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We're analyzing the narrative design of Murdered: Soul Suspect at 3PM EDT
We're analyzing the narrative design of Murdered: Soul Suspect at 3PM EDT
Join us for a close look at the narrative design of Murdered: Soul Suspect at 3PM EDT.
Oct. 25, 2017
Some overlooked gems of game design in Murdered: Soul Suspect
Some overlooked gems of game design in Murdered: Soul Suspect
We took a look at the interesting game mechanics that have helped Murdered: Soul Suspect find a small fanbase even after its developer closed up shop.
Oct. 25, 2017
Xbox publishing head: Single-player games aren't dead, just more complicated
Xbox publishing head: Single-player games aren't dead, just more complicated
"I do think the economics of taking a single-player game and telling a very high fidelity multi-hour story get a little more complicated," said Shannon Loftis.
Oct. 25, 2017
Steam users can now send gift cards digitally
Steam users can now send gift cards digitally
Gone are the days when Steam users would have to venture out into the world to buy and send Steam Gift Cards to friends.
Oct. 25, 2017
Battlegrounds' beloved butt-protecting frying pan was an accidental addition
Battlegrounds' beloved butt-protecting frying pan was an accidental addition
"Stuff like that is truly emergent," PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds creator Brendan Greene tells Eurogamer. "Something that you can never really plan for.”
Oct. 25, 2017
Blending visual novel and sanity meter in Tokyo Dark
Blending visual novel and sanity meter in Tokyo Dark
"We're big fans of the Call of Cthullu tabletop game. Tracking Sanity, Professionalism, Investigation and Neurosis (SPIN) came directly from our experiences with many forms of tabletop role playing."
Oct. 25, 2017
Opinion: The game industry must face up to its gambling problem
Opinion: The game industry must face up to its gambling problem
“It’s not real, so we don’t need rules.” That response was a lie when it was about online harassment, and it’s a lie when discussing whether or not microtransactions in games are a form of gambling.
Oct. 25, 2017
Devs push back on Patreon's 'clearer stance' regarding adult content
Devs push back on Patreon's 'clearer stance' regarding adult content
This week a group of Patreon users published an open letter pushing back on Patreon's recent public update regarding how and when it decides whether an 'adult' project can use its platform.
Oct. 25, 2017
Microsoft kills the Kinect as production shuts down
Microsoft kills the Kinect as production shuts down
Microsoft has been winding down Kinect support for years, but it looks like the device has now officially been laid to rest.
Oct. 25, 2017
Nintendo revisiting freemium model in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Nintendo revisiting freemium model in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
The title looks similar to other entries in the series, but has players managing and frolicking around a campsite instead of renovating an entire village.
Oct. 25, 2017
Video: Diagnosing and improving UX in a live game
Video: Diagnosing and improving UX in a live game
At GDC 2017 Digit Games Studio's Om Tandon breaks down how UX (user experience) designers can collaborate with developers, data scientists, and monetization teams to address problems with a game.
Oct. 25, 2017
Get a job: Blizzard Entertainment is hiring a UI Engineer
Get a job: Blizzard Entertainment is hiring a UI Engineer
The World of Warcraft user interface team is looking for a UI Engineer with the talent to create good UI but with the creativity and passion to make great UI.
Oct. 25, 2017