Game Development
On Hideo Kojima’s memes and ‘The Creative Gene’
Umurangi Generation creator Naphtali Faulker ponders Hideo Kojima’s creative process, and how game designers can better approach homage.
Reconnect with the planet: Miska and environmental activism in games
A growing movement of climate-focused local games are leading the forefront of environmental activism in a digital age.
Play Skate 4 as an early playtester, and you can help shape the game
The developers of Skate 4 are inviting players to help playtest and provide feedback on the game while it's in…
Ron Gilbert, Cory Barlog rail against bullying from video game 'fans'
Ron Gilbert has repeatedly suffered personal attacks over the art style of Return to Monkey Island.
Blizzard set to acquire Spellbreak studio to accelerate World of Warcraft
Blizzard will reportedly transition Proletariat staff to World of Warcraft in future.
'The Day Before' is reportedly being made by unpaid volunteers
The Day Before, from studio Fntastic, reportedly relies on the labour of unpaid volunteers.
Xbox Game Studios boss says Bethesda no longer has crunch culture
Following allegations about the rough development of Fallout 76, Xbox's Matt Booty has expressed confidence in the studio.
Cyberpunk 2077 QA team allegedly misled CD Projekt Red
A new report has claimed the QA team behind Cyberpunk 2077 was far less experienced than stated.
PlaySide Studios talk AAA development strategy and forging alliances
Once a mobile and work-for-hire studio, PlaySide is rapidly expanding with an eye to create AAA games from the sunniest…
Victorian game developers can now apply for a PAX Rising 2022 grant
Applications for funding grants to join the PAX Rising Pod and Booth are now live for Victorian-based game developers.