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Until Dawn dev Supermassive is creating a horror game anthology 1
by Chris Kerr [08.21.18]
The studio has just announced plans to release a series of standalone, cinematic horror games dubbed 'The Dark Pictures Anthology.'
Console/PC, Design, Production, Video
Video: How Riot partners with players to positively impact the world  
by Staff [08.20.18]
In this GDC 2018 talk, Riot Games' Jeffrey Burrell and Tash Elliott discuss the extensive research Riot Games has done to understand the underlying social values their players have across the world.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing, Video
Sebastien Benard breaks down the fine details of Dead Cells' design  
by Bryant Francis [08.17.18]
Motion Twin game designer Sebastien Benard took some time to break down the fine design details of Dead Cells over on the Gamasutra Twitch channel.
Console/PC, Design, Video
We're talking to one the devs behind Dead Cells at 12PM EDT  
by Bryant Francis [08.17.18]
Join us for a conversation with one of the brains behind Dead Cells starting at 12PM EDT.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Video: How to design games with user experience in mind  
by Staff [08.16.18]
In this GDC 2016 talk, educator Christina Wodtke explores the core principles of user experience design philosophy, and how it can help create games that are elegant and complete experiences.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Watch Phantom Doctrine's lead designer talk about abandoning RNG  
by Bryant Francis [08.16.18]
The lead designer of Phantom Doctrine joins Gamasutra to discuss abandoning RNG, how to make fictional conspiracy theories, and more.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Chat with the lead designers of Phantom Doctrine at 3PM EDT  
by Bryant Francis [08.16.18]
We're talking to the lead developers of Phantom Doctrine starting at 3PM EDT.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Watch The Messenger's director share tips on designing fluid gameplay  
by Bryant Francis [08.15.18]
We discussed the design and the development of the soon-to-be-released retro platformer The Messenger with developer Thierry Boulanger.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Video: Teaching rapid prototyping through creating a game a week  
by Staff [08.15.18]
In this GDC 2018 talk, game developers and professors Douglas Wilson and Bennett Foddy present a close look at the "Game a Week" model of game education.
Console/PC, Indie, Design, Video
We're talking to the director of The Messenger at 5:30 PM EDT  
by Bryant Francis [08.15.18]
We're talking to the director ofThe Messenger at 5:30 PM EDT on the Gamasutra Twitch channel.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Video: The double-edged sword of developing Darkest Dungeon as partners  
by Staff [08.14.18]
Red Hook Studios' Tyler Sigman and Chris Bourassa share crucial lessons learned throughout the development of Darkest Dungeon.
Console/PC, Production, Business/Marketing, Video
Ex-Naughty Dog dev explores the perks of a studio devoid of 'dedicated management' 1
by Alissa McAloon [08.14.18]
Former Naughty Dog dev Andrew Maximov offers insight into how teams can function, even thrive, with few managers or producers.
Production, Video
Video: How Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Greene went from mod maker to creative director  
by Staff [08.13.18]
In this GDC 2018 talk, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' Brendan Greene shares his history in games, mod making, and the path he took to become creative director at PUBG Corp.
Console/PC, Design, Production, Video
Exploring PICO-8 and what makes a design space 'cozy'  
by Alissa McAloon [08.13.18]
“Something that a cozy design space is not, or is fighting against, is decision fatigue." PICO-8 creator Joseph White outlines the goals of his fantasy console at Practice 2018.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Salt and Sanctuary devs explain how XNA shaped their game-making ways  
by Bryant Francis [08.10.18]
We talked to the makers of Salt and Sanctuary about how XNA game development has shaped their game dev careers.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Video: How different mediums influence storytelling  
by Staff [08.10.18]
In this GDC 2013 session, Schell Games' Jesse Schell examines the history of how different mediums have shaped and re-shaped storytelling.
Console/PC, Design, Video
We're talking to the duo behind Salt and Sanctuary at 3PM EDT  
by Bryant Francis [08.10.18]
We're talking to the two-person dev team behind Salt and Sanctuary at 3PM EDT!
Console/PC, Design, Video
Video: How audio and movement were synced in Sunset Overdrive  
by Staff [08.09.18]
Kristen Quebe and Bryan Higa discuss the customizable movement system created for Sunset Overdrive, and how an audio system was developed to match the many different kinds of movement in the game.
Console/PC, Art, Design, Video
Building the monstrous transforming puzzle heads of GNOG  
by Joel Couture [08.09.18]
Fresh off its PC debut, Gnog lead designer and artist Sam Boucher reveals how the game was originally conceived, and how the team went about designing each of its charmingly grotesque puzzle faces.
Indie, Art, Design, Video
Video: Psychonauts artist shares how to design amazing characters  
by Staff [08.08.18]
In this GDC 2013 talk, Psychonauts artist Scott Campbell shares his creative process for creating amazing and inspiring characters.
Console/PC, Art, Video