Over 80K Monster Hunter Wilds players just want to see health barsPC Monster Hunter Wilds players highly desire health bars, seeing them as crucial for tracking monster status despite existing game cues.
LEGO Portal 2 Set Captures the Game's Dark Humor and Genius Design - Yanko DesignThe LEGO build captures GLaDOS from Portal 2, showcasing emotional depth and design ingenuity.The model effectively represents the game's themes of tension and absurdity in a static form.
Inside the community creating the golf courses of their dreams for a video gameMatthew Fehr turned childhood creativity into a successful career in golf course design using an independent video game.Fehr's journey exemplifies overcoming financial limitations through creativity and innovation.
Arcade legend Jeff Minter's next remake is I, Robot: the first game with polygonsJeff Minter's new remake of I, Robot emphasizes psychedelic visuals and energetic gameplay, breathing life into a forgotten classic.
Somebody spilled Nier and Pokemon all over this MetroidvaniaEnder Magnolia offers a fresh take on the Metroidvania genre by masterfully integrating various gameplay mechanics and thematic elements in a cohesive way.
I made the worst role-playing game of all time and loved every minute of itRPG Maker allows users, regardless of experience, to create engaging adventure games, fostering creativity in game design.Artisan Cheese Quest, a two-hour project, illustrates the ease and fun of using RPG Maker, despite its lack of acclaim.
Inside the community creating the golf courses of their dreams for a video gameMatthew Fehr turned childhood creativity into a successful career in golf course design using an independent video game.Fehr's journey exemplifies overcoming financial limitations through creativity and innovation.
Arcade legend Jeff Minter's next remake is I, Robot: the first game with polygonsJeff Minter's new remake of I, Robot emphasizes psychedelic visuals and energetic gameplay, breathing life into a forgotten classic.
Somebody spilled Nier and Pokemon all over this MetroidvaniaEnder Magnolia offers a fresh take on the Metroidvania genre by masterfully integrating various gameplay mechanics and thematic elements in a cohesive way.
I made the worst role-playing game of all time and loved every minute of itRPG Maker allows users, regardless of experience, to create engaging adventure games, fostering creativity in game design.Artisan Cheese Quest, a two-hour project, illustrates the ease and fun of using RPG Maker, despite its lack of acclaim.
Xbox's Latest Big Single-Player RPG Was Originally Pitched As Skyrim + DestinyObsidian's Avowed transitioned from an online RPG to a focused single-player experience with distinct zones and rich lore.
This Year's Best RPG Yet Proves Bigger Isn't Always BetterAvowed's compact world design enhances exploration by offering densely packed, interesting environments in smaller, self-contained regions.
These 'Avowed' Hidden Features Make A Great RPG Even BetterAvowed's attention to detail in gameplay enhances the RPG experience through meaningful innovations in inventory and interaction.
I Failed To Prevent A Catastrophe In Avowed And I Love ItAvowed excels in world-building, combat, and narrative choices, creating an engaging player experience reminiscent of earlier fantasy RPGs.
Avowed Director Explains Why The Game Has No Romance OptionsAvowed removes romance options to enhance gameplay experience and focus on character development.
I Hope Every RPG Steals Avowed's Brilliant Inventory SystemAvowed's inventory system enhances gameplay by minimizing tedious item management, allowing players to engage more with the game.
Xbox's Latest Big Single-Player RPG Was Originally Pitched As Skyrim + DestinyObsidian's Avowed transitioned from an online RPG to a focused single-player experience with distinct zones and rich lore.
This Year's Best RPG Yet Proves Bigger Isn't Always BetterAvowed's compact world design enhances exploration by offering densely packed, interesting environments in smaller, self-contained regions.
These 'Avowed' Hidden Features Make A Great RPG Even BetterAvowed's attention to detail in gameplay enhances the RPG experience through meaningful innovations in inventory and interaction.
I Failed To Prevent A Catastrophe In Avowed And I Love ItAvowed excels in world-building, combat, and narrative choices, creating an engaging player experience reminiscent of earlier fantasy RPGs.
Avowed Director Explains Why The Game Has No Romance OptionsAvowed removes romance options to enhance gameplay experience and focus on character development.
I Hope Every RPG Steals Avowed's Brilliant Inventory SystemAvowed's inventory system enhances gameplay by minimizing tedious item management, allowing players to engage more with the game.
Not content, but in contentContent design is essential in UX and requires skill beyond just nice words.Understanding the challenges of content design can lead to more realistic expectations.Content Designer and UX Writer roles share equal importance and qualifications.
