When it comes to games, most people seem to believe that bigger is better. People seek out games with huge worlds, endless quests, and a massive variety of things to do and explore. At the same time, every developer seems to want to make those types of games – games that players can play for…
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If there is one thing that nerds love to do, it’s argue. Whether its Marvel vs DC, Console vs PC gaming, or whether The Last Jedi was amazing or trash, there is no end to the topics that can be endlessly debated. The field of game design is no different. Arguments about game design go…
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I love getting lost in a great book, film or TV show, but no matter how much I enjoy watching I never really feel like I am a part of the world. When I watch a film, I know that nothing I do is going to affect the outcome – my world and the world…
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This year’s E3 was full of exciting trailers and previews for upcoming games. Nintendo gave us an extended look at Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Sony had an incredible trailer for The Last of Us II, and Microsoft unveiled over 50 new games coming soon to Xbox and PC. However, while all of these presentations were…
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When designing a game, every decision plays a part in defining the overall player experience. Perhaps one of the most defining decisions that can come up when designing a Shooter, Action, or Open-World RPG is deciding the default camera perspective. This decision will have a big role in shaping the rest of the design of…
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If you asked a random person on the street to name five novelists, or five movie directors, most people would probably be able to give you an answer. People like Steven King or George Lucas have become household names due to their connections with some of the most beloved fictional works, and rightly so. If…
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Hey everybody! For the last several months, I have been writing an ongoing series that examines the relationship between game design principles and real-world applications. In the past I have looked at how real world situations can be examined from a game theory perspective with the Prisoner’s Dilemma, examined what happens when companies try to…
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