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Postmortem: Loop Hero

Loop Hero developer Four Quarters shares the story of the game's creating from pitch to launch, and reflects on what went right and wrong throughout development.

Loop Hero developer Four Quarters shares the story of the game's creating from pitch to launch, and reflects on what went right and wrong throughout development.


From the EiC: Welcome to Game Developer!

Gamasutra is now Game Developer! Here, EiC Alissa McAloon introduces what's new about the site and how the legacy of its predecessor will carry forward into the future.

Gamasutra is now Game Developer! Here, EiC Alissa McAloon introduces what's new about the site and how the legacy of its predecessor will carry forward into the future.



Revisiting Mohawk Games' diversity overhaul - GDC Podcast ep. 23

In this episode of GDC Podcast, recorded earlier this year live at GDC Showcase, Kris Graft and Alissa McAloon talk to Leyla and Soren Johnson, CEO and design director at Offworld Trading Company and Old World developer Mohawk Games.

In this episode of GDC Podcast, recorded earlier this year live at GDC Showcase, Kris Graft and Alissa McAloon talk to Leyla and Soren Johnson, CEO and design director at Offworld Trading Company and Old World developer Mohawk Games.


Niantic will keep some pandemic-era protocols in Pokemon Go after all

After outcry from players, Niantic has announced it's keeping its pandemic-era design shifts for Pokemon Go.

After outcry from players, Niantic has announced it's keeping its pandemic-era design shifts for Pokemon Go.


Horizon Forbidden West slips to a February 2022 release date

Guerilla Games has announced that Horizon Forbidden West will debut in February 2022, a few months after its original 2021 release date.

Guerilla Games has announced that Horizon Forbidden West will debut in February 2022, a few months after its original 2021 release date.


South Korea is axing its game curfew for minors

The South Korean government has announced its intent to roll back the country’s decade-old gaming curfew for young players. The ban should be lifted by the end of the year.

The South Korean government has announced its intent to roll back the country’s decade-old gaming curfew for young players. The ban should be lifted by the end of the year.


Bungie warns latest Destiny 2 anti-cheat tech could affect performance on PC

Bungie is continuing to take the battle to cheaters, but its latest offensive could also impact players.

Bungie is continuing to take the battle to cheaters, but its latest offensive could also impact players.


Microsoft is bringing cloud gaming to Xbox consoles later this year

Xbox owners will soon be able to harness the power of the cloud.

Xbox owners will soon be able to harness the power of the cloud.


FEATURED BLOGS

The increase of the crease: mobile gaming on a foldable phone

After trying out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 for over a week, I share my experience of playing five popular games (of different genres), as well as my thoughts on challenges and opportunities this form factor brings to mobile gaming.

Aug 25, 2021


Discovering your game's regional appeal, pre-launch?

What's the best way to see the regional breakdown of Steam interesting and wishlists before launch? This, plus lots more, in our latest round-up.

Jul 21, 2021



Debating Difficulty in Game Design

The debate over difficulty in videogames continues to rage, and for today's post, I want to try, once and for all, to explain that difficulty is not a part of accessibility, but an essential element designers need to take note of.

Jul 21, 2021


A step-by-step guide to game localization

Modern game developers understand that it's not enough just to create an awesome game - you have to make it accessible to the broader public. That's where localization comes in.

Jul 21, 2021


Game Dev Digest Issue #103 - Making Things Better

Game Dev Digest Issue #103 - Making Things Better. The latest from the free weekly Unity3d/gamedev newsletter.

Jul 19, 2021


The Impact of Dark Souls on Boss Design

The Dark Souls series has become popular for many reasons, but for today's post, I want to talk about how its use of boss designs has redefined the enemy, and how developers are playing catch up today with it.

Jul 19, 2021


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