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#game-design

Fancy fighting a Godzilla-size Glowing One in Fallout 5? If the artist behind Fallout 4's Deathclaws was put in charge, you probably would

Fallout 5 needs new elements to stand out

Concept of an 800-foot Glowing One as an unkillable monster in Fallout 5 [ more ]

Polygon

2 weeks ago

Star Wars: Unlimited will bless its fandom with Dr. Aphra, Cad Bane, and The Armorer cards this July

Successful launch of Star Wars: Unlimited game

Focus on characters and themes in the Shadows of the Galaxy set [ more ]

Polygon

2 weeks ago

Wyrmspan is basically Wingspan with dragons, and that's perfectly fine

Aviary-themed games with broad appeal like Wingspan are paving the way for new nature-inspired tabletop designs.

Wyrmspan by Stonemaier Games introduces dragons in a familiar gameplay format, benefiting from a renowned game designer and a strong theme.

The success of Wyrmspan is attributed to its shift to a more pop culture-friendly setting with mythical creatures, contrasting traditional bird-themed games. [ more ]

GameSpot

This Upcoming Kidnapper Sim Injects Creepy Vibes Into Its Hitman-Like Formula

Life Eater by Strange Scaffold is a kidnapper simulator with horror elements.

The game aims to combine stalking, kidnapping, sacrifice, and self-reflection horror. [ more ]

VG247

Ever wondered why Cyberpunk 2077's side quests are so good? Apparently all it takes is a lot of rejection

Rejecting most ideas leads to better side quests

Quality over quantity when pitching side quest ideas [ more ]

Engadget

Cozy cat sim Little Kitty, Big City arrives for consoles and PCs on May 9

Little Kitty, Big City is a cozy cat simulation game available for multiple platforms, featuring a cel-shaded, Japan-inspired city with no combat elements. [ more ]

Berlin Startup Jobs

UX design

Job Vacancy: Game System Designer * // GameDuell | Design / UX Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Design complex game models for pace, balance, economy

Create engaging player experiences with focus on game mechanics and user behavior [ more ]

Inverse

3 months ago

Web design

Super Smash Bros. Creator Is Shutting Down His Inspirational Youtube Channel This Year

Masahiro Sakurai's YouTube channel, Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games, which provides insight into game design, will be ending sometime in 2023.

Sakurai confirmed that he is still making games but has not announced any specific project. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

10 months ago

I'm obsessed with this new 'painting narrative' game

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The city of Montreal is your actual canvas in Été [pronounced ay·tay], a new video game that enables you to paint your story.This relaxing puzzle game will bring out the artist in you, that's for sure.It feels like we're about to embrace a new wave of interesting, artistic indie games, as my feature on the best art directed games from the PlayStation showcase revealed.

Creative Bloq

PS5 wins games console of the year in the Creative Bloq Awards 2022

It's day three of the Creative Bloq Awards 2022 and we turn our attention to the Gaming category.

Washington Post

Business

Super Smash Bros. creator launches educational YouTube channel

The creator of Super Smash Bros. wants you to smash that subscribe button.Nintendo's Masahiro Sakurai is best known as the father of the beloved Super Smash Bros. and Kirby series.

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Creative Bloq

3 days ago

Harold Halibut review: this stop motion sci-fi life aquatic won't be for everyone

Harold Halibut is a game that delves into themes of loss and feeling adrift in a unique handcrafted claymation-like world. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Making Immortality: Design Works - the book of the game of the films of the actress

The Immortality: Design Works collector's book delves into the intricate details and influences behind the game Immortality.

The book showcases the importance of good design, preservation of creative work, and extends the themes of the game. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

10 months ago

I love the art and design of these new PS5 games from PlayStation Showcase

The PlayStation Showcase came and went and many felt a little disappointed; no The Last of Us multiplayer, Uncharted 5 was missing and many first-party Sony studios were absent.But, I fell in love with many of the indies shown.These games revealed some eye-catching art direction, stylish presentation and elegant design.

Creative Bloq

Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 review: it's more than a curiosity

The Sega Mega Drive Mini 2, or Sega Genesis Mini 2 for US readers, is the retro console follow-up to the popular Sega Mega Drive Mini, a tiny games machine released in 2019 that soon sold out.This is an Amazon-exclusive games console that Sega has already revealed will be produced in fewer numbers than the previous retro gaming console.