Pokemon TCG Pocket's Abysmal Trading Is Going To Be AddressedThe Pokémon TCG Pocket trading feature is fundamentally flawed and punitive to players.
Not content, but in contentContent design is essential in UX and requires skill beyond just nice words.Understanding the challenges of content design can lead to more realistic expectations.Content Designer and UX Writer roles share equal importance and qualifications.
Pokemon TCG Pocket's Abysmal Trading Is Going To Be AddressedThe Pokémon TCG Pocket trading feature is fundamentally flawed and punitive to players.
Maximum points: what is the most influential video game ever?The Bafta games awards are surveying the public for their most influential video game of all time.
The Most Promising Roguelite of 2025 Was Inspired by D&D and French Comic BooksGuard Crush Games aims to redefine the beat 'em up genre with its new title, Absolum, blending classic gameplay with roguelite mechanics.
Steam's Next Most Exciting Sci-Fi Game Already Has Me Questioning My Loyalties In The Inevitable AI RevolutionJitter offers an innovative AI-based spaceship piloting experience with engaging tutorials and intriguing narrative threads involving rogue AIs.
In Keep Driving, drunk-driving is a terrible idea, but driving while high is... fine?The game Keep Driving explores resource management while portraying the carefree attitude of youth during road trips, particularly addressing substance use.
Monster Hunter Wilds is so streamlined, it may have lost its soulMonster Hunter is evolving toward narrative accessibility at the cost of challenge and preparation.
Review: With Monster Hunter Wilds,' Capcom series makes an evolutionary leapMonster Hunter evolves through strategic innovation, introducing new mechanics and accessibility to maintain engagement over time.
Maximum points: what is the most influential video game ever?The Bafta games awards are surveying the public for their most influential video game of all time.
The Most Promising Roguelite of 2025 Was Inspired by D&D and French Comic BooksGuard Crush Games aims to redefine the beat 'em up genre with its new title, Absolum, blending classic gameplay with roguelite mechanics.
Steam's Next Most Exciting Sci-Fi Game Already Has Me Questioning My Loyalties In The Inevitable AI RevolutionJitter offers an innovative AI-based spaceship piloting experience with engaging tutorials and intriguing narrative threads involving rogue AIs.
In Keep Driving, drunk-driving is a terrible idea, but driving while high is... fine?The game Keep Driving explores resource management while portraying the carefree attitude of youth during road trips, particularly addressing substance use.
Monster Hunter Wilds is so streamlined, it may have lost its soulMonster Hunter is evolving toward narrative accessibility at the cost of challenge and preparation.
Review: With Monster Hunter Wilds,' Capcom series makes an evolutionary leapMonster Hunter evolves through strategic innovation, introducing new mechanics and accessibility to maintain engagement over time.
Suda51's most notorious video game story is now playable in EnglishVideo games can have controversial endings that provoke strong responses, as seen in Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special.
How Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse inspired the unique look, and gameplay, of shattered universe sci-fi FPS, FragpunkFragpunk uniquely blends gameplay mechanics, allowing for diverse experiences in a fractured, multiverse-inspired world.
I tested MSI's new Windows handheld and would consider it over a gaming laptopMSI's Claw 8 handheld console offers significant improvements over its predecessor, especially in display quality, but has some ergonomic challenges.
As Monster Hunter Wilds promises further streamlining of the series' compelling formula, I'm surprised a Stardew Valley-like spinoff hasn't happened yetThe article reflects nostalgia for farming mechanics in Monster Hunter games and the desire for a town simulation spinoff.
I loved Pokemon Trading Card Pocket until I didn'tThe enjoyment of gaming can diminish suddenly, leading to a decision to quit despite previous engagement.
Suda51's most notorious video game story is now playable in EnglishVideo games can have controversial endings that provoke strong responses, as seen in Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special.
How Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse inspired the unique look, and gameplay, of shattered universe sci-fi FPS, FragpunkFragpunk uniquely blends gameplay mechanics, allowing for diverse experiences in a fractured, multiverse-inspired world.
I tested MSI's new Windows handheld and would consider it over a gaming laptopMSI's Claw 8 handheld console offers significant improvements over its predecessor, especially in display quality, but has some ergonomic challenges.
As Monster Hunter Wilds promises further streamlining of the series' compelling formula, I'm surprised a Stardew Valley-like spinoff hasn't happened yetThe article reflects nostalgia for farming mechanics in Monster Hunter games and the desire for a town simulation spinoff.
I loved Pokemon Trading Card Pocket until I didn'tThe enjoyment of gaming can diminish suddenly, leading to a decision to quit despite previous engagement.
Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy Set Is An Expansion Four Years In The MakingThe collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix aims to merge Final Fantasy with Magic: The Gathering.
Magic's Commander format is changing. Here's what you need to knowCommander format is now managed by Wizards of the Coast after the Rules Committee stepped down due to harassment issues.
Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy sets will tell the stories of the gamesThe Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy collaboration features character cards that are story-driven, enhancing gameplay with themed mechanics.
Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy Set Is An Expansion Four Years In The MakingThe collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix aims to merge Final Fantasy with Magic: The Gathering.
Magic's Commander format is changing. Here's what you need to knowCommander format is now managed by Wizards of the Coast after the Rules Committee stepped down due to harassment issues.
Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy sets will tell the stories of the gamesThe Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy collaboration features character cards that are story-driven, enhancing gameplay with themed mechanics.
Playing Games With The Supreme Court - Above the LawTalia Rosen's board game brings U.S. Supreme Court history to life through strategic gameplay and engaging mechanics, reflecting a decade-long creative journey.
D&D's new Starter Set will make it even easier to start a campaign, and pass around the role of DMThe new D&D Starter Set is designed to be beginner-friendly, simplifying character creation and role-playing to enhance player experience.
The Best Board Game of the Decade Finally Has a Worthy Sequel. In Some Ways It's Even Better.The actual successor to Wingspan is Finspan, a new game about fish that maintains the essence of its predecessor.
Gaming the SystemEuropean board games have transformed American tabletop gaming, favoring innovation and personal design over rudimentary, chance-based games.
HeroQuest: First Light gives the iconic dungeon crawler a new startHeroQuest: First Light introduces new, accessible quests to reimagine the game's opening experience for both new and returning players.
Kurt Vonnegut's GHQ board game is back in stockKurt Vonnegut's board game GHQ is back in stock and available at Barnes & Noble.The game was rediscovered by Geoff Engelstein who collaborated with the Vonnegut estate.
Playing Games With The Supreme Court - Above the LawTalia Rosen's board game brings U.S. Supreme Court history to life through strategic gameplay and engaging mechanics, reflecting a decade-long creative journey.
D&D's new Starter Set will make it even easier to start a campaign, and pass around the role of DMThe new D&D Starter Set is designed to be beginner-friendly, simplifying character creation and role-playing to enhance player experience.
The Best Board Game of the Decade Finally Has a Worthy Sequel. In Some Ways It's Even Better.The actual successor to Wingspan is Finspan, a new game about fish that maintains the essence of its predecessor.
Gaming the SystemEuropean board games have transformed American tabletop gaming, favoring innovation and personal design over rudimentary, chance-based games.
HeroQuest: First Light gives the iconic dungeon crawler a new startHeroQuest: First Light introduces new, accessible quests to reimagine the game's opening experience for both new and returning players.
Kurt Vonnegut's GHQ board game is back in stockKurt Vonnegut's board game GHQ is back in stock and available at Barnes & Noble.The game was rediscovered by Geoff Engelstein who collaborated with the Vonnegut estate.
Did you solve it? Clueless Sudoku, a genius new puzzleSudoku puzzles must have gold cells that reflect their positions while adhering to classic Sudoku rules.
Connections Editor Wyna Liu Can Make or Break Your DayConnections, led by Wyna Liu, captivates players with unique and challenging categories that encourage engagement and creativity.
Did you solve it? Clueless Sudoku, a genius new puzzleSudoku puzzles must have gold cells that reflect their positions while adhering to classic Sudoku rules.
Connections Editor Wyna Liu Can Make or Break Your DayConnections, led by Wyna Liu, captivates players with unique and challenging categories that encourage engagement and creativity.
How design affects gaming in two generations of PokemonPokémon remains a beloved franchise that transcends age, influencing fans deeply throughout their lives.
I can't believe I've never noticed this design detail in Super Mario BrosSprite recycling in original Super Mario Bros was a clever design solution due to limited resources and remains a charming aspect of retro games.
Wait! The Sims is a lot bleaker than I rememberThe Sims 1 and 2 balance cheerful gameplay with darker themes of struggle and capitalism.
How design affects gaming in two generations of PokemonPokémon remains a beloved franchise that transcends age, influencing fans deeply throughout their lives.
I can't believe I've never noticed this design detail in Super Mario BrosSprite recycling in original Super Mario Bros was a clever design solution due to limited resources and remains a charming aspect of retro games.
Wait! The Sims is a lot bleaker than I rememberThe Sims 1 and 2 balance cheerful gameplay with darker themes of struggle and capitalism.
