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Inspiration in isolation: The Long Dark takes on a different kind of survival fiction
Inspiration in isolation: The Long Dark takes on a different kind of survival fiction
We talk to Raphael van Lierop about Hinterland, a star-studded new independent studio, and how a new degree of creative freedom lets the team take a fascinating approach to survival and storytelling.
Sept. 17, 2013
PS4's Mark Cerny explains why Sony opted for the x86
PS4's Mark Cerny explains why Sony opted for the x86
"You can talk to anyone out there who makes technology," says PlayStation 4's lead architect Mark Cerny, speaking with OPM on why his team went with the complex architecture of the x86 processor.
Sept. 16, 2013
Analysts weigh in on Grand Theft Auto V's market impact
Analysts weigh in on Grand Theft Auto V's market impact
With a large console install base, strong preorders and favorable early reviews, analysts are predicting that Grand Theft Auto V's hype will match its performance at retail.
Sept. 16, 2013
Kids may soon be playing mobile more than PC or console games
Kids may soon be playing mobile more than PC or console games
With the increased availability of low-cost tablets and smartphones, platform preferences among children are almost evenly split between mobile and console/computer, the NPD Group reports.
Sept. 16, 2013
Red 5 shuts down Firefall PvP to 'rethink' its eSports approach
Red 5 shuts down Firefall PvP to 'rethink' its eSports approach
Red 5 Studios has announced it is closing down its existing player-versus-player mode for Firefall, citing an untenable low attract rate for its "controversial eSports route."
Sept. 16, 2013
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Divekick to 868-HACK
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Divekick to 868-HACK
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Kris Ligman on topics including Divekick's community problem and the "gorgeous math" of Michael Brough's 868-HACK.
Sept. 16, 2013
We can still learn a lot from coin-op game design
We can still learn a lot from coin-op game design
In this reprint from the October 1996 issue of Game Developer magazine, Jeff Brown and James Plamondon outline four 'laws' of coin-op that are as valuable to modern design as in the arcade's heyday.
Sept. 16, 2013
Video: The messy development of DMA Design's Grand Theft Auto
Video: The messy development of DMA Design's Grand Theft Auto
With Grand Theft Auto V about to launch, the team behind the original controversial 1997 release has given some insight into what a mess development on the first GTA was.
Sept. 16, 2013
Ubi-Art cultivates both creativity and culture at Ubisoft
Ubi-Art cultivates both creativity and culture at Ubisoft
The 2D UbiArt framework plays an interesting role in Ubisoft's strategy: It's an avenue to create riskier games with smaller teams, and to refresh developers who've long worked on triple-A brands.
Sept. 16, 2013
From Mirror's Edge to the cutting edge of virtual reality
From Mirror's Edge to the cutting edge of virtual reality
"I feel like I'm looking at the future," says Owen O'Brien, senior producer of Mirror's Edge and now executive producer of CCP's VR title EVE Valkyrie.
Sept. 16, 2013
Valve still sees Linux as the key to PC game success
Valve still sees Linux as the key to PC game success
Valve founder Gabe Newell has been quiet lately about the future of Linux games, and his company's mysterious PC console solution Steam Box. Today, he hinted at upcoming developments from Valve.
Sept. 16, 2013
Writing in the killing field: Violence in Spec Ops The Line
Writing in the killing field: Violence in Spec Ops The Line
Walt Williams, lead writer and narrative designer on Spec Ops: The Line discusses the idea that violence in games, while it may not desensitize people from violence in general, does desensitize people from violence in games.
Sept. 16, 2013