Creative Bloq

Nikon Z 9 named best camera at the Creative Bloq Awards 2022

See below for the winners in the Creative Bloq Awards 2020 camera category.In the meantime, here are our winners for the camera awards.Best camera and best camera for video went to the same much-anticipated flagship mirrorless camera: Nikon's Z 9.The other five awards were for best camera for streaming, the best cameras for artists and for beginners, the best camera phone and the best analogue camera.See the Creative Bloq Awards 2022 website (opens in new tab) for a full list of the judges for each category.

Creative Bloq

Mac Studio scores a double victory in the Creative Bloq Awards 2022

The Creative Bloq Awards 2022 winners week continues with today's announcement of the winners in the computing category.

Polygon

1 week ago

Dragon's Dogma 2 is all about the journey - of figuring out how to even play it

The term 'jank' refers to the imperfect aspects of video games that do not necessarily detract from the overall experience.

Dragon's Dogma 2's unique approach to travel and challenging mechanics contribute to a sense of adventure and discovery for players. [ more ]

VG247

One of my favourite RPGs of all time just turned 21 years old - and it's as good today as it was in 2003

Unique RPG battle system

Innovative soundtrack by Shoji Meguro

Mature story drawing from various philosophies [ more ]

MarTech

Marketing tech

What is the metaverse and how can we get there?

Marketers are making inroads in virtual worlds, but there is still a long way to go before reaching the metaverse, according to two experts who spoke at The MarTech Conference.

Alistair Shepherd

UX design

SVG generative mountain ridge dividers - Alistair Shepherd

This is another post about the build of this website.Check out the other posts in the my site tag.

Today, I wanted to write a little about the section dividers used on my site.These ones:

VG247

1 week ago

Dragon's Dogma 2 doesn't care about you in the slightest, and it's the single most attractive thing about it

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a game that challenges traditional design norms, encouraging players to seek out experiences and fail in order to fully appreciate it.

The game is characterized by its commitment to providing a unique and non-traditional gaming experience that may not appeal to everyone. [ more ]

Kotaku

2 weeks ago

The Sphinx's Riddles Reveal The Good And Bad Of Dragon's Dogma 2

The Sphinx in Dragon's Dogma 2 challenges players with riddles instead of combat, testing their knowledge of the game's systems.

The riddles in Dragon's Dogma 2 reward players for understanding key pillars of the game and encourage risk-taking. [ more ]

Game Informer

Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - On The Shoulders Of Giants - Game Informer

Dragon's Dogma 2 maintains original's magic while using modern technology and surprising players.

Gameplay balances adventure, political intrigue, and sense of scale in a dynamic world. [ more ]

Kotaku

2 months ago

Dragon's Dogma 2 Devs Say Fast Travel Use Is A Sign Of Boring Worlds

Fast travel can be a contentious issue in game design, with some players finding it boring.

Dragon's Dogma 2 will feature various means of travel, including fast travel, but the game's director believes in making travel fun and engaging. [ more ]

Polygon

If Masters of the Air had an official board game, it would look a lot like DVG's B-17 Flying Fortress Leader

Solitaire board games are increasingly popular, especially with a focus on solo modes.

Dan Verssen Games creates unique experiences using simple components like playing cards and chits. [ more ]

Kotaku

Why Friendly Fire Is Always On, According To Helldivers 2's Devs

Helldivers 2 is a successful co-op shooter known for its tough enemies, hard missions, and the unique feature of friendly fire.

The game's creative director highlights the importance of believability in the game world as the reason why friendly fire is always on. [ more ]

Polygon

Star Wars: Unlimited is a force to be reckoned with in a resurgent TCG landscape

Design decisions impact card availability in trading card games.

Star Wars: Unlimited offers a more affordable and modular approach to deck building. [ more ]

Polygon

Distilled, the boozy board game with heaps of culture, adds spirits from Africa and the Middle-east

Distilled is a popular board game focusing on the production of alcohol, addressing the growing interest in tabletop games and the shifting beverage consumption trends in the U.S.