X-Men Join Dice Throne As Virtual Version Of The Tabletop Game Is ConsideredDice Throne is a fast-paced tabletop game that combines dice and cards for engaging hero combat, now expanding with Marvel characters.
Tabriz ReviewTabriz combines Persian carpetmaking with strategic gameplay focused on resource management and spatial movement among shops and traders.
Zine Quest's top projects includes a little something for goth horse girlsZine Quest showcases innovative tabletop games with strong funding and unique gameplay experiences.
X-Men Join Dice Throne As Virtual Version Of The Tabletop Game Is ConsideredDice Throne is a fast-paced tabletop game that combines dice and cards for engaging hero combat, now expanding with Marvel characters.
Tabriz ReviewTabriz combines Persian carpetmaking with strategic gameplay focused on resource management and spatial movement among shops and traders.
Zine Quest's top projects includes a little something for goth horse girlsZine Quest showcases innovative tabletop games with strong funding and unique gameplay experiences.
Screen-less Steam Deck concept gives e-waste handhelds a second lease on life - Yanko DesignThe Steam Deck enables portable gaming but relies heavily on its built-in display for functionality.
I just learned how Wheel World's massive landscapes were made possible, and it's impressiveIndie dev teams can achieve ambitious projects using procedural generation tools like Houdini, enabling the creation of expansive game worlds even with small teams.
AI generates playful, human-like gamesA new computer model by NYU can generate human-like goals by learning from how people create games, enhancing AI's understanding of human intentions.
An abandoned Legacy of Kain sequel put Sam Barlow on the path to Her StoryGames can enhance player engagement by avoiding hand-holding and letting players explore narratives independently.
Remembering Viktor Antonov, Beloved Artist Behind Half-Life 2 And DishonoredViktor Antonov, a pivotal video game artist, passed away at age 52, leaving behind a legacy in iconic game worlds like Half-Life 2 and Dishonored.
"I didn't think of them as scary at all" One of Zelda: Majora's Mask lead designers must be braver than all of us, because he didn't think the moon or titular mask were nightmare fuel in the slightestThe design elements of Majora's Mask, specifically the moon and mask, were deemed terrifying by onlookers, but the lead designer did not perceive them as scary.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the oddest artistic influencesNicholas Maxson-Francombe explores unique level design in Clair Obscur, emphasizing creativity and aesthetics over traditional gameplay.
"I didn't think of them as scary at all" One of Zelda: Majora's Mask lead designers must be braver than all of us, because he didn't think the moon or titular mask were nightmare fuel in the slightestThe design elements of Majora's Mask, specifically the moon and mask, were deemed terrifying by onlookers, but the lead designer did not perceive them as scary.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the oddest artistic influencesNicholas Maxson-Francombe explores unique level design in Clair Obscur, emphasizing creativity and aesthetics over traditional gameplay.
Riot co-founder teases a mysterious 2XKO solution to one of the fighting game genre's biggest problemsMarc Merrill hints at innovations in 2XKO aimed at simplifying entry into fighting games for newcomers.
Gudnak ReviewGudnak is a fast-paced tactical card game that emphasizes quick setup and strategic gameplay.
Daybreak publisher CMYK doubles down on card games with MagentaCMYK is launching a new line of innovative card games called Magenta to revive interest in traditional card gaming.
Gudnak ReviewGudnak is a fast-paced tactical card game that emphasizes quick setup and strategic gameplay.
Daybreak publisher CMYK doubles down on card games with MagentaCMYK is launching a new line of innovative card games called Magenta to revive interest in traditional card gaming.
Epic online library reveals the fonts used in top video gamesGame Font Library is an online resource that catalogs fonts used in popular video games.
Humanity's Valentine's Day playlist adds heart to a sterile worldThe Valentine's Day playlist adds a romantic twist to the game through user-created levels.Developer Enhance emphasizes creative community contributions with holiday-themed gameplay.
'Avowed' Director Is Not Trying To Make Games That 'Fill Hundreds Of Hours'Avowed optimizes player time, offering a concise yet robust RPG experience.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 wouldn't be nearly as good if it wasn't this challengingKingdom Come Deliverance 2 emphasizes challenging gameplay, where resource management amplifies the excitement and immersion of the player experience.
'Avowed' Director Is Not Trying To Make Games That 'Fill Hundreds Of Hours'Avowed optimizes player time, offering a concise yet robust RPG experience.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 wouldn't be nearly as good if it wasn't this challengingKingdom Come Deliverance 2 emphasizes challenging gameplay, where resource management amplifies the excitement and immersion of the player experience.
Fascinating Super Mario optical illusion gives a surprising new perspectiveOptical illusions, such as the Super Mario illusion, illustrate the fascinating effects of relative motion in perception and design.
