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Pokémon Officially Unveils New Dragonite Redesign for 30th Anniversary
Pokémon officially unveils a new Dragonite redesign thirty years after the franchise's debut, alongside a wave of 30th anniversary announcements.
Lootbound Developer Addresses Why Characters Keep Staring at Players
ArtDock explains that character eye contact in turn-based tactical roguelite Lootbound is an intentional design choice tied to the dark fantasy world.
League of Legends Original Investor Pitch Surfaces From Onslaught Era
A League of Legends YouTuber has unearthed the game's original investor pitch from when it was called Onslaught: War of the Immortals, revealing early designs.
Marvel Tōkon’s Combo Trials Offer a New Standard for Fighting Game Tutorials
Marvel Tōkon’s combo trials are being recognized for their simple and effective design, providing an elegant tutorial solution for players.
Iconic Game Characters That Looked Different Before Release
From Lara Croft to GLaDOS, explore the original character designs and names that were scrapped before these gaming icons launched.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt NPC Design Led to Mothers Dropping Babies
CD Projekt Red quest designer Philipp Weber reveals how fear reactions in The Witcher 3 led to an unintended bug where NPC mothers dropped their babies.
Witcher 3 Designer Discusses NPC Simulation Challenges
A Witcher 3 designer shares how difficult it was to convince players that the game's NPC simulation wasn't just fakery, and why details continue to haunt them.
Sonic the Hedgehog's Fortnite Redesign Receives Mixed Fan Response
Sonic the Hedgehog's character design for the new Fortnite season, Override, is drawing criticism from fans over its proportions.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam: How Expression Games Tackled Asymmetry
Expression Games discusses the design challenges of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, focusing on technological asymmetry and historical accuracy in the new PC title.
Warhammer 40k 11th Edition Starter Set Details and Beginner Guide
Explore what is included in the Warhammer 40000 11th edition starter set following its official release in August 2026, designed for new players.
Fields of Mistria Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
A summary of critical reception for the PC farming simulator Fields of Mistria, focusing on NPC interaction and gameplay loop design.
Disney Designates Kingdom Hearts a Billion-Dollar Franchise Ahead of D23
Disney labels Kingdom Hearts a billion-dollar franchise as fans await the Kingdom Hearts 4 panel and potential updates at the upcoming D23 convention.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Dev Details Open World RPG in Final Push
Developer Rebel Wolves releases an overview video detailing story, combat, and open world design for The Blood of Dawnwalker ahead of its September release.
Duskfade Review Roundup: A Throwback to PS2-Era Platforming
CGMagazine reviews the PC action platformer Duskfade, highlighting its nostalgic design, endearing story, and areas where the gameplay falls short.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns Review Summary
A summary of recent critical findings for Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns on PC, highlighting its faithful design and potential for further refinement.
Hot Toys Reveals First Fortnite Jonesy Sixth-Scale Figure
Hot Toys has unveiled a limited-edition Jonesy figure from Fortnite. Learn about the design, accessories, and expected pricing for this new collectible.
Why Video Game Horses Are Hard to Design
Developers face unique challenges creating realistic horse mechanics in games due to their complex anatomy and varied gaits, often defaulting to simple travel.
Xbox Reveals Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Controller
Xbox announces the official Gears of War: E-Day limited-edition wireless controller and Design Lab options ahead of the October 6 game release.
Xbox Unveils Two New Official Controllers For Gears of War: E-Day
Xbox has announced two official wireless controllers for Gears of War: E-Day, featuring a standard edition available for pre-order and a Design Lab option.
Former WB Director Reflects on Lord of the Rings: War in the North Launch
A former Warner Bros. design director comments on the original release timing of War in the North as Aspyr prepares a new Legacy Edition for modern platforms.
Thief Designer Explains Why Triple-A Immersive Sims Struggle
Thief: The Dark Project designer Randy Smith Evergreen argues that the immersive sim audience is too small to support expensive triple-A game budgets.
Konami Addresses Silent Hill Creature Designer Controversy
Konami has issued a statement regarding the Silent Hill creature designer and recent controversy involving a Madonna music video.
Paralives Update Changes Baby Models, Lifespans, and Bed Assignments
Discover what changed in the latest Paralives PC update, including redesigned baby models, adjusted lifespans, new relationship actions, and bug fixes.
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Lootbound Developer Addresses Why Characters Keep Staring at Players
ArtDock explains that character eye contact in turn-based tactical roguelite Lootbound is an intentional design choice tied to the dark fantasy world.
Paralives Update Changes Baby Models, Lifespans, and Bed Assignments
Discover what changed in the latest Paralives PC update, including redesigned baby models, adjusted lifespans, new relationship actions, and bug fixes.
Nough Studio Explains Why Lies of P Added Difficulty Options
Nough Studio developers reveal that internal gameplay testing led to the addition of easier difficulty modes in Lies of P, despite initial design philosophies.