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Video: Achieving high-quality game VFX on mobile devices  
by Staff [06.01.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual talk, Level Ex's Andy Saia breaks down the process of creating what appear to be visually complex effects for games running on mobile devices.
Smartphone/Tablet, Programming, Art, Video, Vault
Video: A new strategy for narrative desigers  
by Staff [05.22.20]
Learn a new way to develop your game's narrative design in this 2020 GDC Virtual Talk.
Console/PC, Design, Video, YouTube
Video: Democratizing real-time filmmaking techniques for indie devs  
by Staff [05.20.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual talk Glassbox's Norman Wang breaks down what it will take to democratize real-time VFX and virtual production tools for all levels of content creators -- including indie devs.
Indie, Art, Production, Video, Vault
Video: How Ubisoft handled NPC voice design for The Division 2  
by Staff [05.19.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual talk Ubisoft's Adam Ritchie offers insight into the effort that goes into making NPCs talk in games like Tom Clancy's The Division 2, as well as the pipeline and tools behind it. 
Console/PC, Social/Online, Audio, Design, Video, Vault
Video: How to run your own career fair on a tiny budget  
by Staff [05.18.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual panel Chris DeLeon, David Mullich, Dru Erridge, and Tiffany Otto explain how to run and operate your own career fair to help developers in your community. 
VR, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Business/Marketing, Video, Vault
Video: How to consider player skill growth in esports-friendly games  
by Staff [05.15.20]
Learn how to improve your players' skill growth in competitive games in this useful GDC talk.
Console/PC, Design, Video
Q&A: Surviving failed Kickstarters and publishing woes to launch Song of Horror 2
by Chris Kerr [05.14.20]
Protocol Games co-founder Carlos Grupeli explains how the studio overcame two failed Kickstarters and an ill-fated publishing deal to eventually launch Song of Horror.
Console/PC, Production, Business/Marketing, Video
Video: Understanding different specialties & approaches in game production  
by Staf [05.13.20]
In this 2017 GDC talk veteran prodcer Caryl Shaw reviews different producer-adjacent roles that exist today, deconstructs different approaches to game production, and offers practical production tips.
Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Production, Video, Vault
Epic reveals next-gen Unreal Engine 5 tech running on PlayStation 5 2
by Alex Wawro [05.13.20]
Epic's Tim Sweeney and others chat about today's reveal of UE5 running on PS5, a new free Online Services SDK, and a new exemption from Unreal Engine royalties until a game passes $1M gross revenue.
Console/PC, Social/Online, Production, Business/Marketing, Video
First-party PlayStation games to be collected under new PlayStation Studios brand  
by Alissa McAloon [05.12.20]
This bit of additional branding aims to help players better understand which games are developed by teams at SIE moving into the next console generation, info that hasn't always been easily apparent.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing, Video
Video: Using deep reinforcement learning for NPCs and playtesting  
by Staff [05.12.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual talk Unity's Jeffrey Shih explains how deep reinforcement and imitation learning can be used for scaling playtesting and NPC creation in games.
VR, Programming, Art, Video, Vault
Video: Balancing visuals and performance while art directing Forza  
by Staff [05.11.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual talk, Turn 10's Matt Collins discusses the process of creating art assets for the Forza games, which need to run at 60 FPS while players zoom along at 100 miles per hour. 
Console/PC, Art, Production, Video, Vault
Video: Behind the beautiful audio of PSVR game Paper Beast  
by Staff [05.08.20]
In this 2020 GDC Virtual Talk, Pixel Reef's Clement Duquesne shares how they crafted the detailed systems that breathe aural life into Paper Beast's animated creatures and dynamic landscapes.
VR, Console/PC, Audio, Video
4 tips from Game Maker's Toolkit to help you evaluate community feedback  
by Bryant Francis [05.08.20]
YouTube creator Mark Brown shares tips and research on how developers can better manage player feedback to improve their games.
Console/PC, Video
Have a look at this pitch footage for a canned Prince of Persia game 1
by Alex Wawro [05.06.20]
A YouTube video titled "Prince of Persia Redemption" is getting some attention today after a number of devs confirmed it's target footage for a Prince of Persia game that was cancelled before release.
Console/PC, Business/Marketing, History, Video
Video: How NetEase applied reinforcement learning to build game AI  
by Staff [05.06.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual talk NetEase's Renjie Li discusses the application of reinforcement learning in NetEase games, including problems encountered and how the solutions impacted the final product.
Console/PC, Social/Online, Programming, Production, Video, Vault
Video: How Supercell designed the Clash of Clans Battle Pass  
by Staff [05.05.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual talk Supercell's Eino Joas discusses the two-year process that led to the development of a Battle Pass for Clash of Clans.
Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Design, Business/Marketing, Video, Vault
Microsoft will build Xbox Series X buzz with monthly 'Xbox 20/20' showcase  
by Chris Kerr [05.05.20]
Microsoft will host a series of monthly 'Xbox 20/20' event to reveal "the future of Xbox."
Console/PC, Business/Marketing, Video
Video: How 343 uses machine learning for optimal matchmaking  
by Staff [05.04.20]
In this GDC 2020 virtual talk 343 Industries' Josh Menke presents TrueMatch, a new matchmaking approach that lets devs use machine learning to automatically optimize for desired metrics in real-time.
Console/PC, Programming, Design, Video, Vault
Video: Go behind the unsettling rat sounds of A Plague Tale: Innocence  
by Staff [05.01.20]
Learn about the sound design of A Plague Tale: Innocence in this rat-tacular GDC talk.
Console/PC, Audio, Video