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Blog: Thoughts on textual procedural generation and narration
Game Developer - 24 Jul 2018 17:08
After reviewing basic techniques for narrative writing in games and less basic ones, such as the use of AI, we propose the idea of a narrative and lore design emerging from the actions of the players. ...
Blind Mind Studios releases source code for Star Ruler 2
Game Developer - 24 Jul 2018 17:03
With the studio having been inactive for the past few years, Blind Mind decided to open source the title to allow anyone interest to see how its engine works and start tinkering. ...
Fortnite: Oasis, Rock Archway, and Dinosaurs Batte Token Location
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 05:17
Use this Fortnite strategy guide to find exactly where you need to go to complete the latest weekly challenge.
Realm Royale is coming to PS4 and Xbox One - closed beta tests begin next week
VG247 - 24 Jul 2018 17:08
If you've ever wondered what Fortnite would be like with a World of Warcraft twist, Realm Royale will have the answer for you when it lands on console. The Hi-Rez battle royale game has already been doing the business on...
Dragon Ball FighterZ Nintendo Switch beta coming in August, new gameplay for Base Goku and Base Vegeta revealed
VG247 - 24 Jul 2018 17:00
The Dragon Ball FighterZ Nintendo Switch beta is not far off. Bandai Namco has announced that the Dragon Ball FighterZ Nintendo Switch beta will kick off in August. Although a specific date has yet to be revealed, the be...
New Doctor Who Trailer Shows Off Thirteen and Her Companions
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 23:35
New Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, showrunner Chris Chibnall, and the team preview Season 11 of the beloved sci-fi show.
Arcade1Up Aims To Bring Classic Arcade Cabinets Into Your Home
Game Informer - 24 Jul 2018 23:30
Arcade1Up is hoping to resurrect the classic arcade game market for homes, making them more affordable and easy to maintain. The company is launching a line of pint-sized cabinets that are about three-fourths the size of...
Mobile startup Knock Knock raises $2M in funding toward developing chat games
Game Developer - 24 Jul 2018 23:25
Knock Knock, a gaming startup founded by Zynga, TinyCo, and EA alumni, announced today that it has raised $2 million in seed funding towards developing mobile chat games. ...
The Best Deal on Nintendo Switch Is Still Live Right Now
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 23:15
You can get a Nintendo Switch and one of 6 great games for one low price.
Dragon Ball Super: Broly Movie Trailer Hints at a Major Change in Broly's Backstory
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 23:09
Dragon Ball Super: Broly brings the famous villain into canon and the first movie trailer implies some big changes to his story.
New Gameplay Today - No Man's Sky Next
Game Informer - 24 Jul 2018 23:09
No Man's Sky originally released in 2016 and it did not live up to the stratospheric expectations players placed upon it, but developer Hello Games has not let that deter them. The game has received frequent updates over...
Halo: Fireteam Raven Review
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 22:45
The new Halo arcade game is 45 minutes of four-player fun.
James Gunn's Starsky and Hutch Reboot Was Already Dead at Amazon
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 22:42
Amazon Studios passed on the reboot months before the current controversy surrounding James Gunn.
Watch Tom Hardy Talk About Venom at Comic-Con
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 22:15
Tom Hardy, Riz Ahmed, and director Ruben Fleischer presented a new look at the Marvel movie.
Former BioWare dev James Ohlen discusses creative freedom and burnout
Game Developer - 24 Jul 2018 22:01
In a recent interview with Game Informer, former creative director at BioWare James Ohlen discusses his retirement from games and how liberating it feels to work on new projects. ...
Science-Fiction Weekly - Will You Return To No Man's Sky?
Game Informer - 24 Jul 2018 22:00
If I could snap my fingers to instantly change something in the world, I would eliminate people's ability to write about Star Wars: The Last Jedi on social media. No matter what is said - whether it's good, bad, or somet...
Writers discuss the evolving role narrative has in game development
Game Developer - 24 Jul 2018 21:55
A recent USGamer piece explores how Dragon Quest pioneered character-driven storytelling and how League of Legends then brought a similar but opposite spin on narrative to the world of online games. ...
Why You Need Xbox Live Gold
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 21:30
Right now you can get 33% off 1 year of Gold.
Overwatch's Newest Hero Wrecking Ball Is Now Live
Game Informer - 24 Jul 2018 21:30
It's only been a few weeks since Hammond was announced and now he's already live outside the test servers, so everyone can get a chance to take him for a roll. Hammond is a hamster inside a large rolling mech, a modified...
Wrecking Ball Now Available on Overwatch
IGN - 24 Jul 2018 21:29
Overwatch's latest hero is now alive across platforms.
Warframe: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started
Cinema Blend - 24 Jul 2018 21:28
So you're finally ready to dive into Warframe. Great! But before you rush off to become a space ninja, we have a few tips to offer that should make those first dozen hours a bit less overwhelming.
Mini Metro surpasses 1 million sold
Game Developer - 24 Jul 2018 21:26
The public transportation themed puzzle strategy game first launched on PC in 2015, then mobile in 2016, and, just this year, on the Nintendo Switch. ...