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Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

Alone in the Dark has an unnerving "storm of cosmic darkness" that freaked me out, here's how it was made

Alone in the Dark is a reimagining of the cult horror video game from 1992, introducing a central villain, the Dark Man, in a well-crafted set-piece event.
The game features a startling encounter midway through the story at a monastery, designed to create a sense of drama and surrealism. [ more ]
Kotaku
4 months ago
Video games

Helldivers 2's Galactic War Is Orchestrated By Just One Guy

Players are engaged in a galactic war against Terminids and robots in Helldivers 2.
The narrative and gameplay in Helldivers 2 are shaped by a developer named Joel. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
5 months ago
Career

Dawnwalker's creative director offers a glimpse of the future: 'more AI'

A typical day for a narrative designer includes attending stand-up meetings, answering emails and questions, and working on design ideas and challenges.
The challenges facing a new dev studio in 2024 include industry instability, layoffs, and the need for responsible budgeting to ensure stability and innovation. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

Alone in the Dark has an unnerving "storm of cosmic darkness" that freaked me out, here's how it was made

Alone in the Dark is a reimagining of the cult horror video game from 1992, introducing a central villain, the Dark Man, in a well-crafted set-piece event.
The game features a startling encounter midway through the story at a monastery, designed to create a sense of drama and surrealism. [ more ]
Kotaku
4 months ago
Video games

Helldivers 2's Galactic War Is Orchestrated By Just One Guy

Players are engaged in a galactic war against Terminids and robots in Helldivers 2.
The narrative and gameplay in Helldivers 2 are shaped by a developer named Joel. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
5 months ago
Career

Dawnwalker's creative director offers a glimpse of the future: 'more AI'

A typical day for a narrative designer includes attending stand-up meetings, answering emails and questions, and working on design ideas and challenges.
The challenges facing a new dev studio in 2024 include industry instability, layoffs, and the need for responsible budgeting to ensure stability and innovation. [ more ]
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VG247
3 months ago
Video games

When it's done remaking Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix should remake it again

The decision to split Final Fantasy 7 Remake into multiple parts was necessary due to the massive size of the original game.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, as the middle part of the trilogy, successfully maintains the vastness of the original while adding new elements. [ more ]
Inverse
4 weeks ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Released the Darkest RPG Since 'Elden Ring'

Falling in love with a video game often means falling in love with a genre, leading to exploration of related titles. [ more ]
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