How To Unlock Every MiSide Ending, And What They All MeanThe indie horror game MiSide features a programmer's descent into a chaotic game world with multiple endings, challenging player perception of reality.
Rift of the NecroDancer's story is an intro to some incredible musicRift of the NecroDancer combines rhythm gameplay with a story mode to enhance music exploration.
How To Unlock Every MiSide Ending, And What They All MeanThe indie horror game MiSide features a programmer's descent into a chaotic game world with multiple endings, challenging player perception of reality.
Rift of the NecroDancer's story is an intro to some incredible musicRift of the NecroDancer combines rhythm gameplay with a story mode to enhance music exploration.
5 pro tips for video game character designCreating unique characters demands a balance of familiarity and innovation, particularly when inspired by well-known literary figures.
From Software Talks About Attacking Friends For Their Own Good And Other New Elden Ring Nightreign IdeasElden Ring Nightreign introduces a fresh, fast-paced multiplayer experience while maintaining the core elements of a From Software title.
Elden Ring director on why Dark Souls bosses appear in Nightreign: 'I thought it'd be fun'Incorporating Dark Souls bosses in Elden Ring Nightreign was a gameplay choice driven by necessity and a desire for fun.The spin-off provides fan service by reusing well-known bosses from the Dark Souls series.
From Software Talks About Attacking Friends For Their Own Good And Other New Elden Ring Nightreign IdeasElden Ring Nightreign introduces a fresh, fast-paced multiplayer experience while maintaining the core elements of a From Software title.
Elden Ring director on why Dark Souls bosses appear in Nightreign: 'I thought it'd be fun'Incorporating Dark Souls bosses in Elden Ring Nightreign was a gameplay choice driven by necessity and a desire for fun.The spin-off provides fan service by reusing well-known bosses from the Dark Souls series.
Build a Monster-Finding Tool For Your Next D&D Session That Picks the Right Encounter For You | HackerNoonBuilding an AI tool can simplify finding suitable D&D monsters for various scenarios.
D&D's decade-long tradition of hiding Easter eggs early on in its books has come to an endThe humorous fantasy legal disclaimers in D&D books are officially ending with the 2025 Monster Manual.
Build a Monster-Finding Tool For Your Next D&D Session That Picks the Right Encounter For You | HackerNoonBuilding an AI tool can simplify finding suitable D&D monsters for various scenarios.
D&D's decade-long tradition of hiding Easter eggs early on in its books has come to an endThe humorous fantasy legal disclaimers in D&D books are officially ending with the 2025 Monster Manual.
The Creator Of The World's Best RPGs Reveals His Secret FormulaDavid Lynch and Katsura Hashino are enigmatic creators whose works evoke complex emotions and interpretations in their audiences.
Pokemon Go: addictive by designNiantic uses players' emotional connections to Pokémon to drive engagement and create addictive gameplay through cycles of gain and loss.
We need to change our definition of interactivityFMVs provide a unique intimate experience by focusing on mechanics and interaction rather than traditional gaming progression.
Turns out Super Mario is full of horrifying design secretsCreepy design secrets in Mario games reveal a darker side to the beloved franchise.
Wikipedia rabbit holes trained me for this genealogical mystery gameThe Roottrees Are Dead masterfully blends nostalgia with interactive storytelling, immersing players in a rich family mystery using a retro computer interface.
Scientists Hack Pac-Man to Make Physical Therapy Less of a Chore | HackerNoonThis method blends rehabilitation and gaming by modeling gameplay to improve engagement and align with patients' therapeutic needs.
Researchers Designed a Game-based Rehab System-Here's How | HackerNoonThe study introduces a gesture-based interactive system for motor rehabilitation, co-designed with occupational therapists to effectively meet patient needs.
Scientists Hack Pac-Man to Make Physical Therapy Less of a Chore | HackerNoonThis method blends rehabilitation and gaming by modeling gameplay to improve engagement and align with patients' therapeutic needs.
Researchers Designed a Game-based Rehab System-Here's How | HackerNoonThe study introduces a gesture-based interactive system for motor rehabilitation, co-designed with occupational therapists to effectively meet patient needs.
Can Your Game Controller Predict Your Rehab Progress? Scientists Say Yes | HackerNoonCommercial games can enhance engagement in rehabilitation, but serious games allow for targeted adaptations to patient needs.
New Rehab Game System Shows Speed, Not Reach, Makes Rehab Games Fun | HackerNoonThe study evaluates the impact of parameters on game performance for non-disabled players, establishing a baseline for future modeling.