The game's creator, Dave Beck, was inspired by distillery tours in Scotland to develop a game centered around whiskey, gin, and vodka production, incorporating unique mechanics to simulate the distillation process. [ more ]

Polygon

Magic competitor Altered breaks records with $6.7 million Kickstarter

Altered TCG breaks crowdfunding record with $7 million earned and 15,000 backers

Unique features of Altered TCG include back-and-forth mechanic, inclusive art style, and digital integration [ more ]

Kotaku

2 months ago

23 Years Later, GTA III's Influence Is Still Inescapable

Grand Theft Auto V had a significant impact on the gaming industry and game design. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

11 months ago

I got to play the new VR Skater demo - and I'm officially obsessed

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The PlayStation VR2 is the next big leap in game design when it comes to testing the capabilities of virtual reality.The PSVR 2 was first released this year in February, and we've seen a few inspiring titles like Horizon Call of the Mountain and Switchback VR that have put the console to its technical limit.

Creative Bloq

I played Switchback VR on PSVR 2 - it's blinking terrifying (and I love it)

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There's a moment in my playthrough of PSVR 2 horror game The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR where everything you think you know about VR games is pushed out of the nearest window and the game begins to actually change depending on where you look and if you blink.

Creative Bloq

Wait, I can now play as 'Garfield' in Stray?

Stray has been the breakout game of the summer, despite not featuring a single space marine, decapitation or battle pass.

Creative Bloq

I'm sold, the new Evercade EXP is the most stylish retro console yet

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Blaze just revealed the Evercade EXP and I want one like Pac-Man needs power pills.

Creative Bloq

The internet is loving this nostalgic Pokemon concept

(Image credit: pokeyugami via Twitter)

There aren't many games as iconic as Pokémon.

Engadget

Artificial intelligence

Race against Sony's AI in 'Gran Turismo 7' for a limited time | Engadget

A solid six percent of Americans think they can out-punch a Grizzly bear, another one in eight men think they can beat 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams at tennis.On February 21st, this proud internet tradition of being very loud and very wrong about your physical prowess continues!On Tuesday, gamers around the world will get their shot at racing Sony AI's GT Sophy - the one that's already wiping the floor with folks who get paid to play this game professionally - when it arrives in the rev1.29 update for Gran Turismo 7 on the Playstation 5.

GT7 players will be able to access a special "Gran Turismo Sophy Race Together" mode from February 21st at 1am ET, when the update arrives.

www.theguardian.com

Books

Kevin Jared Hosein: Bukowski taught me that writers are prone to terrible decisions'

My earliest reading memory The Green Kingdom from the Childcraft series.At four years old, I learned about chlorophyll and epiphytes and petrified forests.More importantly, I realised how wonderfully strange and enormous the world was out there.My favourite book growing up When I was little, every year, the Logos Hope, a ship constructed as a floating library would dock somewhere in Port of Spain.

Ars Technica

Games

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 Remake modernizes some now-dated gameplay tropes

Game design has come a long way since Resident Evil 4 first hit the GameCube and PlayStation 2 in 2005.

Creative Bloq

Disney+ wins streaming platform of the year in the Creative Bloq Awards 2022

Midway into the Creative Bloq Awards 2022 winners week and we move into the Entertainment category.This covers everything from the best animated movies to the most impressive VFX in film and TV.

Creative Bloq

Apple MacBook Air (M2) wins big in the Creative Bloq Awards 2022

We kick-off the Creative Bloq Awards 2022 winners week with our first category, laptops.For a full list of judges visit the Creative Bloq Awards 2022 website.The winners of the Creative Bloq Awards 2022 will be shared throughout this week, to catch up we have a schedule below.MONDAY: Laptops and Tablets TUESDAY: Crafting and Home Studio WEDNESDAY: Gaming and Entertainment THURSDAY: Software and Computing FRIDAY: Cameras Each of the laptop categories below was voted on by our team of judges, which includes the Creative Bloq team and hand-picked editors from our sister sites and magazines, including TechRadar and T3.com; experts in this field.

Creative Bloq

Creative Bloq Awards 2022 nominations are open now

The Creative Bloq Awards 2022 are our very own celebration of the best tech for designers and artists of the last 12 months.

Apple

UX design

Apple Design Awards - Apple Developer

The Apple Design Awards honor excellence in innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.

The winners will be revealed during WWDC22.

Insidehighered

Higher education

Colleges start new programs

City College of the City University of New York is starting a B.S. in game design.

Game Informer