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How Star Wars Outlaws' poker-style mini-game helped to define its tone
Game designer Jean-Baptiste Siraudin talks about the making of Kessel Sabacc, and how the team played tricks on players to sell the scoundrel fantasy.
March 29, 2025
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Pentiment director explains how going all-in on fonts helped elevate the medieval Detective RPG.
Game director Joshua Sawyer talks about knowing when to 'go big,' and the many ways you can make text-reading dynamic and exciting in games.
March 28, 2025
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Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics has laid off 17 workers
The Tomb Raider developer said the layoffs will help it meet its 'current business needs.'
March 28, 2025
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Nintendo launches new mobile app to speak directly with players
The Switch maker is also introducing virtual game cards to enable digital game sharing.
March 28, 2025
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Ubisoft spins off new subsidiary for three of its biggest franchises in partnership with Tencent
The publisher is spinning off a new subsidiary for its Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry brands, with a major investment from Tencent.
March 28, 2025
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Activision user research workers are unionizing 'to create an industry that works for them'
The newly-formed union intends to push for better wages, job protections, and transparency in the workplace.
March 27, 2025
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Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt taps Scopely to develop franchise spin-off
The Polish studio has partnered with the mobile specialist to create a game set within one of CD Projekt's IPs.
March 27, 2025
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UC Santa Cruz professor roleplays gig economy, publisher negotiation, and layoffs with game design students
Retora Games founder and adjunct professor Tyler Coleman held classroom exercises with game design students in order to help prepare them for the harsh current realities of the game industry.
March 26, 2025
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Achieving 'creative sobriety' in game design
'To achieve creative sobriety, you need to look into yourself and understand your own experiences and constraints.'
March 25, 2025
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Exploring Quito, Ecuador (and soccer fever) in despelote
Multiple IGF nominee despelote captures the look and feel of Ecuador in 2001, when they were nearing qualification for the World Cup.
March 25, 2025
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How Civilization VII's powerful narrative system helps players experience unique parts of history
Using player agency to help engage with history, both real and fictitious.
March 21, 2025
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Unity prioritizing AI workflows, enhanced performance, and expanded platform support in 2025
'We're committed to accelerating product innovation and quality.'
March 20, 2025