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Video: Identifying insignificant details which determine a game's success
Video: Identifying insignificant details which determine a game's success
In this classic GDC 2012 talk, Sucker Punch's Jaime Griesemer explains how to apply detail-oriented design principles to other games, franchises, genres and generations.
Oct. 30, 2018
Sony sold nearly 4 million PS4s in the last three months
Sony sold nearly 4 million PS4s in the last three months
The PlayStation 4 (including its Slim and Pro variants) sold 3.9 million units during the last three months, accounting for a total of 126.5 billion (~$1.1 billion) worth of hardware sales.
Oct. 30, 2018
Sony reports 65% increase in games profit driven by sales of Spider-Man
Sony reports 65% increase in games profit driven by sales of Spider-Man
Sony has released its financials for its second quarter ended September 30, 2018, with games profits increasing over 65 percent citing Insomniac's _Spider-Man_ specifically for the growth.
Oct. 30, 2018
Battlefield V will have premium currency, but no pay-to-win progression system
Battlefield V will have premium currency, but no pay-to-win progression system
_Battlefield V_ is doing away with its premium pass in of a new live-services system which seems will only allow in-game currency bought with real money to be spent on cosmetic upgrades.
Oct. 30, 2018
The rising need for game economy designers in freemium mobile games
The rising need for game economy designers in freemium mobile games
Pietro Guardascione of Candy Crush maker King argues that there will be a sharp increase in demand for "analytical game designers" who work closely with lead designers on key game systems.
Oct. 30, 2018
The Three Factors of Effective Horror Design
The Three Factors of Effective Horror Design
Horror can be a tough genre to design around, but there are three elements that must be present if you want to get a scare out of the player.
Oct. 30, 2018
The Reset Problem: A Case for Single-player Matchmaking
The Reset Problem: A Case for Single-player Matchmaking
Match-based single-player games have an inherent efficiency advantage over more linear formats. However, this advantage is threatened by a specific design problem that frequently occurs in those kinds of games and yet is rarely talked about explicitly.
Oct. 30, 2018
Mass Effect 3 Priority Earth Overhaul mod gets a new patch, adds new textures, packs gameplay fixes
Mass Effect 3 Priority Earth Overhaul mod gets a new patch, adds new textures, packs gameplay fixes
Oct. 29, 2018
Battlerite Royale can be played for free this week, free midweek starts tomorrow October 30th [UPDATE]
Battlerite Royale can be played for free this week, free midweek starts tomorrow October 30th [UPDATE]
Oct. 29, 2018
Demo for the F.E.A.R.-inspired indie FPS, Trepang2, coming soon
Demo for the F.E.A.R.-inspired indie FPS, Trepang2, coming soon
Oct. 29, 2018
God Eater 3 releases on February 8th 2019
God Eater 3 releases on February 8th 2019
Oct. 29, 2018
No Man’s Sky free update The Abyss is now available for download
No Man’s Sky free update The Abyss is now available for download
Oct. 29, 2018