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Video: Tips on art directing VFX for stylized games  
by Staff [06.25.19]
In this 2017 GDC talk artists from Double Fine, Epic Games, and more discuss methods for establishing the artistic pillars of your game's VFX, using specific examples from iconic games!
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We spoke with some of the developers of The Silver Case, discussing character design, story, and its 2017 remaster.
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Video Game Deep Cuts: My Friend Pedro's Elite Beat Agent  
by Gamasutra Staff [06.23.19]
This week's roundup includes a look at breakout indie action game My Friend Pedro, a much-deserved history of the excellent Elite Beat Agents series, on Mordhau's surprisingly hot debut, & lots more.
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Video: Learning from the doomed launch of Brigador  
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In this 2017 GDC session, Stellar Jockeys' Hugh Monahan dissects the development and release of Brigador from both marketing and design perspectives, to help you learn what went wrong.
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Video: Using email lists for fun, profit, and building your own fan club  
by Staff [06.19.19]
In this 2019 GDC talk, game developer Chris Zukowski explains how to level up your email list, and why a well-run email list can be 5-10 times more effective than Twitter or Facebook!
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Don't Miss: Rethinking the RPG to make it fun to be the bad guy in Tyranny 2
by Staff [06.18.19]
"You may sell the player with a 'you get to be an evil bully' promise, but for there to be a source of conflict, there needs to be a mountain of bigger bullies to climb and strive against."
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Live, die, repeat: How Outer Wilds piques curiosity in an ambivalent solar system 1
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Implementing SEO in Video Games  
by Ashley Kreuer [06.24.19]
So we all know Google and other search engines use a variety of optimization techniques. How does that apply to video games? Well the classic example is the shortest path problem. You want your AI whether it be enemies or NPC’s to take the shortest path
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Crowdfunding Without A Graphic Designer  
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Expanding Midgar – Simple Solutions for Satisfying Postgame Content  
by Joshua Hallaran [06.24.19]
Using Final Fantasy VII Remake as a framework for discussion, this post examines some of the ways developers can add value to their RPG beyond the core narrative! Consider simple ideas that can be applied when designing your own endgame/postgame content.
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Tales of a Middling Designer  
by Steven Caywood [06.24.19]
A twenty years experienced game designer reflects on the trials and tribulations of entering the indie scene with a smidge of artistic experience and a dash of programming experience.
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In Praise of Slow Games  
by Artur Ganszyniec [06.24.19]
When I noticed that my taste in games changed, I started comparing my experiences with friends, colleagues, and strangers. Born from the conversations, is my take on a Slow Gaming Manifesto.
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[06.21.19]
User Experience Researcher
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[06.20.19]
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Insomniac Games — Burbank, California, United States
[06.19.19]
Lead Material Artist
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[06.18.19]
Mobile Games Tools Producer

Behaviour Interactive — Montreal, Quebec, Canada
[06.18.19]
Senior Game Designer

No Goblin — Remote OK!, Washington, United States
[05.28.19]
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