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Betheda has halted development on The Elder Scrolls: Legends
Betheda has halted development on The Elder Scrolls: Legends
Bethesda has paused development on The Elder Scrolls: Legends for the "foreseeable future," casting the future of the card battler into doubt.
Dec. 9, 2019
Report: iDreamSky in talks to acquire Leyou Technologies for $1.4 billion
Report: iDreamSky in talks to acquire Leyou Technologies for $1.4 billion
Chinese publisher iDreamSky could be about to purchase Hong Kong-based games company Leyou Technologies for $1.4 billion.
Dec. 9, 2019
Get a job: Sony PlayStation is looking for a VFX Artist
Get a job: Sony PlayStation is looking for a VFX Artist
We are looking for a Senior FX Artist to come aboard and help us build the highest quality game FX possible.
Dec. 9, 2019
Video: Writing for Lord Shaxx, Destiny's supportive space coach
Video: Writing for Lord Shaxx, Destiny's supportive space coach
At GDC 2019 Bungie's Jonathan To discusses Lord Shaxx's creation as Crucible announcer in the Destiny series, and how the character grew from supporting character to fan favorite.
Dec. 9, 2019
See Death Stranding's AI deconstructed at GDC 2020!
See Death Stranding's AI deconstructed at GDC 2020!
Kojima's _Death Stranding_ is defined by hard-to-traverse landscapes, and few devs know that better than those responsible for the game's AI and pathfinding systems. Learn how they did it at GDC 2020!
Dec. 9, 2019
Historians play Tannenberg
Historians play Tannenberg
Historians Bob Whitaker and Chris Kempshall play and discuss the multiplayer WWI game Tannenberg. Topics include the Battle of Tannenberg, the Eastern Front in WWI, and the recent history of First World War games more generally.
Dec. 9, 2019
Emotional Context In Decision Design
Emotional Context In Decision Design
Wanderlust Travel Stories is an anthology of interactive travel literature we published in fall 2019. In this article, I share how we used context and personal perspective to make choices relevant for the player and easier to implement.
Dec. 9, 2019
How Audio Design Enhances Diablo 2
How Audio Design Enhances Diablo 2
Diablo 2's audio team reflects on what the game's soundscape brought to Blizzard North's legendary sequel.
Dec. 9, 2019
Understanding player behavior - What to read
Understanding player behavior - What to read
Five books to read to better understand player psychology and behavior.
Dec. 9, 2019
Video game purism and mixed media.
Video game purism and mixed media.
A historical look at video games, how they went from simple interactive games to incorporating traditional forms of media and where the current technological developments might lead us.
Dec. 9, 2019
Kliuless #61: Sony's First 25 Years
Kliuless #61: Sony's First 25 Years
Each week I compile a gaming industry insights newsletter that I publish broadly. Opinions are mine.
Dec. 9, 2019
Writings on the Wall: Sharing Accessible Narratives Through Environmental Design
Writings on the Wall: Sharing Accessible Narratives Through Environmental Design
How can designers leverage the environment in their games to share accessible narratives to players? This article examines how The Last of Us, God of War (2018), and Inside create compelling narratives through environmental design.
Dec. 9, 2019