Endless Legend 2 Update Gives Diplomacy Memory With Permanent 'Badges'
Endless Legend 2’s latest update gives diplomacy the long-term memory it’s been missing, introducing…
Game Design
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Vampire Crawlers: Why Sparkles, Sounds and Smashes Make It Shine
Vampire Crawlers isn’t just a clever first-person deckbuilder; it’s a masterclass in game feel, wher…
When Social Media Helps: Devs Share Bite-Sized Game-Dev Tips on Bluesky
Social media isn’t always a boss fight; sometimes it’s the friendly NPC who hands you a clutch buff.…
Miyamoto: Smooth Animations Can't Replace Gameplay Responsiveness
Summary: Shigeru Miyamoto’s long-standing stance is clear: the feel of a game matters more than how …
3v3 Killed the Casuals: Alex Graner Blames Highguard's Competitive Pivot
Highguard’s stumble may have had many causes, but former senior level designer Alex Graner believes …
WoW Labyrinths: Bigger Delves Reawaken Classic Megadungeon Nostalgia
World of Warcraft’s upcoming Labyrinths promise to turn Delves into sprawling, multi-session adventu…
Arc Raiders Could Get Giant Walking Arc Bosses — Can Servers Handle It?
Colossal Arc silhouettes already stalk the horizons of Arc Raiders, and the community is buzzing abo…
Pragmata Preview: Capcom at Its Weirdest — a Shooter-Hacking Mashup
Pragmata looks like pure, unfiltered Capcom weirdness in the best way: a third-person shooter that b…
Split Fiction Review: Hazelight's Co-op Triumph Rekindles Gaming Wonder
Split Fiction is a co-op-only adventure that rekindles the old feeling of being wowed by a game’s im…
How GameStop Pushed Assassin’s Creed to Become an RPG — Alex Hutchinson
Assassin’s Creed didn’t just grow bigger with Origins; it fundamentally changed genres, and one surp…