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Steam devs can now use the networking APIs created for CS:GO and Dota 2
Steam devs can now use the networking APIs created for CS:GO and Dota 2
Valve has opened up the use of a handful of APIs to partnered Steam developers, granting them tools geared toward better multiplayer play.
March 14, 2019
Blind Squirrel lands $5M in funding to self-publish its first game, Drifters
Blind Squirrel lands $5M in funding to self-publish its first game, Drifters
Blind Squirrel Games announced today that it has raised $5 million in funding for its first game, Drifters.
March 14, 2019
Four Axes of RPG Design
Four Axes of RPG Design
What makes a good RPG? It's a simple question, but not one with a straightforward answer. Having designed several roleplaying games, I tackle the issue by diving the design into four distinct axes.
March 14, 2019
Complete Level Design Processes: Shaping a Cogmind Experience
Complete Level Design Processes: Shaping a Cogmind Experience
A complete rundown of the entire process behind designing and building a new map for the world of Cogmind, and explaining how it integrates with gameplay.
March 14, 2019
Designing Recompile: Twisting and turning the Metroidvania genre
Designing Recompile: Twisting and turning the Metroidvania genre
Phigames are attempting to turn Metroidvania style gameplay on its head with their recently announced game Recompile. The game is planning to deliver multiple critical paths and dynamic narrative systems, elements not typically seen in this genre.
March 14, 2019
Kliuless #27: Peaking Attention
Kliuless #27: Peaking Attention
Each week I compile a gaming industry insights newsletter that I share with other Rioters, including Riot’s senior leadership. This edition is the public version that I publish broadly every week as well. Opinions are mine.
March 14, 2019
Engaging Players Through Ritual
Engaging Players Through Ritual
An exploration of a new design pattern in games, removing abstraction to encourage better player behavior.
March 14, 2019
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is officially coming to PC in 2019, will include Halo Reach
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is officially coming to PC in 2019, will include Halo Reach
March 13, 2019
Microsoft brings DirectX 12 to Windows 7, World of Warcraft the first game supporting it
Microsoft brings DirectX 12 to Windows 7, World of Warcraft the first game supporting it
March 13, 2019
Phoenix Point, spiritual successor to X-Com, will be timed exclusive to Epic’s digital store
Phoenix Point, spiritual successor to X-Com, will be timed exclusive to Epic’s digital store
March 13, 2019
New version of ALOT for Mass Effect 1 & 2 adds 5GB of more than 256 new/improved textures
New version of ALOT for Mass Effect 1 & 2 adds 5GB of more than 256 new/improved textures
March 13, 2019
A public alpha build for Russia 2055 will be made available on March 15th
A public alpha build for Russia 2055 will be made available on March 15th
March 13, 2019