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How pinball made us better RPG developers -- and vice versa
Zen Studios COO Mel Kirk on what the pinball specialist learned by leaving its comfort zone with two RPG titles
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Push and pull: How to build an in-game economy
Unity Technologies' Julie Shumaker explains how to knit together the key components of a robust and engaging game economy
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A guide to designing transformative, empowering experiences
Robin Arnott and Heather Ray look into the many ways to create impactful games that evoke a wide range of emotional responses
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The black art of platform conversion: How to get your technical assessment right
Sponsored article: In the first part of a series dedicated to platform adaptations, Abstraction looks into the intricacies of the assessment process, which is pivotal to a project's success
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How Quantic Dream took control of remote working using Amazon Web Services
Sponsored article: The Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls studio explains how it used the cloud to move its teams out of the office
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Insights into adaptation game design challenges
Sponsored article: Abstraction goes through the tailoring pillars that shape its adaptation design approach for the GamesIndustry.biz Academy
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Six ways to make your user-generated content game successful and lawsuit-free
Mythical Games' Jamie Jackson detailed the dos and don'ts of user-generated content in a Devcom talk this week
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Copyright changes could limit in-game props, but might defeat clones | Opinion
Kostya Lobov warns that recent EU court decisions could drastically affect what is protectable by copyright
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Epic Games: Why cross-play matters
Sponsored article: Cross-players play Fortnite 570% more on average than non cross-players, Psyonix and Phoenix Labs reveal similar benefits
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Four ways game developers can help save the planet
At GDC Summer, the Playing for the Planet Alliance offered clear steps the industry can take to tackle the climate crisis
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How has the pandemic affected international expansion in video games?
A new survey details the rise of cloud technologies amongst developers, concerns around DDoS attacks and global expansion plans
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A quick guide to readable game text
At GDC Summer, EA Sports' Karen Stevens shared the importance of legible fonts and why you shouldn't write off Comic Sans
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How to bring your game world to life with impactful sound design
Pearl Abyss' composer and audio director Hwiman Ryu on how engaging audio design can heighten players' experience
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Developing Bake It under quarantine
Kwalee's head of development Simon Platt on the processes and tools needed to make and ship a new product during lockdown
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Breaking the formula: How to make a standout game trailer
From Port Royale 4 to Bleeding Edge, Flipbook Studio's Andrew Lord details what can make for a memorable trailer
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Why the discussion around difficulty is outdated and archaic
At Ludicious X, ArenaNet's Jennifer Scheurle offered a roadmap for moving beyond the tired language and debates around difficulty in video games
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Notes on inspiration from a BAFTA-winning studio
Sarepta Studio's CEO Catharina Bøhler explores the many ways to find inspiration and stay creative during development
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How to successfully cater to older players
Mobile veteran Wilhelm Taht looks at lessons from Bingo Bash's success on successfully appealing to players aged 55+
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Performance capture in the era of remote working
The GamesIndustry.biz Academy explores the challenges of remote performance capture -- and how to overcome them
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The astronomical challenge of recording The Outer Worlds
How did Obsidian handle voice work for a game with almost 350 characters, 40 voice actors, and recording studios in different countries?
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A beginner's guide to design and concept
D3T's head of design Hal Sandbach shares key tips for conceptualization and design, as well as what to look for in a designer
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What makes a good bug report?
Nick Barrett, CEO at Proper QA, divulges the best practices of bug reporting
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Join Creative Assembly for a live Q&A about cinematics today
The Total War studio will be discussing how to create appealing cinematics, as well as the pipeline from directing to VFX
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How to maximise your Video Games Tax Relief claim
Myriad Associates' Barrie Dowsett has six tips for game developers to make the most of the UK government's tax relief scheme
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You have five seconds: Why you need strong visual design in your indie game
Skelattack's creator David Stanley on why first impressions are everything, plus art tips so your assets stand out