Game Development Essentials

02/20/2025

Ridge Racer brought 3D racing to arcades – then to consoles everywhere. Generation 16 explores the origins of Namco’s fabled racing franchise – from humble, flat-shaded beginnings to the high-polygon days of PlayStation 2 and beyond.

In the early 90s Namco's Ridge Racer was one of the most important games in the world. Leading the way in the arcades with bleeding edge technology, then bec...

02/19/2025

Dead Mage senior programmer Shayan Aminnezhad discusses the complexities of Unreal Engine localization in Wizard of Legend 2 – from text gathering and management to gender-specific language and pluralization.
– Game Developer

This article shares insights based on the development of Wizard of Legend 2, detailing the complexities encountered in Unreal Engine localization.

02/17/2025

A day of reflection where we apply the lessons learned from history to our shared future. Happy !

02/14/2025

Nothing beats the joy of playing a together with your partner! What are you playing today? Happy ! ❤️

02/11/2025

A new Game Developers Conference - GDC survey reveals a significant increase in PC game development – with 80% of developers now focusing on the platform (likely influenced by the Steam Deck’s popularity), while PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S development lag behind. Even web browser game development is on the rise!
– TweakTown’s Anthony Garreffa

PC development has skyrocketed according to a new GDC survey with over 80% of game developers making games for the PC, as it is the 'dominant platform'.

02/07/2025

According to Vikki Blake on , GOG.com has joined the European Federation of Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation Projects (EFGAMP) to collaborate on video game preservation efforts and strengthen its position as a leader in the field.

GOG has partnered with the European Federation of Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation Projects (EFGAMP), Europe's …

02/05/2025

Did you know that Atari’s Driv3r (a.k.a. Driver 3) was involved in an infamous PR/marketing scandal in the mid-2000s? YouTuber Larry Bundy Jr. details the events behind what we now know as “Driv3rGate” – paying special attention to the roles PR reps, marketing execs, and the press played in the game’s troubled run-up to launch.

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02/04/2025

On Game Developer, Liu Xinyan explores how designers use visual cues to help players navigate and interact with the game environment.

Visual guidance is a crucial aspect of game environment that helps players navigate and interact with the world effectively.

01/30/2025

On Game Developer, Pingle Game Studio’s Oleksii Honcharov discusses the challenges of porting the save system of The Star Named EOS to PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Switch consoles. Honcharov overcame these challenges by creating a unified save system, addressing platform-specific issues, and optimizing save operations.

In this article about console porting, we’ll discuss specifically the solutions we found to translate the save system.

01/29/2025

The time is ripe for original games! Even Ted Peterson of The Elder Scrolls fame decries the current need for remakes and remasters – commenting on how "no one had to recreate Casablanca." New games (whether indie or AAA) need to compete with remasters – making innovative, unexpected takes on popular genres and all-original concepts a must in today's marketplace.

- VideoGamer.com 's Lewis White

Ted Peterson, the co-creator of The Elder Scrolls, adores Daggerfall Unity, but it proves games can't be preserved like movies and books.

01/28/2025

The Nintendo Game Boy revolutionized handheld gaming, captivating generations with its simplicity, portability, and iconic games like Tetris and Pokémon, leaving a legacy spanning decades.

01/23/2025

On , Digital Foundry’s John Linneman argues that although the new Grand Theft Auto 3 port on Dreamcast is an impressive feat, it has lower texture resolution and frame rate compared to the original PS2 version. The Dreamcast port is still in development and does show promise for future improvements.

A homebrew, reverse-engineered GTA3 port is available for Dreamcast - and it's a remarkable technical achievement.

01/21/2025

The games of the future need the games of the past! Legendary YouTube channel World of Longplays has a huge archive of classic games. Learn from the greats to make your indie game shine.

FAQ: Q: What is World of Longplays? A: WoL is a Video Game Museum! All our videos can be downloaded for free at www.longplays.org Q: How can the longplayers be so good at all games? A: We use Re-Recording emulators and SaveStates! Q: Why are some videos private? A: Those videos are scheduled - they....

01/20/2025

On this day of reflection, we look back on how far we've come and the strides we can make in the future together.

01/16/2025

Godot Engine is now a mature game engine, making it a very solid choice for your first foray into game development. Check out the Showcase for some standout indie games built on Godot. Going open-source can literally be a game-changer for your career!

Games made with the Godot Engine.

01/14/2025

Christopher Dring shares a video featuring Ubisoft neurodiversity expert Pierre Escaich’s talk at the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit. The talk discusses how neurodiversity can be a valuable asset in the industry and provides tips on how to make the most of neurodiverse talent.

Three months on from the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, and we're making available some of our best sessions from the eve…

01/09/2025

VideoGamer.com’s Lewis White sits down with veteran RTS developer Dave Pottinger (Age of Empires), who believes the genre needs a shakeup – arguing that most modern RTS games largely adhere to the same formulas established decades ago. Pottinger’s new studio, Last Keep Games, is currently developing Project Citadel – a new IP with the goal of providing a fresh RTS experience for players.

Age of Empires designer Dave Pottinger believes RTS games need to evolve, but can the developer's Project Citadel be that first big step?

01/08/2025

Why do older games like Red Dead Redemption and Far Cry 5 look subjectively better than those released in the last 5 years? YouTuber Radical Cap explains why your fond memories of Xbox 360 titles might actually make sense.

Why do software developers and hardware companies spoil us with new revolutionary technologies every year, while the technical state of video games not only ...