Game Art vs. Game Design: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Introduction Game development is like building a world from scratch — and it takes both imagination and structure to do it right. Two of the most important parts of this…
Bandai Namco Summer Showcase Airs This Week
Bandai Namco is holding a Summer Showcase this week on Wednesday, July 2. The digital event will feature new information on upcoming games as well as a couple of exclusive…
The Super Mario Odyssey Team Developed Donkey Kong Bananza
I recently traveled to New York for another hands-on session with the upcoming Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza. Before I was handed a controller, Nintendo vice president of player…
What Is Level Design in Video Games? Tips, Tools, and a Beginner’s Guide
A Journey Starts with the First Step: Your First Level Think back to the very first time you got lost in your favorite game. The thrill of exploring an unknown…
Marvel Rivals Season 3 Adds Blade And Phoenix Next Week
Blade and Phoenix are joining the Marvel Rivals next week as part of Season 3: The Abyss. The multiplayer title’s next big event kicks off next week on July 11.…
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Review
Kojima Productions has proven it is good at sequels. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was an incredibly impactful game that remains my favorite from director Hideo Kojima and…
Donkey Kong Bananza
I already got my hands on Donkey Kong Bananza in New York back on the same day it was announced. Though I came away impressed by the level of destruction…
Years Ago, The Beatles: Rock Band Made Me A Fab Four Fan For Life
Plain and simple, I am a Beatles fan because of video games—prior to a specific game, I didn’t give two shits about one of the most influential acts in modern…
These Hidden Button Shortcuts Make Monster Hunter Wilds A Lot More Convenient
The core gameplay loop of Monster Hunter Wilds might be simple, but you can’t say the same about the Everything feels slower when you’re fumbling around menus. The good news…
Chained Echoes’ Ashes Of Elrant DLC Lands In August
For old-school JRPG fans, Chained Echoes was a pleasant surprise when it launched offering one of the better modernized homages to the 16-bit era. Over two years later, fans can…