Learned From Our Game Having a "Mostly Negative" Rating on Steam
What I Learned From Our Game Having a "Mostly Negative" Rating on Steam
This is the story of how our game's Steam rating plunged, and how we persevered to make our game the best it could be.
March 18, 2016
This Week in Video Game Blogging: Horror, Monsters and Bad Faith
This Week in Video Game Blogging: Horror, Monsters and Bad Faith
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Eric Swain on horror, trauma and vicious children
March 18, 2016