Opinion | Why there’s more to the pixel art revival than nostalgia
by Craig Grannell | Nov 14, 2022 | Gaming, Opinions
Craving the blocky approximations of shapes found in 1980s video games
Game design
A guide to designing puzzles and problems
by Stuart Maine | Aug 31, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Puzzles and problems are a gaming staple, but how do they work, and how can you design them to challenge, but not frustrate, your players?
When does commitment to game development tip over into obsession?
by Howard Scott Warshaw | Aug 17, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Video game pioneer Howard Scott Warshaw has some personal insight to share...
How to playtest your game on a budget
by Steve Bromley | Jul 04, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
If you’re a cash-strapped indie dev, here's some affordable and practical playtesting advice for teams of all sizes
Our favourite cities: real and virtual
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Jun 27, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
CityCraft says goodbye, and attempts to inspire with some of its favourite virtual and real cities
Finding an audience as a game designer or filmmaker
by Howard Scott Warshaw | Jun 23, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
It’s easier than ever to become a game designer or filmmaker. But how do we ensure our work finds an audience in a cluttered media landscape?
Personal details: A closer look at upcoming adventure games NAIAD and PiAwk
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 14, 2022 | Gaming, Previews
Designer Elwin Gorman talks us through his two very different upcoming adventures: NAIAD and PiAwk
How to create dramatic video game characters
by Antony de Fault | Jun 06, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Ever felt your game’s character was flat? Get inspired by Antony’s method for generating depth
Balancing your game: why, when, and how
by Stuart Maine | May 27, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Balancing games can be a challenge, particularly because the goal isn’t to achieve perfect balance in the first place…
Beyond Synthwave: avoiding clichés in 1980s-set games
by Dan Cooper | May 25, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
We talk to the developers who’ve looked beyond the obvious clichés for their 1980s-set games
Telling stories and communicating vision within a creative team
by Antony de Fault | May 10, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Video game storyteller Anthony de Fault dives into inspiring teams and promoting cohesion - through story time
Game designers vs. the people
by Howard Scott Warshaw | Mar 30, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
When it’s time to put your video game or other piece of work out into the world, hell is other people’s opinions
3D level design: the essential techniques
by Stuart Maine | Mar 23, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Level design can make or break your game. Here’s how to ensure yours are compelling experiences
Designing town squares for video games
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Jan 24, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
How to approach the design and history of the open-air, fascinating hearts of civic life
Designing Bloodhunt's battle royale city
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Nov 24, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Sharkmob’s game director talks us through the design decisions that shaped Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt’s Prague
The Witcher 3's depiction of city versus rural life
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Oct 12, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Exploring a divide often overlooked in games: the difference between life in a city and a village, and how The Witcher 3 gets it right
Killer feature: golf's innovative control method
by Ian Dransfield | Sep 29, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
The incredible persistence of the three-tap system
The art of Golf Club: Wasteland
by Ian Dransfield | Sep 20, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
A look at the highly stylised approach used in the creation of Golf Club: Wasteland
Teeing off: the golf games embracing silliness
by Aaron Potter | Sep 15, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Meet the indie developers intent on bringing a bit of levity onto the fairway
Exploring the urban cyberpunk world of The Ascent
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Sep 14, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
A behind-the-scenes look at the decisions that shaped the urban world of Neon Giant’s action RPG
Swords, sprites and cyberpunk - exploring the world of ANNO: Mutationem
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 07, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Beijing-based studio ThinkingStars tells us about their heady brew of cyberpunk, 2D and 3D action, and zombie lizards
The first class inspiration behind Sable
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 23, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Developer Gregorios Kythreotis tells us how Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, and Zelda have all acted as inspiration
3D platformers ruined everything, but that's OK
by Craig Grannell | Aug 12, 2021 | Gaming, Opinions
The industry's mid-nineties transition from 2D to polygons didn't always result in good games, as Craig Grannell recalls
Life through a lens: video games and photography
by Dan Cooper | Aug 11, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
With several photography-based indie titles on the way, we find out why taking pictures in games is so satisfying
Making cities: the importance of size, scale and metrics
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Jul 19, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Konstantinos provides a tour of the numbers and relations that define both real and virtual urban spaces
Dreams: exploring the incredible stuff made in Media Molecule's creative platform
by Jack Yarwood | Jul 06, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Some of the Dreams community’s finest creators talk to us about their incredible projects
Exploring the art of Vokabulantis
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 22, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
A melancholic and fantastical visual style carries this upcoming stop-motion adventure
Gamedec wants you to put more in to get more out
by Ian Dransfield | Jun 16, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Heading to a gritty, neon future in this ambitious ‘adaptive’ RPG
The chaotic origins of Grand Theft Auto
by Jack Yarwood | Jun 11, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
We chart the turbulent journey of GTA from its origins at DMA Design to international success with Rockstar North
3DO to now: the principles of game design
by Howard Scott Warshaw | May 25, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
How did the games industry change between the early 1980s and late 1990s?
How to design a dungeon city
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | May 19, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Konstantinos dissects a locale explored all too rarely in video games: the subterranean fantasy metropolis
Disco Elysium: designing the city of Revachol
by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Apr 23, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
A behind-the-scenes look at Revachol, the city at the heart of one of the most innovative RPGs ever
