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Unmissable Events at Devcom 2023
The global gaming industry will gather in Cologne, Germany, for a week of conferences and exhibitions, kicking off with the Devcom Developer Conference. Held at the familiar Koelnmesse venue, the event features over 200 speakers across more than 130 sessions, covering all aspects of game development, publishing, and industry growth. We've curated a selection of the most compelling sessions, and…
Aug. 17, 2023, 3:33 p.m.
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How CD Projekt Red's Experience with Cyberpunk 2077 Influenced Its Approach to Level Design
Gaining insight into the development of a major game like Cyberpunk 2077 is a rare occurrence. However, Max Pears, a former senior level designer at CD Projekt Red, offered a unique perspective on the studio's inner workings and development philosophies during his talk at Develop Brighton. Pears' presentation, titled 'Johnny Silverhand's Porsche: Designing levels for Cyberpunk 2077,' focused on l…
Aug. 16, 2023, 2:09 p.m.
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The Evolution of CD Projekt Red's Level Design Philosophy Following Cyberpunk 2077
Gaining insight into the development of a major AAA game like Cyberpunk 2077 is a rare occurrence. However, Max Pears, formerly a senior level designer at CD Projekt Red, provided a glimpse into the studio's inner workings and philosophies during his Develop Brighton talk last month. The presentation, titled 'Johnny Silverhand's Porsche: Designing levels for Cyberpunk 2077,' primarily targeted le…
Aug. 16, 2023, 2:09 p.m.
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How Cyberpunk 2077 Influenced CD Projekt Red's Approach to Level Design
Gaining insight into the development of a major game like Cyberpunk 2077 is a rare occurrence. However, Max Pears, a former senior level designer at CD Projekt Red, provided a glimpse into the studio's inner workings and philosophies during his talk at Develop Brighton. Pears' presentation, 'Johnny Silverhand's Porsche: Designing levels for Cyberpunk 2077,' focused on level design but also touche…
Aug. 16, 2023, 2:09 p.m.
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Baldur's Gate 3: A Masterclass in RPG Storytelling
The launch of Baldur's Gate 3 has been highly anticipated, and with a near-perfect Metacritic score, it's clear that Larian has outdone themselves. This game is a love letter to the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, with a depth and complexity that's rare in modern RPGs. With a massive 174 hours of cinematics and a vast, expansive world to explore, players are rewarded for their curiosity and creativ…
Aug. 16, 2023, 12:13 p.m.
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Baldur's Gate 3: A Critical Masterpiece
The highly anticipated Baldur's Gate 3 has finally arrived, and the verdict is unanimous: it's a tour de force in the world of role-playing games. With a Metacritic score of 97, based on 36 critic reviews, it's currently the best-rated game of the year. This epic masterpiece is the culmination of a long development cycle and three years of Steam Early Access, resulting in a game that's as close t…
Aug. 16, 2023, 12:13 p.m.
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Baldur's Gate 3: A Critical Consensus
The release of Baldur's Gate 3 has been highly anticipated, with the industry holding its breath as review scores began to emerge. With a Metacritic score of 97, based on 36 critic reviews, it's clear that Larian has achieved something remarkable. This score surpasses that of 2023's second-best-rated title, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which boasts a metascore of 96 from 145 critic …
Aug. 16, 2023, 12:13 p.m.
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Former Riot Developers Discuss Shifting Focus to Co-op Gaming with Codename: Islands
Treehouse Games, a studio founded by Riot veterans, has been working on a cooperative survival crafting game called Codename: Islands. The game's focus on co-op play and social connections sets it apart from other survival crafting games. In a recent interview, Treehouse CEO Michael Chu and chief product officer Andrea Sepenzis discussed the studio's vision and its take on the metaverse trend. Ac…
Aug. 15, 2023, 2:35 p.m.
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Former Riot Developers at Treehouse Discuss Shift to Co-op Gaming
In 2020, Treehouse Games emerged with a vision to create cooperative social games that foster connections among friends, similar to how people socialize over coffee or dinner. Since then, the gaming industry has witnessed the rise and fall of the metaverse concept, with major companies initially pursuing it as a driver of future growth before shifting their focus to Generative AI. Treehouse Games…
Aug. 15, 2023, 2:35 p.m.
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Former Riot Developers Discuss Their New Co-op Game and the Misguided Metaverse Trend
When Treehouse Games first emerged in 2020, the six-person startup had a vision of creating cooperative social connection-building games for audiences who view gaming as a way to hang out with friends. Since then, the metaverse trend has come and gone, with major companies initially chasing it as a driver of future growth before shifting their focus to Generative AI. Treehouse Games, however, has…
Aug. 15, 2023, 2:35 p.m.